University of Georgia · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Junior And Senior Faculty Research Grants In Humanities And Arts Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Georgia Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Junior and Senior Faculty…
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
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CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Ken Cataldo Memorial Grant Funder: CJD Foundation Inc Established: 2022 Contributed by: Loving Family & Friends Focus Area: Prion disease research with emphasis on prion propagation mechanisms…
Up to US $50,000
The LAM Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
The LAM Foundation: Pilot and Feasibility Research Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lam Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The LAM Foundation offers…
THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Larry Larson Graduate Student Award for Leadership in Applied Entomology Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entomological Society of America (ESA) Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Larry Larson…
$10,000 honorarium for published proposals; $1,000 bounties for successful referrals and new ideas
INSTITUTE FOR PROGRESS · Rolling / Open · Rolling Foundation
The Launch Sequence - Rolling Request for Proposals Overview: A rolling effort to find, scope, and build the most important projects to prepare the world for advanced AI. Status: Active rolling RFP…
Up to US $30,000
The Leakey Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Leakey Foundation: Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Leakey Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Leakey Foundation offers research grants aimed…
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Les Schroeder Memorial Grant Funder: CJD Foundation Inc Established: 2025 Contributed by: James Winslow Focus Area: Prion disease research with emphasis on advanced imaging and visualization…
THE THORACIC SURGERY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Levi Watkins Innovation and Leadership Development Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Levi Watkins…
AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: Up to US $5,400 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Lewis and…
CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Linda L. Sullivan Memorial Grant Funder: CJD Foundation Inc Established: 2022 Contributed by: The Sullivan Family Focus Area: Prion disease research Geographic Scope: International (supported…
Up to US $1,200
Tobacco Root Geological Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
The M. Dean Kleinkopf Scholarship(s) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tobacco Root Geological Society Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The M. Dean Kleinkopf Scholarship,…
THE MARK FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research: Emerging Leader Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Amount: US $250,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Mark…
GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation Grant Funder: Glaucoma Research Foundation (sponsored by The Melza M. and Frank Theodore Barr Foundation, Inc.) Program Type: Named foundation research…
Up to US $5,000
Indiana University · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Mendel Visiting Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana University Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Mendel Visiting Fellowships, established in 1998…
$25,000,000 funding consortium
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Mercury Project Funder: Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Geographic Scope: Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States Total Funding: $25 million Focus Areas: -…
Up to US $53,000
Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Met: Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Junior Fellow Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Museum Of Art Amount: Up to US $53,000 Last Updated: October 19, 2025…
Up to $500,000
National Institutes of Health · November 22, 2028 Federal
The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) is a collection of U54…
Tobacco Root Geological Society · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Michael Thompson Foster and Peter Kinnison Foster Scholarship(s) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tobacco Root Geological Society Amount: Up to US $1,200 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The…
Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship,…
Springer Nature Limited · Rolling / Open Foundation
The Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science: Scientific Achievement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springer Nature Limited Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Nature…
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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