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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AAS Student Travel Grants American Arachnological Society · Foundation Not published · $250 – $800 The American Arachnological Society offers AAS Student Travel Grants to support undergraduate and graduate students attending its annual conference.	Not published	$250 – $800
AACR: Cancer Disparities Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR Cancer Disparities Research Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in their pursuit of cancer disparities research.	Not published	$130K
AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program - Martin Summerfield Propellants and Combustion Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program offers the Martin Summerfield Propellants and Combustion Graduate Award, valued at $1,500. This award supports graduate students researching topics related to propellants and combustion.	Not published	$2K
Medical Research Grants- Seed Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Medical Research Grants- Seed Grants program, offered by the Rhode Island Community Foundation, supports early-career researchers at academic or hospital institutions in Rhode Island.	Not published	Up to $25K
William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Awards Grant American Association of Biological Anthropologists · Foundation Not published · $595 The William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Awards, named after a prominent Human Biologist, support AABA student members in attending annual meetings.	Not published	$595
American Research Institute in Turkey: Fellowships for Graduate and Post-Doctoral Research Grant American Research Institute in Turkey · Foundation Not published · $3K – $16K The American Research Institute in Turkey offers fellowships for graduate and post-doctoral research in the humanities and social sciences, focusing on projects conducted in Turkey.	Not published	$3K – $16K
Grants-In-Aid of Undergraduate Research (MCZ, HUH, AA) Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $500 – $6K The Grants-In-Aid of Undergraduate Research provides funding for Harvard College undergraduates conducting faculty-supervised research.	Not published	$500 – $6K
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research · Foundation Not published · $100K The Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant, offered by the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, invites researchers to submit proposals for projects focused on cardiac sarcoidosis.	Not published	$100K
McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience: Scholar Awards Grant The McKnight Foundation · Foundation Not published · $225K The McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience offers Scholar Awards to early-career neuroscientists focusing on learning and memory disorders.	Not published	$225K
William C. Ezell Fellowship Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The William C. Ezell Fellowship supports graduate students pursuing vision-related research for a Master's or PhD degree.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pathway to Stop Diabetes Accelerator Award (ACE) Grant American Diabetes Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $325K The Pathway to Stop Diabetes Accelerator Award supports innovative early-career researchers tackling diabetes-related challenges. It offers flexible funding up to $325,000 annually for transformative research.	Not published	Up to $325K
Wilson Ornithological Society Research Grants Wilson Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wilson Ornithological Society offers research grants for various ornithological studies, funding requests up to $4500. Encouraging proposals below this amount, the Society aims to support innovative research in bird studies.	Not published	$3K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) (U54 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $22,000,000 total The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to expand the national capacity for research in the health sciences.	Forecast	$22,000,000 total
Colorado School of Mines Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BSBI Science and Research Grants The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The BSBI Research Grant supports those interested in the flora of Britain and Ireland, offering funding to PhD students, academic researchers, and amateurs.	Not published	$500 – $1K
BSA Undergraduate Student Research Awards Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $500 The BSA Undergraduate Student Research Awards aim to encourage undergraduate research in botanical sciences. Each award of $500 supports students who are members of the Botanical Society of America and are actively pursuing research.	Not published	$500
Jean E. Thomson Foundation Grant The Jean E Thomson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jean E. Thomson Foundation Grant supports Non-Profit Organizations in Tacoma, Seattle, and Minneapolis, focusing on Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, or Educational initiatives.	Not published	Varies
CRA Anita Borg Early Career Award The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dunnette Prize Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $50K The Dunnette Prize, awarded by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, honors individuals whose research has significantly advanced our understanding of individual differences in human behavior and performance.	Not published	$50K
PSIPW Specialized Prizes Grant Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water · Foundation Not published · $133K The Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) was established in 2002 to recognize outstanding scientific contributions to water sustainability.	Not published	$133K
DMP Post-Doctoral Travel Awards Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The DMP Post-Doctoral Travel Awards, sponsored by the American Physical Society, recognize exceptional materials physics research by post-doctoral researchers at the APS Global Physics Summit.	Not published	$1K
Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellowship Grant American Kidney Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Fellowship, funded by the American Kidney Fund, supports nephrologists pursuing academic careers.	Not published	Up to $180K
SFPE Foundation Student Research Grants Society of Fire Protection Engineers Inc (SFPE) · Foundation Not published · $5K The SFPE Foundation offers Student Research Grants aimed at supporting undergraduate and graduate students pursuing innovative research in fire safety science and fire protection engineering.	Not published	$5K
EMF Pilot Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Emergency Medicine Foundation's EMF Pilot Research Grant aims to provide essential funding to support preliminary research in emergency medicine.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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