Erwin O. Smigel Award
Forecasted
The Erwin O. Smigel Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems supports unemployed and underemployed sociologists in attending the SSSP Annual Meeting to share and advance research.
Funder: Society for the Study of Social Problems
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Erwin O. Smigel Award, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per recipient for travel and registration; 3–4 awards annually
Summary: Supports unemployed and underemployed sociologists to attend the SSSP Annual Meeting by covering travel and registration costs.
Key Information: Applicants may only apply to one SSSP travel fund per year.
Description
The Erwin O. Smigel Award, established by the Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) in 1975, aims to support unemployed and underemployed sociologists by providing financial assistance to attend the SSSP Annual Meeting. The award covers transportation and registration fees, helping recipients remain engaged with the professional community and continue contributing to the discipline. The program is highly targeted, addressing the financial barriers that prevent sociologists in precarious employment situations from participating in key scholarly events.
