Master’s Thesis Research Award
Forecasted
The Master’s Thesis Research Award from the Rural Sociological Society funds innovative master’s thesis research in rural sociology, supporting emerging scholars tackling key rural issues.
Funder: Rural Sociological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; one-time support for master’s thesis research.
Summary: Supports graduate student research in rural sociology for master's thesis projects.
Key Information: Applicants must be RSS graduate student members; equipment purchases and institutional overhead are not allowed.
Description
The Master’s Thesis Research Award from the Rural Sociological Society (RSS) provides funding and recognition to graduate students conducting research in rural sociology as part of their master’s thesis. The award is designed to foster innovative scholarship and encourage emerging researchers to contribute new insights to the field. Recipients receive both a certificate and up to $2,000 to support their thesis work.
