Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,437 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 420 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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ESA Student Activity Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $5K The ESA Student Activity Award, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science, recognizes exemplary contributions by an ESA student member who demonstrates academic excellence and community involvement.	Not published	$5K
AMS Student Research Fellowships Grant American Microscopical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The AMS Student Research Fellowships, offered by the American Microscopical Society, provide summer funding for research projects utilizing microscopy.	Not published	Up to $1K
ECT Student Grants Ecological Continuity Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Ecological Continuity Trust offers student grants of up to £3000 to support undergraduate and postgraduate research projects at long-term experiments (LTEs) on its register.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program: Israeli University Postdoc Track Grant The Mortimer B Zuckerman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $126K The Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program supports exceptional researchers from the U.S. and Canada to conduct postdoctoral studies at prestigious Israeli universities.	Not published	Up to $126K
E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. Donnall Thomas Lecture and Prize, awarded by the American Society of Hematology, honors outstanding contributions to hematology through groundbreaking research.	Not published	Varies
AGA: Aman Armaan Ahmed Family SURF for Success Program Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $6K The Aman Armaan Ahmed Family SURF for Success Program offers summer undergraduate research fellowships for students from underrepresented groups in biomedical research.	Not published	$6K
ALF: Pilot Research Awards Grant American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The ALF: Pilot Research Awards offer funding of $50,000 for one year to early career investigators focusing on innovative research in rare liver diseases.	Not published	$50K
Braslau Family Travel Grant Fund Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Braslau Family Travel Grant supports degree-seeking students and early career physicists in the US to attend APS March or April Meetings. Established in 2016, it honors the Braslau brothers, both distinguished scientists.	Not published	$500 – $1K
L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Award Grant American Association of Avian Pathologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The L. Dwight Schwartz Travel Award, established by the American Association of Avian Pathologists, supports veterinary students pursuing careers in poultry medicine.	Not published	Up to $2K
SIOP Small Grant Program Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Varies The SIOP Foundation is committed to improving the lives of workers and the functioning of organizations through the science and practice of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	Varies
Heiligenberg Student Travel Awards Grant International Society for Neuroethology (ISN) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Heiligenberg Student Travel Awards are presented annually by the International Society for Neuroethology to support qualified students presenting their research in neuroethology at scientific meetings.	Not published	Varies
Postdoctoral Fellowship- Education and Basic Science American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) is the professional home for more than 2,000 students, teachers, and practitioners of the anatomical sciences.	Not published	Varies
Maitland Emmet BENHS Research Fund and Grants British Entomological and Natural History Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Maitland Emmet BENHS Research Fund invites applications for research grants focused on insects and invertebrates relevant to the British fauna.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Quality Care Symposium Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AHRF: Birtman Grant American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The AHRF Birtman Grant provides up to $75,000 for one year of research focused on hearing and balance disorders related to the inner ear.	Not published	Up to $75K
Pennsylvania Academy of Science: Student Research Grant Pennsylvania Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Pennsylvania Academy of Science offers funding for undergraduate and graduate student research in the sciences, with grants of up to $750. Proposals must be submitted by students with faculty guidance and will be reviewed by experts.	Not published	Up to $750
Honey Bee Health Improvement Project Pollinator Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Research Grant (COG) St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Repurposing Research for Chicago - Track 4 – Veterans/Military Grant Partnership for Cures · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Cures Within Reach invites proposals for Track 4 of the Repurposing Research for Chicago initiative, focusing on clinical trials that address the unmet medical needs of US veterans and active military personnel.	Not published	Up to $100K
OTA Directed Topic Grant Orthopaedic Trauma Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Empower the orthopaedic trauma community to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $150K
Welch Foundation Research Grant The Robert a Welch Foundation · Foundation Not published · $351K The Welch Foundation Research Grant supports fundamental chemical research at Texas educational institutions.	Not published	$351K
Eugenia Rosemberg Abstract Travel Award Grant Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Eugenia Rosemberg Abstract Travel Award, provided by the Endocrine Society, offers a $1,000 grant to early career professionals presenting their research at ENDO 2026.	Not published	$1K
WDA Graduate Student Scholarship Award (SSA) Grant Wildlife Disease Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The WDA Graduate Student Scholarship Award (SSA) supports emerging wildlife health professionals by recognizing their academic and research achievements.	Not published	Up to $4K
Peter G. Pentchev Niemann-Pick Type C Research Fellowship National Niemann-Pick Disease · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K

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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 7, 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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