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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JDRF: Career Development Awards Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The JDRF Career Development Awards support early-career scientists aiming to bridge research and clinical practice in type 1 diabetes.	Not published	Up to $1M
Large Research Grants Universities Federation for Animal Welfare · Foundation Not published · More than £5,000 The UFAW Large Research Grants support innovative scientific projects aimed at enhancing animal welfare globally. With a focus on fundamental and applied research, grants are available for projects exceeding £5,000.	Not published	More than £5,000
Seed Grant Program Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Canc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seed Grant Program is the Foundation's investment in promising pancreatic cancer research projects. Seed Grants enable investigators to work in the areas of diagnosis, therapy, and basic science.	Not published	Varies
Dravet Syndrome Foundation: Transformational Science Grants Dravet Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K The Dravet Syndrome Foundation offers Transformational Science Grants to support innovative research aimed at understanding and treating Dravet syndrome.	Not published	$500K
The Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty Grant American Federation for Aging Research Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty supports early career investigators in aging research, focusing on -omics studies related to biological aging and age-related diseases.	Not published	Up to $150K
Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Program Grant Commonwealth Cyber Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Program aims to enhance cybersecurity for vital infrastructure through innovative seed research grants.	Not published	Up to $100K
Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network: Administrative and Resource Center National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to promote practice-based research through a Dental Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN).	Forecast	Varies
National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $450K The National Institutes on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks to advance its mission by continuing to support a collaborative network, NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network, which serves as a critical national…	Forecast	Up to $450K
Goldstein & Schneider Scholarships by the Macey Fund Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $6K The Goldstein & Schneider Scholarships, funded by the SIOP Foundation, provide financial support to minority doctoral students in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$6K
Targeted Research Grant - COVID-19 Eye Bank Association of America · Foundation Not published · $8K A research grant program established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to fund urgent investigations into SARS-CoV-2 transmission and impact on eye banking and cornea transplantation.	Not published	$8K
International Association for Plant Taxonomy: Research Grants Program in Plant Systematics International Association · Foundation Not published · $2K The International Association for Plant Taxonomy offers grants for research in plant systematics, taxonomy, and nomenclature, with a focus on supporting students and young researchers from developing countries.	Not published	$2K
Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Lowman-Richardson Consulting and I-O Psychology Research Grant funds research in professional ethics, the interaction of occupational interests and personality in career outcomes, and occupational mental health.	Not published	$2K
The John Reid Research Innovation Award Oslc Developments Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 This award honors John Reid, co-founder of the Oregon Social Learning Center (OSLC) in 1977, and his legacy of mentoring early-career researchers and promoting bold, creative thinking coupled with testable hypothesis generation.	Not published	$500
SFARI Explorer Awards TSC Alliance Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $80K Rolling-basis awards for high-risk/high-impact exploratory experiments relevant to autism research.	Rolling	Up to $80K
Utilizing Real-World Data and Algorithmic Analyses to Assess Post-Market Clinical Outcomes in Patients Switching Amongst Therapeutically Equivalent Complex Generic Drug Products and Reference Listed Drugs (U01) Clinical Trial Not Allowed Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $300K Complex generic drug products represent an increasing share of the generic marketplace and may have distinct user interface differences compared to reference listed drug (RLD) products.	Forecast	$300K
IGVF Data and Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,200,000 total The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (IGVF) Data and…	Forecast	$1,200,000 total
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Grant George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, established in 1954, supports education, arts, scientific projects, and religious advancement in Texas.	Not published	Varies
CLL Global Research Foundation Research Grant CLL Global Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The CLL Global Research Foundation (Houston, TX) funds chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) research grants of up to $150,000 for 12 months to M.D./Ph.D. researchers at accredited institutions, via an annual LOI-then-full-application process…	Not published	Up to $150K
The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $11K The Springfield Research Fund Dissertation Fellowship offers up to $10,000 to graduate students conducting research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues. This funding aims to dispel stereotypes that contribute to prejudice and discrimination.	Not published	Up to $11K
Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research named in Honor of John Robert Lewis Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300K	Not published	$300K
Establishing Pediatric CNS Pharmacodynamic Measures as Tools to Enable Psychiatric Indications in Adolescents National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research that helps determine the best dosing strategies when testing new psychiatric medications in children and adolescents with serious mental illnesses.This NOFO will focus on…	Forecast	Varies
PCMA Foundation Research & Education Grants Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Stanton Foundation Canine Clinical Trials Grant American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
UEF Grant Program United Engineering Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies If it is Good for the Engineering Profession, Good for Collaboration, and Good for the Public, the UEF Grants Program is Good for You. All funding for the grants comes from endowment earnings.	Not published	Varies

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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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