Science for Progress Initiative (SfPI) Research Funding Opportunities
SfPI funds randomized evaluations and quantitative research to improve how scientific research is funded and supported, aiming to advance metascience and inform science policy and practice.
Funder: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals reviewed as received)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 (full RCTs) | $75,000 (pilot studies) | $10,000 (travel/proposal development); typical durations: up to 1–2 years for pilots, 1 year for travel/proposal grants.
Summary: Supports rigorous, quantitative research on effective scientific funding and support strategies, advancing metascience through randomized evaluations.
Key Information: Two-stage application: Expression of Interest (EOI) required before full proposal.
Description
The Science for Progress Initiative (SfPI) provides competitive research funding to advance metascience by supporting randomized evaluations of approaches to funding and supporting scientific research. The initiative encourages diverse research ideas that can inform how science is funded and practiced, focusing on randomized controlled trials (RCTs), pilot studies, and proposal development activities. The goal is to produce impactful, quantitative evidence that shapes scientific policy and practice.
