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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Novel Research Grants Lupus Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lupus Research Alliance Novel Research Grants program is a proven platform for innovation that supports bold, pioneering research into lupus.	Not published	Varies
United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The United States Studies Centre Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Sydney invites applications from scholars in humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Up to $40K
The Reef Institute Scholarships Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
UMN Graduate School: MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $500 The UMN Graduate School's MAGS Distinguished Master's Thesis Competition invites nominations for outstanding master's theses in Biological & Life Sciences and Humanities for 2026.	Not published	$500
Moore Inventor Fellowship Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _“50 inventors to shape the next 50 years.”_ The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation is pleased to announce the ninth competition for the Moore Inventor Fellows program.	Not published	Varies
Rising Investigator Supplement Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Rising Investigator Supplement Grant, offered by the AASM Foundation, empowers sleep and circadian science researchers to mentor promising students and fellows facing barriers in accessing research opportunities.	Not published	Up to $50K
WVU HSC Funding Programs - Bridge Funding Program West Virginia University Research Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bridge Funding Grants (BFGs) are intended to provide temporary support to continue operations of investigators whose extramural funding is ending.	Not published	Varies
Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Snodgrass Memorial Research Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Systematics, Evolution, and Biodiversity (SysEB) Snodgrass Memorial Research Award, provided by the Entomological Society of America, honors outstanding research in arthropod morphology and systematics.	Not published	Varies
2026 Research Award - AI-Enabled Early Detection and Risk Stratification for Ovarian Cancer Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K This award supports an innovative research project that leverages artificial intelligence and real-world clinical data to improve early detection of ovarian cancer.	Not published	$50K
The Met: Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Junior Fellow Grant Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Foundation Not published · Up to $53K The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers the Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship for junior and senior fellows.	Not published	Up to $53K
Psychosocial Research - PSR Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Craig H Neilsen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's Psychosocial Research Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in spinal cord injury (SCI) psychosocial studies.	Not published	Up to $200K
AIAR: Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize Grant Ttee W F Albright Institute -Art 8 · Foundation Not published · $750 The Sean W. Dever Memorial Prize, awarded by the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research, offers $750 for the best conference paper on Syro-Palestinian or Biblical Archaeology.	Not published	$750
Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program – Clinical and Implementation Research Award Program Grant Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $219K – $240K The Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program supports postdoctoral fellows and clinician scientists engaged in clinical and implementation research, aiming to enhance their skills and independence in biomedical…	Not published	$219K – $240K
BES: Synthesis Grant British Ecological Society (BES) · Foundation Not published · Up to £30,000 The BES: Synthesis Grant aims to accelerate impactful research by providing £30k to form interdisciplinary synthesis groups of 8-15 members over two years.	Not published	Up to £30,000
IADR/AADR William J. Gies Awards American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research · Foundation Not published · $1K Presented to recognize the best papers published in the IADR/AADR Journal of Dental Research. The award is named for William J. Gies, the founder of the Journal of Dental Research.	Not published	$1K
SFP: Emerging Scholars in Family Planning Grant Society of Family Planning Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Emerging Scholars in Family Planning Grant, offered by the Society of Family Planning, aims to support early-career researchers in developing a family planning research portfolio.	Not published	Up to $8K
Early Career Award National Alopecia Areata Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Encourage interest and commitment to alopecia areata as a research focus and bring new voices and ideas to the alopecia areata research community.	Not published	Varies
Health Fund - Genetic Research and Health Projects Irish Setter Club of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Health Fund accepts donations restricted for awarding grants for genetic research and other related health projects relating to Irish Setters.	Not published	Varies
J. David Lowell Field Camp Scholarship Program Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An umbrella program under which GSA's existing field camp scholarship programs reside, with structure for new named field camp scholarships.	Not published	Varies
PERS Student Research Fund Grant Pacific Estuarine Research Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The PERS Student Research Fund supports graduate students in estuarine sciences through grants of up to $250. Established in memory of Pete Eldridge, the fund now allows donations in honor of individuals.	Not published	Up to $250
Pilot Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award (Pilot CPPRA) Grant Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Pilot Community-Partnered Participatory Research Award (Pilot CPPRA) aims to support collaborative research addressing tobacco-related health disparities.	Not published	Up to $1M
GSC Student Research Grant Geological Society of Connecticut · Foundation Not published · $500 The Geological Society of Connecticut offers the GSC Student Research Grant to support undergraduate and master’s students conducting geology-related fieldwork in Connecticut.	Not published	$500
Enhancing Understanding and Preparedness for Public Health Threats Through Research in Kenya Grant FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M This funding opportunity aims to enhance understanding and preparedness for public health threats in Kenya through comprehensive research efforts.	Not published	Up to $3M
Zegar Family Foundation Grant The Zegar Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Zegar Family Foundation Grant, established in 2007, focuses on improving lives through impactful charitable donations.	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 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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