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The Russell Sage Foundation Core Research Grants fund innovative social science research on inequality, behavioral science, race, and immigration to inform policy and improve U.S. social conditions.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 (LOI) | October 26, 2026 (Invited Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per grant (including 15% indirect costs); typical duration 1–2 years.
Summary: Supports rigorous social science research aligned with RSF’s core programs and special initiatives to improve social and living conditions in the U.S.
Key Information: LOI required; only about 15% of LOIs are invited to submit a full proposal.
Description
The Russell Sage Foundation’s Core Research Grants program funds original social science research projects that align with the foundation’s core program areas and special initiatives. The foundation aims to support studies that address critical issues related to social, political, and economic inequality, behavioral science, race and immigration, and the implications of recent policy changes in the United States. Grants are highly competitive and are intended to foster innovative, evidence-based research that can inform policy and improve social conditions.
