American Sociological Association (ASA) / National Science Foundation (NSF) - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant

Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant from ASA/NSF for sociological research. Details on eligibility, proposal preparation, and submission.

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DeadlineNovember 2, 2026, 5 pm ET

Award amountUp to $16,000; $16,000 or less; 1 year ASA membership; ASA Annual Meeting registration; Up to 25 grants, max $16,000 each

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

FAQ

ASA DDRIG Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

A comprehensive FAQ page for the American Sociological Association (ASA) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (DDRIG), covering application procedures, eligibility criteria, and program guidelines.

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Eligibility

Applicants do not need to be in a sociology PhD program, but projects must utilize a sociological perspective.; Applicants do not need to be ASA members.; Students who have previously received an NSF or ASA DDRIG are ineligible.; Grant start dates must be between May 1 and Dec 1 of the year granted.; Funds must be used before the applicant's degree is conferred.; Only one Research Sponsor is permitted.

Requirements

Research Scholar must create the account, upload documents, and submit the application.; Proposals must be single-spaced.; Applicants must adhere to the ASA DDRIG proposal format guidelines.; Use institutional email address when creating an account.

Application materials

Grant portal account; Proposal documents (as per guidelines)

How to apply

Access the application link on the ASA DDRIG program page.; Create an account or log in to the Foundant grant portal.; Complete the registration form using an institutional email address.; Follow the 'Grant Portal Instructions' document for step-by-step guidance.

Important dates

Grant start dates: May 1 to Dec 1

Documents

Grant Portal Instructions

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