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, state and 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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Lesbian Health Fund Grant American Association of Physicians for Human Right · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Lesbian Health Fund (LHF), part of GLMA, is dedicated to improving the health of LGBTQ+ women and girls through scientific research funding.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Marine Mammal Commission Grants Marine Mammal Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Marine Mammal Commission is inviting proposals aimed at developing innovative tools and methods for enhancing marine mammal stock assessments.	Not published	Up to $75K
Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $8K The Harvard Forest Summer Research Program in Ecology offers an immersive 11-week research experience for undergraduate students, providing mentorship and hands-on learning in ecological research.	Not published	$8K
RYR-1 Foundation: Individual Investigator Research Grant The RYR-1 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Individual Investigator Research Grant Awards are designed to concentrate research in areas that will have the greatest potential to move towards treatments and cures for RYR-1-RD.	Not published	Varies
Travel Awards: Scientists within 10 professional years of Terminal Degree Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Biophysical Society offers Travel Awards for scientists within 10 years of their terminal degree, promoting excellence in biophysics at their Annual Meeting.	Not published	Up to $4K
David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The David H. and Beverly A. Barlow Grant, offered by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative research on anxiety and related disorders by graduate students and early career researchers.	Not published	$8K
RFP Funding Cycle 1 International FOXP1 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K	Not published	Up to $75K
AMNH: Sydney Anderson Travel Award American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To apply please reach out to RGGS for instructions. Applications currently closed.	Not published	Varies
Oliver Press Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Lymphoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Clinical Research Fellowship Award (CRFA) Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · $65K The Clinical Research Fellowship Award (CRFA) offers $65,000 per year for medical doctors in fellowships focusing on inherited retinal degenerations.	Not published	$65K
BRAIN Initiative: Brain-Behavior Quantification and Synchronization – Transformative Research on Behavior at the Organismal Level National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $8,000,000 total The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative, a collaboration of Federal and non-Federal partners led by NIH, seeks to accelerate development and dissemination of new neurotechnologies…	Forecast	$8,000,000 total
AOTF-ASHT-AHTF Hand in Hand Research Grant The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund an early-stage research project that promotes strong community partner engagement in hand and upper extremity occupational therapy.	Not published	Varies
Single Source: Coordinating Center (CC) for the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Consortium (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to continue to support the Coordinating Center (CC) for the Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Consortium, which coordinates research on prevention…	Forecast	Varies
ACCEL-KS Kansas SBIR/STTR Matching Program Commerce Grants Calendar · State Not published · $25M Funding for early stage researchers to compete for and leverage federal SBIR/STTR awards. Match requirements vary by project.	Not published	$25M
George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry, presented by the American Chemical Society, honors exceptional research in hydrocarbon and petroleum chemistry.	Not published	Up to $2K
Center for Research on Complex Generics (U18) Clinical Trials Optional Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $1.5M The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeks to fund a Center for Research on Complex Generics under the terms and conditions of a cooperative agreement.	Forecast	$1.5M
Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Diana Jacobs Kalman has had a longtime passion for the science of healthy aging and has been an active board member of the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) board since 1993, including six years as Chair and currently as Chair…	Not published	Varies
Bridge to Success Award for Early Career Investigators American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Provide support to promising early-career sleep scientists who have applied for career development awards such as K-awards from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)	Not published	Up to $100K
Kaiser-Goldberg Research Fellowship Grant Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · $5K We are a global community 18,000 strong energized by the promise of unraveling the mysteries of hormone disorders to care for patients and cure disease.	Not published	$5K
Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award funding strives to find solutions for early, dry AMD.	Not published	Varies
Sigma Small Grants Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sigma Small Grants program offers funding up to $5,000 for registered nurses aiming to advance nursing through research.	Not published	Up to $5K
Fund for Innovations in Sustainable Conferencing Grant The Company of Biologists · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,500 The Fund for Innovations in Sustainable Conferencing, offered by the Company of Biologists, aims to support innovative approaches that enhance collaboration among biologists while minimizing environmental impact.	Not published	Up to £2,500
Dravet Syndrome Foundation: Research Grant Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K The Dravet Syndrome Foundation offers a Research Grant aimed at experienced investigators focusing on Dravet syndrome.	Not published	$250K
William Jessen Memorial Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $500 The William Jessen Memorial Scholarship, offered by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, supports individuals presenting at the NWRA Symposium.	Not published	$500

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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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