Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision to Ban Conscious Admissions at Colleges and Universities for Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility
Funds research on the impacts of the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious college admissions, focusing on educational and economic outcomes for diverse populations.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates: June 18, 2026 (Invited proposal) | July 15, 2026 (Letter of Inquiry) | October 26, 2026 (Invited proposal) | October 28, 2026 (Letter of Inquiry) | February 22, 2027 (Invited proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $200,000 over 2 years; some recent grants range from $40,000–$200,000.
Summary: Supports research on the impact of the 2023 Supreme Court ban on race-conscious college admissions, focusing on educational attainment and economic mobility.
Key Information: Requires Letter of Inquiry; full proposals by invitation only; three cycles per year.
Description
This grant initiative funds innovative social science research examining the consequences of the 2023 Supreme Court decision that banned race-conscious admissions at U.S. colleges and universities. Projects should investigate how this policy change affects college access, alternative admissions strategies, and broader outcomes for educational attainment and economic mobility among diverse populations. The funder encourages proposals that leverage new or novel data, employ interdisciplinary approaches, and address downstream effects such as workforce diversity, changes in public attitudes, and impacts on the college-to-career pipeline. Both empirical and theoretical studies are welcome, provided they advance understanding of the social, political, and economic implications of the Supreme Court’s decision.
