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, state 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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Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sigma/Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Grant supports qualified nurses in enhancing global health through research.	Not published	Up to $5K
NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for clinician scientists supporting NCI-funded clinical trials research.	Forecast	Varies
NYSCF Fellowship Program New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $59K Support postdoctoral fellows conducting stem cell research at accredited academic or nonprofit institutions.	Not published	$3K – $59K
Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant Sigma Theta Tau Intl Fo For Nursing · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Dr. Dorothy Brooten Transitional Care Research Grant aims to enhance evidence-based transitional care in clinical settings, promoting improved patient outcomes.	Not published	Up to $5K
Research Grants Program Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) funds innovative research through a peer-review grants process to accelerate progress in pancreatic cancer research and improve patient outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Australia & Pacific Science Foundation (ASPF) Grants Australia & Pacific Science Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Australia & Pacific Science Foundation (APSF) offers competitive project grants of up to A$15,000 per year for a maximum of three years, aimed at supporting high-quality research in biological and biophysical sciences within Australia…	Not published	Up to $60K
New Investigators Research Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The New Investigators Research Grant, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports emerging researchers by funding preliminary studies with a clinical focus in audiology and speech-language pathology.	Not published	$10K
State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program (SWG) Wildlife & Fisheries Grants · State Not published · Varies Federal funding program for conservation of nongame species and their habitat. Supports proactive conservation measures to prevent species from being listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act.	Not published	Varies
Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme: Robert Scott Memorial Award Grant The Geological Society of London · Foundation Not published · £2,200 The Cambridge Arctic Shelf Programme, in memory of Robert Scott, offers an annual research award of £2,200 to UK-based postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and lecturers.	Not published	£2,200
Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline and Dementias of Aging in Individuals within the Autism Spectrum National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite applications to conduct observational studies in individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) along the lifespan.	Forecast	Varies
Discovery Grants Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation awards Discovery Grants to innovative developmental research projects as seed money for new directions in research into the cause and treatment of leukemia and allied cancers.	Not published	Varies
Internships and Volunteer Opportunities Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Lundquist Institute offers internship and volunteer opportunities designed to foster professional development, personal growth, and practical insight into biomedical research.	Rolling	Varies
ASNT Foundation: Fellowship Award Grant American Society for Nondestructive Testing · Foundation Not published · $20K The ASNT Foundation Fellowship Award offers $20,000 to support research and innovation in nondestructive testing (NDT).	Not published	$20K
“Wings to Fly” Travel Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey -RRF Mission Statement The Raptor Research Foundation (RRF) is the world’s largest professional society for raptor researchers and…	Not published	Up to $3K
AO Spine NA Young Investigator Research Grant Award Ao North America Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K This award supports young investigators conducting spine research within the AO Spine NA division.	Not published	$20K
Assessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multisite Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support multi-site feasibility studies of mind and body interventions (e.g., meditation, yoga, acupuncture…	Forecast	Varies
MDCPSS Lifetime Career Achievement Award 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
Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Award Program Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Irving S. Sigal Global Mobility Award Program supports international postdoctoral researchers in chemistry who present at the ACS Fall Meeting. Awardees receive $3,000 to cover travel expenses and meeting registration.	Not published	$3K
Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Benedict R. Lucchesi Young Scientist Travel Award in Cardiac Pharmacology honors Dr. Lucchesi's contributions to cardiovascular pharmacology and mentorship.	Not published	Up to $1K
Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Research Grant Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Research Grant aims to support innovative research in vegetarian nutrition.	Not published	$10K
Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $6K The Natural History Research Experiences (NHRE) is a prestigious 10-week summer internship program at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.	Not published	$6K
Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant Julian Schwinger Foundation For Physics · Foundation Not published · $200K The Julian Schwinger Foundation for Physics Research Grant supports innovative research in physics, particularly projects that may lack funding from other sources.	Not published	$200K
Speech Science Research Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Speech Science Research Grant, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports new investigators conducting research in speech science.	Not published	$10K
The Grass Foundation: Fellowship Program Grant The Grass Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Grass Foundation's Fellowship Program offers early-career scientists the opportunity to conduct independent research at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts.	Not published	$50K

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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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