[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

No specified minimum or maximum; award sizes vary based on project scope and budget justification.

Supports basic research on all forms of human social organization and processes of social change, including organizations, groups, and demography.

--- ## Description The NSF Sociology Program supports fundamental research on human social organization—spanning societies, institutions, groups, and demographic processes—and the mechanisms of individual and institutional change. The program welcomes theoretically grounded empirical studies aimed at improving explanations of key social processes. Funded topics include, but are not limited to: - Organizational behavior - Population dynamics - Social movements - Labor force participation - Stratification and mobility - Family and social networks - Socialization - Sociology of science and technology Both original data collection and secondary data analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods are supported. Projects that offer methodological innovation or improvements in data collection and analysis are also encouraged. Proposals are evaluated on intellectual merit and broader impacts, with particular attention to theoretical grounding, empirical validation, research design appropriateness, and advancement of social science knowledge or methods. NSF is committed to broadening participation from underrepresented groups and regions in STEM and values diversity in all programs it supports. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted at any time; there are no fixed deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - No minimum or maximum award amount is specified. - Award sizes and durations vary according to the needs and scope of each project. - Budget requests should be well-justified and appropriate for the proposed work. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all categories of applicants ("Unrestricted"), including: - Universities and colleges - Non-profit, non-academic organizations - For-profit organizations - State, local, and tribal governments - Individuals (subject to NSF's general eligibility requirements) - There are no restrictions based on citizenship or institutional type. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted through [NSF FastLane](https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/), [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov/), or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/). - Applicants should select Program Announcement/Solicitation number PD-98-1331 when submitting. - Proposals must follow the requirements in the [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Review criteria: intellectual merit and broader impacts. - For regular research proposals, there is no deadline; submit at any time. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - NSF is committed to public access to publications and data, with exceptions for privacy and security. - Specialized funding opportunities are available for early-career researchers, postdocs, undergraduate research, and infrastructure. - Updates to NSF research security policies may apply; refer to [NSF Research Security](https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/research_protection/) for details. --- ## External Links - [NSF Sociology Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/sociology) - [NSF Program Description PD-98-1331](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5369) - [Browse funded projects](https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/advancedSearchResult?ProgEleCode=133100&BooleanElement=Any&BooleanRef=Any&ActiveAwards=true#results) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [Public Access to NSF-Funded Research](https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/public_access/) - [Data Management for NSF SBE Proposals](https://www.nsf.gov/sbe/DMP/SBE_DataMgmtPlanPolicy_RevisedApril2018.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------| | Joseph Whitmeyer | [jwhitmey@nsf.gov](mailto:jwhitmey@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7808 | SBE/SES | | Antwan Jones | [aajones@nsf.gov](mailto:aajones@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4973 | SBE/SES | | Mamadi Corra | [mcorra@nsf.gov](mailto:mcorra@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7149 | SBE/SES | | Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | NSF |

Sociology

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