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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Stem Cells Specialty Section Excellence in Research Awards Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies Stem Cells Specialty Section Excellence in Research Awards for Students and Postdoctoral Fellows This award is sponsored by Axion Biosystems and NeuCyte.	Not published	Varies
BSA Public Policy Award Grant Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The BSA Public Policy Award provides registration expenses for two early-career botanists to attend the Congressional Advocacy Event in Washington, D.C. This opportunity includes policy training by the American Institute of Biological…	Not published	Varies
ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry.	Not published	$5K
Global Oncology Young Investigator Award Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Global Oncology Young Investigator Award (YIA) supports early-career researchers aiming to enhance global oncology knowledge. It encourages innovative research in both low and high resource settings, addressing unique cancer challenges.	Not published	$50K
NCRG Large Grant International Center for Responsible Gaming · Foundation Not published · Varies The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has served as the only national, private funder of scientific research on gambling disorders in the United States since 1996.	Not published	Varies
Texas Academy of Science: Student Research Award Grant Texas Academy Of Science Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Texas Academy of Science offers the Annual Student Research Award Competition, providing financial support to students in three categories: PhD, M.S., and B.S./B.A. Awards are $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for…	Not published	$1K – $2K
Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant Boyd and Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Boyd And Evelyn Mullen Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support various charitable organizations in Texas, primarily focusing on education, literary studies, science, and religion.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award Grant Association for Iron and Steel Technology · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award, established by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology, honors Dr. Kent D. Peaslee for his contributions to education and the steel industry.	Not published	Up to $50K
GSA/ZEISS Research Award Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A research award recognizing and supporting outstanding geological research.	Not published	Varies
Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing the Communication of Climate Science.	Not published	Varies
Robert G. Boutilier New Investigator Award Grant Canadian Society of Zoologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Robert G. Boutilier New Investigator Award, presented by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, recognizes early-career researchers within seven years of their first academic appointment who demonstrate significant contributions to the…	Not published	Up to $1K
All May See Foundation Fellowship That Man May See Inc DBA All May See Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K Competitive fellowship award for postdoctoral fellows and researchers at UCSF conducting vision research. Awards are made through a competitive peer-review process.	Not published	$50K
Migration Fellowships Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $8K The Migration Fellowships at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invite doctoral students to engage in an eighteen-month program focused on fostering community solidarity with migrants.	Not published	$8K
SIOP Best International Paper Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Varies The SIOP Best International Paper Award recognizes outstanding scholarship in Global, International, and Cross-Cultural Issues within Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	Varies
BrightFocus National Glaucoma Research Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BrightFocus Foundation (Clarksburg, MD) funds research grants to scientists studying glaucoma via its ProposalCentral application portal, governed by program guidelines and periodic Requests for Proposals.	Not published	Varies
Elsa U. Pardee Foundation- Grant for Supporting Innovative Cancer Research Elsa U Pardee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elsa U. Pardee Foundation has been a pioneer in cancer research funding since 1944, providing over $110 million to more than 300 institutions across the U.S. It supports innovative approaches by both new and established researchers…	Not published	Varies
IMPACT RFA - Support Research to Reduce Prostate Cancer Mortality American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality among men in the United States.	Not published	Varies
Council Grants: East and Inner Asia Council Small Grants ( formerly China and Inner Asia Council (CIAC)) Association for Asian Studies Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The East and Inner Asia Council of the AAS offers small grants up to $2,000 for dissertation-level students and scholars focusing on China, Taiwan, or Inner Asia. Eligible projects include short research trips and conference organization.	Not published	Up to $2K
Young Investigator Awards Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding opportunity for young investigators in pediatric research.	Not published	Varies
ACNP Honorific Awards - Joel Elkes Research Award Grant American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joel Elkes Research Award, presented by the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP), honors significant clinical contributions to neuropsychopharmacology.	Not published	Varies
In vitro Disease Modeling: Type I Diabetes-on-a-Chip Platforms for Translational Research Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K Breakthrough T1D is offering a funding opportunity focused on advancing innovative organoid and organ-on-a-chip models for Type I Diabetes (T1D).	Not published	Up to $300K
AOS Student Research Grants American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Ornithological Society (AOS) Student Research Grants fund ornithological research by student members.	Not published	Varies
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program: Applied Research Grants Institute of Museum and Library Services · Foundation Not published · $75K – $750K Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries…	Not published	$75K – $750K
Jack Kimmel International Grant Program Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Jack Kimmel International Grant Program, supported by the Canadian TREE Fund, provides essential funding for arboriculture and urban forestry research globally.	Not published	$10K

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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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