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 federal and 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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AWWA Scholarship Program - Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship Grant American Water Works Association · Foundation Not published · $3K The AWWA Scholarship Program, specifically the Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship, honors a graduate student dedicated to advancing research in drinking water quality, environmental science, and public health.	Not published	$3K
Capt. Al Nathan Memorial Scholarship Palm Beach County Fishing · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Early Career Travel Award Sarc · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed as a funding opportunity on SARC's website, though detailed information about award amounts, eligibility, deadlines, and application process is not provided in the extracted content.	Not published	Varies
NF Data Utilization (NDU) Grant Children's Tumor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The NF Data Utilization (NDU) Grant by the Children's Tumor Foundation invites researchers to utilize curated datasets from the NF Data Portal to explore disease pathways and therapeutic targets in neurofibromatosis.	Not published	Up to $125K
Sulzberger Institute Grant American Academy of Dermatology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Sulzberger Institute Grant, offered by the American Academy of Dermatology, supports innovative education and technology initiatives aimed at improving patient care in dermatology.	Not published	Up to $30K
OTA International Research Grant Orthopaedic Trauma Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The OTA International Research Grant supports innovative research in orthopaedic trauma care, offering two awards of up to $20,000 each.	Not published	Up to $20K
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Cancer Institute (NCI), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Independent Clinical Trial Required) to…	Forecast	Varies
Dibner Program in the History of Science - Short-Term Awards Grant The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) · Foundation Not published · $4K – $12K The Dibner Program in the History of Science offers short-term awards for research at The Huntington, a leading institution founded in 1919, boasting a vast collection related to the American West.	Not published	$4K – $12K
Travel Award for International Skills and Knowledge Exchange Grant Biochemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Travel Award for International Skills and Knowledge Exchange provides grants up to £2,000 to facilitate research capacity building in low-income economies such as Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Nashman Faculty Development Grants: Community-Based Participatory Research Grants The George Washington University · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Nashman Faculty Development Grants at George Washington University support faculty in developing community-engaged scholarship initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
Open Call for 51 Pegasi b Fellowship Host Institutions The Heising-Simons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The 51 Pegasi b fellowship was established in 2017 to support early-career researchers in planetary astronomy with four host institutions participating.	Not published	Varies
Antiepileptic Drug & Device Trials XV Symposium - Travel Grant Epilepsy Study Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Cover expenses associated with attending the Antiepileptic Drug & Device Trials XV Symposium	Not published	Up to $2K
Mapplethorpe Foundation Grants: HIV/AIDS Research The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Grants focus on HIV/AIDS research funding, supporting scientific studies aimed at treatment and cure, as well as HIV prevention and care programs.	Not published	Varies
Multilateral Partnerships Leveraging Excellence U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Not published · From $200K Many of the most pressing challenges in research and innovation require collaboration across national and disciplinary boundaries to achieve important advances.	Not published	From $200K
Toolkits for Dissemination of Genomic Technologies National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $50K The National Human Genome Research institute (NHGRI) funds wet-lab technology development across its portfolios, resulting in invention of innovative methods to interrogate and understand the genome.	Forecast	Up to $50K
Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases Pilot & Feasibility Grant: Category 4 Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Center for Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases offers a Pilot & Feasibility Grant to support innovative research in diabetes and metabolic diseases.	Not published	Up to $50K
FEMS-LWOFF Award for Achievements In Microbiology Grant Federation of European Microbiological Societies · Foundation Not published · €1,000 The FEMS-Lwoff Award for Achievements in Microbiology is a prestigious accolade awarded by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) since 2000.	Not published	€1,000
Marsh Foundation Grant Marsh Edward & Margaret Fdn-Main · Foundation Not published · $52K – $150K The Marsh Foundation Grant provides funding for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes, focusing primarily on medical research in El Paso, Texas.	Not published	$52K – $150K
MSBSS Graduate Student Research Award Grant Society of Toxicology · Foundation Not published · Varies The MSBSS Graduate Student Research Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology, invites full-time graduate students to submit their research conducted in a mentored position.	Not published	Varies
Krebs Memorial Scholarship Grant Biochemical Society · Foundation Not published · £25,786 The Krebs Memorial Scholarship supports exceptional PhD candidates in Biochemistry or related biomedical sciences, particularly those whose research careers have been disrupted by extraordinary non-academic circumstances.	Not published	£25,786
The Stanton Foundation Canine Clinical Trials Grant American Veterinary Medical Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AVMF-administered Stanton Foundation Canine Clinical Trials Grant — funds canine clinical-trials research. FLAG for detail.	Not published	Varies
Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Student Research Grant in Early Childhood Language Development, funded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation, supports master's and doctoral students conducting research on early language development.	Not published	$4K
Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The Baruch Blumberg Grants in Astrobiology, offered by the American Philosophical Society in collaboration with the Green Bank Observatory, provide funding for graduate students and early career scientists.	Not published	$5K – $7K
CSSA Research Grants Cactus and Succulent Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K General types of research supported by the CSSA include, but are not limited to studies:	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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