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National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) - Dissertation Research Grants

Application cover sheet for the NISS 2026 Dissertation Grant. Includes applicant, institution, and project details. Requires CV, personal statement, budget, and sponsor letter.

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Deadline2026-04-21T17:00:00.000Z

Award amount$5,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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2026 Dissertation Grant Program

The National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS) invites nominations for its 2026 Dissertation Grants Program to support outstanding Ph.D. students. Grants are up to $5,000.

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Deadline

2026-04-21T17:00:00.000Z

Award amount

up to $5,000 each

Eligibility

Any accredited U.S. university that awards doctoral degrees in the social sciences.; Each university may nominate up to two (2) candidates per grant period.; Nominees must be Ph.D. students.

Requirements

Completed NISS 2026 Dissertation Grant Application Cover Sheet; Nominee's CV; Nominee's personal statement (max 750 words); One-page project budget; Letter of support from academic sponsor

Application materials

NISS 2026 Dissertation Grant Application Cover Sheet (fillable PDF); Nominee's CV; Nominee's personal statement; Project budget; Letter of support

How to apply

Nominations must be submitted via email as a single PDF file named LASTNAME.pdf.; Email nominations to grants@socialsciencesinstitute.org.; The nomination email must be submitted by the university's provost or designated officer.

Important dates

Nominations due: April 21, 2026, 5:00 pm EDT; Grants expected to be announced: June 2026

Documents

NISS 2026 Dissertation Grant Application Cover Sheet (fillable pdf)

Contact

Suzanne Farrell, Grants Committee Co-Chair at grants@socialsciencesinstitute.org

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