Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant
The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant funds innovative dissertation research by PhD students tackling pressing social policy issues in the social sciences.
Funder: Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Full application & recommender forms due by 11:59 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per grant ($7,500 initial + $2,500 upon completion); special awards up to $8,000 additional
Summary: Supports innovative dissertation-level research in social policy by PhD students.
Key Information: Two recommendations required; funds awarded directly to recipients, not institutions.
Description
This grant supports outstanding and innovative research in social policy, with the goal of advancing knowledge and informing policy decisions that promote positive social change. The grant is specifically targeted at PhD students who are at the dissertation stage, providing flexible funding to help overcome financial barriers to completing their research projects. The Foundation encourages proposals addressing pressing societal issues across the major fields of the social sciences.
