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. 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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MKM Melanoma Research Fund Melanoma Know More · Foundation ~October · Varies Melanoma Know More established a "Designated Fund" for the purposes of melanoma research in December 2021. This restricted fund uses its income and principal to further the mission and endeavors of Melanoma Know More.	~October	Varies
RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program · Federal Oct 31, 2026 · $5.7M – $14.5M Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs.	Oct 31, 2026	$5.7M – $14.5M
Excellence in Geriatric Research Award Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy Inc · Foundation ~October · Varies Seeks to recognize one outstanding researcher who has contributed to science and has been published in a peer-reviewed journal in the field of geriatrics and/or gerontology.	~October	Varies
Founders' Award for Best Student Paper Birdscaribbean · Foundation ~October · Varies Established thanks to the vision and financial support of the founding members of the Founders Award Committee: Drs. Fred Schaffner and Joseph Wunderle.	~October	Varies
VitreoRetinal Surgery Foundation Research Award Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation · Foundation ~October · $2K – $4K Support early stage investigators conducting relevant research projects in macular and retinal disease and encourage a career devoted to retinal disease and research.	~October	$2K – $4K
ACVD/AAVD Research Grants American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies The American College of Veterinary Dermatology and American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD/AAVD) offer annual research grants for basic or clinical research in veterinary dermatology.	~November	Varies
Annual Sarcoma Research Grant Program The Paula Takacs Foundation For Sarcoma Research · Foundation ~November · Varies The Paula Takacs Foundation invites leading research institutions across North Carolina to submit sarcoma research proposals annually through a competitive grant process.	~November	Varies
Keeling Curve Prize Global Warming Mitigation Project · Foundation ~November · $50K The Keeling Curve Prize is the flagship program of Climate Curve, an internationally recognized annual award that supports global climate initiatives demonstrating the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases from the…	~November	$50K
ACVD/AAVD Research Grants American College of Veterinary Dermatology Research Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Research grants offered by the ACVD/AAVD for basic or clinical research in veterinary dermatology.	~November	Varies
Brett Boyer Foundation Discovery Awards The Brett Boyer Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The foundation was established to fund CHD research because congenital heart disease is severely underfunded compared to other childhood illnesses.	~November	Varies
Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 2, 2026 · Varies This Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) PAR, was re-issued as a result of the Simplifying Review of Research Project Grant Applications [link…	Nov 2, 2026	Varies
Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 2, 2026 · Varies This Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required) PAR, a re-issue of PAR-24-035, was re-issued as a result of the Simplifying Review of Research Project Grant…	Nov 2, 2026	Varies
Geometric Analysis U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 3, 2026 · $8,800,000 total The program in Geometric Analysis supports research on differential geometry and its relation to partial differential equations and variational principles; geometric methods in modern mathematical physics; symplectic geometry; geometric…	Nov 3, 2026	$8,800,000 total
Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund Foundation for SMFM · Foundation ~November · $3K The Danielle Peress, MD Memorial Fund was established in 2018 in memory of Dani Peress, who passed away during her second year of MFM fellowship.	~November	$3K
Topology U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 3, 2026 · Varies The Topology program supports research on algebraic topology, including chromatic, equivariant, motivic, and (un)stable homotopy, homology and cohomology theories; bordism and K-theory; topological manifolds; knots and links; geometric…	Nov 3, 2026	Varies
NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 4, 2026 · $40,000,000 total NSF invests in scientific discoveries, technological breakthroughs, and transformative innovations that strengthen economic growth, enhance security, and improve the lives of Americans and people around the world.	Nov 4, 2026	$40,000,000 total
SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 4, 2026 · $160K – $170K The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offers Postdoctoral Research Fellowships to encourageindependence earlyin the fellow'scareerby supporting his or herresearch and training goals.The research and training…	Nov 4, 2026	$160K – $170K
DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 4, 2026 · $600,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address an important problem relevant to…	Nov 4, 2026	$600,000 total
Cornelius G. Dyke Award American Society of Neuroradiology · Foundation ~November · $500 Honors Cornelius G. Dyke, one of the pioneers in Neuroradiology. Awarded for excellence as demonstrated in a paper representing original, unpublished research in some aspect of Neuroradiology.	~November	$500
Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 5, 2026 · Varies The goal of this NOFO is to support applications for novel theory and methods development that enable better understanding of how genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to complex trait variation across individuals, families, and…	Nov 5, 2026	Varies
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Clinical Centers (U01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 6, 2026 · $2,500,000 total This NOFO requests limited competition applications for a 3-year extension of the COPE-AKI clinical trial consortium, which includes three clinical centers (CCs) and one scientific and data research center (SDRC), are requested to fully…	Nov 6, 2026	$2,500,000 total
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 6, 2026 · Up to $350K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) along with other participating Institutes encourages submission of applications proposing to conduct secondary data analysis and integration of existing…	Nov 6, 2026	Up to $350K
Single Source for the Continuation of the Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (EDIC) Study Research Center (Collaborative U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 9, 2026 · $6,300,000 total The primary purpose of this FOA is to support the EDIC Research Center in continuing long-term follow-up of the EDIC cohort to study the development and progression of complications in type 1 diabetes (T1D).	Nov 9, 2026	$6,300,000 total
Single Source for the Continuation of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) Scientific and Data Research Center (U01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 9, 2026 · $1,000,000 total Applications for a 3-year extension/renewal of the Caring for OutPatiEnts after Acute Kidney Injury (COPE-AKI) clinical trial consortium, which includes three clinical centers (CCs) and one scientific and data research center (SDRC), are…	Nov 9, 2026	$1,000,000 total

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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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