Grants for Science Research

Last updated August 8, 2026

There are currently 6,206 active grants for science research in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation - Multi-Trial Grant (DFMO Studies)	Little Warrior Foundation Inc	Rolling	$700K
Foundation	Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP): Pilot Award Grant	Regents Of The University Of California, Office Of The President	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park	Capital Development Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Robert D. Hevey, Jr. and Constance M. Filling Fellowship in Invertebrate Zoology Grant	Smithsonian Institution	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Clinical Research Grant: Collaborative Research Studies	American Speech-language-hearing Foundation	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Harvard-Yenching Library Travel Grant	Harvard University	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	FOEP Travel Award Grant	American Physical Society	Rolling	$500
Foundation	USADPLC Dry Pea & Lentil Council Grant Opportunity	USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council	Rolling	$16K – $75K
Foundation	American Association for Anatomy: Fellows Grant Award Program	American Association for Anatomy	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	William Brewster Memorial Award Grant	American Ornithological Society	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hazen and Sawyer Scholarship Grant	American Water Works Association	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Russell E. Train Fellowships: WWF Food Systems Fellowship Grant	World Wildlife Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease	American Heart Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research: Physiology of Glaucoma	Glaucoma Research Foundation	Rolling	$55K
Foundation	Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant	Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Urology Care Foundation Bridge Award Grant	American Urological Association Inc	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	PERF: Career Development Grants - CNS Shields Research Grant	Pediatric Epilepsy Research Foundat	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Graduate Education Fund: South Australia Defence, Space & Cyber Scholarship Grant	American Australian Association	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Tauopathy Challenge Workshop Grant	Rainwater Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $510K
Foundation	Meredith Blackwell Best Student Oral Presentation Award Grant	Mycological Society of America	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Elmhurst Garden Club College Scholarship Grant	Elmhurst Garden Club	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Institute of Nautical Archaeology: Project Funding Grant	Institute of Nautical Archaeology	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Bo Koster Grant For Nature Study	Webster Groves Nature Study Society	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award Grant	Sigma Xi	Rolling	$8K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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