Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,443 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 420 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 3,628 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 6,443; from 2,028 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $3,500–$125K
Total listed funding: $755.0M; across 3,628 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 60; 632 with a published date

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HEAL Initiative: Studies to Enable Analgesic Discovery (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $350K This funding opportunity is part of a suite of NOFOs within the NIH HEAL Initiative to support the development of safe, effective, and non-addictive therapeutics to treat pain.	Jan 15, 2027	Up to $350K
Dissertation Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Short-Term Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · $4,000,000 total The primary objective of the Cultural Anthropology Program is to support fundamental, systematic anthropological research and training to increase understanding of the causes, consequences and complexities of human social and cultural…	Jan 15, 2027	$4,000,000 total
Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions The Green-Wood Cemetery · Foundation ~January · Up to $4K The Green-Wood Research Award in Human/Nature Interactions provides support for emerging investigators and designers to conduct original research or design work that utilizes the location, landscape and/or collections of Green-Wood…	~January	Up to $4K
Short-Term Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Arctic Research Opportunities U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 15, 2027 · From $330K The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within the Geosciences Directorate, to conduct research about the…	Jan 15, 2027	From $330K
Distinguished Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Distinguished Fellowship Science History Institute · Foundation ~January · Varies The Institute's primary collections focus on:	~January	Varies
Dissertation Research Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Gerald Goldstein Early Career Mental Health Research Award Veterans Health Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Science History Institute Support Company · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 19, 2027 · Varies The Decision, Risk and Management Sciences Program (DRMS) supports scientific research directed at increasing understanding and effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations and society.	Jan 19, 2027	Varies
ANRF Research Grant - Early Career Researchers Arthritis National Research Foundation · Foundation ~January · $125K	~January	$125K
Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 20, 2027 · Up to $1.2M The objective of the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program is to advance scientific discovery and innovation by enhancing the security and privacy of cyberinfrastructure.	Jan 20, 2027	Up to $1.2M
Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 21, 2027 · Up to $1M This program seeks to prepare, nurture, and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) to enable and potentially transform fundamental science and engineering…	Jan 21, 2027	Up to $1M
Emerging Physician Leader Award and Scholarship Health Care Without Harm · Foundation ~January · Varies This award recognizes medical students, residents, or fellows who are committed to climate-smart health care and working on climate solutions to protect health.	~January	Varies
Postdoctoral Fellowship Hope Funds for Cancer Research · Foundation ~January · $2K – $62K The program specifically targets research on the following cancers: Applications are evaluated with strong emphasis on innovation:	~January	$2K – $62K
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health…	Jan 25, 2027	Varies
Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · $50K – $1.2M Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred.	Jan 25, 2027	$50K – $1.2M
Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · Varies The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of the Nations biomedical research agenda.	Jan 25, 2027	Varies
Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health…	Jan 25, 2027	Varies
National Centers for Cryo-electron Tomography (cryoET) (R24 -Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 26, 2027 · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for support of National Centers for Cryoelectron Tomography (CryoET) to provide nationwide access to advanced cryoET instrumentation and technical support, and to assist investigators in…	Jan 26, 2027	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 6,443 grants for science research Grantable lists as of October 7, 2026, 3,628 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 (103), U.S. National Science Foundation (89), American Chemical Society (78), and American Physical Society (78). In all, 2,028 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for science research due?

Of 6,443 grants listed, 60 accept applications on a rolling basis, 632 have a published upcoming deadline, 919 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 4,832 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 43% 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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