[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 project duration.

Supports early-career social science scholars researching economic mobility and systemic inequality in the U.S., pairing grantees with mentors for project and career development.

Applicants may apply for either the Pipeline Grants Competition or the October LOI deadline, but not both.

--- ## Description The Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants, offered by the Russell Sage Foundation, are designed to support early-career scholars in the social sciences who are conducting innovative research on economic mobility and access to opportunity in the United States. The program specifically targets research focused on structural barriers to mobility, systemic inequalities, and how individuals, communities, and state entities navigate or challenge these barriers. In addition to funding, grantees are paired with senior mentors for guidance on both their research projects and professional development. The initiative emphasizes diversity, prioritizing applications from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences and/or employed at under-resourced institutions. --- ## Due Dates - October 22, 2025: Proposal deadline for funding starting Summer 2026 - October 21, 2026: Application deadline for the next competition (submissions due by 2pm ET) Applicants may apply for either the Pipeline Grants Competition or the October LOI deadline, but not both. --- ## Funding Amount - Individual applicants: Up to $50,000 - Teams of two or more eligible applicants: Up to $65,000 - Project duration: One year - No indirect costs allowed; budgets finalized post-approval - Additional travel reimbursement is provided for participation in the capstone research conference, separate from the grant budget --- ## Eligibility - Open to early-career scholars: Assistant Professors, Lecturers, and Adjunct Assistant Professors (PhD received within the last 10 years) - Applicants must not have previously received a research grant or visiting fellowship from RSF (dissertation grants do not count) - The program seeks to promote diversity by prioritizing scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences and/or employed at under-resourced institutions - Only faculty based at U.S. colleges and universities are eligible --- ## Application Process - Proposals are submitted through the [RSF online application portal (Fluxx)](https://rsf.fluxx.io/) - No letter of inquiry is required or accepted for Pipeline Grants - Required at submission: - Proposal (max 7 single-spaced pages, 12-point font, 1-inch margins; includes a brief literature review, research question, hypotheses, methods, analytic plan, timeline) - Abbreviated CV (max 5 pages per investigator) - If selected for funding, applicants must submit: - Detailed budget and budget justification (using RSF template) - Institutional letter confirming fiscal agent responsibility - Additional due diligence documents (e.g., IRB approval, if applicable) - New users must create a Fluxx account at least one week before the deadline (may take up to 2 business days to activate) - Funded researchers are expected to present at a capstone research conference --- ## Additional Information - Grantees are paired with mentors for research and career guidance. - The program encourages co-funding or cost-sharing from the applicant's institution. - Conference travel (for required research presentations) is reimbursed separately from the grant. - No funds may be used for indirect costs, office rent, tuition remission, publication fees, or generic administrative costs. - Application materials and tips, including examples of successful proposals, are available on the RSF website. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Application Portal](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline) - [Budget Guidelines](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/budget) - [Application Requirements](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/requirements) - [Pipeline Grant RFP](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/rfp) - [Sample Successful Proposals (PDF)](https://www.russellsage.org/sites/default/files/2025-08/sample_pipeline_proposals.pdf) - [Upcoming Deadlines](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/application-deadlines) - [FAQ and Application Tips](https://www.russellsage.org/apply/grants/pipeline/tips) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [info@rsage.org](mailto:info@rsage.org) | | Program Staff (questions about eligibility or proposal fit) | [programs@rsage.org](mailto:programs@rsage.org) | | Phone | +1 212-750-6000 | | Contact Form | [RSF Contact Page](https://www.russellsage.org/about/contact) | ---

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