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

October 22, 2025 | October 21, 2026

Up to $50,000 for individuals; up to $65,000 for teams; one-year projects.

Supports early-career social science scholars researching economic mobility and systemic barriers to opportunity in the U.S., with mentorship provided.

Applicants cannot apply for both Pipeline and Core Research Grants in the same fall cycle; only one proposal per cycle.

--- ## Description The Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants, administered by the Russell Sage Foundation, are designed to support early-career social scientists conducting innovative research on economic mobility, access to opportunity, and structural barriers to advancement in the United States. The program emphasizes diversity and seeks to fund projects that explore how individuals, communities, and institutions understand, navigate, and challenge systemic inequalities. Grantees are paired with mentors for research and career development, and are expected to present their findings at a capstone conference. --- ## Due Dates - October 22, 2025: Proposal submission deadline for funding beginning Summer 2026 - October 21, 2026: Next proposal submission deadline (2pm ET) Applicants may not submit proposals to both the Pipeline Grants and the October Core Research Grants/LOI cycle in the same year. --- ## Funding Amount - Individual awards: Up to $50,000 - Team awards (two or more eligible applicants): Up to $65,000 - Project duration: One year - No indirect costs allowed; budget finalized post-approval - Travel reimbursement for the required capstone conference is provided in addition to the grant --- ## Eligibility - Open to early-career scholars: - Assistant Professors, Adjunct Assistant Professors, or Lecturers who received their PhD within the last 10 years - Applicants must not have previously received an RSF research grant or visiting fellowship (dissertation grants do not affect eligibility) - No restrictions on nationality or institution location - RSF prioritizes applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and/or under-resourced institutions - Post-docs are not eligible as PIs but may be included as research assistants - Only one Pipeline Grant proposal per applicant per cycle --- ## Application Process - No letter of inquiry required; submit full proposal via the [RSF Fluxx portal](https://rsf.fluxx.io/) - Required materials: - Proposal (max 7 single-spaced pages, 11 or 12-point font, 1-inch margins), including a brief literature review, research question, methods, analytic plan, and timeline - Abbreviated CV (max 5 pages per investigator) - If selected, additional materials required before funds are disbursed: - Detailed budget and justification (using RSF template) - Institutional fiscal agent letter - New applicants to the portal should create accounts at least one week before the deadline (account approval may take up to 2 business days) - Grantees participate in an onboarding webinar and are expected to present at the capstone conference --- ## Additional Information - Projects must focus on U.S. economic mobility, inequality, and opportunity; comparative projects or those using non-U.S. data must demonstrate strong relevance to U.S. conditions - RSF seldom supports studies on health/mental health outcomes or educational processes (except those examining causes/consequences of inequality) - Unallowable expenses include indirect costs, office rent, tuition remission, publication fees, and generic administrative costs - Full and associate professors may serve as co-PIs but cannot receive funding - Funding is competitive; typically 12–15 projects funded per cycle --- ## External Links - [Program Overview & RFP](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/rfp) - [Application Requirements](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/requirements) - [Budget Guidelines](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/budget) - [Application Portal (Fluxx)](https://rsf.fluxx.io/) - [Upcoming Application Deadlines](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/application-deadlines) - [Pipeline Grants FAQ](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/pipeline-grants/tips) - [Information for Grant Seekers](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants) - [Previously Funded Pipeline Grants](https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@rsage.org](mailto:info@rsage.org) | | Program Questions | [programs@rsage.org](mailto:programs@rsage.org) | | Phone | +1 212-750-6000 | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.russellsage.org/about/contact) |

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