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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Pichichero Family Foundation Research Development, Vaccines for Children Initiative Award in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Grant Pids Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Pichichero Family Foundation Research Development Award supports innovative research in pediatric infectious diseases, focusing on vaccine development and pathogenesis.	Not published	$50K
Summer Undergraduate Research Grants Kentucky Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Summer Undergraduate Research Grants, offered by the Kentucky Academy of Science, support undergraduate students at Kentucky colleges and universities in their faculty-supervised research during the summer.	Not published	Up to $3K
Andrew Croft Memorial Fund Grant The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Croft Memorial Fund Grant supports the personal development of young people aged 16 to 30 through educational expeditions, particularly in Arctic regions.	Not published	Varies
Research and Outreach Project Funding Grant Indiana Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Indiana Space Grant Consortium offers funding for research and outreach projects aimed at enhancing STEM education and workforce development.	Not published	Up to $20K
SVS Student Research Fellowship Grant Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The SVS Student Research Fellowship, offered by the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation, supports undergraduate and medical students in the U.S. and Canada conducting vascular research.	Not published	$3K
HAND Journal Award The Hand Surgery Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually recognize the most impactful and innovative paper from the previous year's issues of the HAND journal.	Not published	Varies
ASTR Helen Krich Chinoy Dissertation Fellowships Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASTR Helen Krich Chinoy Dissertation Fellowships support Ph.D. candidates by funding travel expenses for research related to their dissertations.	Not published	Up to $3K
Liver Scholar Award American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $225K Provides three years of funding for research by junior faculty in liver biology and disease, supporting the development of early-career scientists.	Not published	$225K
A Holistic Approach to Study Non-Addictive Natural Products for Pain Management National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $0 total The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support collaborative interdisciplinary research that advances foundational understanding of non-addictive…	Forecast	$0 total
ISRF: Small Group Projects Grant Independent Social Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) supports innovative small group projects in social sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.	Not published	Varies
AASP Research Grants (seed grants) Association for Applied Sport · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The Association for Applied Sport Psychology offers research 'seed grants' ranging from $250 to $5,000 (total funds available $35,000/year) to provide limited support to students or early-career professionals (within their first seven…	Not published	$250 – $5K
ASPO Dustin Micah Harper Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Research Grant Amer Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ASPO Dustin Micah Harper Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Research Grant supports innovative research projects focused on recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP).	Not published	Up to $10K
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Student Traineeship Award Grant Cystic Fibrosis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Student Traineeship Award supports students in engaging with cystic fibrosis research through hands-on projects.	Not published	Up to $4K
Global Collaborative Research Training on Non-Communicable Diseases and Disorders Across the Lifespan National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies This initiative supports rigorous institutional research training programs for low- and middle-income country (LMIC) scientists that enhance collaborative NIH research with U.S. scientists on specific noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)…	Forecast	Varies
Alwyn H. Gentry Fellowship Grant Missouri Botanical Garden · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alwyn H. Gentry Fellowship, offered by the Missouri Botanical Garden, supports young scientists from Latin America in the fields of botany and plant sciences.	Not published	Varies
Lucas T. Ahn Family Scholarship Dup 15Q Alliance · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
2026 Drug Hypersensitivity Research Grant The American Academy of Allergy Asthma · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award Grant Parkinson's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K The Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award, offered by the Parkinson's Foundation, supports early-career scientists in Parkinson's research.	Not published	$300K
IAS Membership (School of Mathematics) Institute for Advanced Study - Louis Bamberger & Mrs Felix Fuld Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Institute for Advanced Study selects approximately 200 Members each year from an average of more than 1,500 applicants.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Research Program Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research was established in December 2016 through an initial grant from the Pittsburgh Steelers.	Not published	Varies
AWWA Scholarship Program - AWWA Larson Aquatic Research Support Scholarships Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The AWWA Larson Aquatic Research Support Scholarships, administered by the American Water Works Association, honor Dr. Thurston E. Larson by providing financial support for graduate students in science or engineering.	Not published	$5K – $7K
New Initiative Research Grants The Charles E Kaufman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual research grants supporting innovative research initiatives in Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Transforming KC: Health Outcomes Research Grant (Blue KC) Bionexus KC · Foundation Not published · $50K Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and BioNexus KC have partnered since 2012 on the Blue KC Health Outcomes Research Grants, each award $50,000, for projects that significantly improve efficient delivery of quality…	Not published	$50K
Ad Hoc Research Funding / Letter of Intent (LOI) Program Kabuki Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At the heart of KSF's mission is a commitment to accelerating scientific and therapeutic developments from benchside to bedside as quickly and safely as possible.	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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