National Science Foundation (NSF) - Social, Behavioral, & Economic Sciences - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG)

Supports university-based centers for collaborative materials research and education, building shared facilities, training scientists, and strengthening industry partnerships.

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Award amountup to $75,000 for workshop grants

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Award amount

up to $75,000 for workshop grants

Discipline

STEM; Public service

Eligibility

MRSEC full proposals by invitation only; Additional eligibility information in solicitation; Proposals may only be submitted by certain types of PIs; Proposals may only be submitted by certain types of organizations; Institutions awarded MRSEC in FY23 are not eligible to submit as lead

Requirements

NSF has updated research security policies; All proposals must follow PAPPG and its supplements; All NSF grants are subject to award terms and conditions; DMSP must be created using the tool implemented on Research.gov; Proposals must include a Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP); Check solicitations for specific requirements beyond general NSF guidance

Application materials

Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP)

How to apply

Read the solicitation NSF 26-500; Review full program guidelines and learn how to submit

Official source pages

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Updates from the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) at the U.S. National Science Foundation, including news and announcements.

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Outlines who to contact for administrative questions about your award from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Provides contact information for program officers and NSF policy office.

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