Funder: National Science Foundation

Due Dates: August 18, 2025 | January 18, 2026 | August 18, 2026 | January 18, 2027 (annually thereafter)

Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 total costs per award (direct + indirect); project duration up to 12 months; 20–30 awards/year

Summary: Supports doctoral dissertation research to advance understanding and effectiveness of decision making in individuals, groups, organizations, and society through social and behavioral science.

Key Information: Proposals must be submitted by the dissertation advisor (PI) with the doctoral student as co-PI; research must be theory-grounded and generalizable.