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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SBIR/STTR Outreach Program Bioconnect Iowa · Foundation Not published · $100K – $963K An outreach and support program administered by BioConnect Iowa to help Iowa startups secure federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards.	Not published	$100K – $963K
Diversity in Lupus Research Postdoctoral Award Lupus Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our funding and work with the community have led to discoveries that are improving diagnosis and therapies while enabling researchers to turn complexity to cure. Yesterday, combatting lupus was a mystery.	Not published	Varies
Huyck Research Grants Huyck Preserve & Biological Research Station · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The Huyck Research Grants are awarded by the Huyck Preserve, a private non-profit field station, to support diverse research projects focusing on the natural systems of the Preserve.	Not published	$2K – $4K
AAOMR: Albert G. Richards Graduate Student Research Award Grant American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology · Foundation Not published · $1K The Albert G. Richards Graduate Student Research Award supports postgraduate students conducting applied research in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.	Not published	$1K
James R. Koplin Travel Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $700 The James R. Koplin Travel Grant supports early career raptor researchers by providing travel funds for presenting papers or posters at the RRF meeting. Up to six grants are awarded, with a maximum of $700 available.	Not published	Up to $700
Cooperative Agreement to Support Activities Related to Analgesics, Anesthetics, and Addiction (U01) Clinical Trials Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $2M To develop, disseminate, implement, and evaluate research needed in Anesthesia, Addiction Medicine and Pain Medicine in various fields of research.	Forecast	$2M
Well-Being in FTD Pilot Grant The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration · Foundation Not published · Varies The Well-Being in FTD Pilot Grant was developed by AFTD leadership as part of the evolution of the original Pilot Grant program.	Not published	Varies
Orthopedic Research Grant Foundation for Physical Therapy Research · Foundation Not published · $40K – $200K The Orthopedic Research Grant, offered by the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, supports early-career investigators in physical therapy and rehabilitation science.	Not published	$40K – $200K
AIER Graduate Fellowships Grant American Institute for Economic Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The AIER Graduate Fellowships are 12-week programs designed for graduate students dedicated to advancing classical liberalism and free market principles.	Not published	Up to $4K
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $200K – $3M The Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation aims to enhance scientific understanding of critical water quality issues affecting California's coastal ecosystems.	Not published	$200K – $3M
Seed Money Initiative The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $90K	Not published	$90K
Graen Grant for Student Research on Leaders and/or Teams Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Graen Grant for Student Research on Leaders and/or Teams, offered by the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation, supports graduate students conducting research on leadership and team dynamics related to…	Not published	Up to $3K
UNC-Duke Collaborative Clinical Pharmacology T32 Postdoctoral Training Program UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Kushlan Research Award Grant Waterbird Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $7K The Kushlan Research Award, established by the Waterbird Society, supports research in Ciconiiform Biology and Conservation, promoting advances in the study of wading birds.	Not published	$1K – $7K
AHCF Research Grants (Inquire / Inspire / Initiate / Innovate Awards) Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation (AHCF) has an open call for research funding across four award categories: Inquire (advance translational/clinical research on AHC triggers and reducing episodes), Inspire (support…	Not published	Varies
Translational Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Translational Medicine Postdoctoral Fellowship by the PhRMA Foundation supports U.S. and non-U.S. citizens in multidisciplinary research training at accredited U.S. universities.	Not published	Up to $120K
Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research Grant Rainforest Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K The Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research, funded by the Rainforest Alliance, supports innovative research aimed at enhancing the sustainability and profitability of Community Forest Enterprises (CFEs) in Latin America.	Not published	$40K
Tona Vives Research Award A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant: Alfred J. Rieber Dissertation Research Grant in History Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant supports doctoral research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia, offering up to $6,000 for graduate students from any discipline.	Not published	Up to $6K
Future Earth’s Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding Grant Future Earth · Foundation Not published · Varies Future Earth’s Inclusivity and Diversity Participation Funding aims to enhance participation from early-career researchers and those from low to middle-income countries (LMICs).	Not published	Varies
Bunnell Lewis Research Fund Grant Royal Archaeological Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to £750 The Bunnell Lewis Research Fund Grant, offered by the Royal Archaeological Institute, supports projects focused on the excavation and exploration of Roman sites within the British Isles.	Not published	Up to £750
Norm and Sibby Whitten Publication Subvention Fund Grant Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America · Foundation Not published · $250 – $5K The Norm and Sibby Whitten Publication Subvention Fund, managed by the Society for the Anthropology of Lowland South America (SALSA), provides financial assistance for the publication of original monographs and peer-reviewed articles…	Not published	$250 – $5K
Wellcome Leap - The Missed Vital Sign Program Hansjorg Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard Univ Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Wellcome Leap's $50 million "The Missed Vital Sign" program seeks to transform how menstruation is understood and treated in healthcare.	Not published	Varies
Equid Health Grants: First Award Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morris Animal Foundation is accepting proposals for the Equid Health Grants: First Award, aimed at advancing the health and welfare of domesticated equids, including horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules.	Not published	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 6,433 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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