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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Research Grant Program CACNA1A Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The CACNA1A Foundation is a parent-led 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to creating awareness and finding a cure for CACNA1A genetic variants. Currently, there are no CACNA1A-specific treatments available.	Not published	Up to $50K
Volcanic & Magmatic Studies Group: Student Bursaries Grant The Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group · Foundation Not published · Up to £750 The Volcanic and Magmatic Studies Group is offering Student Bursaries of up to £500 for doctoral researchers. These funds support travel to conferences, fieldwork, or laboratory facilities.	Not published	Up to £750
Established Investigator Bridge Funding Award Grant American College of Gastroenterology · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Established Investigator Bridge Funding Award, supported by the ACG Institute for Clinical Research and Education and the American College of Gastroenterology, offers $300,000 in funding over two years for established researchers…	Not published	Up to $300K
Early Career Achievement Award Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $2K The Early Career Achievement Award, initiated in 2001 with support from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, honors outstanding contributions by scientists within seven years of earning their Ph.D. Recipients receive a plaque and $1500 to cover…	Not published	$2K
Ruppenthal Student Travel Awards Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $500 The Ruppenthal Student Travel Awards provide $500 grants to support undergraduate and graduate students in attending the annual meetings of the American Society of Primatologists (ASP).	Not published	$500
Data Sharing for Demographic Research Infrastructure Program National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $600K This initiative will continue supporting a repository for datasets produced through support from the Population Dynamics Branch (PDB) and other components of NICHD’s Division of Extramural Research.	Forecast	$600K
Strategic Research Grant: AASM Strategic Plan Goals American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The AASM Foundation's Strategic Research Grant aims to enhance patient-centered care for sleep disorders through innovative research.	Not published	Up to $250K
Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award, administered by the AEESP Foundation, recognizes outstanding student research in computational hydraulics and hydrology.	Not published	$2K
Applied Stem Cell Conservation Fund Revive & Restore · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Investigator Initiated Clinical Trials Cancer League of Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cancer League of Colorado offers support for investigator-initiated clinical trials, though detailed program information was not available in the provided website content.	Not published	Varies
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation offers the Distinguished Investigator Grant, providing up to $100,000 for one year to established scientists with peer-reviewed, competitively funded programs.	Not published	Up to $100K
Scleroderma Research Grant Program - New Investigator Award Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Inc Chapter · Foundation Not published · $200K The Foundation's peer-reviewed research grants program provides funding opportunities for early-career investigators beginning their independent research careers in scleroderma.	Not published	$200K
Pilot Award Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding opportunity designed to support pilot/preliminary research projects in neuroendocrine tumors.	Not published	Varies
Stein Innovation Award Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Stein Innovation Award supports innovative vision research by providing funding to Department of Ophthalmology faculty and other researchers.	Not published	Up to $300K
Scientific Research Plan - Call for Project Proposals Grant Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $90K The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund invites proposals for projects aligned with its scientific research plan, focusing on Antarctic marine ecosystems.	Not published	$25K – $90K
Seattle City Light: Wildlife Research Grant Seattle City Light · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K Seattle City Light's Wildlife Research Grant provides funding for projects aimed at understanding and protecting wildlife resources in the North Cascades ecosystem.	Not published	$5K – $75K
South Carolina Biennial Sea Grant Program South Carolina Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $30K – $80K The South Carolina Biennial Sea Grant Program, managed by the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium, aims to enhance coastal conservation and sustainable development through research.	Not published	$30K – $80K
Research and Scholarship Grants Delta Dental of the District of Columbia · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance-AACR Career Development Award Grant American Association for Cancer Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance-AACR Career Development Award aims to advance innovative research on invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), the second most common subtype of breast cancer.	Not published	Up to $150K
Global Talent Network: NATIONS Grant Program Global Talent Network Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Global Talent Network's NATIONS Grant Program aims to empower talented youth globally, focusing on STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $50K
Douglas Bomford Trust: Other Awards More Than £5000 Grant The Douglas Bomford Trust · Foundation Not published · More than £5,000 The Douglas Bomford Trust offers grants exceeding £5000 to promote sustainable agricultural practices through engineering and technology.	Not published	More than £5,000
RSC Research Fund Grant Friends of the Royal Society of Chemistry Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to £5,000 The RSC Research Fund Grant provides crucial support for early career researchers and those in developing countries who face limited access to research funds.	Not published	Up to £5,000
Macular Degeneration Research Program: Innovative Research Grants Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Macular Degeneration Research Program, funded by the BrightFocus Foundation, offers Innovative Research Grants to support high-risk, high-gain research on age-related macular degeneration.	Not published	Up to $600K
AGA Fellowship-to-Faculty Transition Award Grant American Gastroenterological Association · Foundation Not published · $130K The AGA Fellowship-to-Faculty Transition Award offers $65,000 per year for two years, totaling $130,000, to clinical and postdoctoral fellows.	Not published	$130K

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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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