Grants for Science Research
Last updated October 7, 2026
Grantable tracks 6,443 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 421 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 6,443
- from 2,028 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $3,500–$125K
- Total listed funding
- $755.0M
- across 3,628 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 60
- 632 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (UM1 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · $15,000,000 total The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for a Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). | |
| Data Coordinating Center for the Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Brain Atlas (AD-MBA) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications proposing a Data Coordinating Center that integrates and disseminates multiscale mouse brain datasets for the aging and… | |
| Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Network (IDCTN) (UM1 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · $29,000,000 total The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting a cooperative network to rapidly implement clinical trials that meet NIH and NIAID priorities. | |
| Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · Up to $300K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on further development and validation of emerging technologies offering… | |
| Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · Up to $150K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or quality control of biospecimens… | |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Intermediate Patient Population Expanded Access (U01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 10, 2026 · $40,000,000 total The NINDS and Office of the Director, NIH intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on the conduct of scientific research utilizing data from expanded access (EA) for investigational… | |
| DoW Vision, Translational Research Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $1,600,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports translational research that transforms a promising discovery into new drugs, devices or clinical practice guidelines that are… | |
| DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Investigator-Initiated Research Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $4,960,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to spinal cord injury (SCI) research… | |
| DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Translational Research Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $8,320,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports translational research that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas in spinal cord injury (SCI) research… | |
| DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Trial Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $9,760,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management… | |
| DoW Spinal Cord Injury, Clinical Translation Research Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $6,120,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Clinical Translation Research Award (CTRA) supports high-impact, new, or emerging clinical research that requires additional preliminary studies, such as… | |
| ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science NASA Headquarters · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · Varies This program element does not have a proposal due date. | |
| DoW Vision, Investigator-Initiated Research Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $4,400,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) supports basic through early translational research that will yield highly impactful discoveries or major advancements in the… | |
| DoW Vision, Clinical Trial Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Nov 12, 2026 · $2,600,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of… | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Award (R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $1.1M This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated, early phase, clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals, dietary supplements, and probiotics), which have a strong scientific premise… | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Early Phase Clinical Trial Phased Innovation Award (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $350K This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated, early phase, clinical trials of natural products (i.e., botanicals, probiotics, and products marketed as dietary supplements), which have a… | |
| NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $750K This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs that propose to support intensive supervised research training and career development experiences for… | |
| NCCIH Natural Product Mid Phase Clinical Trial (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 13, 2026 · $350,000 total This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for investigator-initiated mid-phase clinical trials of natural products(i.e., botanicals, dietary supplements, and probiotics), which have a strong scientific premise to… | |
| Annual Grants The Osteosarcoma Institute · Foundation ~November · $500K – $800K | |
| American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program American Society · Foundation ~November · Varies Email completed application to the ASPN Secretary at [email protected] | |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 16, 2026 · $50,000,000 total The Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) Program is an inclusive and flexible funding opportunity to support research in the astronomical sciences. | |
| Applied Mathematics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 16, 2026 · Varies The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by and contributing to the solution of problems arising in science and engineering. | |
| Plasma Physics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Nov 16, 2026 · Varies Proposals in the area of plasma physics submitted to the Division of Physics that are not governed by another solicitation (such as CAREER), should be submitted to the Division-wide solicitation: Division of Physics: Investigator-Initiated… | |
| Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 16, 2026 · Up to $50K The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite Small Research Grant (R21) applications that propose to study the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of human genetics and genomics. |
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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 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 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 Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for science research due?
Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 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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