Erwin O. Smigel Award
Forecasted
The Erwin O. Smigel Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems supports financially struggling sociologists with travel and registration costs to attend the SSSP Annual Meeting.
Funder: Society for the Study of Social Problems
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per recipient; typically 3–4 awards annually; total fund ~$1,500 per year.
Summary: Supports unemployed and underemployed sociologists with travel and registration costs to attend the SSSP Annual Meeting.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one SSSP travel fund per year.
Description
The Erwin O. Smigel Award, administered by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP), provides financial support for unemployed and severely underemployed sociologists to attend the SSSP Annual Meeting. Established in 1975 to honor Erwin O. Smigel, this award is intended to foster professional engagement and support those experiencing financial hardship in the discipline. Funding covers transportation and registration fees for eligible recipients.
