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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Research Project Cooperative Agreements in Aging and/or Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD) Research National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit new, renewal, and competing revision applications, and their resubmissions, for research project cooperative agreements.	Forecast	Varies
ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Awards Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $3K The ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Awards support emerging researchers engaged in vision research.	Not published	$3K
Palaeontology Association: Small Grants Scheme Palaeontological Association · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,500 The Palaeontology Association offers the Small Grants Scheme to support research, travel, and fieldwork in palaeontology.	Not published	Up to £1,500
Jeffrey C. & Carol A. Carrier Poster Award Grant American Elasmobranch Society · Foundation Not published · $500 The Jeffrey C. & Carol A. Carrier Poster Award, established in 1999, recognizes outstanding posters presented by AES student members at the Annual Meeting.	Not published	$500
The LAM Foundation: Pilot and Feasibility Research Awards Grant The LAM Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The LAM Foundation offers Pilot and Feasibility Research Awards aimed at fostering innovative research in lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).	Not published	Up to $50K
John Taylor Best Student Oral Presentation Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $200 The John Taylor Best Student Oral Presentation Award, presented by the Mycological Society of America, honors outstanding oral presentations by graduate students during the MSA Annual Meeting.	Not published	$200
Chang Pivoting Fellowship Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Chang Pivoting Fellowship, funded by the Optica Foundation, offers $50,000 in unrestricted funding to early-career optical scientists and engineers.	Not published	$50K
Simons Foundation: Travel Support for Mathematicians Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $42K The Simons Foundation's Travel Support for Mathematicians program aims to enhance collaboration among mathematicians in the United States by providing travel funding.	Not published	Up to $42K
Pediatric Pilot Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The American Academy of Optometry Foundation is inviting applications for the 2025-26 Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant.	Not published	$10K
Summer Scholarship in Field Botany Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $4K The Summer Scholarship in Field Botany, funded by the Garden Club of America, aims to support undergraduate and master's students pursuing field studies in the Western Hemisphere.	Not published	$4K
Resident Research Preceptorship Grant Rheumatology Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Resident Research Preceptorship, funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation, offers a $15,000 award for a three-month, full-time research experience.	Not published	$15K
SPIE Education Outreach Grants Spie · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The SPIE Education Outreach Grants support optics and photonics-related educational activities. With a maximum award of $5,000, these competitive grants aim to enhance awareness of optics among students and the broader community.	Not published	Up to $8K
EPSCoR Research Seed Grant West Virginia Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The EPSCoR Research Seed program supports faculty from West Virginia colleges to initiate research activities or pilot projects, providing up to $15,000 in funding with a 20% cost share.	Not published	Up to $15K
Hereditary Disease Foundation: Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowships Grant Huntington's Disease Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Hereditary Disease Foundation offers Postdoctoral Researcher Fellowships aimed at innovative research on Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder with no current cure.	Not published	Up to $200K
Henry M. Stratton Medal Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry M. Stratton Medal, awarded by the American Society of Hematology, honors distinguished hematologists for their significant contributions in research and practice.	Not published	Varies
Crop Science Graduate Student Scholarship Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Crop Science Graduate Student Scholarship, supported by the Gerald O. Mott family, offers financial assistance to outstanding graduate students pursuing M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in crop science.	Not published	$2K
Unmet Needs and Emerging Data in Patients with High-Risk Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The competitive grant program by Pfizer aims to address unmet needs in patients with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) by enhancing awareness and education on treatment options.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Rita Skertich Research Grant The Bee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Moody Research Grant LBJ Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600 – $3K The Moody Research Grant, provided by the LBJ Foundation, supports research at the LBJ Library with funding ranging from $600 to $3,000. This grant covers living, travel, and related expenses during research.	Not published	$600 – $3K
Link Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $9K The Link Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program offers 12-week fellowships for graduate students to conduct marine science research at the Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce, Florida.	Not published	$9K
Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · $50K – $600K The Cyberinfrastructure for Public Access and Open Science (CI PAOS) program within the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) aims to catalyze new and transformative socio-technical partnerships supporting research data…	Not published	$50K – $600K
Career Bridge Research Grant Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Childhood skin diseases are associated with severe burden on patients, families, and health care providers.	Not published	Varies
MASOT Conney W. Berger Jr., PhD, DABT, Memorial Graduate Student Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The MASOT Conney W. Berger Jr. Memorial Graduate Student Award, established in honor of a dedicated toxicologist, supports doctoral students in toxicology/pharmacology.	Not published	Varies
John C. Flanagan Award for Best Student Presentation at the SIOP Conference Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $2K The John C. Flanagan Award honors the best student presentation at the SIOP Conference, recognizing outstanding contributions in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	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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