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 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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Pediatric Surgery Research Fellow Award Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Society · Foundation Not published · $5K To support pediatric surgery research fellows working to accelerate NEC research. The award funds innovative research projects that advance understanding of necrotizing enterocolitis and related surgical conditions in neonates.	Not published	$5K
Small Collections Grants International Association · Foundation Not published · Varies IAPT is a non-profit organisation founded in 1950 to promote, support and facilitate taxonomic, systematic and nomenclatural research into algae, fungi and plants.	Not published	Varies
WMU College of Arts and Sciences: Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU College of Arts and Sciences offers the Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship to support graduate students conducting research on the environmental impacts of climate change.	Not published	Varies
Transition to Independence Grant ASN Foundation for Kidney Research · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant support to members at various points in their careers	Not published	Varies
Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program Grant American Society of Nephrology Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program supports nephrology fellows in conducting original research on kidney biology and disease.	Not published	Up to $100K
Dudley Stamp Memorial Award Grant Royal Geographical Society · Foundation Not published · £500 The Dudley Stamp Memorial Award provides grants of up to £500 for early-career PhD students or postdoctoral researchers in geography.	Not published	£500
Richardson Travel Bursary Grant SCI · Foundation Not published · Varies SCI contributes towards the development of young PhD students and postdoctoral researchers' careers by helping them broaden their vision and share cutting-edge knowledge at international conferences and laboratory visits.	Not published	Varies
Home Care Research Grant Research Institute for Home Care · Foundation Not published · Varies The Research Institute for Home Care Research Grant is the only grant dedicated solely to the betterment and understanding of care at home. Topics may include: Email: jschiller@researchinstituteforhomecare.org	Not published	Varies
Sagehen Creek Field Station Graduate Student Research Grant Natural Reserve System- University of California · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Sagehen Creek Field Station Graduate Student Research Grant supports graduate students conducting field research in the unique montane ecosystems of the northern Sierra Nevada.	Not published	Up to $2K
Stephen Hales Prize Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Stephen Hales Prize, established in 1927 by the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB), honors the Reverend Stephen Hales for his groundbreaking contributions to plant biology, particularly noted in his 1727 work, Vegetable…	Not published	Varies
Call For Research Proposals Related To Imperiled Bombus Conservation Pollinator Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies The Imperiled Bombus Conservation Task Force is seeking proposals for research related to improving the recovery and persistence of imperiled Bombus species.	Not published	Varies
AHNS Presidential Award: Understanding Treatment Resistance in Head and Neck Cancer Grant The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AHNS Presidential Award supports innovative research focused on understanding treatment resistance in head and neck cancer.	Not published	Up to $10K
Richard Okita Early Career Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition Grant American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Richard Okita Early Career Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition recognizes outstanding original research by early career investigators in drug metabolism.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Jordan Sawdo Memorial Outreach & Service Grants Western Interior Paleontological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Outreach/Service Grants by the Western Interior Paleontological Society aim to enhance the accessibility of paleontological resources through educational programs and community outreach.	Not published	Up to $1K
The Dr. Jim Barnette Memorial Grant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
James P. Gordon Foundation Grant James P Gordon Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The James P. Gordon Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations in the Penn Yan, NY area, focusing on various program areas such as Animal Welfare, Education, and Health Research.	Not published	Varies
Sleep Medicine Research Grant American College of Chest Physicians · Foundation Not published · $50K The Sleep Medicine Research Grant, sponsored by the American College Of Chest Physicians, offers $50,000 for projects aiming to enhance sleep medicine and improve patient outcomes.	Not published	$50K
7th Wael Almahmeed and IAS Research Training Fellowships International Atherosclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Research training fellowship program. Specific eligibility criteria, award amounts, and detailed requirements are not detailed in the available website content.	Not published	Varies
Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI): Graduate Research Fellowships Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) in Cordova, Alaska annually awards graduate fellowships. We are soliciting proposals for two new graduate research fellowships.	Not published	Varies
Student Poster Competition The Roy G Post Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide opportunities for students to present research and compete at the WM Conference.	Not published	Varies
Project CASK Grant Program Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · Varies Project CASK, in collaboration with the Orphan Disease Center, is seeking proposals to advance research that supports therapeutic development for CASK gene disorders.	Not published	Varies
2026 LBDA New Investigator Pilot Study Award Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support pilot translational or clinical studies to develop preliminary data for future grant applications in Lewy body dementia (LBD) research.	Not published	Varies
Industry Fellowships Grant The Royal Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £4,000 The Industry Fellowships scheme, managed by The Royal Society, fosters collaboration between academia and industry in the UK. It supports talented researchers moving between sectors, enhancing knowledge exchange and career development.	Not published	Up to £4,000
Donald L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Donald L. Smith Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time graduate students in Geology with a minimum 3.0 GPA, particularly those engaged in field geology for their master's thesis.	Not published	Varies

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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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