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 federal and 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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Project Portal & Project Innovation Awards American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · Foundation Not published · Varies AASLD Foundation platform and program for supporting innovative liver disease research projects.	Not published	Varies
Latin American Student Field Research Award Grant American Society of Mammalogists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Latin American Student Field Research Award, offered by the American Society of Mammalogists, supports graduate students conducting field research in Latin America.	Not published	Varies
RFA: Biology to Prevention Award (CRUK) Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $946K The RFA: Biology to Prevention Award (CRUK) aims to foster innovative translational research that enhances understanding of cancer biology, ultimately leading to effective prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $946K
Rheumatology Scholarship – Undergraduate Students and Post-Baccalaureate Training Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies There is an urgent need to expand the rheumatology workforce, including physicians, physician-scientists, research scientists and other professionals.	Not published	Varies
Edward C. Raney Fund Award Grant American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists · Foundation Not published · $400 – $1K The Edward C. Raney Fund Award, honoring the legacy of ichthyologist Edward C. Raney, supports student ichthyologists in their academic pursuits.	Not published	$400 – $1K
Joannie's Unicorn Grant The Sumaira Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Sumaira Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by an NMO patient dedicated to generating global awareness of NMOSD, fundraising to find a cure, and creating community support for patients and caregivers.	Not published	$25K
Leslie Brown Memorial Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Leslie Brown Memorial Grant offers up to $5,000 in financial assistance aimed at promoting research and sharing knowledge about African birds of prey.	Not published	Up to $5K
Medical Research Award Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $225K	Not published	$225K
General Research Grant Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies A small start-up grant targeted to young investigators who need limited research funds to explore new ideas in areas where funds are not normally available.	Not published	Varies
ADHA General Research Grant American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The IOH General Research Grant, provided by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, promotes advancements in dental hygiene through original research and educational initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Bentham-Moxon Trust- Overseas Botanists And Mycologists Visiting Or Training At Kew Grant Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bentham-Moxon Trust offers financial support to overseas botanists and mycologists for training and research at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.	Not published	Varies
Disease Model Award Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K – $1M The Disease Model Award, funded by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, aims to advance research by developing and validating innovative non-rodent disease models for inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) and dry age-related macular…	Not published	$300K – $1M
Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Predoctoral Award Grant Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) offers a Predoctoral Award aimed at supporting innovative, hypothesis-driven research to combat tobacco-related diseases.	Not published	Up to $180K
Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Grant Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Grant supports charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, with a preference for organizations in the Grayson County, Texas area.	Not published	Varies
NABG Undergraduate Scholarships Grant National Association Of Black Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $1K The NABG Scholarships support full-time undergraduate and graduate students in Geoscience programs at accredited institutions, with over $300,000 in funding raised through donations and events.	Not published	$1K
ATS Foundation Unrestricted Grants American Thoracic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Unrestricted grants support early-career investigators conducting research that advances the knowledge and understanding of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.	Not published	Varies
Undergraduate Marine Research Internship Grant Women Divers Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · $2K The Undergraduate Marine Research Internship, offered by the Women Divers Hall of Fame, provides a $1,000 scholarship to female undergraduate students participating in marine biology internships.	Not published	$2K
Best Paper, Student Paper Awards in Geography & Entrepreneurship Grant North American Cartographic Information Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Best Paper and Best Student Paper Awards in Geography & Entrepreneurship, sponsored by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, recognize outstanding research in the intersection of geography and entrepreneurship.	Not published	$2K
Karl Hirsch Memorial Research Grants Western Interior Paleontological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Karl Hirsch Memorial Grants, established in honor of Karl Hirsch, support innovative research in paleontology and related fields. These grants fund activities such as museum travel, specimen collection, and advanced analyses.	Not published	Up to $1K
SFARI Pilot Progression Award The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance.	Not published	Varies
Regional Funds Grant- January Round Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Regional Funds Grant from the Finnish Cultural Foundation offers annual support for artistic and scientific projects in Finland.	Not published	Varies
NIH Specialized Center Grant (Parent P50) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) encourage pursuit of the NIHâs mission through the submission of investigator-initiated Specialized Center (P50)…	Forecast	Varies
ASES Foundation Research Grant Ases Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Each year, the ASES Foundation issues a call for proposals encouraging new investigators to apply for seed and start-up funding for promising shoulder and elbow research projects.	Not published	Up to $20K
William Andersen Student Presentation Awards Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $325 – $525 RRF Mission Statement: The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey.	Not published	$325 – $525

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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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