Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,434 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. 3,617 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,434; from 2,029 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $752.5M; across 3,617 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 646 with a published date

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KidneyCure Faculty Development Award American Society of Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies KidneyCure/ASN Faculty Development Award supports early-career nephrology faculty (named grant program on the ASN grants menu). No fabricated figures.	Not published	Varies
Botanical Advocacy and Service Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Botanical Society of America (BSA) and the American Society of Plant Taxonomists (ASPT) invite applications for the Botanical Advocacy and Service Grant.	Not published	$1K
OAR Applied Research Competition Grant Organization for Autism Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The OAR Applied Research Competition focuses on addressing the challenges faced by autistic individuals through practical research.	Not published	Up to $50K
Wilmer Souder Award American Association for Dental Oral and Craniofacial Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The oldest of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards. Designed to encourage interest in dental materials research and recognize distinguished achievement in the field.	Not published	Varies
2026 Research Request for Proposals (RFP) The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K – $1M	Not published	$250K – $1M
Concrete Advancement Foundation Grant Concrete Advancement Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants may submit a conceptual research or education proposal (see LOI deadline above) to gauge the interest of the Foundation for potential funding.	Not published	Varies
Social and Behavioral Interventions for Vaccination Acceptance Small Grants Program Albert B Sabin Vaccine Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sabin's Small Grants Program aims to support interdisciplinary problem solving while building collaborative relationships between immunization program managers working at the country level and academic researchers involved in social and…	Not published	Varies
Bill Bishop Award Grant Quaternary Research Association (QRA) · Foundation Not published · Up to £950 The Bill Bishop Award, provided by the Quaternary Research Association (QRA), supports field-based research in geology and related sciences, focusing on Cenozoic stratigraphy, palaeoenvironments, and British Quaternary geomorphology.	Not published	Up to £950
Delta Science Fellowship Grant California Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $164K The Delta Science Fellowship, administered by California Sea Grant, offers a unique opportunity for postdoctoral, Ph.D., and master's fellows to conduct impactful research in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.	Not published	Up to $164K
Melanoma Research Alliance: Special Opportunity Team Science Awards Grant Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is dedicated to eradicating melanoma through innovative research and collaboration.	Not published	Up to $900K
Wiley Award for Excellence in Survey Research Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wiley Award for Excellence in Survey Research, presented by the SIOP Foundation, honors outstanding contributions to survey research methods aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness.	Not published	$3K
Catalyst Award for Innovative Research Approaches for AMD Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Catalyst Award for Innovative Research Approaches for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) provides $300,000 in funding to U.S. researchers exploring novel treatments and understanding of AMD.	Not published	Up to $300K
The Michael Thompson Foster and Peter Kinnison Foster Scholarship(s) Grant Tobacco Root Geological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Michael Thompson Foster and Peter Kinnison Foster Scholarship supports students and researchers in Geoscience, promoting the prospector ethic and responsible mining.	Not published	Up to $1K
William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust Grant Hess Wm G & Myrtle Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The William G. & Myrtle Hess Charitable Trust Grant supports Catholic charitable organizations in Oakland County, MI, with a focus on Waterford and White Lake Townships. This grant emphasizes education and scientific endeavors.	Not published	Varies
MDCPSS Early Career Achievement Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1961, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of scientists who practice toxicology in the US…	Not published	Varies
MRA Dermatology Career Development Award Melanoma Research Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: All Dermatology Career Development Award applicants must complete and return the Applicant Eligibility Checklist by Letter of Inquiry Deadline above._ The mission of the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) is to end suffering and death…	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship supports graduate research in child psychology, aiming to nurture young scholars for careers in various psychology fields.	Not published	$25K
Lisa Kurtz Luciano Appendix Cancer and PMP Clinical Investigator Award (Acpmp) Appendix Cancerpseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Named in memory of ACPMP founder Lisa Kurtz Luciano, this award supports clinical investigator research focused on appendix cancer and PMP.	Not published	$100K
Fanconi Cancer Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Fanconi Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Early Investigator Awards Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Lynn Sage Scholar research grants that support early-career researchers launching bold new ideas in breast cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Jack Bear Foundation Grant Program Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies Spinocerebellar Ataxia Recessive Type 15 (SCAR-15) is a rare degenerative genetic disorder impacting the cerebellum, which is characterized by early-onset progressive loss of coordination of hands, gait, speech, eye movement, dysarthria…	Not published	Varies
AAHS Annual Research Grant American Association for Hand Surgery Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) Annual Research Grant fosters creativity and innovation in basic and/or clinical research in all areas pertinent to hand surgery.	Not published	Varies
Delores and Jerry Etter Graduate Research Scholarships Grant Tulsa Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Delores and Jerry Etter Graduate Research Scholarships, offered by the Tulsa Community Foundation, support master's and doctoral students conducting impactful research at the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.	Not published	Up to $10K
Damon Runyon-Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $61K The Damon Runyon Scholars Program for Advancing Research and Knowledge (SPARK) aims to empower exceptional college seniors and recent graduates to excel in cancer research.	Not published	Up to $61K

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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 6,434 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 8, 2026, 3,617 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 (102), U.S. National Science Foundation (90), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,029 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,434 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 646 have a published upcoming deadline, 922 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,806 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 44% 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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