Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2025 (Full Proposal) | February 28, 2026 (Invited Resubmission)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 per award (direct + indirect costs); ~40–50 awards/year; total program funding ~$600,000/year
Summary: Supports doctoral dissertation research in sociology to improve the conduct of student dissertation projects that advance fundamental knowledge of human social organization and processes.
Key Information: Only Ph.D.-granting U.S. institutions may apply; doctoral student must be listed as co-PI, advisor as PI.