RUST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rust Foundation Maintainers Fund Status: Announced November 4, 2025; currently in development phase Overview: A new initiative to provide consistent, transparent, and long-term support for the…
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.
6,363 grants
Federal/ Foundation
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US $2,400
Creative Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ruth B. Noller Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative Education Foundation Amount: US $2,400 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Ruth B. Noller Research Grant, offered by the Creative…
Up to US $5,000
The International Coral Reef Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ruth Gates Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The International Coral Reef Society Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Ruth Gates Fellowship honors Dr. Ruth Gates and…
National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) This…
National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)…
National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual…
National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual…
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)
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National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards senior individual research training fellowships to…
National Institutes of Health · May 4, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research…
National Institutes of Health · May 7, 2028 Federal
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T35) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein…
INSTITUTE OF CURRENT WORLD AFFAIRS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rydell-Frisa Disarmament Education Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) (Crane-Rogers Foundation) Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview About…
THE RYR-1 FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview 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. As…
SOCIETY FOR MARINE MAMMALOGY · September 30, 2026 · Biennial Foundation
S. Innes Memorial Student Travel Bursary Funder: Society for Marine Mammalogy Award Amount: $1,000 USD Recurrence: Biennial (awarded at each Biennial Conference) Purpose Established in 2000 in…
SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND · Rolling / Open Foundation
S. Rains Wallace Dissertation Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP) Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The S.…
Up to US $10,000
SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation
SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for American Archaeology Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The SAA Native…
Up to US $75,000
Western SARE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sabbatical Research and Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western SARE Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Sabbatical Research and Education Grant, offered by…
California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Sacramento Valley Chapter CNPS scholarship award The Sacramento Chapter of the California Native Plant Society funds an additional scholarship for plant-related research. This chapters…
Up to US $1,500
Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society: Academic Research Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated:…
Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society: Professional Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento-Shasta Chapter of The Wildlife Society Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: May 16,…
Up to $860,000 (Track 1: Lab to Market); Up to $640,000 (Track 2: Capacity Building)
SOUTH CAROLINA RESEARCH AUTHORITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
SACT Grant Overview Program Name: SCRA-Academic Collaboration Team (SACT) Grant Geographic Scope: South Carolina institutions of higher education Background: SCRA's FY24 SACT Grant Program champions…
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?
- Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.
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