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. 423 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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Travel Grants and Merit Awards for ESMO Young Oncologists European Society for Medical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) offers Travel Grants and Merit Awards to support young oncologists in attending educational meetings.	Not published	Varies
George and Ann Bass Award for Nautical Archaeology Publications Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Varies The George and Ann Bass Award for Nautical Archaeology Publications supports the publication of important nautical archaeology research.	Not published	Varies
MGFA High Impact Pilot Project Award Grant Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $110K The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) invites innovative proposals for the High Impact Pilot Project Award, aimed at enhancing myasthenia gravis research.	Not published	Up to $110K
Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant - Individual and Rolling Basis Smaller Grant Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Prader-Willi Syndrome Research Grant supports innovative projects that aim to improve the lives of individuals affected by PWS.	Not published	Up to $25K
Annual Feline Proposals: Feline Health Fellowship Training Award Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $145K The Morris Animal Foundation invites proposals for the Feline Health Fellowship Training Award, aimed at advancing the health and welfare of domesticated cats.	Not published	Up to $145K
Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research National Shellfisheries Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Michael Castagna Student Grant for Applied Research, awarded by the National Shellfisheries Association, recognizes outstanding students conducting applied research in shellfish studies.	Not published	$1K
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Copy of Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA) Consortia Research Resource (U24) (Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $700,000 total The purpose is to renew the NIAAA Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on Alcoholism (INIA).	Forecast	$700,000 total
SFPE Student Travel Grants Society of Fire Protection Engineers Inc (SFPE) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The SFPE Student Travel Grants support undergraduate and graduate students attending SFPE-affiliated conferences after January 1, 2026.	Not published	Up to $3K
IAI Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The IAI Science, Technology and Policy (STeP) Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to engage in marine science and conservation in Panama.	Not published	Varies
NASN Research Grants National Association of School Nurses · Foundation Not published · $1K – $45K The NASN Research Grants, established by the National Association of School Nurses, aim to promote research on school nursing and the health of school-aged children.	Not published	$1K – $45K
Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement Pilot Program Grant Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rare Disease Endpoint Advancement Pilot Program, initiated by the FDA, aims to enhance the development of novel efficacy endpoints for drugs addressing rare diseases.	Not published	Varies
MIT Solve: 10th Anniversary Global Challenge Grant Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Foundation Not published · $100K Ten years ago, we launched Solve on a simple bet: the best solutions to global challenges are out there —and it’s our job to find them, fund them, and help them scale. Since then, the world has been reshaped.	Not published	$100K
Captive Care Grants Primate Society of Great Britain · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,250 The Captive Care Grants, administered by the Primate Society of Great Britain (PSGB), provide awards up to £1000 for projects that enhance primate welfare in captivity.	Not published	Up to £1,250
Food Allergy Fund Drug Repurposing Program Grant Food Allergy Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $250K The Food Allergy Fund is the leading nonprofit dedicated to funding food allergy research. FAF's grants support the creation of new treatments that will address the root causes of food allergies.	Not published	$75K – $250K
Recent Ad Hoc Grant: Optimizing BHB supplementation for cognitive improvement in Kabuki syndrome Kabuki Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · $45K This project investigates the use of Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (BHB) supplementation for cognitive improvement in Kabuki syndrome type 1.	Not published	$45K
Physician Scholarship & Grant Program - Advanced Cancer Therapies Conference (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Provides scholarships to young physicians to attend relevant medical conferences and present their research. Covers diverse areas of inquiry to drive new approaches to diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer.	Not published	$1K
Special Recognition Award American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Special Recognition Award honors distinguished scientists who have made exceptional contributions to cancer research through translational work or achievements in specialized categories that transcend traditional basic and clinical…	Not published	Varies
ASH Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · $42K The ASH Medical Student Physician-Scientist Award offers first-, second-, and third-year medical students a unique chance to engage in hematology research under the mentorship of an ASH member.	Not published	$42K
Pediatric Ophthalmology Competitive Renewal Grants Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Extend the original Career-Starter Research Grant project for one additional year if the data from the original grant are compelling.	Not published	Up to $100K
A. P. Giannini Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Leadership Award Grant A P Giannini Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $210K The A.P. Giannini Foundation offers a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and Leadership Award to support innovative biomedical research.	Not published	Up to $210K
CRA Distinguished Service Award The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Graduate Student Awards in Geroscience Grant American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging offer MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree students the opportunity to conduct research on aging.	Not published	$5K
Healthy Eating Research RFP The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of its commitment to building a national Culture of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks ideas that advance health, equity, and wellbeing.	Not published	Varies
Bernard L. Majewski Research Fellowship Grant University of Wyoming · Foundation Not published · $3K The Bernard L. Majewski Research Fellowship, funded by the University of Wyoming, supports research in the history of economic geology.	Not published	$3K

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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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