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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Education Pilot Grants Delaware Health Sciences Alliance LLC · Foundation Not published · Varies Educators from the four DHSA institutions are invited to submit five-page education/scholarly activity research or project proposals.	Not published	Varies
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Research & Travel Grants The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program offers Research & Travel Grants to support individuals and organizations conducting research related to composer Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, or Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
CHARGE Syndrome Foundation: Clinical Research Grant Program Charge Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CHARGE Syndrome Foundation offers a Clinical Research Grant Program aimed at advancing understanding and treatment of CHARGE syndrome. Grants up to $50,000 are available for both established and new researchers.	Not published	Up to $50K
Center for the History of Family Medicine Student and Resident Essay Contest Grant American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Center for the History of Family Medicine invites medical students and residents to submit essays on the history of family medicine in the U.S. Topics can include the development of the specialty, notable contributions, controversies…	Not published	$1K – $2K
MSCRF Commercialization Program RFA Grant Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The MSCRF Commercialization Program aims to advance human stem cell research for the prevention and treatment of diseases.	Not published	Up to $500K
Applied regulatory science research to evaluate and treat cardiotoxicity of oncology therapeutics Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Varies The goal of this funding opportunity announcement is to support applied regulatory science research to evaluate and treat cardiotoxicity of oncology therapeutics.	Forecast	Varies
James A. Kushlan Research and Conservation Fund Birdscaribbean · Foundation Not published · Varies One of BirdsCaribbean's three named Research & Conservation grant funds.	Not published	Varies
Challenger Society Travel Awards Grant Challenger Society for Marine Science · Foundation Not published · £250 - £500 The Challenger Society Travel Awards support postgraduate and 4th year Masters students at UK research institutions, offering up to £500 for international travel or £250 for UK travel to attend conferences or fieldwork.	Not published	£250 - £500
GPC Student and Early Career Investigator Prize American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Physical Society (APS) is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance and diffuse the knowledge of physics through its outstanding research journals, scientific meetings, and education, outreach, advocacy, and…	Not published	Varies
North American Pollinator Protection Campaign: Honey Bee Health Research Grant Pollinator Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The North American Pollinator Protection Campaign invites proposals for research aimed at enhancing honey bee health.	Not published	Up to $10K
Schallek Awards Grant Medieval Academy Of America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Schallek Awards, offered by the Medieval Academy of America in partnership with the Richard III Society-American Branch, provide funding for graduate students conducting research on late medieval England (circa 1350-1500).	Not published	$5K
North American Spine Society: Research Grant North American Spine Society · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The North American Spine Society (NASS) offers research grants to support innovative spine-related projects. With over $4.6 million allocated since 1989, NASS empowers qualified researchers to advance knowledge in spine care.	Not published	$20K – $50K
Project Cure CRC: Early-Career Investigator Award Grant Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Project Cure CRC Early-Career Investigator Award, offered by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, seeks to attract innovative early-career faculty to colorectal cancer research.	Not published	Up to $200K
ASCO Breakthrough Summit Abstract Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program Grant Association of Public Health Laboratories Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program, supported by the Association of Public Health Laboratories, develops future public health scientists through experiential learning in laboratory science.	Not published	Varies
E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship Program Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $65K The E. Gordon Grau Coastal and Marine Resource Management and Policy Fellowship, sponsored by Hawai‘i Sea Grant, offers a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates (Masters, Ph.D., or J.D.) interested in coastal and marine resource…	Not published	$65K
Science of Conservation Marine Scholarship (Shimano–CCA) Coastal Conservation Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science of Conservation Marine Scholarship Program (founded 2018 by Shimano and the Coastal Conservation Association, with partners including BP and the CCA Music City Chapter) funds students advancing marine science education…	Not published	Varies
LUNGevity VA Research Scholar Award Grant LUNGevity Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The LUNGevity VA Research Scholar Award supports innovative lung cancer research within the Department of Veterans Affairs, with a focus on early detection and treatment methods relevant to veterans.	Not published	$50K – $100K
ASA Global Scholars Asa Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASA Global Scholars program is designed to enhance anesthesia education and training worldwide by supporting emerging leaders from resource-limited settings to attend and participate in the premier ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting.	Not published	Varies
NESOT Fall Meeting Postdoc Poster Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The NESOT Fall Meeting Postdoc Poster Award, established by the Society of Toxicology, recognizes Postdocs presenting posters at the Northeast Regional Chapter Fall Meeting.	Not published	$500
Research & Education Grants Michigan Animal Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Michigan Animal Health Foundation offers research and education grants to enhance animal health and welfare. Since 1977, these grants have supported nearly 50 projects aimed at improving veterinary care and medical techniques.	Not published	Varies
Banner-ASU Neuroscience Scholars Program Banner -University Medical Group · Foundation Not published · Varies Imagine having the opportunity to spend eight weeks working side-by-side with some of the world’s most talented scientists, clinicians and researchers in an environment devoted to neuroscientific biomedical research and clinical care.	Not published	Varies
DPF Early Career Instrumentation Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The DPF Early Career Instrumentation Award, presented by the American Physical Society (APS), recognizes outstanding early-career contributions to particle physics instrumentation.	Not published	Varies
Joyce and Robert Hogan Award for Personality and Work Performance Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The Joyce and Robert Hogan Award for Personality and Work Performance, presented by the SIOP Foundation, honors innovative research that enhances understanding of personality in relation to job performance.	Not published	$2K

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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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