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. 424 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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ATS Partner Grants: ATS/CSL Behring Research Award in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) American Thoracic Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ATS/CSL Behring Research Award in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Early-stage investigators interested in research on ARDS.	Not published	Varies
University of Illinois at Chicago Excellence in Education & Research (UIC CAREER) Governors State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A program supporting excellence in education and research activities in collaboration with UIC.	Not published	Varies
Alpha-1 Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Grant Alpha-1 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Alpha-1 Foundation's Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aims to support early-career researchers focusing on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.	Not published	Up to $150K
SAEMF: Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The SAEMF Emerging Infectious Disease and Preparedness Grant offers up to $100,000 for innovative research addressing urgent infectious diseases like influenza and COVID-19.	Not published	Up to $100K
Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to promote an initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Centers of Excellence in Genomic Science (CEGS) program.	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant Smith Pete and Sally Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pete and Sally Smith Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in education, environment, and medical research within Rhea County, Tennessee, and Oconee County, South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Institutional Research Grants (IRG) American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $360K The Institutional Research Grants (IRG) program by the American Cancer Society provides essential seed funding for newly independent investigators to launch cancer research projects.	Not published	Up to $360K
ELDP: Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPF) Grant Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to €250,000 The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) offers the Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPF) to support researchers documenting endangered languages worldwide.	Not published	Up to €250,000
Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) offers the Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant, a $10,000 career-development award that supports mid-career clinicians in collecting pilot data and strengthening competitiveness for…	Not published	Up to $10K
Bill Stannard Montana Math Recognition Award Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bill Stannard Montana Math Recognition Award, offered by Montana State University, aims to recognize outstanding graduate students pursuing a degree in Mathematical Sciences.	Not published	Varies
Jeffrey Modell Foundation: Translational Research Program Grant Jeffrey Modell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Jeffrey Modell Foundation's Translational Research Program aims to support innovative research in Primary Immunodeficiency.	Not published	Up to $250K
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF funds post-doctoral research fellowships for promising young Italian scientists who work and train in collaboration with mentors at major cancer centers in the United States.	Not published	Varies
OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The OREF Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant aims to prepare residents for research-intensive careers in orthopaedic surgery. Grants up to $20,000 are available for one year, covering research expenses without salary.	Not published	Up to $20K
Faculty Development Award ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Travel Award American Liver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Defray the cost of attending scientific conferences	Not published	Up to $2K
AUA Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Grant Program American Urological Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2021, the Leadership in Education, Achievement and Diversity (LEAD) Program supports urology residents from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in urologic research.	Not published	Varies
British Academy / Cara / Leverhulme Researchers at Risk Research Support Grants The British Academy · Foundation Not published · £2,000 - £10,000 The British Academy / Cara / Leverhulme Researchers at Risk Research Support Grants offer £1 million over five years to provide essential research support for at-risk researchers.	Not published	£2,000 - £10,000
Senior Research Award Grant American Society of Primatologists · Foundation Not published · $500 The Senior Research Award, established by the American Society of Primatologists, recognizes outstanding contributions to primatology by individuals who have not attained the highest degree in their field.	Not published	$500
John S. Dunn Foundation Collaborative Research Award Program Grant Gulf Coast Consortia for Quantitative Biomedical Sciences · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The John S. Dunn Foundation Collaborative Research Award Program, supported by the Gulf Coast Consortia, aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration in quantitative biomedical sciences.	Not published	Up to $100K
Tech & Public Policy (TPP) Program Project Liberty Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The TPP program supports rigorous academic research to inform policy-making and public opinion on responsible technology use and its societal impacts.	Not published	Varies
Epilepsy Study Consortium Mini-Grant Epilepsy Study Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $22K Support mentored research projects during fellowship training	Not published	Up to $22K
ISEE: Research Integrity Award Grant International Society For Environmental Epidemiology · Foundation Not published · Varies The ISEE Research Integrity Award recognizes individuals in environmental epidemiology who exemplify outstanding integrity against external pressures.	Not published	Varies
Michael L. Pollock Student Scholarship Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $350 The Michael L. Pollock Student Scholarship, established by the American College of Sports Medicine Foundation, supports graduate students presenting research on health and fitness at the ACSM Annual Meeting.	Not published	$350
Howard K. Gloyd-Edward Harrison Taylor Scholarship Grant Kansas Herpetological Society · Foundation Not published · $300 The Howard K. Gloyd-Edward H. Taylor Scholarship, awarded by the Kansas Herpetological Society, supports KHS members enrolled in accredited educational institutions.	Not published	$300

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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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