Funder: Russell Sage Foundation

Due Dates: October 29, 2025 (LOI) | February 18, 2026 (Invited Proposal) | March 11, 2026 (LOI) | June 18, 2026 (Invited Proposal) | July 15, 2026 (LOI) | October 26, 2026 (Invited Proposal) | October 28, 2026 (LOI) | February 22, 2027 (Invited Proposal)

Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 for Trustee Grants (including 15% indirect costs); up to $75,000 for Presidential Grants; project duration typically up to 2 years.

Summary: Funds innovative, rigorous research by PhD holders on topics aligned with RSF’s core priorities, emphasizing strong research design and novel data or methods.

Key Information: All applications require an LOI; only invited proposals are considered. Funding rate is highly competitive (approx. 6–10% of LOIs).