Funder: William T. Grant Foundation

Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026: Mentor and reference letters due (projected)

Funding Amounts: $425,000 over five years (including up to 7.5% indirect costs); 4–6 awards annually

Summary: Supports five-year research and mentoring plans for early-career scholars to expand expertise in reducing inequality and improving research use for youth in the U.S.

Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their institution; only one applicant per major division per year.