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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American Epilepsy Society: Epilepsy Study Consortium Mini-Grant American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $22K The American Epilepsy Society offers the Epilepsy Study Consortium Mini-Grant, providing up to $22,000 for epilepsy fellows to conduct mentored research on anti-epileptic drug therapy during their fellowship.	Not published	Up to $22K
Hillblom Foundation Start-Up Grant The Larry L Hillblom Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $360K The Larry L. Hillblom Foundation offers the Start-Up Grant to support early-career researchers in California focused on diabetes and age-related brain and vision disorders.	Not published	Up to $360K
CAS Monograph Prize Casualty Actuarial Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAS Monograph Prize is listed under Awards, Prizes & Scholarships on the CAS website	Not published	Varies
Cobb Professional Development Grants American Association of Biological Anthropologists · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Cobb Professional Development Grants, offered by the American Association of Biological Anthropologists, support the career development of early-career scientists.	Not published	Up to $8K
GFO-21-901 - Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities (CA) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The GFO-21-901 initiative by the California Energy Commission aims to provide up to $20 million in cost share funding for eligible projects that align with federal clean energy opportunities.	Not published	Varies
KM Shimano Family Foundation Donations Grant The KM Shimano Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The KM Shimano Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the world through education, engagement, and conservation, with a particular focus on marine environments.	Not published	Varies
C4IP Research Grants for Intellectual Property Scholarship Council for Innovation Promotion · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) created a grant program for intellectual property research, scholarship and writings, to advance C4IP's mission of providing lawmakers data-driven recommendations to inform IP policy.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Medical Student Eye Research Fellowship Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medical Student Eye Research Fellowships allow gifted students to take a year off from allopathic or osteopathic medical school and devote time to the pursuit of a research project within an RPB-supported department of ophthalmology.	Not published	Varies
Translational Medicine Faculty Starter Grant Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The PhRMA Foundation's Translational Medicine Faculty Starter Grant supports early-career researchers at U.S. universities, providing $100,000 for one year.	Not published	$100K
NF1 Basic & Translational Laboratory Scholars Program Grant Children's Tumor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $145K The NF1 Basic & Translational Laboratory Scholars Program, established by the Children's Tumor Foundation, aims to cultivate the next generation of NF1 researchers.	Not published	Up to $145K
ASCO Breakthrough Summit Merit Awards Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GSF: Gilead Research Scholars - Oncology Grant Gilead Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The Gilead Research Scholars Program in Oncology supports innovative research from emerging investigators worldwide, focusing on scientific understanding and progress in cancer treatment.	Not published	Up to $180K
The Jasper L. and Jack Denton Wilson Foundation Grant Wilson Charitable Found · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jasper L. and Jack Denton Wilson Foundation Grant aims to support medical research that has a direct impact on treating serious diseases and improving the quality of life for affected individuals.	Not published	Varies
Chapman Collection Study Grants American Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Chapman Collection Study Grants, administered by the American Museum of Natural History, provide financial support for predoctoral and recent postdoctoral researchers to conduct specimen-based ornithological research.	Not published	Up to $2K
Clinical Trials and Ancillary Studies Conducted within NIH-Funded Clinical Trial Research Networks (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), in conjunction with additional Institutes/Centers (ICs)at the National Institutes of Health seek to support projects proposing Clinical Trials and Ancillary Studies that…	Forecast	Varies
James G. Cooper Early Professional Award American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K Recognizes early-career ornithological researchers for their outstanding contributions in any field of ornithology.	Not published	$2K
Fellowships (Momentum Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships) The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research (US) Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mark Foundation invests in the next generation of cancer researchers through fellowship awards. Young talent is crucial to the foundation's quest for cures.	Not published	Varies
Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research Helen Keller Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research is a major award program established in May 1994 to promote public recognition of vision research and efforts to end blindness.	Not published	Varies
Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Grant The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience support early-career investigators conducting basic or clinical research focused on neurological and psychiatric disorders.	Not published	Up to $450K
Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant Michigan Botanical Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $2K The Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant supports research and educational initiatives that enhance the understanding and preservation of Michigan's flora.	Not published	$100 – $2K
Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research Grant American Arachnological Society · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research supports undergraduate or graduate student AAS members whose work focuses on the taxonomy or systematics of any arachnid group.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant Jenny and Antti Wihurin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant supports various projects in research, arts, and societal activities, fostering initiatives that promote creativity and inclusivity.	Not published	Varies
SIOP Humanitarian Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The SIOP Humanitarian Award recognizes outstanding humanitarian contributions related to Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$2K
Graduate Fellowships in Reef Ecosystems Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Graduate Fellowships in Reef Ecosystems aim to support post-graduate research on coral reefs by providing funding for fieldwork or laboratory visits.	Not published	$3K

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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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