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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SFI Conservation Grants Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The SFI Conservation Grants Program supports collaborative conservation research and projects between SFI-certified organizations and conservation and academic researchers.	Not published	Varies
Shepard Urgent Action Grants American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Shepard Urgent Action Grants, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provide funding between $2,500 and $10,000 for emergency conservation projects at archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern…	Not published	$3K – $10K
Brinson Prize Fellowship Program Grant The Brinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $121K – $128K The Brinson Prize Fellowship Program, in partnership with The Brinson Foundation, offers support for early career astrophysicists and cosmologists pursuing innovative research in observational cosmology.	Not published	$121K – $128K
ORS/OREF Post-Doctoral Fellowship Grant Orthopaedic Research Society · Foundation Not published · $50K The ORS/OREF Post-doctoral Fellowship Award provides one year of support for individuals in a full-time post-doctoral training program.	Not published	$50K
Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $2K The Joseph Hamill Access to Science Award, generously sponsored by the De Luca Foundation, supports students and post-doctoral fellows by covering travel expenses to present their research on biomechanics and neural control of movement at…	Not published	$2K
Stark Neurosciences- Pre-Clinical Neuroimaging Pilot Grant: Category 1 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Stark Neurosciences Pre-Clinical Neuroimaging Pilot Grant offers up to $10,000 in seed support for innovative, high-risk animal imaging projects utilizing the Bruker BioSpec 9.4T PET-MRI scanner.	Not published	Up to $10K
CDKL5 Pilot Grant Program University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine: Orphan Disease Center (ODC) · Foundation Not published · $150K All applicants must first submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry) to be reviewed for consideration of a full application submission. Full applications will be by invitation only following LOI review.	Not published	$150K
Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Health Listed by The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Collaborative Research Development Grant – Microsoft AI for Health supports innovative research in ovarian and related gynecologic cancers using AI and machine learning.	Not published	Up to $900K
Translational Research Grant RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) · Foundation Not published · Up to £100,000 The Translational Research Grant, offered by RNID, aims to expedite the development of innovative treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus. With funding up to £300K, it supports projects from academic and small/medium enterprises worldwide.	Not published	Up to £100,000
Michael Geisman Fellowship Grant Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Michael Geisman Fellowship Grant supports post-doctoral trainees engaged in research relevant to osteogenesis imperfecta. This grant offers up to $50,000 annually for one year, with the possibility of extension based on performance.	Not published	Up to $50K
Neville Shulman Challenge Award Grant Royal Geographical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The Neville Shulman Challenge Award, established in 2001 by Neville Shulman CBE, supports innovative research projects and expeditions that enhance understanding of global cultures, environments, and geographical knowledge.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The STS/TSF Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship offers a $25,000 grant to surgeons for establishing a robotic cardiac surgery program.	Not published	$25K
Alpha-1 Foundation: Travel Grants Alpha-1 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Alpha-1 Foundation offers Travel Grants to support attendance at scientific conferences and cross-training in Alpha-1 laboratories.	Not published	Up to $1K
Founders' Research Award Osteopathic Founders Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This award recognized and encouraged medical students who contributed to scholarly work through research and publication or presentation.	Not published	Varies
2026 AAAAI/ Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Third-Year Fellowship Food Allergy Research Award at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai The American Academy of Allergy Asthma · Foundation Not published · $130K	Not published	$130K
Susan G. Komen: Career Transition Award (CTA) Grant The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $650K The Susan G. Komen Career Transition Award (CTA) supports postdoctoral and clinical fellows in launching independent breast cancer research careers.	Not published	Up to $650K
West Bend Community Foundation Grants Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The West Bend Community Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the greater West Bend area, encouraging community betterment through enduring donor legacies.	Not published	Varies
Health Disparities in Lung Cancer Grant Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grant focusing on health disparities in lung cancer in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research.	Not published	Varies
Interdisciplinary Research to Understand the Complex Biology of Resilience to Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Disease Risk National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that builds upon its investment in data-driven approaches for the purpose of defining molecular mechanisms of resilience in the presence of…	Forecast	Varies
Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowship Grant Renaissance Society Of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Paul Oskar Kristeller Fellowship, offered by the Renaissance Society of America, supports scholarly research in various disciplines, excluding Art History.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Culp Student Research Grant Sir Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Culp Student Research Grant supports medical students conducting summer research projects in interventional radiology.	Not published	Up to $6K
Action Potential Grant The FAMILIESCN2A Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Action Potential Grant offers up to $75,000 to support early career researchers aiming to develop innovative therapies for SCN2A-related disorders.	Not published	Up to $75K
Critical Path Public Private Partnerships Clinical Trials Optional Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $20M The FDA seeks an application to continue to maintain, manage existing consortia groups convened and established by the Critical Path Institute.	Forecast	$20M
Request for Information (RFI): Community Influence on Human Judgment During Information Processing Tasks Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Federal Forecast · Varies This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.	Forecast	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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