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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ITSS HESI Immunotoxicology Young Investigator Travel Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The ITSS HESI Immunotoxicology Young Investigator Travel award supports emerging researchers by providing financial assistance to attend the SOT annual meeting.	Not published	Varies
Circle of Care Grant The Vertex Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Circle of Care grant program by the Vertex Foundation supports innovative, patient-centric initiatives for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community.	Not published	Up to $500K
CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship Grant Council of American Overseas Research Centers · Foundation Not published · Varies The Multi-Country Research Fellowship enables US scholars to carry out trans-regional and comparative research in countries across the network of Overseas Research Centers as well as other countries.	Not published	Varies
NSF CAREER Award (Faculty Early Career Development Award) The Morgridge Institute for Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $900K National Science Foundation program supporting junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, education, and the integration of both endeavors.	Not published	$900K
Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS Grant American Academy of Neurology Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Clinical Research Training Scholarship in ALS, offered by the American Academy of Neurology, supports early career researchers focusing on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.	Not published	Up to $150K
Society Awards: Early Independent Career Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Society Awards: Early Independent Career Award recognizes outstanding contributions in biophysics by early-career scientists.	Not published	$2K
Malacological Society Travel Grants Malacological Society of Australasia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Malacological Society Travel Grants support early career researchers in attending the MSA's triennial conference. These grants are intended for conference registration, travel, and accommodation expenses.	Not published	Varies
ESA Excellence in Ecology (EEE) Scholarships Ecological Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applications are now closed.	Not published	Varies
FDA Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Food and Drug Administration · Federal Forecast · $1,000,000 total The purpose of the FDA (R13) Scientific Conference Grant Program is to facilitate the provision of federal financial assistance in support of high-quality conferences and scientific meetings designed to research and investigate a topic…	Forecast	$1,000,000 total
Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ciba Travel Awards in Green Chemistry provide funding for undergraduate and graduate students in the U.S. to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference.	Not published	Up to $2K
UMN Graduate School: Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) Grant University of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $26K The University of Minnesota's Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (DDF) supports outstanding Ph.D. candidates in completing their dissertations.	Not published	$26K
ASB Research Award (Professional) Grant Association of Southeastern Biologists · Foundation Not published · $1K The ASB Research Award (Professional), offered by the Association of Southeastern Biologists, honors outstanding research by professional members (not students) with a $1000 grant.	Not published	$1K
Advanced Laboratories for Accelerating the Reach and Impact of Treatments for Youth and Adults with Mental Illness (ALACRITY) Research Centers National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,500,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to publish a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to solicit research applications for practice-based research centers to support interdisciplinary teams of mental health researchers…	Forecast	$1,500,000 total
CNPS Student Research Grant California Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students across California pursuing research related to California native plants.	Not published	Varies
Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award Grant Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $460K The Damon Runyon Physician-Scientist Training Award aims to address the shortage of physician-scientists by supporting U.S. Specialty Board eligible physicians in cancer research.	Not published	$460K
New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award Grant Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award, granted by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR), supports early-career scientists in developing successful research careers.	Not published	Up to $450K
SIOP International Research and Collaboration (IRC) Small Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The SIOP International Research and Collaboration (IRC) Small Grant fosters global research in industrial-organizational psychology, encouraging cross-cultural partnerships.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships Grant Human Frontier Science Program · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships offered by the Human Frontier Science Program aim to foster innovative research by supporting young scientists from non-life sciences backgrounds.	Not published	Varies
ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant National Academy of Sciences · Foundation Not published · $100K The ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships offer early career researchers a chance to engage in independent research aligned with the Army Research Laboratory's mission.	Not published	$100K
Translational Research Grants National Psoriasis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) offers Translational Research Grants aimed at advancing the treatment and understanding of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.	Not published	Up to $100K
NASPGHAN Foundation/CDF Celiac Research Young Investigator Development Award Celiac Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celiac Disease Foundation (CA) offers the NASPGHAN Foundation/CDF Celiac Research Young Investigator Development Award for early-career researchers.	Not published	Varies
PEAK Fellowship: The Base Camp Grant Northeastern University · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The PEAK Fellowship: The Base Camp at Northeastern University offers early-career undergraduate students a chance to engage in research and creative projects.	Not published	Up to $1K
ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant: Maya K. Peterson Dissertation Research Grant in Environmental Studies Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The ASEEES Dissertation Research Grant, named after Maya K. Peterson, supports doctoral research in Eastern Europe and Eurasia across various disciplines, with a maximum stipend of $6,000.	Not published	Up to $6K
2030 Vision Scholarship - Drug Discovery & Development Grant The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth · Foundation Not published · $500 The 2030 Vision Scholarship at the University of North Texas Health Science Center supports Master of Science students in Drug Discovery and Development.	Not published	$500

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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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