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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S. Rains Wallace Dissertation Award Grant Society for Industrial · Foundation Not published · $1K The S. Rains Wallace Dissertation Award, presented by the SIOP Foundation, honors outstanding doctoral research in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.	Not published	$1K
Presidents' Award Grant Canadian Society of Zoologists · Foundation Not published · $500 The Presidents' Award, presented by the Canadian Society of Zoologists, recognizes outstanding oral research presentations by Post-Doctoral Fellows at their Annual Conference.	Not published	$500
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation: African Fellow Awards Grant The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation's African Fellow Awards recognize emerging scholars conducting high-quality research related to violence in Africa.	Not published	$10K
AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant The American Head and Neck Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The AHNS Alando J. Ballantyne Trainee Research Pilot Grant aims to support innovative research in head and neck oncology, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of neoplastic diseases.	Not published	Up to $20K
Couillaud Prize in Ultrafast Lasers Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Couillaud Prize in Ultrafast Lasers, established by the Optica Foundation and Coherent, Inc., supports early-career professionals to pursue innovative research in ultrafast photonics.	Not published	$20K
ACS Graduate Student Success Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · $25K The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry.	Not published	$25K
DAAD North America: RISE Germany Grant German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst - DAAD) · Foundation Not published · Up to €3,136 The DAAD North America: RISE Germany program offers undergraduate students from North America and the UK a unique opportunity to intern at leading German research institutions during the summer.	Not published	Up to €3,136
Cooperative Program for Modeling Clinical Transplantation National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $1,280,000 total The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will support its mission through the Cooperative Program for Modeling Clinical Transplantation.	Forecast	$1,280,000 total
TOMMY Awards (Edison Innovation Awards) Edison Innovation · Foundation Not published · Varies An award created by the Edison Innovation Foundation for distribution to candidates who have invented innovative products or services, especially those who have used innovation to benefit humanity, like Thomas Edison did.	Not published	Varies
GEAR 2.0 Pilot Project Grant Emergency Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to promote education and research that: The Emergency Medicine Foundation strives to be the principal sponsor of scientifically rigorous research and education that improves the care of the acutely ill and injured.	Not published	Varies
Alpha-1 Foundation Pilot and Feasibility Grants Alpha-1 Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Alpha-1 Foundation Pilot and Feasibility Grants provide funds to encourage development and testing of new hypotheses and/or methods in research areas relevant to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.	Not published	Varies
Impact of Immunotherapies on CNS Outcomes in People with HIV: Potential Benefits, Challenges and Risks National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $2,000,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to publish a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to solicit biphasic research applications to evaluate the impact of HIV immunotherapies on central nervous system (CNS) outcomes in…	Forecast	$2,000,000 total
Ursus Publication Grants International Association for Bear Research and Management · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting publication of bear research in Ursus, the official journal of the IBA. Referenced on the main grants page as one of IBA's grant programs.	Not published	Varies
TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences (Groups) The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $54K The TWAS Research Grants Programme in Basic Sciences supports researchers in developing countries, particularly those lacking essential facilities.	Not published	Up to $54K
NOMIS–STRI Fellowships 3 Year Postdoctoral Fellowships in Animal Behavior Grant Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The NOMIS–STRI Fellowships offer exceptional biologists the opportunity to conduct three years of postdoctoral research in animal behavior in Panama.	Not published	Up to $75K
Career Development Awards Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (the Foundation) was established in 1967 to find the causes of and cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD.) Support for our research program…	Not published	Varies
Resident International Scholarship Asa Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship program enables U.S. anesthesiology residents to gain international clinical experience by spending time in resource-poor settings, exposing them to the complexities of anesthesia care in under-resourced environments.	Not published	Varies
RES Award for Early Career Entomologist Grant Royal Entomological Society · Foundation Not published · £400 The RES Award for Early Career Entomologist is an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions to entomological science by individuals within ten years of their degree.	Not published	£400
Summer Studentship Grant The Genetics Society UK · Foundation Not published · Up to £4,150 The Summer Studentship offers undergraduate students the chance to engage in hands-on research experience in genetics during the summer before their final year.	Not published	Up to £4,150
Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant Wellcome Leap Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant, led by Wellcome Leap Inc, aims to advance research on the maternal and infant gut microbiome's impact on neurodevelopment.	Not published	Varies
Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program American Association Of Blood Banks · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program, funded by the American Association of Blood Banks, supports innovative research in blood banking and transfusion medicine.	Not published	Up to $100K
Focused Projects Award - Humanitarian/Educational American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Support community-based, humanitarian, and educational projects that promote sleep health among underserved and at-risk populations	Not published	Up to $20K
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund: Graduate Students Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund, established by the American Psychological Foundation, supports graduate students conducting research on self-identity and academic achievement in K-8 children.	Not published	$9K
Wings Club Foundation Scholarships The Wings Club Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wings Club Foundation presents annual scholarships to deserving students. Scholars are recognized at the Annual Awards Gala each year (e.g., 2021 Scholars, 2022 Scholars, 2023 Scholars were recognized at galas).	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 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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