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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Best Postdoctoral Publication Awards Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $250 The Best Postdoctoral Publication Awards, presented by the Society of Toxicology, celebrate exceptional research published by postdoctoral trainees in toxicology.	Not published	$250
Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Oscar Beingolea Raptor Research Grant offers up to $4,000 for field research on raptors in Latin America and the Caribbean, promoting conservation and engagement.	Not published	Up to $5K
Seabird Group Research Grant The Seabird Group · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Seabird Group Research Grant supports small research projects focused on Atlantic seabirds, providing up to £500 per grant. Eligible applicants include Seabird Group members, with priority given to conservation and survey projects.	Not published	Up to £500
PROMISE Study Research Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AACR Immuno-Oncology Research Fellowships Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $130K The AACR Immuno-Oncology Research Fellowships aim to support postdoctoral and clinical research fellows in conducting vital immuno-oncology research.	Not published	$130K
One KU Research Pivot Awards University of Kansas Center for Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The One KU Research Pivot Awards are designed to help KU researchers explore and align novel ideas with new opportunities and build internal capacity to maintain research momentum when their usual sources of external funding in a given…	Not published	Varies
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Awards to Accelerate the Development of Cancer-Relevant Technologies Toward Commercialization (R44 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that seek additional funding to support the…	Forecast	Varies
Large Collaborative Grant RFA Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Large Collaborative Grant RFA, sponsored by the Executive Associate Dean for Research at Indiana University School of Medicine, aims to support large, interdisciplinary grants.	Not published	Up to $75K
Rapid Response Grants The Lilly and Blair Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K Designed to support urgent, time-sensitive opportunities and bridge critical funding gaps for childhood-onset SPG4 research. Highest Priority: Therapeutic Development Foundational Research (When Translationally Relevant)	Rolling	Up to $25K
The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund Grant The Fred C Gloeckner Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund Grant, established in 2024, supports innovative floriculture research and education.	Not published	Varies
Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program supports resource-limited institutions to develop and strengthen their capacity to conduct rigorous and reproducible biomedical research.	Forecast	Varies
SICB Fellowship of Graduate Student Travel Grant Society for Integrative & Comparative · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The SICB Fellowship of Graduate Student Travel provides graduate students with funding of up to $2,000 for travel to distant research sites, offering opportunities to learn specialized techniques and utilize unique resources.	Not published	Up to $2K
Impact Prize Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded once every two years to recognize widespread impact in the practice of operations research.	Not published	Varies
Patient Directed Investigation Grant Dermatology Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Patient Directed Investigation Grant by the Dermatology Foundation supports translational studies aimed at improving patient care in various dermatological fields.	Not published	$25K
ASH Giuseppe Bigi Memorial Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The ASH Giuseppe Bigi Memorial Award, established in 2015, honors an Italian trainee presenting the highest-scoring abstract related to hematopoiesis at the ASH annual meeting.	Not published	Up to $5K
SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The SAEMF/Resident and Medical Students (RAMS) Research Grant aims to support medical students and residents in emergency medicine research.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Merit Award American Society for Enology · Foundation Not published · Varies ASEV Merit Award program recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of enology and viticulture.	Not published	Varies
Awards for Excellence in Research Mensa Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Program Advancing Research for Equity: Medical Students Grant American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Program Advancing Research for Equity: Medical Students, funded by the AASM Foundation in partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago, offers summer research opportunities focused on sleep health and circadian science.	Not published	Varies
Division Innovative Project Grants American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: An important change for joint IPGs is that divisions only need to submit one application and the total funding available is more if submitted as a joint proposal._ The ACS Divisional Activities Committee (DAC) funds new Division…	Not published	Varies
Samuel O. Legreid Student Research Presentation Award Shepherd University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for undergraduate student research initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Observing Platform Repair/Equipment Funding Great Lakes Observing System Regional Association · Foundation Rolling · Up to $8K The focus of this program is to provide funding to help cover costs of: Proposals reviewed by GLOS staff to assess:	Rolling	Up to $8K
Travel Grants: Early Career MRSB Royal Society of Biology · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Royal Society of Biology is offering Travel Grants of up to £1,000 for early career MRSB members globally. These grants support biology-related projects or attendance at overseas conferences where applicants will present their work.	Not published	Up to £1,000
TBF Research Grant The Bee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 6,434 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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