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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FAST Postdoctoral Fellowship Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Fellowships provide the necessary resources to support and encourage the development of young scientists who benefit from the mentorship of prominent researchers.	Rolling	Up to $50K
SWOG Rare Cancer Fellowship The Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program supporting investigators working on rare cancer research within the SWOG Early Therapeutics & Rare Cancers Committee.	Not published	Varies
Charles Lafitte Foundation Grant The Charles Lafitte Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The foundation believes personal empowerment lifts the human spirit, encouraging individuals to discover pathways to better themselves and contribute positively to society.	Not published	Varies
Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Research Project Sites (U01 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) launched the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) in 2012 to determine how adolescent alcohol-related disruption of normal brain growth…	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
ARIN Community Grant Program American Registry for Internet Numbers · Foundation Not published · $16K – $20K The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) Community Grant Program funds noncommercial projects (Internet technical improvements, registry-process/technology improvements, informational outreach, or research) that broadly benefit…	Not published	$16K – $20K
Machine Learning Reporting Grants Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Pulitzer Center's Machine Learning Reporting Grants support innovative proposals utilizing machine learning and natural language processing to address significant journalistic challenges.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Margaret Middleton Fund for Endangered Australian Native Vertebrate Animals Grant Program Australian Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Margaret Middleton Fund supports annual grants of up to $20,000 for high-quality ecological research on endangered Australian native vertebrate animals.	Not published	Up to $20K
Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Roy Scrivner Memorial Research Grants support advanced graduate students committed to LGBTQIA+ family psychology and therapy.	Not published	$9K
Cole Awards (Post-Doctoral Research) Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Research awards for post-doctoral scientists, also known as the Cole Awards.	Not published	Varies
CSSA Research Program Grant Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Cactus and Succulent Society of America (CSSA) offers Research Grants to support studies on succulent plants, with typical awards ranging from $1200 to $3000.	Not published	Up to $3K
PCDH19 Alliance Research Grant Program PSDH19 Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The PCDH19 Alliance Research Grant Program aims to support research focused on the PCDH19 gene and protein, seeking therapeutic treatments and a potential cure for PCDH19 Epilepsy.	Not published	Up to $100K
Pfizer Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) Research Collaboration Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Pfizer Clostridioides difficile Research Collaboration aims to engage innovative researchers to explore the burden of C. difficile infections.	Not published	Up to $500K
Arthur C. Cope Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $178K The Arthur C. Cope Award, presented by the American Chemical Society, honors significant achievements in organic chemistry made within the last five years.	Not published	Up to $178K
John Z. Duling Grant Program Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The John Z. Duling Grant Program, funded by a bequest from John Z. Duling, supports innovative research and technology transfer projects beneficial to arborists.	Not published	$10K – $25K
BBRF Independent Investigator Grant National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K	Not published	$50K – $100K
Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards - Postdoctoral Scientists Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $100 – $300 The Dolores C. Shockley Poster Awards recognize outstanding postdoctoral scientists in pharmacology, honoring Dr. Shockley's legacy as the first African-American woman to chair a pharmacology department.	Not published	$100 – $300
Alpine Garden Society: Hendry Fund Grant Alpine Garden Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alpine Garden Society's Hendry Fund Grant supports research and educational projects focused on alpine plants, fostering interest in rock gardening and related small hardy plants.	Not published	Varies
ECRIP (Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program) Associated Medical Schools of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies ECRIP provides Center awards to New York State teaching hospitals in order to make these institutions more competitive for federal funding.	Not published	Varies
NEAPMS Undergraduate Student Stipend Grant Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEAPMS Undergraduate Student Stipend supports exceptional undergraduate students in aquatic plant management by providing up to $5000 for summer internships. Applications are reviewed twice a year, with no strict deadlines.	Not published	Up to $5K
McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship in Cognitive Aging and Age-Related Memory Loss Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship supports young investigators focusing on cognitive aging and age-related memory loss.	Not published	Up to $150K
Gary Babcock Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PFF Research Fund to Cure Pulmonary Fibrosis - PFF Scholars Grant Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The PFF Research Fund to Cure Pulmonary Fibrosis aims to support innovative research that enhances understanding and treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.	Not published	$100K
Path to a Cure (PTAC) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $76K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation offers the Path to a Cure (PTAC) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award to support innovative research training in cystic fibrosis (CF).	Not published	Up to $76K
Doctoral Student Representative Precision Medicine Research Grant CA Health and Human Services Agency · Foundation Not published · $155K The Doctoral Student Representative Precision Medicine Research grant, funded by the California Health and Human Services Agency, aims to support approximately 15 doctoral students conducting precision medicine research in California.	Not published	$155K

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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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