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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FFAR-OCP Disruptive Fertilizer Technology Fellowship Program Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Fertilizers are an essential input to produce healthy, high-yielding crops; however, plants may not absorb all the fertilizer applied, and excess fertilizer can produce harmful environmental consequences.	Not published	Varies
Evans Family Scholarship Grant ACEC Colorado Scholarship & Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Evans Family Scholarship, funded by the ACEC Colorado Scholarship & Education Foundation, provides $5,000 to full-time undergraduate students pursuing degrees in environmental or earth sciences engineering at the Colorado School of…	Not published	$5K
Partnering Research and Community Organizations for Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Across the Cancer Care Continuum PCORI Funding Grant Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $13M The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is announcing funding for comparative clinical effectiveness research across the cancer care continuum.	Not published	Up to $13M
WIT Vera W. Hudson and Elizabeth K. Weisburger Scholarship Fund Student Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $250 The WIT Vera W. Hudson and Elizabeth K. Weisburger Scholarship Fund supports SOT graduate student members pursuing a PhD in toxicology. This award recognizes outstanding academic achievements and leadership in the field.	Not published	$250
Tina’s Wish Team Science Grant (formerly the Individual Investigator Grant) - Tina’s Wish Team Science Grant The Honorable Tina Brozman Fdtn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Tina’s Wish is proud to fund research projects at institutions across the country!	Not published	Varies
AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship, provided by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, aims to support undergraduate students majoring in geological sciences.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Peter R. Stettenheim Service Award American Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors a senior ornithologist who has provided extraordinary service to AOS.	Not published	Varies
Graduate Education Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Graduate Education Scholarships Grant American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Graduate Education Fund offers scholarships for American and Australian graduate students to study in each other's countries.	Not published	Up to $40K
Innovations for Exceptionally Low-Cost Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) Manufacturing: Option B Grant Gates Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation invites innovative proposals to develop low-cost monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing solutions, aiming for a final drug substance cost of $10 per gram.	Not published	Varies
Congressional Science Fellowship Grant Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Congressional Science Fellowship Program offers a unique opportunity for Ph.D. holders to work at the intersection of science and government in Washington D.C. This prestigious fellowship, sponsored by ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, allows…	Not published	Varies
ICRS Science Communication Fellowship Grant The International Coral Reef Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The ICRS Science Communication Fellowship offers an opportunity for individuals at any career stage to enhance their science communication skills through workshops, courses, or internships.	Not published	$2K
John H. Dillon Medal Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Easily learn more about the John H. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Jun 2026. APS Honors recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of the global physics community.	Not published	Up to $6K
CureSHANK Research-to-Cure Grant: Epilepsy Cureshank · Foundation Not published · $250K Announced December 1, 2023, this Request for Applications (RFA) seeks researchers to study the connection between SHANK3 gene deletions/variants and epilepsy.	Not published	$250K
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship Grant Society of Exploration Geophysicists · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship promotes the study of geophysics and related fields, offering financial support to high school and college students with exceptional academic achievements.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Chris4Life Research Program - Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research Grants Colorectal Cancer Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K	Not published	Up to $125K
Student Paper Competition Grant Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Student Paper Competition, organized by the Deep Foundations Institute, invites graduate and undergraduate engineering and construction students to submit papers.	Not published	$1K
The David Lehr Award American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This award is presented biennially, in odd-numbered years.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation: Medical Research Funding The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Application to medical research funds is by invitation only.	Not published	Varies
Combined Pilot Research Grants: AAPPS/PSF Plastic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Combined Pilot Research Grants by the AAPPS and PSF aim to promote innovative research in pediatric plastic surgery and hand surgery.	Not published	Up to $15K
SAEMF: ARMED MedEd Pilot Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The SAEMF ARMED MedEd Pilot Grant provides $25,000 for one year to develop education scientists in emergency medicine.	Not published	$25K
CRA Skip Ellis Early Career Award The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Energy, Power, Control, and Networks (EPCN) Program Grants National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · Varies The Energy, Power, Control, and Networks (EPCN) Program supports innovative research in modeling, optimization, learning, adaptation, and control of networked multi-agent systems, higher-level decision making, and dynamic resource…	Not published	Varies
Division 18 Research Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Division 18 Research Grant, funded by the American Psychological Foundation, supports early career psychologists and doctoral students in their research aimed at enhancing public service.	Not published	$2K
PTES Worldwide Conservation Insight Grants People’s Trust for Endangered Species · Foundation Not published · £3,000 - £20,000 The PTES Worldwide Conservation Insight Grants support scientific research and practical conservation efforts aimed at preserving endangered species. Grants range from £3,000 to £10,000 annually, up to a total of £20,000 over two years.	Not published	£3,000 - £20,000

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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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