Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,431 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. 3,615 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,431; from 2,027 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $751.8M; across 3,615 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 647 with a published date

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APNA Research Grants American Psychiatric Nurses Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AVMA/AVMF 2nd Opportunity Summer Research Stipend American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K	Not published	$9K
William T. Grant Scholars Program FORECAST William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $425K The William T. Grant Scholars Program provides crucial support for early-career researchers aiming to expand their expertise through innovative research and mentoring.	Not published	Up to $425K
DNP Travel Grants American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The DNP Travel Grants, offered by the American Physical Society (APS), aim to support graduate students attending the APS April Meeting.	Not published	Varies
Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships Grant International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships, offered by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), provide competitive opportunities for postgraduate studies in life sciences across Trieste, New Delhi, and Cape…	Not published	Varies
CALS Grants Program California Lichen Society · Foundation Not published · $750 – $1K The California Lichen Society provides small grants to support research on California lichens. Open to both students and non-students, the program encourages innovative projects without geographical restrictions.	Not published	$750 – $1K
ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association established the award in 1955.	Not published	Varies
Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · $10K The Award for Advancing Inclusive Excellence in STEM recognizes individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within Earth and space sciences.	Not published	$10K
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Business Transition Grant For Early Career Scientists (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI), with National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support…	Forecast	Varies
Critical and Point-of-Care Testing (CPOCT) Research Grant Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports point-of-care testing outcome studies.	Not published	Varies
Theodore Millon Grant in Personality Psychology American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Theodore Millon Grant in Personality Psychology, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, supports innovative research in personality psychology.	Not published	$5K
SBIR/STTR Funding Programs Texas Research and Technology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Federal funding programs that support innovations with potential military applications.	Not published	Varies
TTS Scientific Congress Awards American Society Of Transplantation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600	Not published	Up to $600
Annual Feline Proposals: Feline Health Pilot Study Award Grant Morris Animal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Morris Animal Foundation offers the Annual Feline Health Pilot Study Award to support innovative research that enhances the health and welfare of domesticated cats.	Not published	Up to $20K
North American Spine Society: Nontraditional, Nonsurgical Treatment Grant North American Spine Society · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The North American Spine Society (NASS) offers the Nontraditional, Nonsurgical Treatment Grant, aimed at advancing research on disc-related and neuropathic back pain using innovative, nonsurgical methods.	Not published	$20K – $50K
MDA Venture Philanthropy Program Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M MDA's Venture Philanthropy model provides strategic funding for drug development and clinical trials with a focus on translating research into therapies.	Not published	$2M
Richard B. Rimler Memorial Paper Award Grant American Association of Avian Pathologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Richard B. Rimler Memorial Paper Award, established by the American Association of Avian Pathologists, recognizes excellence in poultry disease research by graduate students.	Not published	Up to $2K
BMSS Best Paper Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The Biological Modeling Specialty Section (BMSS) will give a “Best Paper Award” for the authors of a biologically based computational modeling paper published in peer-reviewed literature (in hard copy or online) during the calendar year…	Not published	Varies
International, Post-doc Research Fellowship Program Grant American-Italian Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) offers a prestigious International Post-doc Research Fellowship Program aimed at supporting innovative research in cancer biology and treatment.	Not published	Varies
Broad Pragmatic Studies PCORI Funding- Cycle 2 2026 Grant Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $12M PCORI funds patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER).	Not published	Up to $12M
LSST Discovery Alliance Summer Student Program LSST Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual program bringing an international cadre of undergraduate and graduate students together at major Rubin LSST collaboration meetings to engage with LSST research and community.	Not published	Varies
Resident Scholars: Wenner-Gren Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · $50K The Wenner-Gren Fellowship, offered by the School for Advanced Research, supports scholars in anthropology and related fields, particularly those focusing on Black studies and under-represented perspectives.	Not published	$50K
John Cage Research Grant Northwestern University · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The John Cage Research Grant, established by Northwestern University Libraries, supports scholars conducting research on the life and work of composer John Cage.	Not published	Up to $3K
ASN Early Career Investigator Award Grant American Society of Naturalists · Foundation Not published · $2K The ASN Early Career Investigator Award, established by the American Society of Naturalists, recognizes the exceptional achievements of early career researchers in ecology, evolution, behavioral ecology, and genetics.	Not published	$2K

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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 6,431 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 3,615 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 (89), American Physical Society (78), and American Chemical Society (77). In all, 2,027 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,431 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 647 have a published upcoming deadline, 923 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,801 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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