William T. Grant Scholars Program
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The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports early-career researchers conducting innovative studies to reduce youth inequality or advance research evidence use, with structured mentoring over five years.
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Funder: William T. Grant Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Mentor and reference letters deadline (projected) | June 2027: Full application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $425,000 over five years per Scholar (4–6 awards annually; max 7.5% indirect costs included)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers’ five-year projects to reduce youth inequality or improve research evidence use in the U.S.
Key Information: Applicants must be nominated by their institution and have received their doctorate within seven years.
Description
The program supports the career development of promising early-career researchers through five-year research and mentoring plans. Projects must significantly expand the applicant’s expertise in new disciplines, methods, or content areas, and align with one of two focus areas: (1) reducing inequality in academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes for U.S. youth ages 5–25, or (2) improving the use of research evidence in ways that benefit youth. The award includes structured mentoring, annual retreats, and capacity-building support, with the goal of fostering innovative, high-impact research and developing a more diverse and inclusive academic community.
