PEN AMERICAN CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award…
Grants for Science Research
Grants for Science Research provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
6,371 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily
Variable (up to $100,000 with matching)
CONGENITAL HYPERINSULINISM INTERNATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center/CHI Research Fund Funder: University of Pennsylvania Orphan Disease Center in partnership with CHI Amount: Varies based on fundraising; Orphan Disease Center…
Up to US $750
Pennsylvania Academy of Science · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pennsylvania Academy of Science: Student Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Academy of Science Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Pennsylvania Academy of…
$7,300,000 total
U.S. National Science Foundation · August 3, 2026 Federal
Perception, Action & Cognition The aim of the PAC program is to support empirically grounded, theoretically engaged and methodologically sophisticated research in a wide range of topic areas related…
Up to £2,000
The Linnean Society of London · Rolling / Open Foundation
Percy Sladen Memorial Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Linnean Society of London Amount: Up to £2,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Percy Sladen Memorial Fund Grants, supported by…
Varies
CHILD NEUROLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PERF Elterman Research Grant Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF), in partnership with Child Neurology Foundation and Child Neurology Society Focus Area: Pediatric epilepsy research…
Varies
CHILD NEUROLOGY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
PERF Shields Research Grant Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation (PERF), in partnership with Child Neurology Foundation and Child Neurology Society Focus Area: Pediatric epilepsy research…
PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY RESEARCH FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation
PERF: Career Development Grants - CNS Elterman Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The PERF:…
PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY RESEARCH FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation
PERF: Career Development Grants - CNS Shields Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The PERF: Career…
Up to US $100,000
PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY RESEARCH FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation
PERF: CNS Bridge Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The PERF: CNS Bridge Grant Program aims…
PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY RESEARCH FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation
PERF: Infrastructure/Registry Research Grant in Any Area of Pediatric Neurology Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026…
Varies
Peridot Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Peridot Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peridot Foundation Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Peridot Foundation Grant aims to enhance the welfare of the Hebron, Connecticut community…
SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Perry J. Gehring Biological Modeling Endowment Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Toxicology Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Perry J. The next deadline…
SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Toxicology Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award recognizes…
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Perry L. McCarty AEESP Founders' Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) Amount: US $2,250 Last Updated:…
Up to US $250
Pacific Estuarine Research Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
PERS Student Research Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pacific Estuarine Research Society Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The PERS Student Research Fund supports…
US $750,000
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance (PSSCRA) Amount: US $750,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Pershing Square…
Up to $250,000
National Institutes of Health · January 7, 2027 Federal
Personal Health Informatics for Delivering Actionable Insights to Individuals (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the development of…
THE MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Personalized Approaches for Understanding, Assessing and Improving Gait in Parkinson’s Disease Research Program RFA This program seeks to fund clinical testing on personalized approaches for…
Up to US $30,000
Pediatric Endocrine Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
PES Human Growth Foundation Research Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pediatric Endocrine Society Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The PES Human Growth…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants for science research are available?
- Grants for Science Research come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
- Who is eligible for grants for science research?
- Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
- How do I apply for grants for science research?
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