Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,436 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. 3,620 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,436; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.6M; across 3,620 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 639 with a published date

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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
HSI Awards For Botanical And Horticultural Research Projects on the Zingiberales Grant Heliconia Society International · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Heliconia Society International offers $1,000 grants for research on the botany and horticulture of Zingiberales, aimed at graduate and post-doctoral students. Proposals are accepted year-round, with decisions made in 3-4 months.	Not published	Up to $1K
Moffat Geriatric Research Grant Foundation for Physical Therapy Research · Foundation Not published · $40K The Moffat Geriatric Research Grant, offered by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, supports innovative physical therapy research.	Not published	$40K
Thomas H. Stix Award for Outstanding Early Career Contributions to Plasma Physics Research Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K Easily learn more about the Thomas H. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	$5K
Latham Fund Grant Ella O Latham - Irr Tr · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Latham Fund Grant supports organizations in the Washington, DC area focusing on medical research for disease cures, particularly clinical applications.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Arthritis Foundation/AOFAS Research Grants Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IRSS Donald E. Gardner Inhalation Toxicology Education Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The IRSS Donald E. Gardner Inhalation Toxicology Education Award honors the legacy of Donald E. Gardner, a pioneer in inhalation toxicology.	Not published	Up to $3K
NOAA Fellowship for Incoming MS GIS Students Herbert H Lehman College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $133K The Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award, offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, supports clinically trained physicians transitioning to independent researchers in cystic fibrosis.	Not published	Up to $133K
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $0 total The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a pool of highly trained scientists is available in appropriate scientific disciplines to address the Nation's…	Forecast	$0 total
HiTS – System Pharmacology Lab Giovanni Armenise-Harvard Foundation for Scientific Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Research lab initiative supporting interdisciplinary pharmacology work.	Not published	Varies
Dravet Syndrome Foundation: Clinician Researcher Awards Grant Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Dravet Syndrome Foundation offers Clinician Researcher Awards to support early-career clinicians engaged in hypothesis-driven clinical research projects aimed at advancing understanding, treatment, and management of Dravet syndrome.	Not published	$75K
Collaborative Research Awards Movement Disorders Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for collaborative research teams working on movement disorders research.	Not published	Varies
ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K ASHFoundation New Century Scholars Research Grant — up to four grants of $25,000 each to advance knowledge, tools and techniques in communication sciences and disorders (innovative or high-impact studies; one- or two-year).	Not published	$25K
Wikimedia Research Fund Grant Wikimedia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $150K The Wikimedia Research Fund Grant aims to support diverse research initiatives that enhance the understanding of Wikimedia projects.	Not published	$2K – $150K
Professional Grants Program - General Grant Category National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The NATA Foundation, established in 1991, is dedicated to advancing the athletic training profession through research and education.	Not published	Up to $50K
Arnold Ventures: Strengthening Evidence - Support for RCTs to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies RFP Laura and John Arnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our giving is focused on evidence-based solutions to some of the biggest challenges in Criminal Justice, Health Care, Infrastructure, Public Finance, Higher Education, Journalism, Affordable Housing, Climate and Energy, and Democracy.	Not published	Varies
Continuation of the Collaborative Islet Transplantation Registry (U01 Clinical Trial Not allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $700,000 total The NIDDK, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research on collecting and analyzing data from clinical trials involving isolated human islets as a treatment for diabetes.	Forecast	$700,000 total
Bill Terrell Graduate Research Grant Georgia Ornithological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Bill Terrell Graduate Research Grant, offered by the Georgia Ornithological Society, supports ornithological research conducted under faculty supervision.	Not published	Up to $15K
Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award Grant International Society For Environmental Epidemiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tony McMichael Mid-Term Award, established in honor of the esteemed epidemiologist Dr. Tony McMichael, recognizes mid-career scientists excelling in environmental epidemiology.	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 6,436 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,620 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 (90), 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 6,436 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 639 have a published upcoming deadline, 921 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,816 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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