Visiting Scholars Program
The Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholars Program offers residential fellowships in New York City for social science researchers to advance projects improving U.S. social and living conditions.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates: June 1, 2024 (Working group application) | June 25, 2026 (Full application, 2027–2028 fellowship year, due by 2pm ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 (full year) or $75,000 (half year) in salary support; additional housing and childcare subsidies available; 10-month or 5-month residential fellowships.
Summary: Residential fellowships in New York City for social science scholars to pursue research and writing in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Description
The Russell Sage Foundation’s Visiting Scholars Program offers a prestigious residential fellowship for scholars in the social, economic, political, and behavioral sciences to advance research and writing at the Foundation’s headquarters in New York City. Each year, 15–17 fellowships are awarded to support projects aligned with RSF’s core programs and special initiatives focused on improving social and living conditions in the United States. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, providing office space, research resources, and opportunities to engage with peers and RSF staff. Fellows are expected to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Foundation and to be present for at least 75% of RSF’s open days. Both individual and working group applications are accepted.
