Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,443 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 421 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,443; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $755.0M; across 3,628 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 632 with a published date

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Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Dec 4, 2026 · $8,000,000 total CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.	Dec 4, 2026	$8,000,000 total
Research Grant Application Humor to Fight the Tumor Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
CME STEM Leadership Awards Chemical Marketing & Economics Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Recognize exceptional visionaries across diverse sectors who harness the transformative power of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—to drive sustainable innovation in energy, materials, life sciences, and beyond…	~December	Varies
Paul E. Strandjord Young Investigator Grant Academy of Clinical Laboratory · Foundation ~December · $8K This grant program supports research relevant to clinical laboratory science, clinical pathology, and laboratory medicine.	~December	$8K
Boosting Innovative GEOINT - Science & Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BIG-ST BAA) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency · Federal Dec 14, 2026 · Varies The Boosting Innovative GEOINT-Science and Technology (BIG-ST) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites proposers to submit innovative concepts to address hard GEOINT problems that align to one or more of the following technical domains…	Dec 14, 2026	Varies
Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network (DDRIG) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Dec 15, 2026 · $1,250,000 total The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals for Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIGs) to the Arctic Sciences Section, Office of Polar Programs (OPP) to conduct…	Dec 15, 2026	$1,250,000 total
Walter F. Coxe Research Grants Alabama Audubon · Foundation ~December · Up to $3K Up to $3,000 to support scientific research applicable to the exploration and conservation of Alabama's plant and animal life. Priority to field-based projects in Alabama or by Alabama-affiliated researchers; intended as seed money.	~December	Up to $3K
Statistics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Dec 15, 2026 · Varies The Statistics Program supports research in statistical theory and methods, including research in statistical methods for applications to any domain of science and engineering. The theory forms the base for statistical science.	Dec 15, 2026	Varies
Walter F. Coxe Research Grants Alabama Audubon · Foundation ~December · Up to $3K Alabama Audubon's Walter F. Coxe Research Grants provide up to $3,000 per award to support scientific research directly applicable to the exploration and conservation of Alabama's plant and animal life.	~December	Up to $3K
CHAoC Research Grants Congenital Heart Alliance of Cincinnati · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Nexus Technology Cup Research Park Corporation · Foundation ~December · $150K A statewide technology competition designed to surface and support real technical talent in Louisiana.	~December	$150K
The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI Office of Science · Federal Dec 17, 2026 · $500K – $16M The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of Electricity (OE), and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Office (HGEO)…	Dec 17, 2026	$500K – $16M
TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA 2025 DARPA - Tactical Technology Office · Federal Dec 22, 2026 · Varies The DARPA Tactical Technology Office (TTO) creates technological surprise and provides new options for national security, by demonstrating revolutionary platforms and systems with cutting-edge technology.	Dec 22, 2026	Varies
Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence (CPLE) Research Funding - FY 2025/2026 Pennsylvania Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence · Foundation ~December · $900K	~December	$900K
NRL Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Basic and Applied Research Naval Research Laboratory · Federal Dec 30, 2026 · Varies Amendment 0006 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for acceptance of White Papers.	Dec 30, 2026	Varies
AGA-GCF Memorial Research Scholar Award in Gastric Cancer Gastric Cancer Foundation · Foundation ~December · $100K – $300K The AGA–Gastric Cancer Foundation Ben Feinstein Memorial Research Scholar Award in Gastric Cancer provides outstanding young researchers three-year grants to conduct innovative gastric cancer studies.	~December	$100K – $300K
Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies Khyentse Foundation · Foundation ~December · $8K The Khyentse Foundation Award for Outstanding PhD Dissertation in Buddhist Studies is given annually to the author of a doctoral dissertation in the field of Buddhist studies, defended during the previous 2 academic years.	~December	$8K
Rosenblith New Investigator Award Health Effects Institute · Foundation ~December · Up to $450K Bring new, creative investigators into active research on the health effects of air pollution.	~December	Up to $450K
Annual Funding Program Clojurists Together Foundation · Foundation ~December · $2K – $18K Long-term support for Clojure open source developers and projects	~December	$2K – $18K
Early Career Research Grant (ECRG) Program Strategic Management Society Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $15K Offers grants to early-career scholars seeking to advance research projects in the field of strategic management. Global - supports scholars internationally Strategic management research broadly, including but not limited to:	~December	Up to $15K
Capital Readiness Program University City Science Center · Foundation ~December · Varies Preparing startups for their first sophisticated fundraise.	~December	Varies
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $150K – $2.5M TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences.	Dec 31, 2026	$150K – $2.5M
ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science NASA Headquarters · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · Varies This program element does not have a proposal due date.	Dec 31, 2026	Varies
General Research Grants Choroideremia Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · Varies CRF supports all other grant applications that do not fall under specific named awards. The foundation's objective is to find a cure or effective treatment for choroideremia (CHM).	Dec 31, 2026	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 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 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 (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% 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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