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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Radiology Resident Research Grant Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Radiology Resident Research Grant, funded by The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation, aims to promote research among residents in accredited clinical radiology training programs in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	Up to $20K
Celiac Disease Foundation-SSCD Outreach Program to Improve Detection of Celiac Disease Research Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers a CDF-SSCD outreach/detection research award.	Not published	Varies
Clinical Research Investigator-Initiated Awards Grant Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation offers Clinical Research Investigator-Initiated Awards (CRIA) to support innovative research aimed at improving the lives of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).	Not published	Varies
Mary K. Logan Research Grant Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Aimed at supporting research that enhances the safe adoption and safe use of health technology.	Not published	Varies
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship: Experienced Researchers Grant Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship, offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, supports experienced researchers from Germany seeking to conduct research abroad.	Not published	Varies
Horton PhD Research Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Horton PhD Research Grant supports up to three Ph.D. students annually in hydrology and related fields, funded by the Robert E. Horton Fund.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fletcher Scholars Program Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Biomedical Engineering, Imaging, and Technology Acceleration (BEITA) at Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,920,000 total The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to enhance bioengineering and imaging research capacity, technology innovation, education and…	Forecast	$1,920,000 total
ASPB Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPB Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) funds promising undergraduates to conduct plant-biology research early in their college careers; recipients present at the ASPB Plant Biology meeting the following year.	Not published	Varies
Friends of the Island Fox Research Grant Friends of the Island Fox · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Friends of the Island Fox Research Grant offers $7,000 to support research aimed at enhancing scientific understanding of island fox biology, health, behavior, and ecology.	Not published	Up to $7K
Joe D. Seger Project Grant American Society of Overseas · Foundation Not published · $3K The Joe D. Seger Project Grant, offered by the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR), provides $2,500 grants to support ASOR-affiliated excavation projects.	Not published	$3K
Renewal of NIA Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to support the Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN), a network to enhance collaborations across NIA's seven…	Forecast	Varies
AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship Grant American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship supports undergraduate geoscience students in the U.S. by covering costs associated with essential field camp experiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Interdisciplinary Research Networks to Advance Biomedical Research on Resilience and Health Optimization National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,500,000 total The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the Office of Dietary Supplements intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2027.	Forecast	$1,500,000 total
Osage Chapter Service Scholarships Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $500 The Osage Chapter Service Scholarships, funded by the Association for Women Geoscientists, support undergraduate and graduate students in geosciences.	Not published	$500
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants: Research Seed Funding Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants offer Research Seed Funding to support the research and professional development of Sloan Scholar graduates in STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Cure Starts Now Research Grant Program The Cure Starts Now Inc · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $200K The Cure Starts Now funds pediatric brain cancer research through an extensive grant approval process.	Rolling	$50K – $200K
NIH Research Program Projects (Parent P01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institutes of Health (NIH) pursues its mission of seeking fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and…	Forecast	Varies
EDUC 1.12: Funding Opportunity to Manage the CIRM Annual Trainee Network Conference Grant California Institute for Regenerative Medicine · Foundation Not published · Up to $426K The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is offering a funding opportunity through EDUC 1.12 to manage the Annual Trainee Network Conference.	Not published	Up to $426K
AHCF Inspire Award Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
RMS-SEPM Scholarships: Fluvial Sedimentology Research Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Not published · $2K The RMS-SEPM Scholarships for Fluvial Sedimentology Research Grant supports Ph.D. or Master’s degree candidates conducting research in fluvial sedimentology.	Not published	$2K
Scleroderma Research Grant Program Scleroderma Foundationnew England Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K
AWS University Research Grants Australian Wildlife Society · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Australian Wildlife Society offers University Research Grants to honours and postgraduate students in Australia focused on wildlife conservation research.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Civic Engagement Microgrants Initiative Grant Researchamerica · Foundation Not published · Varies Building trust in science and with local communities and with policymakers through public engagement is an essential skill for scientists to develop.	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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