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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Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement for Addressing Determinants of Health Disparities Among Rural Populations (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support intervention and etiologic studies in rural communities to address factors that increase, reduce…	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
AAG Council Awards for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Student Papers at a Regional Meeting Grant Association of American Geographers · Foundation Not published · $1K The AAG Council Awards recognize outstanding undergraduate and graduate student papers presented at fall Regional Division meetings. Each awardee will receive $1,000 to support registration and travel costs for the AAG Annual Meeting.	Not published	$1K
Pug Research Grant Program Acvo Vision for Animals Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pug Research Grant Program, established by the ACVO Vision for Animals Foundation, aims to advance research on pug pigmentary keratopathy.	Not published	Up to $10K
SDB Education Grant Society for Developmental Biology · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to help defray costs of educational projects organized by SDB members.	Not published	Varies
Science Integration & Leadership Committee Basic Science Travel Award Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $500 The Science Integration & Leadership Committee Basic Science Travel Award supports undergraduates, graduates, and medical students in presenting their research at the ACSM Annual Meeting.	Not published	$500
Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $73K The Sara E. and Bruce B. Collette Postdoctoral Fellowship in Systematic Ichthyology, funded by the Smithsonian Institution, supports postdoctoral research in collections-based systematic ichthyology.	Not published	$73K
Dr. Alan M. Gewirtz Memorial Scholarship – Postdoctoral Fellows and Junior Industrial Professionals Grant Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Dr. Alan M. Gewirtz Memorial Scholarship, established by the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society, honors the contributions of new scientists in oligonucleotide therapeutics.	Not published	$2K
Mount Everest Foundation Grant Mount Everest Foundation · Foundation Not published · £2,000 - £6,000 The Mount Everest Foundation Grant supports expeditions focused on high-altitude exploration, first ascents, and scientific research.	Not published	£2,000 - £6,000
Accelerator Grant The Mog Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of The MOG Project's Research for Rare program, the Accelerator Grant provides funding for architecture, infrastructure, and technology that support future MOGAD research projects.	Not published	Varies
NJCCR: Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $200K The NJCCR Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants aim to retain talented scientists dedicated to cancer research in New Jersey. These grants support innovative research projects with funding up to $200,000 for a maximum of two years.	Not published	Up to $200K
William S. Hoar Award Grant Canadian Society of Zoologists · Foundation Not published · $500 The William S. Hoar Award, presented by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, recognizes excellence in scientific research and communication among students.	Not published	$500
Pilot and Feasibility Studies in Preparation for Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention and Services Research Trials National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Drug Abuse seeks to support pilot and feasibility studies in preparation for efficacy, effectiveness and/or services research trials.	Forecast	Varies
Cannabis Academic Research Grants California Department of Cannabis Control · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The California Department of Cannabis Control is inviting research proposals to enhance public understanding of cannabis and the implications of its legalization.	Not published	Up to $2M
Stanley Marinoff Career Development Award National Vulvodynia Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award helps increase the number of medical professionals treating vulvodynia patients and supports the establishment of vulvar specialty clinics and vulvovaginal pain research initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Trials Advancing Metabolic Therapies for T1D RFA Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Varies Breakthrough T1D Request for Applications: Clinical Trials Advancing Metabolic Therapies for T1D Key to Breakthrough T1D strategy is supporting development of therapies that improve glucometabolic control in T1D, an autoimmune disease that…	Not published	Varies
Alkermes Pathways Research Awards Grant Alkermes · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Alkermes Pathways Research Awards program aims to foster research in neuroscience, specifically targeting schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.	Not published	Up to $100K
AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award in Celiac Disease Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $40K The AGA-Beyond Celiac Pilot Research Award offers $40,000 for one year to support innovative research in celiac disease and gluten-related disorders.	Not published	$40K
Wild Resource Conservation Grant Program (WRCP) Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) · Foundation Not published · $30K The Wild Resource Conservation Grant Program (WRCP) was established in 1982 to support the conservation of non-game wildlife and native plants in Pennsylvania.	Not published	$30K
Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Grant Program Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $505K The Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Grant Program, funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, aims to support early-career assistant professors studying human infectious diseases.	Not published	$505K
The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $6K The Garden Club of America Fellowship in Tropical Botany aims to enhance the preservation of tropical forests by increasing the number of botanists with practical field experience.	Not published	$6K
The Genetics Society: Heredity Fieldwork Grant The Genetics Society UK · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Genetics Society offers the Heredity Fieldwork Grant, providing up to £2,000 for travel and accommodation costs associated with field-based genetic research in the UK.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Combined Pilot Research Grants: ASPN/PSF Plastic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Combined Pilot Research Grants from the Plastic Surgery Foundation and the American Society for Peripheral Nerve support innovative research in peripheral nerve surgery.	Not published	Up to $15K
Linking Early Neurodevelopment to Neural Circuit Outcomes RFA, Ph.D. Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K The Linking Early Neurodevelopment to Neural Circuit Outcomes RFA invites proposals that explore how autism risk gene mutations influence neural circuit development.	Not published	Up to $900K
Research Training Grant (RTG) Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K The Research Training Grant (RTG) from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation offers $300,000 over two years to foster the development of researchers in emergency medicine.	Not published	$300K

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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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