Early Career Grants
Supports U.S.-based early career scholars and graduate students researching how economic inequality affects U.S. growth, with an emphasis on policy relevance and engagement beyond academia.
Funder: Washington Center for Equitable Growth
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Graduate students: $15,000 (1 year) | Early career scholars: $30,000 (1–2 years)
Summary: Supports U.S.-based early career scholars and graduate students researching the impact of inequality on economic growth, with a focus on policy relevance and engagement beyond academia.
Key Information: No indirect overhead allowed; applicants must be affiliated with a U.S. university.
Description
The Washington Center for Equitable Growth’s Early Career Grants program funds research that explores how economic inequality affects growth in the United States, with a strong emphasis on projects that are policy relevant and have potential for public impact. The program is designed for early career scholars and graduate students at U.S. universities who are interested in engaging with nonacademic audiences, including policymakers and the media. Grantees gain access to training and support to translate their research for broader audiences and join an academic network focused on shaping public debate and policy outcomes. The program values diverse perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and a variety of methodologies.
