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 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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ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of lnorganic Chemistry American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies To recognize individuals who have advanced inorganic chemistry by significant service in addition to the performance of outstanding research. The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate.	Not published	Varies
Annual Research Grant The Hand Surgery Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies Foster creativity and innovation in basic and/or clinical research in all areas pertinent to hand surgery.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Research Pilot Awards Grant American College of Gastroenterology · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Clinical Research Pilot Awards, supported by the ACG Institute and the American College of Gastroenterology, offer up to $30,000 for clinical research projects from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.	Not published	Up to $30K
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP for Advanced Research in the Humanities Grant American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) · Foundation Not published · $90K The SENIOR FELLOWSHIP for Advanced Research in the Humanities supports postdoctoral research across various humanities disciplines at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.	Not published	$90K
WAAIME Scholarship Grant Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) · Foundation Not published · Varies The WAAIME Scholarship, offered by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), supports students pursuing degrees in earth sciences and engineering.	Not published	Varies
ASAP Research Grant Program American Syringomyelia Alliance Project Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project (ASAP) Research Grant Program — peer-reviewed research grants for investigation relevant to syringomyelia, Chiari malformation and related disorders; up to $50,000 for one year of support…	Rolling	Up to $50K
Horton (Hydrology) Research Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The Horton Research Grant supports Ph.D. students in hydrology and related fields, awarding up to three students annually with grants of up to $10,000 for research and travel expenses.	Not published	Up to $11K
Renewable Energy Education Awards Wind for Schools LLC DBA Repowering Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize excellent work being done throughout the United States pertaining to renewable energy education Recognizes educators at K-12, college-level, or within informal & training education who consistently engage in and provide…	Not published	Varies
ACNP Honorific Awards - Daniel H. Efron Research Award Grant American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACNP Honorific Awards - Daniel H. Efron Research Award recognizes outstanding contributions to neuropsychopharmacology by researchers within 15 years of their terminal training.	Not published	Varies
Lawrence Bogorad Award for Excellence in Plant Biology Research Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lawrence Bogorad Award, established by the American Society of Plant Biologists in 2005, honors exceptional contributions to plant biology, particularly in molecular biology and chloroplast research.	Not published	Varies
Michael Kraus Research Grant in American Colonial History American Historical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $800 The Michael Kraus Research Grant in American Colonial History, offered by the American Historical Association, supports research proposals focused on intercultural aspects of American and European relations.	Not published	Up to $800
George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant Wilson Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The George A. Hall / Harold F. Mayfield Grant, offered by the Wilson Ornithological Society, supports independent researchers pursuing avian studies.	Not published	Up to $2K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Travel Award Supplement Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers a Travel Award Supplement aimed at supporting Ph.D. students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.	Not published	Up to $3K
Precision Measurement Grant Program (361351) National Institute of Standards and Technology · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP), established in 1970 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, invites applications for research in fundamental measurement and the determination of constants.	Not published	Up to $150K
EGLS Student Travel Scholarship Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 The EGLS Student Travel Scholarship, offered by the American Physical Society, provides financial support for eligible undergraduate students attending APS EGLS meetings.	Not published	Up to $100
Tingye Li Innovation Prize (OFC) Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Tingye Li Innovation Prize, awarded by the Optica Foundation, recognizes outstanding research presented in accepted papers at the OFC conference.	Not published	$3K
ASPN Trainee Travel Grant – IPNA Congress American Society of Pediatric Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPN trainee travel grant to attend the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) Congress — the premier international pediatric-nephrology meeting.	Not published	Varies
Developing Nations Research Grants Animal Behavior Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Animal Behavior Society provides the Developing Nations Research Grant to support graduate students conducting research in developing countries. Grants range from $500 to $2000 USD based on evaluation criteria.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Award for Data Access Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Catalyst Award for Data Access, provided by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, supports research expenses related to STS Database Participant User Files (PUF) and similar projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Rafe Sagarin Fund for Innovative Ecology Grant Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rafe Sagarin Fund for Innovative Ecology Grant supports innovative research that incorporates observational ecology, inviting proposals from diverse disciplines.	Not published	Up to $3K
Kindling Initiative Grants Tiny Beam Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kindling Initiative Grants, offered by the Tiny Beam Fund Inc, aim to enhance academic capacity and foster networks addressing the detrimental effects of industrial animal agriculture, especially in low- and middle-income countries.	Not published	Varies
ARDF: Annual Open Grant Alternatives Research and Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The ARDF Annual Open Grant supports innovative research aimed at developing alternatives to animal use in scientific studies.	Not published	Up to $50K
Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards - Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards honor Dr. Dolores C. Shockley, the first African-American woman to earn a PhD in pharmacology.	Not published	$100 – $300
Improving Methods for Conducting Patient - Centered Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research PCORI Funding - Cycle 3 Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is funding Cycle 3 to enhance patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER).	Not published	Up to $750K

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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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