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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WVU Cancer Institute - Spark Pilot Awards West Virginia University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support data collection to lay the foundation for a competitive cancer-related NIH grant application.	Not published	Varies
Member-Supported Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $10 – $2K The American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) offers Member-Supported Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation, awarding 43 scholarships of $2,000 each to support student and early-career members in archaeological projects.	Not published	$10 – $2K
Welch Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows Grant The Robert a Welch Foundation · Foundation Not published · $231K The Welch Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship offers three-year funding of $97,000 annually for recent PhD graduates pursuing innovative chemical research in Texas.	Not published	$231K
ANRF Arthritis and Related Autoimmune Disease Research Grant Arthritis National Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthritis National Research Foundation funds early-career scientists (MD and/or PhD investigators approaching independence or in the early years of leading their own lab) to research arthritis and related autoimmune diseases.	Not published	Varies
EMF/Fisher and Paykel High Flow Therapy Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The EMF/Fisher and Paykel High Flow Therapy Research aims to explore the use of high flow therapy as a first-line respiratory support in emergency departments.	Not published	$100K
Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Alzheimer's Disease (R03) American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Alzheimer's Disease (R03) aims to support innovative research to enhance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for Alzheimer's disease and related…	Not published	Up to $200K
Limited Competition: Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The NHLBI intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Stimulating Access to Research in Residency Transition Scholar (StARRTS) Career Development program.	Forecast	Varies
Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants California Botanical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Annetta Carter Memorial Fund Grants support botanical research on the green plants of Baja California. Open to members of the California Botanical Society, proposals can include studies outside Baja that address relevant issues.	Not published	Up to $1K
Combined Pilot Research Grants: CSPS/PSF Plastic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) and California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) aim to fund innovative pilot research projects in hand and plastic surgery.	Not published	Up to $15K
NAMM Foundation Global Grantmaking Program: Music Research Grants Namm Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The NAMM Foundation Global Grantmaking Program provides music research grants aimed at enhancing music education and career mobility.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Early Career Researcher Grants Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chuck Noll Foundation's Early Career Researcher Grants fund early-career investigators pursuing brain-injury research.	Not published	Varies
Early-Career Investigator Grants Movement Disorders Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Movement Disorders Foundation prioritizes funding for emerging scientists to foster innovative ideas and build future leaders in movement disorder research.	Not published	Varies
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient-Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Grant Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $12M The Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is funding studies to enhance patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER).	Not published	Up to $12M
Biogen Corporate Sponsorships Biogen Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding to organizations, institutions, and other entities acting on their behalf to support congresses, events or other initiatives in exchange for tangible corporate benefits such as exhibit space, banners and other forms of recognition…	Not published	Varies
Resident Clinical Research Award Grant American College of Gastroenterology · Foundation Not published · $10K The Resident Clinical Research Award, supported by the ACG Institute and the American College of Gastroenterology, fosters original clinical research by medical residents in gastroenterology and hepatology.	Not published	$10K
MSCRF Manufacturing Assistance Program RFA Grant Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund's Manufacturing Assistance Program aims to enhance the production of cell therapy products by providing funding up to $1,000,000 for Maryland-based companies.	Not published	Up to $1M
PFF Research Fund to Cure Pulmonary Fibrosis - PFF Patient Registry and Biorepository – Research Opportunities Grant Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) offers the Research Fund to Cure Pulmonary Fibrosis, aimed at supporting innovative research to improve the understanding and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.	Not published	Varies
Hill-Rom/Celeste Phillips Family-Centered Maternity Care Research Award Association of Women's Health Obstetric & Neonatal Nurses · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports research promoting family-centered maternity care and improving birth outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award in ALS Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The Richard Olney Clinician Scientist Development Award in ALS, offered by the American Academy of Neurology, supports early career investigators with $75,000 annually for three years and a $5,000 stipend for education.	Not published	Up to $240K
PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases (PARD) Science Award Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Nixon Visions Foundation, in partnership with the Foundation Fighting Blindness, is offering the PRPH2 and Associated Retinal Diseases Science Award to support innovative research aimed at understanding PRPH2 biology in retinal…	Not published	Up to $500K
Wetmore Fund Grant Charles & Elizabeth Wetmore Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Charles and Elizabeth Wetmore Fund, established by Elizabeth Bisland Wetmore, supports indigent native sufferers of respiratory illnesses, including tuberculosis and COVID-19, focusing on care and medical research.	Not published	$10K – $75K
AGA: Moti L. & Kamla Rustgi International Travel Awards Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $750 The AGA-Moti L. & Kamla Rustgi International Travel Awards provide $750 to early career investigators outside North America, aged 35 or younger.	Not published	$750
ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $15K The ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry recognizes innovative scientific contributions that promote environmentally sustainable solutions at competitive costs.	Not published	$15K
APDA: Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant American Parkinson Disease Assoc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The APDA Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant aims to address health inequities in under-studied Parkinson's disease communities.	Not published	Up to $75K

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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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