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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Randi J. Hagerman Summer Scholar Award The National Fragile X Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the NFXF Research Awards program. The award is named after renowned Fragile X researcher Dr. Randi Hagerman and supports students pursuing research in Fragile X and related neurodevelopmental conditions.	Not published	Varies
Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network (SPAN) to Support Translational Studies for Acute Cerebroprotection – Network Sites and Coordinating Center (U01- CT Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $500,000 total The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Coordinating Center and Testing Sites of the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network…	Forecast	$500,000 total
GCA Fellowship in Ecological Restoration Grant The Garden Club of America · Foundation Not published · $8K The Garden Club of America offers the GCA Fellowship in Ecological Restoration to support graduate students conducting research in ecological restoration.	Not published	$8K
Rising Explorer Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Rising Explorer Grant, offered by The Explorers Club, empowers high school and undergraduate students to pursue their scientific research ambitions with funding between $1,500 and $3,000.	Not published	$2K – $3K
ACLS Fellowships Grant American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The ACLS Fellowships program supports humanities scholars at various career stages, offering up to 60 fellowships for significant research projects.	Not published	Up to $60K
SCID Angels Research Grants Immune Deficiency Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K SCID Angels for Life, an IDF SCID Compass partner organization, awards research grants to support SCID research projects. This represents the organization's first foray into funding research.	Not published	$25K
The Jonathan L. Sessler Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Bioinorganic and Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jonathan L. Sessler Fellowship supports emerging leaders in bioinorganic and medicinal inorganic chemistry.	Not published	Varies
Jana Trust Fund Grant Jana Trust Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to €1,500 The Jana Trust Fund Grant supports early career biologists in sub-Saharan Africa with projects focused on the conservation of endangered mammals, particularly elephants.	Not published	Up to €1,500
Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom Achievement Award Grant Raptor Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies RRF Mission Statement: The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey.	Not published	Varies
Ponant Science Expedition Grants Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ponant Science Expedition Grants, offered by The Explorers Club in collaboration with PONANT, enable scientists to conduct vital research during multi-week voyages aboard Le Commandant Charcot.	Not published	Varies
American Association for Anatomy: Predoctoral Fellowship Grant American Association for Anatomy · Foundation Not published · Up to $55K The American Association for Anatomy offers a Predoctoral Fellowship aimed at supporting students in their first master's or doctoral degree.	Not published	Up to $55K
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System Grant Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Russell Sage Foundation is launching the Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System Grant to support early-career scholars in conducting causal research related to the criminal justice system, including police, courts, and…	Not published	Up to $100K
Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program, sponsored by the American Chemical Society, honors exceptional graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the chemical sciences.	Not published	Varies
Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Hänsch Prize in Quantum Optics, established by the Optica Foundation, recognizes early-career professionals for innovative work in optics-enabled quantum technologies.	Not published	$20K
Literature Awards: Drug Therapy Research Grant American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Research and Education Fdtn · Foundation Not published · $3K The Literature Awards: Drug Therapy Research recognizes exceptional research in biomedical literature on medication therapies.	Not published	$3K
Specialized Research Grants Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Additional specialized research grants available to graduate student research grant applicants.	Not published	Varies
Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research American Friends of Tel Aviv Univ · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing outstanding research contributions by faculty at Tel Aviv University.	Not published	Varies
AABP Amstutz Scholarship Grant American Association of Bovine Practitioners Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The AABP Amstutz Scholarship aims to support outstanding veterinary students with a one-time cash award, promoting their education in bovine medicine.	Not published	$10K
Shohet Scholars Grant Program International Catacomb Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $30K The Shohet Scholars Grant Program, established by the International Catacomb Society, supports innovative research on the Ancient Mediterranean from the Hellenistic Era to the Early Middle Ages.	Not published	$2K – $30K
Oregon Sea Grant Activity and Conference Support Grant Oregon Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Oregon Sea Grant Activity and Conference Support Grant offers funding opportunities to university-based researchers focused on ocean and coastal issues.	Not published	Up to $3K
Researcher–Practitioner Collaboration Grant American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $35K The Researcher–Practitioner Collaboration Grant, offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports collaborations between researchers and practitioners focused on improving services for individuals with communication…	Not published	$35K
Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Pilot & Feasibility Grant: Category 2 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Pilot & Feasibility Grant aims to support innovative diabetes research by established investigators with no prior work in the field.	Not published	Up to $50K
The Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen Award American College of Surgeons Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The award is presented annually by beneficiaries of a trust fund originally administered by Fleet Bank of Atlantic City, NJ.	Not published	$25K
Beckman Young Investigator Grant Program Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $600K The Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Program supports promising young faculty in the chemical and life sciences. It encourages innovative, high-risk projects that foster new research methods and materials.	Not published	$600K

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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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