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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STRIDE OT Research Fund The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Offering OT research funds to occupational therapy (OT) graduate students and clinicians from underrepresented groups to address the urgent need of broadening their representation in OT research.	Not published	Varies
Anderson & Crum Grants for Field Research in Bryology American Bryological and Lichenological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Anderson & Crum Grants for Field Research in Bryology, offered by the American Bryological and Lichenological Society (ABLS), support student-led research in bryology with two awards of up to $1,000 each.	Not published	Up to $1K
SSCD-CDF Fellowship Grant Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers the SSCD-CDF Fellowship Grant Award for researchers.	Not published	Varies
American Skin Association Research Scholar Award National Tuberous Sclerosis Association · Foundation Not published · $60K The American Skin Association offers the Research Scholar Award providing bridge support for early-career investigators working on dermatological research, including skin manifestations of tuberous sclerosis complex.	Not published	$60K
Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology, established in 1991, honors the contributions of eminent pharmacologists in neuroscience and biochemistry.	Not published	$5K
BSBI Training Grant The Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland · Foundation Not published · Up to £250 The BSBI Training Grant, offered by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, provides up to £250 for aspiring botanists to attend short training courses.	Not published	Up to £250
Scleroderma-Related Lung Disease— The Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant National Scleroderma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K The Scleroderma-Related Lung Disease— The Debra Lurvey Memorial Research Grant, provided by the National Scleroderma Foundation, aims to support research in scleroderma-related lung disease.	Not published	$200K
SJP Heroes Scholar Award Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · $10K The SJP Heroes Scholar Award, offered by the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, supports junior members of the Hematology/Oncology division conducting cancer-focused research.	Not published	$10K
Summer Science Program Arkansas Children's Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Science Program is a research training opportunity for students interested in pediatric research and science.	Not published	Varies
AAD Young Investigator Awards Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The AAD Young Investigator Awards recognize promising dermatology researchers in the U.S. and Canada, offering a $6,000 prize and plaque for outstanding research in either basic/translational or clinical tracks.	Not published	$6K
Summer Science Internship RFA Arthritis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Science Internship Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to work in leading research and clinical laboratories under the supervision of world renowned physicians and scientists at the University of…	Not published	Varies
NCR-SARE: Research and Education Grant North Central Region SARE · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The NCR-SARE Research and Education Grant Program supports innovative agricultural projects that are environmentally sound and socially responsible.	Not published	Up to $250K
Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Grant Program Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · $60K The Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Grant Program, funded by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, offers $60,000 over three years to support underrepresented postdoctoral fellows in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$60K
AICR Investigator Initiated Research Grant - Early Career Subcategory American Institute for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Varies EARLY CAREER subcategory of Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program This sub-category of the Investigator-Initiated Research Grant Program is intended to support projects from Early Career investigators (within 36 months of first…	Not published	Varies
Student/Postdoc Travel & Competition Awards Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · $350 – $1K The American Association for Anatomy offers Student/Postdoc Travel and Competition Awards to support attendance at the annual meeting, Anatomy Connected.	Not published	$350 – $1K
Mensa Foundation Prize Mensa Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
PKD Research Grants - Young Investigator Award PKD Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $240K The PKD Foundation invites applications for the Young Investigator Award, supporting research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD).	Not published	Up to $240K
Health Award World of Children Inc · Foundation Not published · From $100B Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences.	Not published	From $100B
NIH Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Center Training Program Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Forecasting Glaucoma Disease Progression with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Grant The Glaucoma Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Glaucoma Foundation issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for research addressing critical gaps in glaucoma care using artificial intelligence strategies.	Not published	Up to $250K
Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA - Collaboration Track The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants awarded through this request for applications (RFA) are intended to recharge and extend a consortium of researchers using rats as an experimental system to advance our understanding of the behavioral and circuit neuroscience…	Not published	Varies
FICUS Research Proposals Grant Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory · Foundation Not published · Varies The FICUS Research Grant, in collaboration with JGI and EMSL, invites innovative research proposals that leverage the capabilities of multiple DOE-supported user facilities.	Not published	Varies
Student & Resident Research Award Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Student & Resident Research Award, part of the Choose Rheumatology campaign, recognizes outstanding students and residents for significant contributions in rheumatology.	Not published	$1K
Marble Fund Award for Innovative Master’s Research in Quantitative Geography Grant Association of American Geographers · Foundation Not published · $2K The Marble Fund Award for Innovative Master’s Research in Quantitative Geography recognizes outstanding research in quantitative geography for Master’s degree candidates.	Not published	$2K

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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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