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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Early-Career Reviewer Program Grant William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Early-Career Reviewer Program, initiated by the William T. Grant Foundation, invites early-career researchers to assess grant proposals focused on enhancing the application of research evidence.	Not published	Up to $300
M. Patricia Morse Award for Excellence and Innovation in Science Education Grant Society for Integrative & Comparative · Foundation Not published · Varies The M. Patricia Morse Award for Excellence and Innovation in Science Education recognizes SICB members at all career stages for outstanding achievements in science education.	Not published	Varies
Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Research Grant Montana Wheat and Barley Committee · Foundation Not published · $3K The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee Research Grant supports innovative agricultural research aimed at enhancing wheat and barley quality and production.	Not published	$3K
Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Not specified (appears to be open internationally) The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, was created as a tax-exempt charity under the Internal…	Not published	Up to $100K
PeDRA Research Grants Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The PeDRA Research Grants aim to address the significant burden of childhood skin diseases by funding early-stage research projects.	Not published	Up to $40K
AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Early Career Investigator RFP - Acorn Studies Grant American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The AKC Canine Health Foundation is inviting high-impact research proposals under its Early Career Investigator RFP.	Not published	Up to $30K
Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarship (USRS) Grant Ieee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) has allocated US$102,000 to fund 34 Undergraduate Summer Research Scholarships (USRS) aimed at fostering undergraduate interest in antennas, propagation, and related fields.	Not published	$3K
AFSP Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants American Foundation for Suicide Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $140K The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Innovation Grants, aimed at supporting early-career researchers with a Ph.D. or M.D. within the last six years.	Not published	Up to $140K
Annual Feline Health Grants: Fellowship Training Award Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $145K The Annual Feline Health Grants: Fellowship Training Award, funded by the Morris Animal Foundation, aims to support emerging researchers in improving the health of domestic cats (Felis catus) through quality mentoring and salary assistance.	Not published	Up to $145K
ASF Undergraduate Summer Research Grant Autism Science Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Autism Science Foundation offers the ASF Undergraduate Summer Research Grant to support undergraduates conducting research related to autism spectrum disorders.	Not published	$4K
Emerging Scholars Award Grant UAB Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The Emerging Scholars Award, offered by the Civitan International Research Center, provides crucial funding for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows engaged in neurodevelopmental research.	Not published	$30K
Edward A. Bouchet Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Edward A. This grant has a rolling deadline.	Not published	$5K
Best Student Presentation Grant Australasian Wildlife Management Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Best Student Presentation award, presented by the Australasian Wildlife Management Society, recognizes exceptional student contributions at their annual conference.	Not published	Varies
ACS Professor Award Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The ACS Professor Award, presented by the American Cancer Society, recognizes full professors who have significantly advanced cancer research.	Not published	Up to $400K
CPIC Scholars Program Grant Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN) · Foundation Not published · Varies The CPIC Scholars Program, part of the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN), offers education and career development opportunities for early-stage faculty and fellows.	Not published	Varies
ECT Small Grants Ecological Continuity Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Ecological Continuity Trust offers ECT Small Grants of up to £3000 to support research projects on long-term ecological experiments (LTEs) listed in the ECT register.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Eric and Carol Meyers Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $2K The Eric and Carol Meyers Scholarships for Fieldwork Participation, established by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provide vital support for members and students to engage in archaeological projects.	Not published	$2K
John C. Slater Predoctoral Fellowship in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $30K The John C. Slater Predoctoral Fellowship, offered by the American Philosophical Society, supports advanced Ph.D. students in the history of science, technology, and medicine.	Not published	$30K
CTTSS Postdoctoral Scholars Research Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The CTTSS Postdoctoral Scholars Research Award, established by the Society of Toxicology (SOT), invites current postdoctoral scholars attending the SOT Annual Meeting to apply if they have submitted an abstract for presentation.	Not published	Varies
Young Investigator Prize in Basic Science Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The deadline represents when the nomination is due._ The Celiac Disease Foundation Young Investigator Prize in Basic Science recognizes the exceptional achievements of an investigator in the early part of their career conducting…	Not published	Varies
Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K – $675K The Clinician Scientist Development Grant (CSDG) by the American Cancer Society supports full-time faculty aiming to become independent clinician scientists while maintaining clinical practice.	Not published	$405K – $675K
William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund Grant The Linnean Society of New South Wales · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The William Macleay Microbiology Research Fund Grant supports innovative microbiological research in Australia.	Not published	Up to $3K
Call for Expressions of Interest for Expeditions in Collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute Grant Schmidt Ocean Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schmidt Ocean Institute invites Expressions of Interest for collaborative research expeditions aboard R/V Falkor (too). Researchers can propose projects for any location and time, utilizing the vessel's extensive capabilities.	Not published	Varies
Norton M. Ross Award for Excellence in Clinical Research American Dental Association · Foundation Not published · $5K Established in 1991, recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions in clinical investigations that have advanced diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of craniofacial-oral-dental diseases, as well as outstanding…	Not published	$5K

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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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