Grants for Science Research

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 6,431 active grants for science research in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 420 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Infrastructure Grant St Baldrick's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Angelman Syndrome Foundation Call for Proposals Grant Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is calling for proposals to advance research in Angelman syndrome.	Not published	Up to $100K
Intuitive Foundation: The da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK) Program Grant Intuitive Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK) Program, supported by the Intuitive Foundation, promotes innovative research in telerobotic surgery by providing access to repurposed da Vinci Surgical System hardware.	Not published	Varies
Institute of Physics: Early Career Researchers Fund Grant Institute of Physics · Foundation Not published · Up to £300 The Institute of Physics (IOP) offers the Early Career Researchers Fund Grant, providing up to £300 for early career researchers to attend international meetings and visit facilities.	Not published	Up to £300
James Clerk Maxwell Prize for Plasma Physics Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $10K The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society.	Not published	$10K
JDRF: Conference Awards Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Varies The JDRF Conference Awards support scientific meetings and workshops that align with their mission to advance research in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).	Not published	Varies
Carl Zeiss Meditec: Research Grants Carl Zeiss Meditec (CZMI) · Foundation Not published · Varies Carl Zeiss Meditec offers research grants to U.S.-based healthcare institutions, academic medical centers, and medical societies aimed at enhancing clinical understanding of their products.	Not published	Varies
Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Grants: AAO-HNSF Reg-ent Resident Research Grant American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Centralized Otolaryngology Research Efforts (CORE) Grants, sponsored by the AAO-HNSF, support innovative research in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.	Not published	Up to $10K
Science and Engineering Research Board- International Travel Support (ITS) Grant Science and Engineering Research Board India · Foundation Not published · Varies The Science and Engineering Research Board's International Travel Support (ITS) Scheme offers financial assistance to Indian researchers for presenting their research at international events.	Not published	Varies
Early Career Awards: Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience Grant Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · $3K The Nemko Prize in Cellular or Molecular Neuroscience, funded by The Nemko Family, honors an early career neuroscientist for their exceptional PhD thesis that enhances the understanding of molecular, genetic, or cellular mechanisms related…	Not published	$3K
NATA: Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant National Athletic Trainers' Association Research and Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The NATA Foundation's Professional Grants Program - New Investigator Grant offers up to $20,000 in funding for innovative research projects in athletic training.	Not published	Up to $20K
Supportive Technologies for the Scaling of Manufactured Islet Replacement Therapies RFA Grant Breakthrough T1D · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Breakthrough T1D initiative invites applications for supportive technologies aimed at scaling manufactured islet cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D).	Not published	Up to $600K
Healthcare Access & Health Outcomes RFP Arthritis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthritis Foundation is committed to improving healthcare access and health outcomes for all people living with arthritis.	Not published	Varies
SHAPE America: Research Fellow Program Grant Society of Health and Physical Educators · Foundation Not published · Varies The SHAPE America: Research Fellow Program recognizes dedicated members for their significant contributions to health and physical education scholarship.	Not published	Varies
The Company of Biologists: Small Meeting Grants The Company of Biologists · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The Company of Biologists offers Small Meeting Grants to support local meetings in biological fields. Grants up to £400 are available for meetings with a total budget not exceeding £1,000.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Post-Ph.D. Research Grants The Wenner-Gren Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Wenner-Gren Foundation offers Post-Ph.D. Research Grants to support innovative research in anthropology and related fields. With a maximum funding of $25,000, this grant has no restrictions on methodology or research location.	Not published	$25K
FENS Forum Award Society for Neuroscience · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for North American members of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) to attend the FENS annual forum.	Not published	Varies
John and Maria Laffin Trust Grants Laffintr of John & Maria Tuw Main · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K The John and Maria Laffin Trust offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, animal welfare, medical research, and human services.	Not published	$2K – $40K
Robotic Thoracic Surgery Access Award Grant The Thoracic Surgery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Robotic Thoracic Surgery Access Award, funded by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, supports underrepresented general thoracic surgeons and cardiothoracic surgery residents in training.	Not published	$10K
Summer Vacation Studentships Grant Biochemical Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The Biochemical Society's Summer Vacation Studentship scheme offers 6-week placements for undergraduate students in biochemistry and related fields.	Not published	Varies
Ocean Visions Launchpad Ocean Visions Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ocean Visions Launchpad provides tailored expert support to selected competitors pursuing ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) pathways for the $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal (funded by the Musk Foundation).	Not published	Varies
Holohil Grant Program Holohil Systems Ltd. · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Holohil Grant Program, established in 2016, supports endangered species research by providing transmitters at reduced or no cost.	Not published	Up to $3K
Career Development Award Lung Cancer Initiative · Foundation Not published · $150K Two-year research award supporting emerging research leaders who plan to continue their career in the field of lung cancer research.	Not published	$150K
ESF: Interlinguistics Support Fund Grant Esperantic Studies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Esperantic Studies Foundation (ESF) offers the Interlinguistics Support Fund to support research on language planning, interlinguistics, and related fields.	Not published	Up to $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 10, 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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