Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,443 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 421 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,443; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $755.0M; across 3,628 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 632 with a published date

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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $10K – $10M The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.	Dec 31, 2026	$10K – $10M
FY25 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corps Science and Technology Office of Naval Research · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · Varies ONR, ONRG, and MCWL are interested in receiving proposals for Long-Range S&T Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations.	Dec 31, 2026	Varies
Conservation Fellowship The Garden Club of Virginia Inc · Foundation ~December · $4K – $8K Support research in conservation and environmental studies that directly impacts the Commonwealth of Virginia. Topics may include flora, fauna, or community practices.	~December	$4K – $8K
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement Engineer Research and Development Center · Federal Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $1000.0M The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement for various research and development topic areas.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $1000.0M
Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund The North Carolina Native Plant Society Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Tom and Bruce Shinn Fund provides grants to support student research projects focused on native plants. The fund has been part of NCNPS for over 20 years.	~January	Varies
Doyle W. Stephens Research Program FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake · Foundation ~January · Varies Scholarship program established to celebrate Dr. Doyle W. Stephens' remarkable scientific contributions toward understanding the Great Salt Lake Ecosystem.	~January	Varies
Bridge to Success Grant for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Jan 4, 2027 · Up to $100K The Bridge to Success Grant for Mid-Career/Senior Investigators, offered by the AASM Foundation, supports seasoned sleep and circadian science researchers seeking bridge funding while reapplying for larger grants.	Jan 4, 2027	Up to $100K
Bronchoscopy Research Grant Intuitive Foundation · Foundation Jan 4, 2027 · Up to $75K The Bronchoscopy Research Grant, offered by the Intuitive Foundation, aims to support clinical research focused on the impact of robotic-assisted bronchoscopy in patient care.	Jan 4, 2027	Up to $75K
Summer Student Research Program Hawai'i Pacific Health · Foundation ~January · Varies Since 1986, this unique program partners clinical research experience with a structured medical curriculum. Over 300 students have participated to date, with many going on to medical/research programs at prestigious institutions nationwide.	~January	Varies
National Cancer Institute's Investigator-Initiated Early Phase Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (R01 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Up to $500K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research projects that implement early phase (Phase 0, I, and II) investigator-initiated clinical trials focused on cancer-targeted diagnostic and…	Jan 7, 2027	Up to $500K
NHLBI Early Phase Clinical Trials for Therapeutics and/or Diagnostics for HLBS Disorders (R33 CT Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Up to $1.5M The objective of this funding opportunity is to support investigator-initiated, phase I clinical trials for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders in adults and children.	Jan 7, 2027	Up to $1.5M
Prevention and Intervention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (R34 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for R34 planning grant applications focuses on prevention and intervention strategies for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) throughout the lifespan.	Jan 7, 2027	Varies
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Up to $375K The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding from the NIH, with an emphasis on…	Jan 7, 2027	Up to $375K
Personal Health Informatics for Delivering Actionable Insights to Individuals (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Up to $250K The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advance the development of novel informatics and data science approaches that can help individuals understand and improve their health through actionable insights.	Jan 7, 2027	Up to $250K
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies The goal of the proposed funding announcement is twofold, to promote preclinical and patient based studies examining the mechanism(s) through which incretin mimetics (including agonists or antagonists of GLP-1, GIP-1, or dual GLP-1/GIP-1…	Jan 7, 2027	Varies
Discovery of the Genetic Basis of Childhood Cancers and of Congenital Anomalies: Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · Varies As part of the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program ( Kids First Program ), the NIH invites applications to submit samples from pediatric cohorts for whole genome sequencing at a Kids First Program supported sequencing…	Jan 11, 2027	Varies
Glioblastoma Therapeutics Network (GTN) (U19 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · Up to $700K Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on novel therapies for adult glioblastoma (GBM).	Jan 11, 2027	Up to $700K
Outstanding Graduate Award Landman Scholarship Trust · Foundation ~January · Varies The LST encourages all students to excel in their educational endeavors. This award recognizes an Outstanding Graduate each year from among the graduates of AAPL's accredited college or university programs.	~January	Varies
Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · $5K – $47.5M Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO).	Jan 11, 2027	$5K – $47.5M
Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Historic Fund Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K This award provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood Cemetery and Historic Fund to advance the study of the…	~January	Up to $4K
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · $60,000,000 total Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that: Improves understanding of interactions among the Antarctic region and global systems.	Jan 15, 2027	$60,000,000 total
Linguistics U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · $6,000,000 total The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language in general.	Jan 15, 2027	$6,000,000 total
Boyd Lyon Scholarship The Ocean Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies Created in memory of Boyd N. Lyon, a respected sea turtle researcher known for his innovative hand-capture method for tagging and studying turtles without nets. This method ensured the capture of rarely studied male sea turtles.	~January	Varies
HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $350K This funding opportunity is part of a suite of NOFOs within the NIH HEAL Initiative to support the development of safe, effective, and non-addictive therapeutics to treat pain.	Jan 15, 2027	Up to $350K

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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 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 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 (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% 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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