Funder: Russell Sage Foundation

Due Dates: April 1, 2026 (Application deadline, 2PM ET)

Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 total for one-year projects (including up to 15% indirect costs); PI/co-PI salary support capped at $15,000 each.

Summary: Supports early-career scholars conducting rigorous causal research on criminal justice system policies and practices using robust research designs.

Key Information: Applicants must be tenure-track assistant professors at U.S. colleges/universities at the start of the grant period.