[Russell Sage Foundation](https://www.russellsage.org)

Up to $200,000 per project; typical awards range from $40,000–$200,000 for up to 2 years.

Supports innovative research on how race, citizenship, legal status, politics, and policy affect immigrant and native-born outcomes in the U.S.

LOIs required; only invited proposals accepted; highly competitive (6–10% final funding rate).

--- ## Description The Russell Sage Foundation/Carnegie Corporation Initiative on Immigration and Immigrant Integration funds social science research that advances understanding of how race, citizenship, legal status, politics, political culture, and public policy shape the experiences and outcomes of immigrants and native-born individuals across generations and ethnic groups in the United States. The initiative is a special focus within the foundation's Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration core program, and it encourages theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions, especially those using creative data sources or innovative approaches to measure immigrant integration over time. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to: - Legal status and its impact on integration, economic progress, and family outcomes. - Naturalization, citizenship, and civic engagement patterns. - Mixed-ancestry, pan-ethnic identity formation, and inter-group relations. - The role of race, religion, and legacies of exclusion in shaping outcomes. - The effects of politics, political culture, and public policy on immigrants' lives and integration. See the [full RFP](https://www.russellsage.org/research/priorities/immigration/rfp-iii) for detailed topics and references. --- ## Due Dates - March 11, 2025: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline - June 17, 2025: Invited proposal deadline (for LOIs submitted March 11, 2025) - October 29, 2025: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline - February 18, 2026: Invited proposal deadline (for LOIs submitted October 29, 2025) - July 15, 2026: Letter of Inquiry (LOI) deadline - October 26, 2026: Invited proposal deadline (for LOIs submitted July 15, 2026) All applications are due by 2pm ET/11am PT. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: **$200,000** (including up to 15% indirect costs) per project. - Grants up to $75,000 may be considered under Presidential Authority. - Typical project duration: up to 2 years. - Approximately 15% of LOIs are invited to submit a full proposal; the final funding rate is 6–10%. --- ## Eligibility - Principal Investigators (PIs) and Co-PIs must hold a PhD or equivalent doctorate. - In rare cases, applicants without a doctorate but with a strong scholarly track record may be considered. - Students are not eligible. - Projects must be well-developed with clear research design and access to data; routine analyses of public data are rarely funded unless they involve novel approaches or data linkages. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Program Priorities:** Ensure your project aligns with the Immigration and Immigrant Integration initiative. 2. **Letter of Inquiry (LOI):** Submit a concise (max 4 pages) LOI and abbreviated CV (max 5 pages) via the [Fluxx application portal](https://rsf.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new). 3. **Invitation:** About 15% of LOIs are invited to submit a full proposal. 4. **Full Proposal:** If invited, submit a detailed proposal by the relevant deadline. 5. **Review:** Proposals undergo rigorous multi-disciplinary peer review. 6. **Decisions:** Funding decisions are made at Board meetings in March, June, and November. **Note:** New accounts for the application portal must be created at least one week before the LOI deadline. --- ## Additional Information - The foundation prioritizes projects that use novel data sources or methods, or that collect original data. - Interdisciplinary and methodologically innovative proposals are encouraged. - See [grant writing tips](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/core/tips) and [FAQ](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/faq) for guidance. - Recent awards in this area have ranged from $40,000 to $200,000. --- ## External Links - [Program Information](https://www.russellsage.org/research/priorities/immigration) - [Full RFP](https://www.russellsage.org/research/priorities/immigration/rfp-iii) - [Application Portal](https://rsf.fluxx.io/user_sessions/new) - [Application Deadlines](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/application-deadlines) - [How to Apply](https://www.russellsage.org/apply) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | info@rsage.org, +1 212-750-6000 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact RSF](https://www.russellsage.org/about/contact) | | Application Support | [Fluxx Portal Help](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/fluxx-instructional-video) | ---

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