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, state 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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AESEF: Graduate Studies in Audio Grants - Advancing Audio – Tom Kite Scholarship Audio Engineering Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The AESEF Graduate Studies in Audio Grants, specifically the Tom Kite Scholarship, aims to support graduate students pursuing audio engineering.	Not published	$2K – $5K
CWF Wildlife Research in Northern Manitoba and Canadian Central Arctic Scholarship Grant Canadian Wildlife Federation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CWF Indigenous Manitoba Wildlife Fellowship Endowment Fund supports research students dedicated to wildlife conservation in Northern Manitoba.	Not published	Up to $5K
Junior Scholars Awards and Grants Program International Policy Network US Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $8K ICLE's 2023 Awards and Grants Program for Junior Scholars seeks to recognize junior scholars doing important research using economic methods applied to contemporary and emerging law and public-policy issues.	Rolling	$1K – $8K
J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award Grant American Fisheries Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The J. Frances Allen Scholarship Award, established by the American Fisheries Society in 1986, supports female PhD students conducting aquatic research. The awardee receives a $2,500 scholarship with no restrictions on fund usage.	Not published	$3K
Discoveries in Safety Grants Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) offers grants aimed at enhancing fire safety research to address critical risks and challenges.	Not published	Up to $600K
Clear Vision Foundation Research Grants Clear Vision Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grant program offered by Clear Vision Foundation. The foundation focuses on fighting blindness and supporting eye-related research and education.	Not published	Varies
Gene and Sharon Chang Centennial Scholars Fund for Summer Research in China Peking University Education Foundation (USA) · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
EONS 2018: Appendix E Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) for Sustainability and Innovation Collaborative – (MUSIC) National Aeronautics and Space Administration · Federal Not published · Up to $450K Awards will be made as cooperative agreements to accredited Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) partnered with non-profit organizations in the United States that are eligible to apply for this NASA Research Announcement (NRA).	Not published	Up to $450K
DNP Capstone Project or PhD Dissertation Grants Texas Emergency Nurses Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to support doctoral-level research and capstone projects in emergency nursing.	Not published	Varies
AACR-KidneyCAN Kidney Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grants American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $50K The AACR-KidneyCAN Kidney Cancer Innovation and Discovery Grants aim to foster innovative research that translates basic discoveries into effective treatments for kidney cancer.	Not published	$50K
The Waterbird Society Research Award Grant Waterbird Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Waterbird Society Research Award, established in 2018, aims to promote research and conservation of waterbirds globally.	Not published	Up to $5K
TSF/FFF International Traveling Fellowship Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $23K The TSF/FFF International Traveling Fellowship, co-administered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation and the Francis Fontan Fund, offers $23,200 for cardiothoracic surgeons seeking to enhance their skills through international travel.	Not published	$23K
SESOT Fall Meeting Abstract Submission Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The SESOT Fall Meeting Abstract Submission Award invites submissions for poster or platform presentations at the October 10, 2025 Fall SESOT Meeting in Clemson.	Not published	Varies
ACS Public Policy Fellowship Programs Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The ACS Public Policy Fellowship Programs aim to enhance the engagement of scientists in public policy by providing fellows with opportunities to work in congressional offices and the ACS Government Affairs team.	Not published	Up to $90K
University of Florida (UF) Marine Science Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cancer Research Grant Program Team Lafontaine Ucancervive · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation supports research across multiple cancer types, including but not limited to: Founded in 2016 by siblings Ryan and Kelley LaFontaine, the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.	Not published	Varies
JCS-FocalPlane Training Grants The Company of Biologists · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The JCS-FocalPlane Training Grants, provided by The Company of Biologists, support early-career researchers aiming to attend microscopy training courses.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Frontiers: HIV and Sickle-Cell Disease Gates Philanthropy Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies A transformational fund through Gates Philanthropy Partners focused on solving HIV and sickle-cell disease, which are among the most prevalent and deadly diseases for children globally.	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research: Individual Research Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $600K The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research offers Individual Research Grants to foster innovative research aimed at developing interventions and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries.	Not published	Up to $600K
Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $62K The Smithsonian Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections support recent graduates and postdoctoral researchers in art and archaeological conservation.	Not published	Up to $62K
Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All (AARFA) Program Grant Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The Alzheimer’s Association Research Fellowship for All (AARFA) Program aims to support early career researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.	Not published	Up to $70K
Joan Mosenthal DeWind Award Grant Xerces Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Joan Mosenthal DeWind Award supports students engaged in Lepidoptera conservation research.	Not published	Up to $5K
The William Simes Research Fund University of California Berkeley Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The UC Natural Reserve System is a network of 41 protected natural areas located throughout California. Established in 1965, the reserves encompass over 47,000 acres of diverse habitats from the ocean to the mountains to the inland deserts.	Not published	Varies
GMAG Student Dissertation Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $750 The GMAG Student Dissertation Award, presented by the American Physical Society (APS), recognizes exceptional Ph.D. students in their final year.	Not published	$750

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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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