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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Community Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Community track focuses on Climate Risk, Health & Decision Making.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program Grant The Spencer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Rapid Response Bridge Funding Program offers $25,000 grants to scholars whose NSF education-related grants have been recently canceled.	Not published	Up to $25K
American Leprosy Missions NTD Innovation Prize American Leprosy Missions Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K American Leprosy Missions (d/b/a Hope Rises International), partnering with Novartis, runs the annual NTD Innovation Prize supporting creativity in the neglected-tropical-disease sector (data/analytics and diagnostics domains).	Not published	Up to $40K
Marion Nine Trust Grant Marion Nine Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K The Marion Nine Trust Grant, established through the Last Will and Testament of Marion Nine, supports medical research solely for educational and scientific purposes.	Not published	$5K
Pediatric Visiting Professorship Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Pediatric Visiting Professorship, funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, aims to recognize exceptional scientific abstracts from pediatric rheumatology fellows at ACR Convergence.	Not published	Up to $4K
ASHG Trainee Research Excellence Award Grant American Society of Human Genetics · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The ASHG Trainee Research Excellence Award, offered by the American Society of Human Genetics, recognizes outstanding research by predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees.	Not published	$750 – $2K
AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $62K The AHA Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career researchers in cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health research.	Not published	$62K
Clinical Sports Medicine Endowment: Clinician Research Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Clinical Sports Medicine Endowment: Clinician Research Grant, offered by the American College of Sports Medicine, aims to advance clinical research in sports medicine.	Not published	$5K
PCRF: Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) offers the Emerging Investigator Fellowship Grant to support post-doctoral fellowships and clinical investigator training for promising pediatric cancer researchers.	Not published	Up to $75K
Davidson Science Award Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K Established to recognize transformative scientific contributions to flats conservation. Named in tribute to Tom Davidson, Sr., BTT's Founding Chairman and influential leader in business and conservation.	Not published	$50K
Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award supports board-certified perfusionists in their pursuit of advanced education in cardiovascular perfusion.	Not published	Up to $10K
Johns Hopkins Discovery Awards Grant Jhpiego Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Johns Hopkins Discovery Awards, initiated in 2015, promote innovative, collaborative research across diverse academic disciplines.	Not published	Up to $150K
Science of Conservation Marine Scholarship Program Coastal Conservation Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership-based scholarship program designed to assist students furthering their marine science education at world-class marine research facilities.	Not published	Varies
Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award supports first- or second-year MS or PhD students in vision science or physiological optics.	Not published	$2K
Deeda Blair Research Initiative for Disorders of the Brain Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A research initiative focused on brain disorders and neurological conditions. Limited details provided in the materials.	Not published	Varies
International Exchanges Global Round Grant The Royal Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £12,000 The International Exchanges Global Round offers UK scientists a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers worldwide.	Not published	Up to £12,000
American Hearing Research Foundation Research Grants American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K AHRF funds five to ten hearing- and balance-disorder research projects per year, with an average grant of $20,000 or $40,000 for one year.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $62K The Smithsonian Biodiversity Genomics Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (BioG) offers postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to engage in collaborative research in biodiversity genomics.	Not published	Up to $62K
Hudson River Fund Research Grant Hudson River Foundation for Science and Environmental Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hudson River Fund Research Grant, provided by the Hudson River Foundation, aims to support innovative research that explores the complex interactions within the Hudson River ecosystem.	Not published	Varies
Identifying the Effects of GLP-1 Medications Among Individuals with Cardiovascular, Kidney and Metabolic Disease Grant American Heart Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The American Heart Association is inviting proposals for research on the effects of GLP-1 and GIP agonists in individuals with cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic diseases.	Not published	Up to $300K
AACR Grant For Innovative Bladder Cancer Research American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · $50K The AACR Grant for Innovative Bladder Cancer Research aims to foster innovative approaches to tackle bladder cancer.	Not published	$50K
Career Development Program (CDA) Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · $375K The Career Development Program (CDA) aims to support junior clinical research scientists dedicated to curing retinal degenerative diseases.	Not published	$375K
Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $144K The Peter Buck Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, established in 2011, offers multi-year fellowships for postdoctoral scholars to conduct independent research at the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH).	Not published	Up to $144K
Sandra Wilson Memorial Dissertation Grant Awards EMDR Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Sandra Wilson Memorial Dissertation Grant Awards, provided by the EMDR Research Foundation, support doctoral students in social work, psychology, and nursing conducting research on the effectiveness of EMDR therapy.	Not published	Up to $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.

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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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