Dissertation Research Grants
Russell Sage Foundation Dissertation Research Grants fund innovative social science dissertation projects addressing key societal issues in the U.S. within RSF’s priority research areas.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for a one-year dissertation research project; no indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports innovative dissertation research by U.S.-based doctoral students on social science topics aligned with RSF’s priority areas.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Russell Sage Foundation’s Dissertation Research Grants program funds innovative dissertation projects that address significant social science questions within the Foundation’s priority areas: Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context, Future of Work, Race, Ethnicity and Immigration, Immigration and Immigrant Integration, and Social, Political, and Economic Inequality. Projects must be closely aligned with RSF’s mission to improve social and living conditions in the U.S. and demonstrate rigorous use of theory, data, and research methods. The program is competitive and aims to support early-career scholars, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, and research that advances evidence-based solutions to pressing societal challenges.
