Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,437 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from 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: 6,437; 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; 634 with a published date

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Arc Core Investigator Program Arc Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Arc Core Investigators are world-class researchers provided with no-strings-attached, multi-year funding and cutting-edge scientific and infrastructure support to enable high-risk, high-reward science.	Not published	Varies
La Vallée des Singes Conservation Research Grant Primate Conservation Trust · Foundation Not published · Approximately €2,500 The La Vallée des Singes Conservation Research Grant supports vital research aimed at conserving endangered primate species.	Not published	Approximately €2,500
Ann Miller Gonzalez Graduate Research Grant Native Plant Society of Texas · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Ann Miller Gonzalez Graduate Research Grant, offered by the Native Plant Society of Texas, supports graduate students at Texas universities conducting research on native plants and habitat conservation.	Not published	Up to $3K
National Speleological Society: Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship in Cave and Karst Studies Grant National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The National Speleological Society (NSS) offers the Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship in Cave and Karst Studies, providing $2,000 annually to two graduate students engaged in cave-related thesis research.	Not published	$2K
SHC Student Research Grant Society of Herbarium Curators · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The SHC Student Research Grant supports research utilizing herbarium resources across various taxa, including plants, fungi, lichens, and algae.	Not published	Up to $1K
Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) Grant Cancer Research Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Cancer Research Institute's Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) aims to bridge laboratory research with clinical application to enhance cancer immunotherapy.	Not published	Up to $300K
Exodus Exploration without Boundaries Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Exodus Exploration without Boundaries Grant, supported by the Explorers Club and Exodus Adventure Travels, encourages expeditions that enhance our understanding of the world through diverse scientific, cultural, and conservation…	Not published	Varies
Path to a Cure (PTAC) - Research Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers the Path to a Cure Research Grant to support innovative research aimed at developing therapies for CFTR variants not targeted by existing treatments.	Not published	Up to $150K
Petroleum Research Fund - New Directions Grants American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Petroleum Research Fund - New Directions Grants supports groundbreaking research in the petroleum field, including natural gas and coal.	Not published	Up to $250K
National Kidney Foundation: Young Investigator Research Grant: Joseph M. Krainin MD Memorial Young Investigator Award National Kidney Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: See pages for Francisco 'Frank' M. Gonzalez Memorial Research Fund, Chastain Renal Research Grant, and NKF & Satellite Dialysis Young Investigator Grants._ The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by…	Not published	Varies
Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards Grant March of Dimes Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards, offered by March of Dimes, support emerging researchers in maternal and child health.	Not published	$150K
Innovation in Regulatory Science Awards Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Innovation in Regulatory Science Awards offers up to $500,000 over five years to support academic researchers in developing innovative methodologies in regulatory science.	Not published	Up to $500K
John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Cecil H & Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences · Foundation Not published · $73K The John W. Miles Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography supports a researcher specializing in computational and theoretical geophysics.	Not published	$73K
Rare Organic Acidemias Research (ROAR) Consortium Early Career Fellowship Grant Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Rare Organic Acidemias Research (ROAR) Consortium Early Career Fellowship The overall mission of the ROAR career enhancement core is to recruit and retain a cohort of physicians, physician-researchers, and other researchers with clinical…	Not published	Up to $50K
Ned K. Johnson Early Investigator Award American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K Recognizes work by an ornithologist early in his or her career who shows distinct promise for future leadership in the profession.	Not published	$2K
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy by supporting diverse talent in pancreatic cancer research.	Not published	Up to $300K
NSF Unidata Summer Internships Ucar Exchange · Foundation Not published · Varies This program offers graduate students and upper-level undergraduates an opportunity to work with software engineers and scientists on projects drawn from a wide variety of areas that overlap geoscience and computational science.	Not published	Varies
CURE Epilepsy: Catalyst Award Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy · Foundation Not published · Varies CURE Epilepsy’s grant programs seek to accelerate promising research leading to new treatments and cures for people living with epilepsy.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Research Grant: REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Research American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Strategic Research Grant from the AASM Foundation aims to enhance patient-centered diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders.	Not published	$50K – $250K
MDA Development Grants Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MDA is committed to transforming the lives of people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases. We do this through innovations in science and innovations in care.	Not published	Varies
Florence Foundation Grants The Florence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Florence Foundation Grants support educational, scientific, and charitable initiatives, focusing on Texas-based 501(c)(3) organizations, especially in Dallas County.	Not published	$5K – $50K
National MS Society: Outside Meeting Support Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers Outside Meeting Support to facilitate communication and data sharing among researchers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The Recognition Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Toxicology, established by the Entomological Society of America in 1996, honors significant contributions to innovative research in insect-related sciences.	Not published	$2K
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Program The Leona M and Harry B Helmsley · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust’s (Helmsley) Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Program aims to support the discovery and development of new therapies to prevent or delay T1D and the identification and validation of biomarkers to…	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 6,437 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 6,437 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 634 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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