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, state 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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Limited Competition: Social, Behavioral, & Economic (SBE) Coordinating Center National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging is announcing its intent to issue a single-source cooperative agreement award to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor for the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Coordinating Center (SBE-CC).	Forecast	Varies
AMD Resident Research Grant Association of Migraine Disorders · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The AMD Resident Research Grant aims to foster innovative research projects related to migraine, encouraging residents to explore diverse topics that are scientifically sound.	Not published	Up to $12K
NAACCR Grant/Award Program North American Association of Central Cancer Registries · Foundation Not published · Varies Offer grants and awards to U.S. Central Cancer Registries The NAACCR Grant/Award Program is specifically designed for U.S. based Central Cancer Registries. Announcements will be posted on the NAACCR website when funding becomes available.	Not published	Varies
E.E. Williams Research Grant The Herpetologists' League · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The E.E. Williams Research Grant, offered by The Herpetologists' League, supports graduate students conducting original research in herpetology. This competitive grant honors Ernest E. Williams, a prominent herpetologist.	Not published	Up to $1K
Grants for Laboratory Animal Science: Standard Grant American Association for Laboratory Animal Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AALAS Grants for Laboratory Animal Science (GLAS) Program aims to advance research in laboratory animal health and welfare.	Not published	Up to $50K
NC Biotechnology Center Funds State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Burt Monroe, Jr., Avian Research Fund Grant Kentucky Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Burt Monroe, Jr., Avian Research Fund, established in honor of Dr. Burt L. Monroe, Jr., provides financial support for basic scientific research on birds in Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $5K
Forecast for NIH Blueprint and BRAIN Initiative ACTION Potential Program (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, on behalf of the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research (NIH Blueprint) and BRAIN Intitiative, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications…	Forecast	Varies
AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $120K AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship The AACR-Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Research Fellowship is a joint effort to support and encourage innovative research…	Not published	$120K
Young Investigator Award Special Competitions: Geriatric Oncology Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Young Investigator Award Special Competitions in Geriatric Oncology supports emerging researchers transitioning from fellowship to faculty positions.	Not published	$50K
PCF TACTICAL Awards Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies TACTICAL stands for "Targeted α-particle Therapy to Radically Improve Cancer Lethality." These awards fund accelerated platforms for innovative cancer research approaches.	Not published	Varies
AICEF: Overseas Travel Grant American Indonesian Cultural · Foundation Not published · $3K The AICEF Overseas Travel Grant provides funding of $3,000 to Indonesian PhD students enrolled in accredited US universities for dissertation research in Indonesia.	Not published	$3K
RFP: Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Geographic Society's RFP, 'Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability,' invites projects that explore human-environment interactions through archaeological data.	Not published	Up to $50K
VIPC Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF): Technology Commercialization Grants Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The VIPC Commonwealth Commercialization Fund (CCF) offers technology commercialization grants to support Virginia's public and private higher education institutions in advancing innovative technologies.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Young Investigator Grants Breast Cancer Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $125K The Young Investigator Grants, offered by the Breast Cancer Alliance, aim to support early-career researchers focused on breast cancer.	Not published	$125K
Yun Family Research Fellows Fund for Revolutionary Thinking Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Yun Family Research Fellows Fund for Revolutionary Thinking supports talented Harvard undergraduates aiming to tackle global issues through innovative research projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
AMNH: Maxwell/Hanrahan Travel Award Grant American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Maxwell/Hanrahan Travel Award, funded by the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, supports travel costs for RGGS Comparative Biology Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers conducting biology fieldwork.	Not published	Up to $3K
Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional) Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · Up to $400K The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to support efficient and innovative natural history studies that advance medical product development in rare diseases/conditions with unmet needs.	Forecast	Up to $400K
A-E SOT Regional Chapter Student Travel Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $500 The A-E SOT Regional Chapter Student Travel Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology, supports graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.	Not published	$500
BioMarin Grant BioMarin · Foundation Not published · Varies The BioMarin Grant aims to support events, activities, and projects that enhance public health and benefit patients with rare diseases.	Not published	Varies
AOS Kessel Fellowship for Ornithological Research American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Kessel Fellowship supports ornithological research.	Not published	Varies
WNAN Natural History Research Grant Western North American Naturalist · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The WNAN Natural History Research Grant supports research in biological natural history within western North America.	Not published	Up to $3K
SURA Early Career Scientist Award Southeastern Universities Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize outstanding early-career scientists.	Not published	Varies
KidneyCure Fellows Grant American Society of Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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