[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

Proposals accepted anytime

Approx. $220,000 total program funding annually; ~110 awards expected per year; individual award sizes vary.

Supports research projects and dissertation improvement in all areas of economics, including interdisciplinary work and conferences.

--- ## Description The NSF Economics program funds research that enhances the understanding of economic processes and institutions in the U.S. and globally. It supports both empirical and theoretical work across nearly all fields of economics, including econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and public finance. The program welcomes proposals for: - Individual or multi-investigator research projects - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) - Conferences and symposia - Experimental research - Data collection and dissemination - Computing equipment and research instrumentation - Research experiences for undergraduates A strong emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary research, broadening participation from underrepresented groups and regions, and fostering connections between economics and other social sciences, mathematics, and statistics. DDRIGs are intended to enhance dissertation research quality, providing funds for data gathering and field research not typically available through the student's institution. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: ~$220,000 annually - Expected number of awards: ~110 per year - Individual award amounts can vary based on project scope and type; no specified ceiling or floor - DDRIGs provide limited funds for dissertation-specific expenses (not stipends or tuition) --- ## Eligibility - Open to all applicant types ("Unrestricted"); typically, U.S.-based academic institutions, researchers, and faculty - DDRIG proposals must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student - No cost-sharing or matching required --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - Review the [program description and requirements](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506204) - For DDRIGs, contact an Economics program officer before submission - Submit proposals via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348164) or NSF FastLane/Research.gov as appropriate --- ## Additional Information - The program prioritizes interdisciplinary and broadening participation initiatives - Recent updates to NSF research security policies may impact proposal requirements (see [NSF Research Security Notice](https://www.nsf.gov/notices/important/important-notice-no-149-updates-nsf-research-security/in149)) - DDRIGs do not cover cost-of-living, stipends, or tuition --- ## External Links - [NSF Economics Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/economics) - [NSF Program Description PD-23-1320](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506204) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=348164) - [SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities](http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=SMA) - [Browse funded projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/search-results?ProgEleCode=132000&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |---------------------------|------------------------------|----------------|--------------| | Nancy A. Lutz, Program Director | nlutz@nsf.gov | (703) 292-7280 | SBE/SES | | Nihal Bayraktar, Program Director | nbayrakt@nsf.gov | (703) 292-5074 | SBE/SES | | NSF Grants.gov Support | grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov | | | | General NSF Info | info@nsf.gov | 1-703-292-5111 | | For technical issues with submission, contact [NSF grants.gov support](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov). For programmatic questions, reach out to the program directors above.

Economics

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