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 federal and 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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NAU Astronomy REU Program Grant Northern Arizona University · Foundation Not published · Varies The NAU Astronomy REU Program offers undergraduate students a paid opportunity to engage in research at Northern Arizona University during the summer months.	Not published	Varies
ACSM: New Investigator Award Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $2K The ACSM: New Investigator Award is designed for early career researchers who have shown potential in exercise science or sports medicine.	Not published	$2K
The Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Grant Program The Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Grant Program 2025, funded by the Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome Foundation, offers 2-year grants to advance research on the rare genetic disorder, Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome.	Not published	Up to $90K
New Professional Research Grant Society for Applied Microbiology · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The New Lecturer Research Grant supports newly appointed lecturers and researchers in sustainable applied microbiology.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Acadia Science Fellowship Grant Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Acadia Science Fellowship aims to protect Acadia's environmental and cultural heritage through innovative research and public engagement.	Not published	Up to $30K
NEA Catalyst Research Grant National Eczema Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The NEA Catalyst Research Grant aims to support early-career scientists focusing on eczema research, fostering independence in this critical field.	Not published	Up to $50K
Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Ronald and Wendy Smith Clinical Research Grant supports innovative studies in orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery.	Not published	Up to $25K
Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · More than US $75,000 The Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards provide funding opportunities for courses and conferences that align with the foundation's mission to advance basic science, particularly in autism and neuroscience.	Not published	More than US $75,000
Expansion Award Grant Additional Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Expansion Award, offered by Additional Ventures, provides a one-time grant of $50,000 to support innovative research focused on single ventricle heart defects.	Not published	Up to $50K
MRF Seed-Money Grants Migraine Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Migraine Research Foundation is the largest private funder of migraine research in the United States.	Not published	Up to $50K
Childhood Cancer Research NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Public Health · Foundation Not published · Up to $71K The Childhood Cancer Research NOFO in Illinois aims to support research into childhood cancer through grants funded by state taxpayers. Eligible applicants include educational, governmental, and nonprofit organizations based in Illinois.	Not published	Up to $71K
The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship Grant Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Archaeology of Portugal Fellowship, offered by the Archaeological Institute of America, supports research on the archaeology of Portugal, including its Autonomous Regions.	Not published	Up to $6K
American Malting Barley Association Research Grant Program American Malting Barley Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Malting Barley Association (AMBA) runs an annual grant program that funds malting-barley research, primarily two-row/winter malting barley breeding and barley-disease work at U.S. public breeding programs (Land Grant…	Not published	Varies
NWRA Research Grants National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · Varies The NWRA Research Grants program, offered by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, funds innovative research in wildlife rehabilitation, including assessments of post-release survival and clinical treatments.	Not published	Varies
RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Not published · $2K The RMS-SEPM Scholarships: The Donald L. Smith Research Grant offers $2,000 for Ph.D. candidates conducting sedimentary geology research in the Rocky Mountain region.	Not published	$2K
J.G. Edwards Prize Grant The Coleopterists Society · Foundation Not published · $500 The J.G. Edwards Prize is awarded annually by the Coleopterists Society to recognize the best published paper based on a master’s thesis focused on Coleoptera systematics or biology.	Not published	$500
McGill University Small Molecule Translational Research Grant SynGAP Research Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Gary "Pete" Peterson Dryland Soil Management Scholarship Grant Soil Science Society of America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Gary "Pete" Peterson Dryland Soil Management Scholarship is designed to support graduate students pursuing careers in dryland soil management.	Not published	$5K
Anne Sleep Award Grant The Linnean Society of London · Foundation Not published · Up to £3,000 The Anne Sleep Award, established by Mrs. Ivy Sleep in memory of her daughter, supports biological research in the Middle and Far East.	Not published	Up to £3,000
Off-Cycle Grants The Osteosarcoma Institute · Foundation Rolling · $20K	Rolling	$20K
Single Source: Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Clinical Research Resource Center (I-CRRC) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program supports biomedical research capacity building in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding.	Forecast	Varies
Controlled Clinical Trials on Long-Term Effects of Nutritional Interventions on the Progression of Risk Factors for Age-Related Chronic Conditions Over the Life Span and Their Age of Onset National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for randomized controlled clinical trials on long-term effects of nutritional interventions on the progression of risk…	Forecast	Varies
ASHFoundation New Investigators Research Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K ASHFoundation New Investigators Research Grant — up to ten grants of $10,000 each funding one-year preliminary studies with clinical relevance to audiology and/or speech-language pathology, to launch larger-scale research.	Not published	$10K
William Simes Research Fund Grant Natural Reserve System- University of California · Foundation Not published · $2K The William Simes Research Fund, established in honor of Frances Simes Hastings, supports graduate students and postdoctoral researchers conducting field research at Hastings Natural History Reservation in California.	Not published	$2K

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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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