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 federal and 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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Helen M. Woodruff Fellowship of the AIA and the American Academy in Rome Archaeological Institute of America · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Two letters of reference from persons familiar with you and your work are required and must be submitted electronically by the deadline._ The AIA promotes archaeological inquiry and public understanding of the material record of the…	Not published	Varies
Ph.D. Student Fellowships: RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program Grant American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ph.D. Student Fellowships in the RGGS Comparative Biology Program at the Richard Gilder Graduate School offer financial support for eligible students.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Trial Video Effectiveness Research Grant Advancing Cancer Treatment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
RGS-IBG: Geographical Club Award Grant Royal Geographical Society · Foundation Not published · £1,000 The RGS-IBG: Geographical Club Award offers two annual grants of £1,000 to support PhD students conducting geographical fieldwork or data collection in the UK or abroad.	Not published	£1,000
AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program - Liquid Propulsion TC Graduate Award Grant Aiaa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The AIAA Foundation Graduate Awards Program offers the Liquid Propulsion TC Graduate Award, providing $2,500 to support graduate students engaged in aerospace research.	Not published	$3K
Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): New Investigator Award Grant Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP) offers the New Investigator Award to support hypothesis-driven research aimed at reducing tobacco use and related diseases.	Not published	Up to $400K
Subgroup Awards: Student Award in Physical Cell Biology Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $200 The Biophysical Society's Student Award in Physical Cell Biology recognizes outstanding contributions by Master's or PhD students in the field. Awardees will receive $200 and the opportunity to present their work at the BPS Annual Meeting.	Not published	$200
HFG Emerging Scholar Awards Grant The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The HFG Emerging Scholar Awards provide $25,000 for one year to support Ph.D. candidates in completing their dissertations on violence and aggression.	Not published	Up to $25K
AGA: Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The AGA Abstract Award for Health Disparities Research provides a $500 travel grant for graduate students, medical students, residents, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fellows who present research on health disparities at Digestive…	Not published	$500
Limited Competition for the Continuation of the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) Administrative Resource (U24 Clinical Trials Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $350,000 total The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) launched the National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence (NCANDA) in 2012 to determine how adolescent alcohol-related disruption of normal brain growth…	Forecast	$350,000 total
AHCF Innovate Award Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Short-term Travel Grant The Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The OHF's short-term travel grant supports postdoctoral and mid-career researchers to receive hands-on training for up to 3 months in advanced host institutions or laboratories.	Rolling	Varies
IASLC Adi F. Gazdar Fellowship Grant International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer · Foundation Not published · $50K The IASLC Adi F. Gazdar Fellowship Grant supports research fellows dedicated to advancing lung cancer diagnosis, treatment, and laboratory research.	Not published	$50K
First Time Conference Participant Travel Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The First Time Conference Participant Travel Award, offered by the American Physical Society, provides financial support for students attending their first APS Meeting.	Not published	Up to $1K
WHOI Sea Grant Program: General Program Development Funds Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The WHOI Sea Grant Program offers General Program Development Funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually to support small research projects, educational initiatives, and outreach efforts.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Subgroup Awards: Intrinsically Disordered Protein Subgroup Postdoctoral Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Subgroup Awards for Intrinsically Disordered Proteins recognizes outstanding postdoctoral fellows in biophysics, particularly those researching intrinsically disordered proteins.	Not published	Varies
William A. Owens Scholarly Achievement Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The William A. Owens Scholarly Achievement Award, presented by the SIOP Foundation, honors the best publication in industrial and organizational psychology from the previous year.	Not published	$2K
Division 1 Society for General Psychology Mary Whiton Calkins Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Division 1 Society for General Psychology Mary Whiton Calkins Grant, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, promotes innovative research in general psychology, particularly interdisciplinary studies.	Not published	$4K
ALS Association Seed Grants Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: At this time, we have paused the launch of new requests for applications as we seek to better understand the impact of recent changes to the research funding landscape and work with our Research Committee to prioritize future…	Not published	Varies
NIH National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
HFF Small Grant Awards Honor Frost Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The HFF Small Grant Awards support maritime archaeology research in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly in Cyprus, Lebanon, and Syria.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Alzheimer's Disease Research Grants Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $300K BrightFocus Foundation offers Alzheimer's Disease Research Grants to support innovative research aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's disease.	Not published	$200K – $300K
Biennial Research Competition Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Hawai‘i Sea Grant, part of a national network established in 1966, promotes the understanding and stewardship of marine and coastal resources through applied research, outreach, and education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Beckman Center Fellowships - Dissertation Fellowships (9 months) Grant Science History Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Beckman Center Fellowships support graduate students conducting research for their doctoral dissertations for nine months.	Not published	Up to $30K

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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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