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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Ohio Geology Student Research Grant Program Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $3K The Ohio Geology Student Research Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, offers a $2,500 grant for the 2025–2026 academic year.	Not published	$3K
ACS: Puget Sound Chapter - Student Travel Grants American Cetacean Society · Foundation Not published · $750 The American Cetacean Society's Puget Sound Chapter offers student travel grants for the Society for Marine Mammalogy's 25th Biennial Conference.	Not published	$750
Research Foundation of the ASCRS: Limited Project Grant The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Research Foundation of the ASCRS offers the Limited Project Grant to support innovative research in colon and rectal surgery.	Not published	Up to $25K
Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award, offered by SHAPE America, supports emerging researchers in physical education and public health.	Not published	Up to $2K
Sigma Xi Diversity Grant Sigma Xi · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Sigma Xi Diversity Grant aims to foster diversity within the scientific community by providing up to $1,000 in seed funding for innovative programs that support underrepresented groups in STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $1K
Language Study Grant American Bach Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The American Bach Society offers the Language Study Grant to support Ph.D. students in the US or Canada who need language training for Bach-related research. Grants can cover tuition and ancillary costs, with awards up to $6,000.	Not published	Up to $6K
Partnership on AI Fellowship Program Partnership on Ai to Benefit People and Society · Foundation Not published · Varies A residential fellowship program based at Partnership on AI's headquarters in San Francisco, California, designed to support multidisciplinary researchers and experts working on AI policy and ethics.	Not published	Varies
Neonatal Research Initiative- RFP Grant Little Giraffe Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Little Giraffe Foundation is dedicated to supporting neonatal health through research grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.	Not published	$5K – $10K
East High STEM Foundation East High Angel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Help students deepen their education, explore their passions, and engage in innovative, hands-on projects that inspire real-world learning and prepare them for careers in STEM	Not published	Varies
Charles Edison Fund Grant Charles Edison Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Edison Fund Grant supports initiatives in science and technology education, medical research, and preserving the legacy of Thomas Edison.	Not published	Varies
Pathfinder Fellowship Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Addressing a gap in graduate water science training, the Pathfinder Fellowship supported research that extended beyond a single field site or analytical approach.	Not published	Varies
Target Grants The Foundation for AIDS Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $480K AmfAR’s Target Grants aim to accelerate research for a cure for HIV, addressing the needs of the 40 million people living with the virus.	Not published	Up to $480K
New Investigator Grants Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation · Foundation Not published · $400K "Foundation support from organizations like ChadTough is essential when just starting out as a new investigator because this support provides that extra cushion necessary to pursue innovative ideas and research directions that might…	Not published	$400K
ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians · Foundation Not published · Varies The ARAV Conservation of Reptiles & Amphibians Grant funds conservation-based projects involving reptiles and/or amphibians, on topics such as captive management/husbandry/propagation, sustainability, anti-poaching, wildlife management…	Not published	Varies
AHA/CHF Congenital Heart Defect Research Awards Children's Heart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative research award program between the Children's Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association focused on congenital heart defect research.	Not published	Varies
Mathematical Geosciences Student Awards (MG) Grant International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Mathematical Geosciences Student Awards (MG) provide up to three scholarships annually for early career scientists in geomathematics, with a total budget of $7,500.	Not published	Up to $8K
Consortium Grant Rally Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K	Not published	Up to $100K
AWS Cloud Credits for Research Grant Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AWS Cloud Credits for Research Grant supports researchers at accredited institutions to develop cloud-hosted applications, conduct proof of concept tests, and provide training on cloud usage.	Not published	Up to $5K
Health Services Research to Improve Management of mBC Patients Treated with Tucatinib The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The intent of this RFP is to support Investigator Sponsored/General Research projects that will implement and assess the impact of therapy management approaches for patients with HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer (mBC) receiving tucatinib in…	Not published	Varies
Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant offers $10,000 annually for research focused on rehabilitation for childhood onset disabilities.	Not published	$10K
Arnold Arboretum: Sargent Award for Visiting Scholars Grant Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Arnold Arboretum's Sargent Award supports visiting scholars in botanical sciences, providing up to $7,000 for research expenses related to its extensive living and herbarium collections.	Not published	Up to $7K
North-Central Section: Undergraduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 The North-Central Section of the Geological Society of America offers Undergraduate Student Research Grants to promote research opportunities.	Not published	$750
Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience: Petit Scholar Undergraduate Research Program Grant Georgia Institute of Technology · Foundation Not published · $8K Easily learn more about the Parker H. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 15 Sep 2026. Scholars selected to participate in the year-long program, are matched with a research project submitted by prospective graduate/postdoc mentors.	Not published	$8K
NAMA Memorial Fellowship Grant Mycological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $2K The NAMA Memorial Fellowship, awarded by the Mycological Society of America, recognizes promising graduate students in mycology. Two fellowships are granted annually based on academic merit and research potential.	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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