[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

Estimated total program funding: $220,000 annually | ~110 awards/year; individual award amounts vary

Supports research and doctoral dissertation projects to advance understanding of economic processes, institutions, and behavior.

--- ## Description The NSF Economics program funds research that enhances the empirical and theoretical understanding of economic processes and institutions in the U.S. and globally. The program supports a wide range of research topics, including but not limited to econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and public finance. Supported activities include: - Individual and multi-investigator research projects - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) - Conferences, symposia, and workshops - Experimental research and data collection/dissemination - Equipment and instrumentation for research - Research experience for undergraduates The program encourages interdisciplinary research, proposals from underrepresented groups and regions, and projects that link economics with other social sciences, mathematics, or statistics. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $220,000 per year - Approximately 110 awards are expected annually - Individual award sizes and durations vary by project type and scope - No cost-sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted: open to all qualified individuals and organizations, including: - Universities and colleges - Nonprofits - For-profit organizations - Government entities - Other research institutions - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) must be submitted by a faculty member on behalf of a graduate student --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) - All applications are submitted electronically via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) - DDRIG proposals require faculty sponsorship and should follow specific DDRIG guidance in the PAPPG - Contact an Economics program officer before submitting a DDRIG proposal - Proposals may be submitted at any time; there is no fixed deadline --- ## Additional Information - The program places a high priority on broadening participation from groups and regions traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering. - Interdisciplinary and collaborative projects are strongly encouraged. - For more opportunities, see the [SBE Office of Multidisciplinary Activities](http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?div=SMA). - New award conditions apply to grants made on or after October 1, 2024. See [NSF award conditions](https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp?org=NSF). --- ## External Links - [NSF Economics Program Description](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506204) - [NSF Economics Program Opportunity Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/economics) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348164) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role/Notes | |------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------|-----------------| | Nancy A. Lutz, Program Director | [nlutz@nsf.gov](mailto:nlutz@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7280 | SBE/SES | | Nihal Bayraktar, Program Director | [nbayrakt@nsf.gov](mailto:nbayrakt@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5074 | SBE/SES | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | Technical help |

Economics

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