Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,443 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. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,443; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $755.0M; across 3,628 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 632 with a published date

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AIER- Harwood Visiting Research Fellowships Grant American Institute for Economic Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The AIER Harwood Visiting Research Fellowships offer a 10-12 week residential opportunity for researchers and academics dedicated to promoting free enterprise and economic liberty.	Not published	Varies
Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports scholarly projects on Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology.	Not published	Up to $6K
Hypophosphatasia Research Grant (Maher Family Grant) Soft Bones Incthe US · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AACR-Ocular Melanoma Foundation Career Development Award Ocular Melanoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K This is an annual peer-reviewed research award supporting postdoctoral or clinical research fellows conducting ocular melanoma research.	Not published	$150K
HIV/AIDS Clinical Trials Network Leadership and Operations Centers National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance the National Institutes of Health (NIH) mission by supporting four Clinical Trials Networks (CTNs) each comprised of a Leadership and Operations Center…	Forecast	Varies
Lake Research Grants (Michigan Chapter, North American Lake Management Society & Michigan Lake and Stream Associations) Michigan Lakes and Streams · Foundation Not published · $1K	Not published	$1K
Intramural Grant Opportunities Arkansas Children's Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies Intramural grants are funding opportunities designed to support research conducted by investigators affiliated with Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies APF is a grant-making foundation that funds early career psychologists and graduate students using psychology to solve important problems and improve people’s lives.	Not published	Varies
Whitehall Foundation Grant Programs - Grants-in-Aid Whitehall Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whitehall Foundation's Grants-in-Aid program supports early-career researchers in the life sciences, specifically in neurobiology. Aimed at assistant professors facing funding challenges, grants do not exceed $30,000 for one year.	Not published	Varies
Protein Sequencing and Epitope Mapping Analysis Grant Rapid Novor · Foundation Not published · Varies The Protein Sequencing and Epitope Mapping Analysis Grant by Rapid Novor provides academic scientists with in-kind access to advanced protein sequencing and HDX-MS services.	Not published	Varies
SAEMF/Clerkship Directors in Emergency Medicine (CDEM) Innovations in Undergraduate Emergency Medicine Education Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The SAEMF/CDEM Innovations in Undergraduate Emergency Medicine Education Grant provides $5,000 for innovative projects that enhance undergraduate emergency medicine education.	Not published	$5K
Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Stanley C. Israel Regional Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences recognizes individuals or institutions promoting inclusiveness in the chemical sciences.	Not published	$1K – $3K
University Research Fellowships Grant The Royal Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The University Research Fellowships from The Royal Society are designed for exceptional early-career scientists aiming to establish independent research careers in the UK or Republic of Ireland.	Not published	Varies
Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award/Clark T. Sawin Memorial History of Endocrinology Lecturer Grant Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Delbert A. Fisher Research Scholar Award, supported by Dr. and Mrs. Delbert A. Fisher, honors scholars excelling in the history of endocrinology.	Not published	$2K
Medical Student Research Initiation Grant The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: If the grant application deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the following business day.	Not published	Varies
Paul A. Stewart Grants Wilson Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Paul A. Stewart Grants, offered by the Wilson Ornithological Society, support research on bird movements and economic ornithology. Established in 1888, the Society promotes curiosity about birds through publications and meetings.	Not published	$2K
Maine Sea Grant Program Development Funds Maine Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Maine Sea Grant Program Development Funds support small research projects and proof-of-concept initiatives that align with Maine Sea Grant's strategic goals.	Not published	$1K – $5K
American Urological Association: Medical Student Fellowships Grant American Urological Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The American Urological Association offers Medical Student Fellowships to enhance urological research.	Not published	$4K
AOS Conservation Grant American Orchid Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Orchid Society (AOS) Conservation Grant funds orchid conservation research/projects, awarded once per year; multi-year projects (max 2 years) are funded in annual installments after a satisfactory progress report.	Not published	Varies
AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The AAO-HNSF Bobby R. Alford Endowed Research Grant offers $30,000 for one year to support innovative research in otolaryngology.	Not published	Up to $30K
William and Suzanne Murray Research Fellowship Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $4K The William and Suzanne Murray Research Fellowship, offered by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, provides graduate students the chance to conduct research in Greece.	Not published	$4K
SNEC Student Travel Award Grant Southern New England Chapter (SNEC) of the American Fisheries Society (AFS) · Foundation Not published · $500 The SNEC Student Travel Award offers financial support for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research at the American Fisheries Society annual meeting.	Not published	$500
Pilot Research Grant Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Pilot Research Grant, offered by the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, supports innovative research in interventional radiology to improve patient care.	Not published	Up to $35K
Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowship The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration · Foundation Not published · Varies The AFTD Holloway Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career postdoctoral researchers conducting FTD research. The program is entirely supported by the Holloway Family Fund.	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 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 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 Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 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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