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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Illinois LSAMP STEM Pathway and Research Alliance (ILSPRA) Governors State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A STEM pathway and research alliance program supporting student development and research opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.	Not published	Varies
ISTM Travel Medicine Research Award Intl Soc of Travel Medicine Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K	Not published	$10K – $15K
Research Support Committee Funding Umkc Dental Alumni Association Univ of Mo-KC School of Dentistry · Foundation Not published · Varies The Research Support Committee was established to provide a funding mechanism for new research projects and facilitate the scientific development of novice researchers by offering in-process peer review of research proposals.	Not published	Varies
General Travel Grants for Students & Postdocs American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE:NOTE: IMPORTANT: Please see the visa page on the U.S. Department of State website to learn more about U.S. visa requirements and to help determine whether or not you need a visa to travel to the United States.	Not published	Varies
PCF Dream Teams (Prostate Cancer Dream Teams) Prostate Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Multi-institutional, interdisciplinary research teams addressing major challenges in prostate cancer treatment and outcomes.	Not published	Varies
PES Rising Star Grant Pediatric Endocrine Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The PES Rising Star Grant is a research grant aimed at supporting fellows in Pediatric Endocrinology. With a funding limit of $2500 for one year, the PES plans to award approximately 5 grants annually.	Not published	Up to $3K
Jacobs Research Funds Grant Program Whatcom Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Jacobs Research Funds (JRF) provide grants for research on aboriginal peoples of the Americas, supporting projects that focus on endangered cultures and languages, particularly in the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	Up to $9K
Chordoma Foundation Research Grants Program Chordoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K The Chordoma Foundation awards research grants to advance understanding of chordoma biology and develop new therapeutic approaches.	Not published	$50K – $300K
Best Paper Award Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · €1,000 The Best Paper Award is presented annually by the International Coral Reef Society to honor the authors of the outstanding scientific paper published in the journal Coral Reefs.	Not published	€1,000
CancerFree KIDS Research Grants - New Idea Awards CancerFree KIDS · Foundation Not published · $650K – $1M New Idea Awards fund bold concepts in the earliest stages of discovery for pediatric cancer research. These grants support innovative, high-risk research that has the potential to revolutionize childhood cancer treatment.	Not published	$650K – $1M
Climate Program Office for FY 2012 Department of Commerce · Federal Not published · $15,500,000 total Changing climate confronts society with significant economic, health, safety, and national security challenges.	Not published	$15,500,000 total
Laboratory Investigation of Chlorine-Mediated Methane Removal Pathways to Advance Model Development Spark Climate Solutions · Foundation Not published · $80K – $2M Spark Climate Solutions seeks proposals for laboratory studies to quantify key parameters relevant to chlorine-mediated methane removal pathways, directly informed by the needs of the modeling community.	Not published	$80K – $2M
ABMS Research and Education Foundation Grants American Board of Medical Specialties · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The ABMS Research and Education Foundation grants support innovative research aimed at enhancing healthcare quality through board certification.	Not published	Up to $75K
TACF External Grants Program American Chestnut Foundation (TACF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The TACF External Grants Program aims to support research on American chestnut restoration, with funding opportunities available for projects up to $50,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program invites proposals for funding to tackle aquatic invasive species (AIS) challenges.	Not published	Varies
SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The SLEEP Travel Grant for Medical Students and Residents, offered by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation, provides $2,000 to support medical students and residents attending the SLEEP meeting.	Not published	$2K
Florence Merriam Bailey Award Grant American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florence Merriam Bailey Award, presented by the American Ornithological Society, honors outstanding articles published by early career members in AOS journals within the last two years.	Not published	Varies
A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $70K The A. Ward Ford Memorial Research Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, support innovative research projects. Applications are accepted through the ASLMS Research Grant application process.	Not published	Up to $70K
Summer Fellowship Health Effects Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies HEI offers a Summer Fellowship program to support fellows. Specific details about deadlines, award amounts, and application requirements are referenced but full details not provided in the extracted content.	Not published	Varies
Research Grant Program (Small and Large Grants) National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jefferson Science Fellowships National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2003 by the Secretary of State, the Jefferson Science Fellowships serve as an innovative model for engaging the American science, engineering, and medical communities in the U.S. foreign policy and international development…	Not published	Varies
Small Research Grant Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nestlé Foundation for the Study of Problems of Nutrition in the World provides small research grants to support projects addressing human nutrition issues in low-income countries.	Not published	Up to $50K
Expansion Award Program Additional Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Expansion Awards enable 'piggyback' funding for teams to add new directions or approaches to their currently funded work.	Not published	$50K
Identification and Evaluation of Possible Approaches to Addressing Nitrosamine Impurities in Drugs (U01) Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $350K The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of New Drugs (OND), is announcing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a Cooperative Agreement.	Forecast	$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 6,433 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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