Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,434 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 418 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,619 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,434; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.4M; across 3,619 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 631 with a published date

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Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development (GRANTED) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · Varies NSF GRANTED supports innovative models of research enterprise administrative development and workforce training infrastructure that promote sustainable research capacity and opportunities for economic impactin U.S. organizations.	Open	Varies
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research (Innovation) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $300K – $800K The Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research Program (Innovation) supports research to design novel or greatly improved research tools and methods that advance contemporary biology in any research area supported by the Directorate…	Open	$300K – $800K
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $25K – $1.2M The Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research (Capacity) Program supports the implementation of, scaling of, or major improvements to research tools, products, and services that advance contemporary biology in any research area…	Open	$25K – $1.2M
Plant Biotic Interactions U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $18,500,000 total The Plant Biotic Interactions (PBI) program supports research on the processes that mediate beneficial and antagonistic interactions between plants and their viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, plant, and invertebrate symbionts, pathogens…	Open	$18,500,000 total
National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · From $50K The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that guides the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development of technologies, products, processes, and services that…	Open	From $50K
Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · Varies The Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) initiative integrates engineering research and education to improve and expand the nation’s engineering workforce.	Open	Varies
NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $200K – $700K Recognizing the importance of international collaborations in promoting scientific discoveries, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) have signed a Memorandum of…	Open	$200K – $700K
Economics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $220,000 total The Economics program supports research designed to improve the understanding of the processes and institutions of the U.S. economy and of the world system of which it is a part.	Open	$220,000 total
Herman Frasch Foundation Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Herman Frasch Foundation Grant, administered by the American Chemical Society, supports research in agricultural chemistry with practical benefits for U.S. agriculture.	Not published	Up to $250K
AHNS Pilot Grant The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AHNS Pilot Grant offers $20,000 for one year to support innovative research in head and neck oncology. It is aimed at medical students, residents, and junior faculty who are AHNS members.	Not published	Up to $20K
GEMSSTAR for Emergency Medicine Supplemental Funding Program Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The GEMSSTAR for Emergency Medicine Supplemental Funding Program provides up to $25,000 over two years to support emergency medicine physicians who have received the NIA GEMSSTAR grant.	Not published	Up to $25K
Clark T. Rogerson Research Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Clark T. Rogerson Research Award, offered by the Mycological Society of America, aims to support undergraduate and graduate students in their research endeavors by funding travel to herbaria and field sites.	Not published	$1K
Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award Grant Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Bladder Cancer Research Innovation Award, funded by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Inc, promotes innovative, high-risk projects aimed at advancing bladder cancer research.	Not published	Up to $300K
Student Research Grant in Audiology American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Student Research Grant in Audiology, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports doctoral students conducting research in clinical and rehabilitative audiology.	Not published	$4K
Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award Grant American Society of Mammalogists · Foundation Not published · $3K The Donald W. and Glennis A. Kaufman Research Award supports ecological research in the Great Plains and Canada Prairie Provinces, focusing on native mammals, especially rodents and shrews.	Not published	$3K
Young Investigator Grant Soap Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K SOAP established the Young Investigator Grant program to provide individuals in the early stages of an academic career with funding for a worthy research project.	Not published	$10K
Green Chemistry Challenge Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Green Chemistry Challenge Award recognizes innovative chemical technologies that align with the principles of green chemistry, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices.	Not published	Varies
Science Café Mini-Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Science Café Mini-Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society, provides up to $500 to support Local Sections in organizing engaging Science Cafés.	Not published	Up to $500
Getty Scholars Program Grant The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · $22K – $65K The Getty Scholars Program fosters innovative research in art history and visual culture by providing a collaborative environment for international scholars.	Not published	$22K – $65K
DCOMP Travel Awards American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications for the March meeting have a December deadline and applications for the April meeting have a February deadline._ The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse…	Not published	Varies
SPARK Research Match Expansion RFA Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SPARK Research Match Expansion initiative by the Simons Foundation aims to enhance autism research participation among undersampled groups.	Not published	Up to $10K
Veneklasen Research Foundation Grant Paul S Veneklasen Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Veneklasen Research Foundation Grant supports scientific research in acoustics and related fields, promoting high standards of research.	Not published	Varies
Literature Awards: Student Research Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $3K The Literature Awards: Student Research recognizes pharmacy students for exemplary research papers on medication use.	Not published	$3K
SOT Science Policy Leadership Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The SOT Science Policy Leadership Award honors elected officials who advocate for scientific research that protects health and the environment.	Not published	Varies

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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 6,434 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,619 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 Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,434 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 631 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,824 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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