Grants for Science Research

Last updated August 9, 2026

There are currently 6,206 active grants for science research in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	KM Shimano Family Foundation Donations Grant	The KM Shimano Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Medical Student Eye Research Fellowship	Research to Prevent Blindness Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GPER Mini-Grants: Conference Support	American Physical Society	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Translational Medicine Faculty Starter Grant	Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Fdn Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	NF1 Basic & Translational Laboratory Scholars Program Grant	Children's Tumor Foundation	Rolling	Up to $145K
Foundation	ASCO Breakthrough Summit Merit Awards	Conquer Cancer Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Federal	High-Risk Research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology	U.S. National Science Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3.5M
Foundation	GSF: Gilead Research Scholars - Oncology Grant	Gilead Foundation	Rolling	Up to $180K
Foundation	The Jasper L. and Jack Denton Wilson Foundation Grant	Wilson Charitable Found Tr Xxxxx1008	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Chapman Collection Study Grants	American Museum of Natural History	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	James G. Cooper Early Professional Award	American Ornithological Society	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Fellowships (Momentum Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships)	The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research	Helen Keller Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Awards in Neuroscience Grant	The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $450K
Foundation	Michigan Botanical Foundation Grant	Michigan Botanical Foundation	Rolling	$100 – $2K
Foundation	Vincent Roth Fund for Systematics Research Grant	American Arachnological Society	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Foundation	Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant	Jenny and Antti Wihurin Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SIOP Humanitarian Award Grant	Society for Industrial And	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Graduate Fellowships in Reef Ecosystems Grant	The International Coral Reef Society	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	PANWAT Dr. William M. Baird Travel Award Grant	Society of Toxicology	Rolling	Up to $750
Foundation	SMFM and SFP Bridge Builder Awards	Society of Family Planning Research Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Growing Impact Award Grant	Foundation for Food and Agriculture	Rolling	$300K – $2M
Foundation	Small Scale Projects - Ending the Smoking Epidemic by Advancing Global Research for Innovative Smoking Cessation RFP	Global Action to End Smoking Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AMS Congressional Fellowship Grant	American Mathematical Society	Rolling	$100K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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