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, state 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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Jean Theodore Lacordaire Prize Grant The Coleopterists Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The Jean Theodore Lacordaire Prize, awarded by the Coleopterists Society, recognizes exceptional doctoral research in beetle biology and systematics.	Not published	$1K
Jeanne C. Mayer Multiple Sclerosis Research Award Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Jeanne C. Mayer Multiple Sclerosis Research Award, funded by the Herbert R. Mayer and Jeanne C. Mayer Foundation in collaboration with the American Brain Foundation and the American Academy of Neurology, offers $150,000 over two years…	Not published	Up to $150K
Apraxia Kids Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Clinical Research Grant Apraxia Kids · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Apraxia Kids Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Clinical Research Grant focuses on funding high-quality research applicable to childhood apraxia of speech.	Not published	Up to $40K
Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship The Roy G Post Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide scholarships to students to develop careers in the safe management of nuclear materials and to participate in the WM Conference.	Not published	Varies
Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award, presented by the SIOP Foundation, honors exceptional contributions to the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$2K
NFRP Outreach and Invitation for Response Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Forecast · Varies The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) and the US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) are exploring the possibility of pursuing a Research-based Other…	Forecast	Varies
Jerome M. Sullivan Research Fund Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Jerome M. Sullivan Research Fund, established by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, aims to promote original research in respiratory care.	Not published	Up to $10K
Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship Grant The Ocean Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Boyd N. Lyon Scholarship honors the legacy of Boyd N. Lyon by supporting marine biology students dedicated to sea turtle research.	Not published	$3K
Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K – $800K The Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award supports early career researchers with high-risk, innovative ideas in cancer research.	Not published	$400K – $800K
Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships Grant Leifur Eiriksson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowship supports U.S. and Icelandic scholars in graduate research or study exchanges between the two countries.	Not published	Up to $25K
Joan M Wismer Foundation Grant The Joan M Wismer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Joan M. Wismer Foundation, established in 2001, honors the legacy of Joan Marilynn Wismer, who was dedicated to charitable work and community service.	Not published	$3K – $25K
ASPB Excellence in Education Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASPB Excellence in Education Award, established in 1988, honors exceptional teaching and mentoring in plant biology.	Not published	Varies
Student Collections Study Award Grant Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Student Collections Study Award, offered by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, provides funding for undergraduate and graduate students to visit and study museum collections.	Not published	Up to $2K
Obesity Society: Early Career Research Grant NAASO The Obesity Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Obesity Society offers the Early Career Research Grant to support innovative research in obesity by early-career investigators and post-doctoral fellows.	Not published	Up to $25K
Ignite Grant Program Wisys Technology Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to help faculty and academic staff engage in applied research, intellectual property development, and prototype development.	Not published	Varies
ASPIRE Award The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPIRE Awards (Accelerating Scientific Platforms and Innovative Research) are designed to enable innovative approaches to solving high-impact problems in cancer research that tend to fall outside the scope of other funding opportunities.	Not published	Varies
COPD Research Grant American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · $30K The COPD Research Grant, funded by the American College Of Chest Physicians, offers $30,000 for projects addressing COPD's clinical and community health aspects from October 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025.	Not published	$30K
GSF: Gilead Research Scholars - Liver Disease- Primary Biliary Cholangitis US Grant Gilead Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The Gilead Research Scholars Program focuses on innovative research in areas of unmet medical need, including Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC).	Not published	Up to $180K
Sarah DeBord Memorial Grant Minnesota Colorectal Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charles A. Sanders, M.D., Partnership Award Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An award recognizing persons and/or organizations that have made significant contributions to the FNIH's work in support of the mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).	Not published	Varies
C3 Grantmaking - Evidence Base Stream New Venture Fund · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K Proposals should respond to some combination of:	Not published	$75K – $150K
NIH T32 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center Training Grant Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Vittorio Gallo, PhD - for additional information	Not published	Varies
Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities-EPIC Program CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose is to provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or…	Not published	Varies
Science: Portfolio - Science Learning Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding priorities.	Not published	Varies

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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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