Funder: Spencer Foundation
Due Dates: February 24, 2026: Pre-proposal deadline | June 23, 2026: Full proposal (by invitation) deadline
Funding Amounts: $125,000–$500,000 per project (up to 5 years; 15% indirect costs allowed)
Summary: Supports ambitious, field-initiated research projects that advance foundational knowledge and address key educational questions using diverse methods and perspectives.
Key Information: One proposal per PI/Co-PI at a time across all Spencer research grant programs.