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 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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Hedwig T. Kniker Scholarship Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Hedwig T. Kniker Scholarship, offered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports Texas residents pursuing degrees in Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Zoology. Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need.	Not published	$3K
Carlyn Halde Latin American Student Travel Award Grant American Society for Microbiology · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Carlyn Halde Latin American Student Travel Award supports student medical microbiologists from Latin America, Puerto Rico, or the Caribbean to attend ASM Microbe.	Not published	Up to $1K
Robotics Initiative - Talem Technologies X-Ar Exoskeleton Grant The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K PPMD launched a Robotics Initiative in spring 2015 to explore devices in development that have the potential to assist people living with Duchenne.	Not published	$70K
Victor Hutchison Graduate Student Poster Award Grant Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR) · Foundation Not published · $250 The Victor Hutchison Graduate Student Poster Award, presented by the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), recognizes outstanding research by graduate students in herpetology.	Not published	$250
Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity Grant Tr U-W Robert M Jeffress-Res Tr · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Research Advancing Health Equity aims to enhance health equity in Virginia by funding collaborative research initiatives.	Not published	Up to $600K
DAAD North America: Research Grants in Germany German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · More than €1,300 The DAAD North America Research Grants in Germany support doctoral students and postdocs wishing to conduct research in Germany for 2 to 12 months.	Not published	More than €1,300
Research Grants Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Topical PCORI Funding Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $12M The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Topical PCORI Funding aims to support high-quality, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) focusing on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities…	Not published	Up to $12M
ASCO Annual Meeting Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant The British Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Neil Ker Memorial Fund Grant supports research on Western medieval manuscripts, particularly those of British interest.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship Grant Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Clinton Presidential Research Fellowship, offered by the Clinton Presidential Library and the Clinton Foundation, supports graduate students and early career academics in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	$1K – $5K
TSAPS Robert S. Hyer Research Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $1K The TSAPS Robert S. Hyer Research Award, presented by the American Physical Society, recognizes outstanding undergraduate research in physics.	Not published	$1K
Messel Travel Bursary Grant SCI · Foundation Not published · Varies The Messel Travel Bursary, funded by the Messel Trust Fund, supports postgraduate students in chemical science and related fields for attendance at meetings or laboratory visits.	Not published	Varies
AArk Program Grants Amphibian Ark · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The AArk Program Grants, established by Amphibian Ark, support urgent ex situ rescue initiatives for threatened amphibian species.	Not published	Up to $7K
INS Conference Travel Grant International Neuropsychological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Stage Gate Research Grant Forging Industry Educational and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A research grant designed to advance the science of forging and engage students and professors in industry-relevant research.	Not published	Varies
ASHG Leadership Award Grant American Society of Human Genetics · Foundation Not published · $10K The ASHG Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have significantly influenced the field of human genetics through their professional achievements.	Not published	$10K
AOS Latin American & Caribbean Conservation Research Grant American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant funds ornithological conservation research in the region.	Not published	Varies
FIP Distinguished Student Program Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The FIP Distinguished Student Program by the American Physical Society supports exceptional non-U.S. young researchers with financial assistance to attend the Global Physics Summit 2025.	Not published	Up to $2K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Survivorship Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Survivorship, funded by Conquer Cancer Foundation, supports promising researchers focusing on survivorship after cancer treatment.	Not published	$50K
IPS Research Grants International Primatological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The IPS Research Grants support primate-oriented research projects with a theoretical focus, offering up to $1500 in funding. Applications are open to all nationalities, with a deadline for submission on February 1st.	Not published	Up to $2K
ICA Scholarships - Participation in an event organized by an ICA Commission Grant The Cartography and Geographic Information Society · Foundation Not published · Up to €750 The ICA Scholarships support early career scholars in cartography and GIScience, enabling their participation in International Cartographic Conferences (ICC) and ICA commission workshops.	Not published	Up to €750
WMU Department of Chemistry: Marc W. Perkovic Memorial Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU Department of Chemistry offers the Marc W. Perkovic Memorial Scholarship to support outstanding undergraduate students in chemistry.	Not published	Varies
Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program: Joint North American-israel Postdoc Track Grant The Mortimer B Zuckerman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $126K The Zuckerman Postdoctoral Scholars Program fosters collaboration between leading scientific institutions in the U.S. and Israel by attracting top postdoctoral researchers.	Not published	Up to $126K

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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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