Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,434 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 418 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,619 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,434; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.4M; across 3,619 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 631 with a published date

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Seed Amplification Assay Innovation Program The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research · Foundation Not published · Varies This program seeks to advance the development of high-performance, quantitative alpha-synuclein seed amplification assays (aSyn-SAAs), addressing the critical need for less invasive, highly sensitive, and quantitative biomarkers in…	Not published	Varies
ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program Grant Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program aims to transform academic discoveries into effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.	Not published	Up to $600K
Pierce E. Scranton Humanitarian Service Award Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral candidates conducting research on the works of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
CART Fund Exploratory/Developmental Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant The Cart Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To encourage exploratory and developmental Alzheimer's Disease research projects by providing financial support for early and conceptual plans that may not yet be supported by extensive preliminary data, but have the potential to…	Not published	Varies
Post-Doctorate Research Grants: Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Award Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Gladys W. Cole Memorial Research Award, established by the Geological Society of America (GSA), supports research in geomorphology of semiarid and arid terrains in the U.S. and Mexico.	Not published	$8K
Nursing Education Research Grants National League for Nursing · Foundation Not published · Varies As the first national organization to fund nursing education research, the NLN is the leader in advancing the science of nursing education.	Not published	Varies
The Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dibner Library Resident Scholar Program awards stipends of $3,500.00 per month for up to six months for individuals working on a topic relating to the history of science and technology who can make substantial use of the Dibner…	Not published	Varies
Philip M. Smith Graduate Research Grant for Cave and Karst Research Cave Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Philip M. Smith Graduate Research Grant, established by the Cave Research Foundation in 2015, honors its founding president.	Not published	$1K – $3K
CORE Funding: AAO-HNSF Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AAO-HNSF Rande H. Lazar Health Services Research Grant offers $10,000 for one year to support research in otolaryngology. It aims to enhance participation in health services research by gathering socioeconomic data.	Not published	Up to $10K
ASNT Faculty Grant American Society for Nondestructive Testing · Foundation Not published · Varies ASNT Foundation Faculty Grant supports NDT research by university faculty (recent recipients at Penn State and Univ. of Utah). No fabricated figures.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Health Sciences Program RFP Grant University of Wisconsin - Madison · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Collaborative Health Sciences Program RFP by the University of Wisconsin aims to fund innovative research addressing complex health issues in Wisconsin.	Not published	Up to $600K
WIT Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $8K The WIT Celebrating Women in Toxicology Award honors the legacy of Ms. Anne Wolven Garrett, a pioneering figure in toxicology.	Not published	$8K
AAFP Foundation: Sandra L. Panther Fellowship in the History of Family Medicine Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Sandra L. Panther Fellowship, offered by the AAFP Foundation, supports research in the history of Family Medicine, providing a $3,000 award to the fellow upon project completion.	Not published	$3K
Novel Approaches to Advance Precision Aging and Cognitive Health National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that develop or incorporate novel, cutting-edge study designs/methods/analytic approaches through the use of machine…	Forecast	Varies
Travel Awards: Undergraduate Students (bachelor's + baccalaureate) Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Biophysical Society offers Travel Awards for undergraduate students to support their attendance at the Annual Meeting. Applicants must be members in good standing and submit an abstract for presentation.	Not published	Up to $4K
Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award Grant American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award, presented by the American Liver Foundation, honors exceptional scientists who have significantly advanced liver disease research.	Not published	Varies
Atlas Fellowship Program Atlas Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Atlas Fellowship offers an 11-day residential learning program in Berkeley, CA (science, philosophy, rationality, with a special focus on AI); it is completely free including travel, visas, housing, food, and related expenses.	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program Grant Alexs Lemonade Stand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Pediatric Oncology Student Training (POST) Program Grant, offered by Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, aims to foster the next generation of pediatric oncology researchers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Milton Safenowitz Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Funder is not awarding this opportunity in 2024._ Established in 1985, The ALS Association (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn) is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front.	Not published	Varies
Junior Investigators Award American Cleft Palate - Craniofacial Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes outstanding research presentations by junior investigators in basic science and clinical research related to cleft and craniofacial conditions.	Not published	Varies
GMAG Student Travel Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $700 The GMAG Student Travel Award, sponsored by the American Physical Society (APS), aims to enhance student participation in the March Meeting 2025.	Not published	$700
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s Program Grant Government of Canada · Foundation Not published · $27K The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s Program supports high-achieving students in pursuing master’s and doctoral studies in Canada.	Not published	$27K
Student Presentation Awards Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $100 – $150 The Student Presentation Awards, organized by the American Society of Primatologists, recognizes outstanding student presentations at the annual ASP meeting.	Not published	$100 – $150

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About grants for science research

Grants for science research fund basic and applied research, fellowships, and education across the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are the largest federal funders, while private funders include the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement. These awards support universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and individual scientists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for science research award?

Of the 6,434 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,619 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $3,500 and $125K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for science research?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (518), Society of Toxicology (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,434 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 631 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,824 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for science research?

Science research grants fund basic and applied research, graduate fellowships, instrumentation, and STEM education. NSF offers hundreds of opportunities — including grants, cooperative agreements, and fellowships — across science and engineering, and NIH funds biomedical and health research. Private funders like the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation support targeted research programs and early-career fellowships.

Who funds scientific research in the U.S.?

The largest funders are federal agencies — the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health — which together provide a major share of academic research support. Private foundations such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Research Corporation for Science Advancement fund additional research and fellowships, and many fields have discipline-specific societies and corporate sponsors. The right source depends on your field and whether you need research, equipment, or fellowship funding.

Are there grants for early-career scientists and students?

Yes. NSF runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program for students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, and the Sloan Research Fellowships support early-career scientists. Many agencies and societies reserve funding tracks for postdocs, new investigators, and underrepresented researchers. Eligibility usually depends on career stage and institutional affiliation, so check each program's requirements before applying.

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