Early Career Research Award
Forecasted
The Rural Sociological Society's Early Career Research Award funds innovative rural sociology research by early-career scholars to advance both their careers and the discipline.
Funder: Rural Sociological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,500 per award; one-time funding for small-scale research projects.
Summary: Supports early-career rural sociology scholars with funding for small-scale research projects to advance their academic careers.
Key Information: Awardees must be RSS members within 5 years of Ph.D.; no equipment or overhead allowed.
Description
The Early Career Research Award from the Rural Sociological Society (RSS) is designed to support emerging scholars in rural sociology. The award provides up to $4,500 to fund small-scale research projects that contribute to the advancement of the scholar's academic career and the broader mission of the RSS. The program aims to foster innovative research and professional growth among early-career researchers in the discipline.
