[William T. Grant Foundation](https://wtgrantfoundation.org)

July 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$300 per review; reviewers typically assigned 1–4 proposals over two years

Professional development for early-career researchers to serve as peer reviewers for research grants on improving the use of research evidence, with mentorship and feedback.

--- ## Description The Early-Career Reviewer Program by the William T. Grant Foundation is a professional development initiative intended for early-career researchers interested in grant peer review. Participants are recruited to serve as peer reviewers for proposals focused on improving the use of research evidence to benefit young people in the United States. The program provides training, personalized feedback from Foundation staff, and access to redacted reviews from senior reviewers, helping participants deepen their understanding of the peer-review process and strengthen their own grant writing and evaluation skills. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Reviewers are compensated **$300 per review**. - Each reviewer is typically assigned **1–4 proposals** over a two-year period. - No additional research/project funding is provided; this is a compensated professional development and service opportunity. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - **Doctoral degree** received within seven years of application (for medicine, within seven years of completing first residency). - Actively working toward an **independent research program** aligned with improving the use of research evidence to benefit young people (ages 5–25) in the U.S. - Focus areas: building/testing ways to improve use of research evidence; or testing whether improved research use enhances decision-making/youth outcomes. - Successfully authored and engaged with peer review for at least one research publication related to the use of research evidence. - Prior involvement in preparing at least one grant proposal submitted to a funder is valuable. - The Foundation encourages applications from researchers from underrepresented backgrounds, including African American, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian American Pacific Islander scholars. --- ## Application Process - Prepare and submit a **single PDF** containing: - A two-page cover letter describing: - Motivation for applying - Subject/methodological expertise - Authorship and peer review experience - Grant proposal preparation experience - Alignment with the Foundation’s focus - How participation supports career goals - Curriculum Vitae (CV) - Submit materials by email to [earlycareerreviewer@wtgrantfdn.org](mailto:earlycareerreviewer@wtgrantfdn.org) by the anticipated deadline. - Selection is based on alignment with the Foundation’s focus and the strength of the cover letter. --- ## Additional Information - Reviewers receive training and mentorship from Foundation staff. - Written reviews are typically due within 3–4 weeks of assignment. - Feedback and revision requests may follow, with final submission due in an additional 1–2 weeks. - Participants gain access to redacted peer reviews for further learning. - Program is designed for professional growth and does not provide research funding. --- ## External Links - [Program information and application guidelines (William T. Grant Foundation)](https://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/early-career-reviewer-program) - [2025 Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://wtgrantfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025-Application-Guide-Early-Career-Reviewers.pdf) - [Resources for Applicants: Use of Research Evidence](https://wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/research-grants-on-improving-use-of-research-evidence/applicant-resources) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@wtgrantfdn.org](mailto:info@wtgrantfdn.org) | +1 212-752-0071 | [Contact Page](https://wtgrantfoundation.org/contact) | | Program Questions | [earlycareerreviewer@wtgrantfdn.org](mailto:earlycareerreviewer@wtgrantfdn.org) | | | ---

Early-Career Reviewer Program

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