Funder: Russell Sage Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2026 (Application) | May 2026 (Notification) | July 2026 (Earliest start)

Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for a one-year dissertation project; no indirect costs allowed.

Summary: Supports innovative dissertation research aligned with RSF’s social science priority areas to improve social and living conditions in the U.S.

Key Information: Eligibility limited to doctoral students at U.S. institutions who have completed all requirements except the dissertation.