"This table (in PDF) gives an overview of the federal agencies (and a few foundations) that are most active in funding academic research and what types of research they fund. The links take you to the funding page of the agency (which can sometimes to be difficult to find for agencies where funding research is not a major part of their mission), not just to the agency's home page." Compiled by Academic Research Funding Strategies, LLC.

Information regarding awards that are specifically targeted, or historically won by, younger chemists.

The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the world to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants. To search the Foundation Directory Online, please see Searchable Subscription Resources section of this guide.

"Vision: We believe in bold ideas that create enduring impact in the areas of environmental conservation, patient care and science. Gordon and Betty Moore established the foundation to create this change around the world and at home in the San Francisco Bay Area."

A private foundation which provides fellowships at three dozen of the finest universities in the United States, for graduate work leading to award of the Ph.D. degree in applications of the physical sciences.

HHMI's science education grants program spurs innovation in science education for students at the precollege level through advanced training. Our diverse portfolio of programs is unified by a core philosophy: innovation in science depends on the quality and diversity of students who are supported in pursuing original research.

The MacArthur Fellows Program awards unrestricted fellowships to talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction.

Places particular emphasis on connecting underrepresented groups with STEM programs, funding, mentoring and resources.

Support for international authors who publish in RSC journals wishing to visit other countries. A significant proportion of the fund will be for visits to the UK or another European Union country. The objectives of a visit should be: to collaborate in research, or to exchange research ideas and results, or to give or receive special expertise and training.

The U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF) is a nonprofit charitable organization created by the United States Government in 1995. This unique public-private partnership promotes scientific and technical collaboration between the United States and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

News, information, and resources about NIH grants and fellowships.

The NSF funds research and education in science and engineering, through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. The Foundation accounts for about 20 percent of federal support to academic institutions for basic research.