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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Support For Short Meetings & Conferences Grant Guarantors of Brain · Foundation Not published · £500 - £3,000 The Support for Short Meetings & Conferences grant aims to facilitate small gatherings for trainee neurologists, psychiatrists, and neuroscientists to engage with distinguished visiting scholars.	Not published	£500 - £3,000
ASEV Extension Distinction Award American Society for Enology · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing extension educators for significant contributions to enology or viticulture through extension programs and applied research.	Not published	Varies
Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships Grant International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arturo Falaschi Short-term PhD Fellowships, offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), support pre-doctoral research in ICGEB laboratories across Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape Town.	Not published	Varies
Million Dollar Bike Ride Pilot Grant Program University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine: Orphan Disease Center (ODC) · Foundation Not published · $40K – $69K The Million Dollar Bike Ride Pilot Grant Program, initiated by the Orphan Disease Center, aims to support research for three rare diseases, including CADASIL, UGDH, and ZC4H2.	Not published	$40K – $69K
DOE NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF) The Krell Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship provides excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in fields of interest…	Not published	Varies
JiJi Foundation Grant The Ji Ji Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The JiJi Foundation Grant supports conservation, research, and public education on environmental issues in Baja California, Mexico.	Not published	Varies
The Genetics Society: Training Grant The Genetics Society UK · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,200 The Genetics Society, founded in 1919, is the world's first society for studying inheritance mechanisms. It offers a Training Grant of up to £1,200 for members in the UK to attend genetic training courses or collaborative lab visits.	Not published	Up to £1,200
AANA: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Association of Nurse Anesthetists · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The AANA Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a comprehensive training experience for nurse anesthetists who have completed their doctoral programs within the last five years.	Not published	Up to $75K
ASHG Advocacy Award Grant American Society of Human Genetics · Foundation Not published · $10K The ASHG Advocacy Award recognizes individuals or groups for their outstanding efforts in promoting human genetics science for societal benefit. Awardees receive a plaque and $10,000 at the annual ASHG meeting.	Not published	$10K
Victor McKusick Fellows The Marfan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A research grant program offered by The Marfan Foundation Inc.	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Research Externship Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kara Gelb Memorial Grant The Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kara Gelb Memorial Grant is awarded in memory of an original member of the ACCRF Board of Directors and is bestowed upon a promising early- or mid-career investigator who is focusing on translating basic research into improved…	Not published	Varies
Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $62K The Smithsonian Marine Station Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers 1-2 year fellowships for research in marine ecosystems, particularly focusing on the Indian River Lagoon.	Not published	$62K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $151K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Awards to support research training in cystic fibrosis.	Not published	Up to $151K
AAOF OD to PhD Fellowship Program American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The AAOF OD to PhD Scholarship Program funds optometrists pursuing a PhD in eye-and-vision-related fields (e.g., Vision Science, Physiological Optics, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Neuroscience).	Not published	Up to $30K
KCCure Innovation Awards (Ongoing Program) Kidney Cancer Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies KCCure announced the inaugural Kidney Cancer Innovation Research Grant Award in 2017. Since then, $400,000 in Innovation Research Grants have been awarded to top institutions.	Not published	Varies
CORE Funding: AHNS/AAO-HNSF Translational Innovator Award Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The CORE Funding: AHNS/AAO-HNSF Translational Innovator Award supports innovative research in head and neck neoplastic diseases with a grant of $100,000 over two years.	Not published	Up to $100K
Research Grants National Institute for Health Care Mgmt Research & Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies NIHCM Foundation supports innovative, independent, investigator-initiated research that can help health plans, policymakers, health care delivery, health care consumers, and related stakeholders improve the affordability, accessibility…	Not published	Varies
Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Clinical Trial or Observational Study Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications for clinical trials and large clinical observational studies to be conducted in a Dental…	Forecast	Varies
St. Baldrick's Scholar St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
American Lung Association Interstitial Lung Disease Research Award American Lung Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K American Lung Association award for independent investigators conducting interstitial-lung-disease research.	Not published	Up to $75K
Pelvic Health Research Grant Foundation for Physical Therapy Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Pelvic Health Research Grant, offered by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, aims to enhance the health and movement of society through innovative research in physical therapy.	Not published	Up to $40K
HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network Laboratory Centers National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting four Clinical Trials Networks (CTNs) each comprised of a Leadership and Operations Center, Statistical and Data Management Center…	Forecast	Varies
Eric Dybsand Memorial AI Scholarship Igda Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eric Dybsand AI Scholarship began in 2007 to honor Eric Dybsand, a pillar of the game development community and a specialist in Artificial Intelligence.	Not published	Varies

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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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