Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,433 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 423 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,616 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,433; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $751.9M; across 3,616 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 645 with a published date

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The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Invertebrate Zoology Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $15K The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Invertebrate Zoology offers short-term fellowships for graduate students researching invertebrate zoology at the National Museum of Natural History.	Not published	$15K
Clinical Research Grant: Collaborative Research Studies American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Clinical Research Grant: Collaborative Research Studies, offered by the American Speech Language Hearing Foundation, supports mid-career investigators in conducting innovative research on treatment efficacy in communication disorders.	Not published	$50K
Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $2K The Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant supports scholars outside Boston in utilizing its extensive collections for research.	Not published	$2K
FOEP Travel Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $500 The FOEP Travel Award, provided by the American Physical Society (APS), supports graduate students engaged in public outreach related to physics.	Not published	$500
USADPLC Dry Pea & Lentil Council Grant Opportunity USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council · Foundation Not published · $16K – $75K The USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC) invites research proposals for pulse crops, focusing on breeding, nutrition, crop management, and product development for the 2023-24 fiscal year.	Not published	$16K – $75K
American Association for Anatomy: Fellows Grant Award Program American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $25K The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) offers the Fellows Grant Award Program, providing $25,000 to researchers whose proposals were well-reviewed but not funded by other national or international agencies.	Not published	$25K
William Brewster Memorial Award Grant American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Brewster Memorial Award, awarded by the American Ornithological Society, recognizes exemplary contributions to ornithological science through a significant body of work on Western Hemisphere birds published in the last decade.	Not published	Varies
Hazen and Sawyer Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · $10K The Hazen and Sawyer Scholarship, valued at $10,000, is awarded annually to a graduate-level candidate dedicated to addressing critical challenges in drinking water, water reuse, and water resources.	Not published	$10K
Russell E. Train Fellowships: WWF Food Systems Fellowship Grant World Wildlife Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The WWF Food Systems Fellowship aims to promote environmental sustainability and equitable food distribution by supporting researchers and practitioners in graduate studies.	Not published	Up to $60K
Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applications will open on January 27, 2025. All applications must be completed and submitted through the Council Awards Application System by the published deadline.	Not published	Varies
Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research: Physiology of Glaucoma Glaucoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $55K The Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research provide $55,000 for one-year projects aimed at advancing high-impact research in glaucoma.	Not published	$55K
Appalachian College Association Ledford Scholars Award Appalachian College Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Appalachian College Association (ACA), a consortium of ~35 independent colleges/universities in Central Appalachia, runs the Ledford Scholars Program, which provides undergraduate students financial support to conduct a significant…	Not published	Varies
Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant, supported by the National Eczema Association and Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance, aims to enhance clinical research for pediatric eczema, impacting nearly 10 million U.S. children.	Not published	Up to $50K
Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award Grant American Urological Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award, supported by Dornier MedTech, aims to assist established urology researchers facing financial challenges.	Not published	Up to $60K
PERF: Career Development Grants - CNS Shields Research Grant Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The PERF: Career Development Grants - CNS Shields Research Grant supports early-stage investigators in pediatric neurology research.	Not published	$150K
Charles H. Hood Foundation Child Health Research Awards Program Charles H Hood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles H. Hood Foundation's Child Health Research Awards Program supports early-career investigators pursuing innovative research to improve child health. It has supported pediatric research in New England for over 77 years.	Not published	Varies
Graduate Education Fund: South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship Grant American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Graduate Education Fund: South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship, established by the American Australian Association, offers up to $40,000 for US and Australian scholars pursuing PhD or Postdoctoral research in Defence…	Not published	Up to $40K
Tauopathy Challenge Workshop Grant Rainwater Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $510K The Tauopathy Challenge Workshop, hosted by the Rainwater Charitable Foundation, aims to bridge critical gaps in the understanding of copathologies associated with primary tauopathies.	Not published	$10K – $510K
Meredith Blackwell Best Student Oral Presentation Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $200 The Meredith Blackwell Best Student Oral Presentation Award, presented by the Mycological Society of America, honors outstanding graduate student presentations at the annual MSA meeting.	Not published	$200
Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Grant Elmhurst Garden Club · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship aims to support Illinois residents pursuing education in horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, ecology, agronomy, botany, conservation, forestry, biology, landscape design, land management…	Not published	Up to $3K
Institute of Nautical Archaeology: Project Funding Grant Institute of Nautical Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Institute of Nautical Archaeology (INA) offers project funding to support research and fieldwork related to maritime archaeology.	Not published	Up to $8K
Bo Koster Grant For Nature Study Webster Groves Nature Study Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Bo Koster Grant for Nature Study, funded by the Webster Groves Nature Study Society, supports college students in Missouri and Illinois conducting natural history fieldwork.	Not published	Up to $5K
Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · $8K The Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award, established in 2025, recognizes Sigma Xi members for their contributions to the commercialization of scientific research.	Not published	$8K
African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD): Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) Grant Social Science Research Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program by the Social Science Research Council offers Individual Research Fellowships to enhance independent African research on peacebuilding.	Not published	Up to $12K

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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 6,433 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 3,616 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, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,433 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 645 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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