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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Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting To meet California’s energy goals and produce a forecast which accounts for climate change, there is an urgent need to incorporate improved climate data, downscaled projections…	Not published	Varies
Nestle Foundation Pilot Grant (PG) Nestle USA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Nestlé Foundation Pilot Grant supports innovative research in human nutrition that addresses public health challenges in low-income countries.	Not published	Up to $20K
Foundational Instruction for New SCUBA Scientists (FINSS) Scholarship Grant American Academy of Underwater Sciences · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Foundational Instruction for New SCUBA Scientists (FINSS) Scholarship supports individuals from underrepresented groups who wish to obtain their Open Water Scuba Certification.	Not published	Up to $2K
Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation Funding: Grant -in-Aid Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom · Foundation Not published · £300 - £500 The Plymouth Marine Science and Education Foundation (PlyMSEF) offers travel grants to support PhD students and recent graduates in marine research.	Not published	£300 - £500
Translational Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Grant Kaiser Permanente · Foundation Not published · Varies The Translational Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at Kaiser Permanente Northern California offers a two-year opportunity for postdoctoral fellows to engage in multidisciplinary research within an integrated healthcare system.	Not published	Varies
AAC Research Grant American Alpine Club · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The AAC Research Grant supports projects that enhance understanding of climbing ecosystems and community sustainability.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Charles F. Kettering Award Grant American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles F. Kettering Award, established in 1962 by the Kettering Foundation, honors outstanding contributions in photosynthesis.	Not published	Varies
Elliott Antokoletz Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Elliott Antokoletz Fund supports doctoral and post-doctoral research in twentieth-century music, honoring the legacy of esteemed scholar Elliott Antokoletz.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Katherine Bisbee II Fund Conservation Research Grant Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Subgroup Awards: BIV Young Faculty Award Grant Biophysical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIV Young Faculty Award, presented by the Biophysical Society, recognizes early-career faculty for outstanding research in biophysics.	Not published	Varies
Senior Chemists Mini Grant for Local Sections American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Senior Chemists Mini Grant for Local Sections, offered by the American Chemical Society, is designed to support local events that engage senior members in innovative activities.	Not published	Up to $500
Jeri Eiserman, RRT Professional Education Research Fellowship Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jeri Eiserman, RRT Professional Education Research Fellowship, funded by the American Respiratory Care Foundation, supports innovative research in respiratory care and airway management.	Not published	Varies
Alexander H. & Helen V. Smith Research Award Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The Alexander H. & Helen V. Smith Research Award, presented by the Mycological Society of America, supports research on macrofungi specimens collected by Alexander H. Smith.	Not published	$1K
AES Research and Training Workshop Grants American Epilepsy Society · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The American Epilepsy Society offers Research and Training Workshop Grants to support scientific conferences and workshops focused on critical topics in epilepsy research.	Not published	$10K – $20K
PERF Elterman Research Grant Child Neurology Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports emerging medical practitioners and researchers conducting pediatric epilepsy research	Not published	Varies
Sidney A. Fine Grant for Research on the Analysis of Work Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Sidney A. Fine Grant, awarded by the SIOP Foundation, supports research on analytic strategies for job study, enhancing understanding of job content and organizational structures.	Not published	Up to $8K
Seed Grants Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.	Not published	Varies
JNS Member Award to SfN Annual Meeting Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for graduate student and postdoctoral investigator members of the Japan Neuroscience Society (JNS) to attend SfN's annual meeting.	Not published	Varies
IUSCCC Early Career Investigator Award Grant Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The IUSCCC Early Career Investigator Award offers funding for pilot research projects in cancer research and population science.	Not published	Up to $50K
Leonard E. Gibbs Award Campbell Collaboration · Foundation Not published · Varies Encourage production of rigorous systematic reviews that can inform social welfare policy and practice. Campbell Social Welfare Coordinating Group (SWCG) Editorial Board created this awards programme.	Not published	Varies
Kauffman Foundation: Research Grant Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The Kauffman Foundation offers research grants to support projects that enhance understanding of economic mobility and strategic priorities in Kansas City.	Not published	$150K
Student Communities Award Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Student Communities Award, presented by the American Chemical Society, recognizes outstanding achievements of ACS student communities based on their programs and activities.	Not published	Varies
GF Scholarship Programs: The Daniel Gerber, Sr. Medallion Scholarship The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Gerber Foundation, to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development, has remained the guiding beacon for Foundation giving throughout its history.	Not published	Varies
AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF): Immune System, Pathogens, and Vector-borne Diseases RFP - Acorn Studies Grant American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The AKC Canine Health Foundation invites innovative research proposals targeting immune system, pathogens, and vector-borne diseases in dogs, offering up to $20,000 in funding.	Not published	Up to $30K

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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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