We've updated this opportunity with a few new application guidelines and budget restrictions. Your Letter of Inquiry's 4-page limit now explicitly excludes references, and CVs for full proposals are capped at 5 pages. Additionally, you must use the official RSF budget template, and funding will not cover tuition, conference travel, or dissemination costs.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates: October 29, 2025 (LOI) | February 18, 2026 (Full proposal, invited) | March 11, 2026 (LOI) | June 18, 2026 (Full proposal, invited) | July 15, 2026 (LOI) | October 26, 2026 (Full proposal, invited) | October 28, 2026 (LOI) | February 22, 2027 (Full proposal, invited)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per grant (Trustee grants); up to $75,000 (Presidential grants); project duration typically up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports rigorous, innovative social science research aligned with RSF’s core program areas and special initiatives.
Key Information: Application requires a Letter of Inquiry; only invited proposals may submit a full application.