Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 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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Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call Alaska Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $100K The Alaska Sea Grant Biennial Research Call invites innovative proposals for research projects focused on healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient communities and economies, and environmental literacy…	Not published	$100K
Health Research Grant North Carolina Horse Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Support equine health research projects conducted by qualified institutions and researchers.	Not published	Varies
Marvin and Beth Hix Preparators’ Grant Society of Vertebrate Paleontology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marvin and Beth Hix Preparators’ Grant, offered by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, aims to enhance the field of Vertebrate Paleontology through preparation advancements.	Not published	Varies
Alumni Supplemental Grant Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · $100K Award celebrating LCI's 15th year as a 501(c)(3) by helping lung cancer researchers who have previously been funded by LCI to advance studies that are already underway.	Not published	$100K
Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin Doctoral Dissertation Award in Astrophysics Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin Doctoral Dissertation Award in Astrophysics, provided by the American Physical Society (APS), honors outstanding doctoral research in astrophysics. It encourages effective communication of research findings.	Not published	$2K
PES Research Fellowship Grants Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The PES Research Fellowship Grants aim to support the final year of research training in pediatric endocrinology for individuals pursuing academic careers. Grants of up to $30,000 are available for clinical and basic research projects.	Not published	Up to $30K
Support for Conference Grant Program Taiho Kogyo Tribology Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Support for Conference Grant Program assists in funding tribology-related conferences that promote the exchange of scientific and engineering knowledge rather than business profit.	Not published	Up to $10K
AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders Grant American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · Foundation Not published · $15K The AACAP Pilot Research Award for Learning Deficits in Psychiatric Disorders provides $15,000 to early career faculty and fellows in child and adolescent psychiatry.	Not published	$15K
Huo Early Career Fellowships Grant HUO Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $507K The Huo Early Career Fellowships, funded by the Huo Family Foundation, aim to support postdoctoral researchers focusing on the impact of digital technology on brain development and mental health in children and young people.	Not published	Up to $507K
G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists Site Host RFP Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The United States of America will host the Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) in 2026. The G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprised of 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union.	Not published	Varies
The Rainwater Prize - Outstanding Innovation in Neurodegenerative Research Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K The Rainwater Prize recognizes outstanding innovation in neurodegenerative research, focusing on tau-related diseases.	Not published	$400K
Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Early Career Award Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Division for Cardiovascular Pharmacology Early Career Award recognizes early career investigators in cardiovascular science.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications that investigate the etiology of sporadic non-hereditary early-onset cancers (EOCs: ages 18 to 49 years) and the underlying…	Forecast	Varies
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer, supported by Conquer Cancer and AACR, encourages early-career researchers to advance their work in invasive lobular carcinoma.	Not published	$50K
MeNu Program Funding for Collaborative Research Van Andel Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Metabolism and Nutrition (MeNu) Program funds VAI scientists in support of innovative, early-stage research projects, with an emphasis on collaborative pilot studies and developing new tools for metabolism research.	Not published	Varies
Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Bridge to Success Grant for Early Career Investigators offers essential funding of up to $100,000 for one year to early career scientists in sleep and circadian research.	Not published	Up to $100K
ESCMID: Study Group Research Grant European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) · Foundation Not published · Up to €30,000 The ESCMID Study Group Research Grant supports innovative research in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. With funding up to 30,000 EUR, this grant is available to ESCMID members and encourages collaboration across institutions.	Not published	Up to €30,000
Early Career Award in Paediatric Pain Research Grant International Association for the Study of Pain · Foundation Not published · $1K Early Career Award in Paediatric Pain Research The IASP Pain in Childhood SIG is accepting applications for the 2027 Early Career Award in Paediatric Pain.	Not published	$1K
Career Development Program: Scholar Grant Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Career Development Program: Scholar is a prestigious award from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society aimed at emerging leaders in blood cancer research.	Not published	Up to $120K
Boren Fellowship Grant National Security Education Program · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Boren Fellowship, offered by the National Security Education Program, supports U.S. graduate students in studying critical languages and cultures in underrepresented regions.	Not published	Up to $25K
AI Accelerator Grant The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), Ovarian Cancer Action (OCA), Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC), and Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) are requesting Letters of Intent /Expression of Interest (the term ‘Letter of Intent (LOI)’…	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Collaborative Program Grants for Multidisciplinary Teams supports highly integrated teams of investigators working together to address a single, focused, ambitious, and challenging project that cannot be addressed by individual…	Forecast	Varies
RD Global Monitoring anti-TFPI RES The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This competitive program aims to support preclinical research in hemophilia that investigate strategies to evaluate hemostatic potential of anti-TFPI therapies.	Not published	Varies
James T. Lubin Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Award Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The fellowship supports up to two years of clinical care and research training in an environment where clinicians learn to use current scientific tools to treat and advance knowledge about rare neuroimmune disorders.	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 9, 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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