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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End Allergies Together Research Grants End Allergies Together Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies E•A•T is solely focused on funding research to accelerate the most promising ideas in food allergy research toward clinical testing and expansion of shorter-term treatments and longer-term solutions.	Not published	Varies
George R. Abbe Student Research Grant National Shellfisheries Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The George R. Abbe Student Research Grant supports students in crustacean biology and fisheries management. Established in 2013, it awards $1,250 for research-related expenses to NSA student members enrolled in a Master’s or Ph.D. program.	Not published	$1K
Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · $3K The Samuel H. Kress Grants for Research and Publication in Classical Art and Architecture support scholars in disseminating their research on Graeco-Roman art and architecture.	Not published	$3K
AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award in Pancreatic Cancer (Fund A) Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $300K The AGA-Bern Schwartz Family Fund Research Scholar Award in Pancreatic Cancer provides $100,000 annually for three years to early-career faculty focused on independent research in pancreatic cancer.	Not published	$300K
Sie Post-doctoral Fellowship Program Global Down Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Post-doctoral fellowship program launched by the BioFrontiers Institute at the University of Colorado in affiliation with the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, focusing on research to improve the lives of individuals with Down…	Not published	Varies
EGLS Doc Brown Young Investigator Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The EGLS Doc Brown Young Investigator Award, presented by the American Physical Society, recognizes exceptional young faculty in physics. Awardees receive a cash prize and commendation at the annual spring meeting.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Innovation Fund Donate Life Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clinical Innovation Fund supports lifesaving clinical research to improve organ transplantation outcomes, increase organ availability, and improve quality of organs for transplant.	Not published	Varies
FARF Research Grants - Cancer Preclinical Models Fanconi Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K	Not published	$100K – $500K
New Research Workers Grant Quaternary Research Association · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,650 The New Research Workers Grant, provided by the Quaternary Research Association, supports postgraduate researchers in their studies. It funds essential activities such as field expeditions, geological surveys, and laboratory analyses.	Not published	Up to £1,650
SNVB Scholarships Grant The Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology (SNVB) offers scholarships of up to $1500 for two students conducting vertebrate research in Northwestern North America.	Not published	Up to $2K
WMU Department of Chemistry: Lester Boyce Maile Endowed Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lester Boyce Maile Endowed Scholarship at Western Michigan University supports full-time undergraduate chemistry majors with a minimum GPA of 2.5.	Not published	Varies
Shaffer Research Grants Glaucoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Brain Tumor Funders' Collaborative - Liquid Biopsy Grants American Brain Tumor Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Advance liquid biopsy research in primary brain tumors.	Not published	Varies
Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program The Japanese American Association of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program aims to foster collaborative projects addressing global issues through partnerships between Japanese and American organizations.	Not published	Varies
Mechanisms Of Graft Acceptance In Clinical Islet Transplantation - Industry Discovery and Development Partnerships (IDDPs) Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Varies Breakthrough T1D aims to fill critical gaps in the understanding of mechanisms contributing to graft acceptance and immune tolerance in islet transplantation.	Not published	Varies
Post-Doctoral Awards Grant Fight for Sight Inc · Foundation Not published · $23K The Post-Doctoral Awards by Fight For Sight Inc. provide $22,500 grants to individuals with a doctorate pursuing academic careers in ophthalmology and vision research.	Not published	$23K
Addressing Sensory Health Needs Across the Lifespan PCORI Funding Grant Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $12M PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER).	Not published	Up to $12M
Charlie O’Neill Research Grant California Native Plant Society: Orange County Chapter · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Charlie O’Neill Research Grant, established in 1993 by the California Native Plant Society's Orange County Chapter, supports graduate and undergraduate students conducting field research on California’s native plants.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Gordon C. Oates Air Breathing Propulsion Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Gordon C. Oates Air Breathing Propulsion Graduate Award, provided by the AIAA Foundation, offers $1,000 to support graduate students engaged in research related to air breathing propulsion.	Not published	$1K
Network of the National Library of Medicine Training Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $750K The National Library of Medicine (NLM) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for a Training Center of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM).	Forecast	Up to $750K
Mentored Research Award Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to support early-career researchers in NET research through mentored research opportunities. Part of NETRF's comprehensive funding portfolio.	Not published	Varies
Representative Precision Medicine Research Through Partnerships Grant CA Health and Human Services Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.2M – $2M The California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine (CIAPM) offers $6 million in funding for 3-5 project teams to conduct precision medicine research in California.	Not published	$1.2M – $2M
Pathway-to-Independence Award (MeNu Program) Van Andel Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of VAI's commitment to training the next generation of scientists, the MeNu Program offers the Pathway-to-Independence Award to selected senior postdoctoral fellows at VAI interested in launching independent tenure-track research…	Not published	Varies
Gary S. Morgan Student Research Award Grant Florida Paleontological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Gary S. Morgan Student Research Award, provided by the Florida Paleontological Society, aims to enhance understanding of Florida's paleontology through innovative research.	Not published	Up to $1K

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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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