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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RFA- Advancing Genetic Risk Assessment for Type 1 Diabetes: Improving Prediction and Clinical Translation Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The RFA aims to advance genetic risk assessment for type 1 diabetes (T1D), enhancing prediction across diverse ancestral backgrounds and refining genetic risk scores (GRS).	Not published	Up to $900K
Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship, established by the Native Forward Scholars Fund, provides financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native doctoral candidates engaged in economic research impacting Native…	Not published	Varies
Jetton Charitable Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Jetton Charitable Fund Grant aims to enhance youth cultural education in Omaha through performing and visual arts, and natural sciences.	Not published	$20K
Nancy Talbot Postdoctoral Research Fellowship The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Support postdoctoral training for individuals from groups demonstrated to have low representation in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical and social sciences. Seeks to improve diversity of the occupational therapy workforce.	Not published	$30K
Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research in Astrobiology, established in 2006 through a partnership between the American Philosophical Society and NASA's Astrobiology Institute, supports field studies in astrobiology.	Not published	Up to $5K
AAAP Foundation/Merck Animal Health: Veterinary Student Scholarship Program Grant American Association of Avian Pathologists · Foundation Not published · $10K The AAAP Foundation/Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program aims to support veterinary students focused on poultry health and food safety.	Not published	$10K
Subgroup Awards: Thomas E. Thompson Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Thomas E. Thompson Award recognizes exceptional contributions in membrane structure and function, honoring the legacy of a pioneering biophysicist.	Not published	$1K
Petroleum Research Fund - Doctoral New Investigator Grants American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $110K The Petroleum Research Fund's Doctoral New Investigator Grants support early-career academic researchers in the petroleum field.	Not published	$110K
Flexible Research Fund - Special Projects American Brain Tumor Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Address key gaps in brain tumor research funding through innovative special projects.	Not published	Varies
BrightFocus Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BrightFocus Foundation (Clarksburg, MD) funds research grants to scientists studying Alzheimer's disease via its ProposalCentral application portal, governed by program guidelines and periodic Requests for Proposals.	Not published	Varies
A.G. Lyne Award Grant The Australian Mammal Society · Foundation Not published · $300 The A.G. Lyne Award, presented by the Australian Mammal Society, honors the best poster presentation by a student member at the Annual Scientific Meeting.	Not published	$300
Health Grant The Bearded Collie Club of America Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Support canine medical research with emphasis on health issues affecting Bearded Collies; promote education on health, care, and treatment of Bearded Collies.	Not published	Varies
NEAPMS Graduate Student Scholarships Grant Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The NEAPMS Graduate Student Scholarships, provided by the Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society, support exceptional graduate students in Aquatic Plant Management.	Not published	Up to $10K
Lillian and Alex Feir Graduate Student Travel Award in Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lillian and Alex Feir Graduate Student Travel Award supports graduate students conducting research in insect physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology.	Not published	Varies
ASTRO-PCF Young Investigator Award Grant American Society for Radiation Oncology · Foundation Not published · $225K The ASTRO-PCF Young Investigator Award, a collaboration between the Prostate Cancer Foundation and the American Society for Radiation Oncology, supports early-career researchers in prostate cancer.	Not published	$225K
Society for the Study of Evolution: W. D. Hamilton Award Grant The Society for the Study of Evolution · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The W. D. Hamilton Award recognizes outstanding presentations by graduate students at the annual Evolution meeting.	Not published	Up to $1K
NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $1.2M The NIH Blueprint (a consortium of NIH Institutes that support neuroscience research) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the development, optimization, validation, and application of germline and somatic transgenic and gene-editing…	Forecast	Up to $1.2M
Grant Opportunities (General Research Grants) The Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $100K – $600K ACCRF is particularly focused on the following research topics: ACCRF's Scientific Advisory Board sets the strategic research agenda.	Rolling	$100K – $600K
Clinical Research Internship Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A summer internship program providing hands-on clinical research experience in cardiovascular medicine for undergraduate and medical students.	Not published	Varies
Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant Ella B Cleveland Tuw FBO C a Cutler · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ella B. Cleveland Trust Grant supports charitable medical research organizations focusing on leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.	Not published	Varies
Young Professor Paper Competition Grant Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Young Professor Paper Competition, organized by the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI), invites professors to submit abstracts and papers on deep foundations design and construction.	Not published	$1K
Patty & Paul Levi Research Award Grant American Academy of Periodontology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Patty & Paul Levi Research Award, administered by the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, offers a $5,000 grant to support research in periodontics.	Not published	$5K
PTCTC New Investigator Award Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes early-career/new investigators conducting innovative research in pediatric blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapy.	Not published	Varies
Explorers Club Impact Grants Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Explorers Club Impact Grants support groundbreaking field research across various scientific disciplines, including biological sciences, archaeology, and ecology.	Not published	$10K – $25K

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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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