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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Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Joseph Breen Memorial Fellowship supports students to attend the Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, facilitating their presentation of research.	Not published	Up to $2K
TheoryLab Collaborative (TLC) Grant American Cancer Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $61K The TheoryLab Collaborative (TLC) Grant is designed to fund collaborative cancer research projects between two American Cancer Society researchers.	Not published	Up to $61K
ABMS Scholars Program (formerly ABMS Visiting Scholars Program) Grant American Board of Medical Specialties · Foundation Not published · $15K The ABMS Visiting Scholars Program offers $15,000 grants to early-career physicians and researchers, promoting their development as healthcare leaders.	Not published	$15K
The AAG Fellows Grant Association of American Geographers · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAG Fellows program recognizes geographers who have made significant contributions to the field. It honors both Later-Career and Early/Mid-Career candidates, promoting inclusivity and diversity in nominations.	Not published	Varies
ASNT Fellowship Award American Society for Nondestructive Testing · Foundation Not published · Varies ASNT Foundation Fellowship Award funds nondestructive-testing (NDT) research conducted by a university faculty advisor + graduate student team (recipients listed by institution, e.g. Iowa State, New Mexico State, Univ. of Maryland).	Not published	Varies
Centers of Excellence in Ukraine Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences.	Not published	Up to $600K
Early Investigator Award Williams Syndrome Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williams Syndrome Association's main funding priority is projects of early investigators. This award supports postdoctoral fellows and clinical/research faculty within five years of their first faculty appointment.	Not published	Varies
Wylie Scholar Award The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures · Foundation Not published · $150K The Wylie Scholar Award supports outstanding early-career surgeon-scientists pursuing innovative patient-centered vascular research projects.	Not published	$150K
Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship Grant National Wildlife Rehabilitators · Foundation Not published · $1K The Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship, awarded by the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, invites current veterinary students to submit papers on wildlife rehabilitation topics.	Not published	$1K
Alpha-1 Foundation: Clinical Pilot Grant Alpha-1 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Alpha-1 Foundation's Clinical Pilot program funds innovative research projects involving human subjects to explore new hypotheses and methods related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.	Not published	Up to $75K
Single Ventricle Research Fund (SVRF) Additional Ventures Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The SVRF is an annual research award program focused on accelerating research and improving care for those with single ventricle heart defects through multi-year, high impact grants.	Not published	Up to $600K
Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship Grant Cecil H & Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences · Foundation Not published · $78K The Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship supports emerging Earth scientists with up to two annual appointments. It offers a one-year scholarship, renewable for a second year, contingent on performance.	Not published	$78K
TESOL Award for Excellence in Research Grant Teachers Of English To Speakers Of Other Languages Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The TESOL Award for Excellence in Research honors outstanding empirical research in language teaching and learning, promoting advancements in English language education.	Not published	$3K
Toomey Foundation Grant Program The Toomey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Toomey Foundation Grant Program invites proposals from qualified not-for-profit organizations for research in archeology, astronomy, or paleontology.	Not published	Varies
CRA A. Nico Habermann Award The Computing Research Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Research Grants Program Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Career Development Program: Fellow Award Grant Blood Cancer United Inc · Foundation Not published · $65K – $70K The Career Development Program: Fellow Award by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society supports promising postdocs in hematologic malignancies research.	Not published	$65K – $70K
CMT Research Foundation Emerging Researcher Award CMT Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMT Research Foundation (CMTRF) funds research to develop treatments and cures for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and runs an "Apply for Funding" pathway including an Emerging Researcher Award for early-career investigators (within 10…	Not published	Varies
Alan H. Kamb Grant for Research on Kansas Snakes Kansas Herpetological Society · Foundation Not published · $300 The Alan H. Kamb Grant for Research on Kansas Snakes offers $300 annually to KHS members for research on native Kansas snake species. Proposals must include a detailed plan and be submitted by September 25.	Not published	$300
SCCSOT Fall Meeting Presentation Awards Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · $50 – $150 The SCCSOT Fall Meeting Presentation Awards recognize exceptional presentations at the South Central Chapter of SOT's annual meeting.	Not published	$50 – $150
Gabriella Miller Kids First Training and Outreach Core (U24 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $800,000 total The NIH Common Fund, with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (Kids First) , which seeks…	Forecast	$800,000 total
Young Investigator Awards Cancer Research Foundation - Chicago Chapter · Foundation Not published · $100K The Young Investigator Award is the Cancer Research Foundation's preeminent grant-making program.	Not published	$100K
AY 2025-2026 Coale Graduate Scholar Awards (Formerly known as the COAST Graduate Student Research Awards) Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The AY 2025-2026 Coale Graduate Scholar Awards offer $4,000 scholarships to CSU graduate students engaged in marine, estuarine, and coastal research.	Not published	$4K
Bert Peluso Research Fund Award Neurofibromatosis Inc Northeast · Foundation Not published · Varies A research funding program established in loving memory of Bert Peluso to support neurofibromatosis (NF) research. The fund was created by NF Northeast and the Peluso family following Bert's passing in October 2023.	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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