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 foundation sources and updated daily. 421 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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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
Travel Awards: Low-Income Country Travel Awards Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Biophysical Society offers Travel Awards for members, including students and postdoctoral researchers, to attend its Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $4K
Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) Grant Additional Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) offers annual grants aimed at enhancing research and care for individuals with single ventricle heart defects.	Not published	Up to $600K
Pooled Monitoring Initiative’s Restoration Research Award Program Grant Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to US $50,000 The Pooled Monitoring Initiative’s Restoration Research Award Program, led by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and various partners, aims to address critical restoration questions hindering watershed restoration efforts.	Not published	Up to US $50,000
Great Hollow Research Grants Great Hollow Management Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to support biological research focused on conservation.	Not published	Up to $5K
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Fellowship Program Grant Audubon: Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch Fellowship Program supports young scientists conducting research aimed at preserving and enhancing grassland ecosystems in southeastern Arizona.	Not published	Up to $2K
Ledford Scholars Award Appalachian College Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Appalachian College Association's Ledford Scholars Program provides financial support to undergraduate students to work on significant research projects during summer or fall terms.	Not published	Varies
Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research: Seed Grant Program Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research offers the Seed Grant Program to support innovative research aimed at improving diagnosis and treatment modalities for pancreatic cancer.	Not published	$75K
Translational GlycOmics K12 Program Versiti Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Translational glycoscience research program that supports scientists in the emerging field of glycoscience research and investigation.	Not published	Varies
21st Century Fellowship: Specialized Fellowship Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $8K The 21st Century Fellowship: Specialized Fellowship, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, aims to enhance ethnomusicological research by providing $7,500 awards to two Ph.D. students for dissertation fieldwork.	Not published	$8K
PCF Challenge Awards Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $21.3M PCF Challenge Awards fund international, multi-institutional, cross-disciplinary teams of investigators conducting highly innovative research with the greatest potential for accelerating new and improved treatments for advanced prostate…	Not published	$21.3M
M D Anderson Foundation Grants MD Anderson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The M D Anderson Foundation is a Houston-based philanthropic organization that supports medical care, scientific research, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Ai2 Young Investigators Program Grant The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ai2 Young Investigators Program offers postdoctoral researchers the chance to engage in impactful AI research while balancing collaborative projects at Ai2.	Not published	Varies
Energy Security Fellows Program Securing America's Future Energy Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The SAFE Fellows Program provides the next generation of energy and national security professionals with access to high-level programming and networking opportunities.	Not published	Varies
RPB Career Development Award Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K – $350K The RPB Career Development Award provides $350,000 over four years to support junior faculty in ophthalmology. This funding is contingent on a 20-month progress report.	Not published	$150K – $350K
AUGS Foundation Fellow Research Grants American Urogynecologic Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grants designed to invest in the start of promising academic careers of talented young physicians investigating female pelvic floor disorders.	Not published	Varies
Colin Aiken Plant Breeding Bursary Program Grant Massey University · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Colin Aiken Plant Breeding Bursary Program supports undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled full-time in plant breeding studies at Massey University or Lincoln University.	Not published	Up to $1K
Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Geographic Society seeks to fund innovative projects that address the increasing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards.	Not published	Up to $50K
Resource-Limited Country Travel Awards American Society of Human Genetics · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To be awarded a Resource-Limited Travel Award, you must:Submit an abstract by the June deadline and affirm your eligibility for the award in your abstract submission._ The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the world’s…	Not published	Varies
SESAPS Jesse W. Beams Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The SESAPS Jesse W. Beams Award, established by the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society, honors exceptional research in physics conducted primarily in the Southeast.	Not published	Varies
Canine Health Pre-Proposals Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The mission of Morris Animal Foundation is to bridge science and resources to advance the health of animals.	Not published	$100K

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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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