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 26, 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.
Open to doctoral students, not limited to sociology PhD programs provided the project utilizes a sociological perspective.; Applicants must not have previously received an NSF or ASA-funded DDRIG.; Research scholars who are awarded will receive a one-year ASA membership.; Funds must be used before the applicant's degree is conferred.; Grant start dates cannot be before May 1 or after December 1 of the year granted.; ASA officers are ineligible to serve as research sponsors.
Requirements
Proposals must be single-spaced.; Projects must contribute to the advancement of sociological knowledge.; Only one research sponsor is permitted per application.; Applicants must use their institutional email address when creating an account in the grant portal.
Application materials
Grant portal account registration; Proposal documents (adhering to ASA DDRIG format guidelines)
How to apply
Create an account or log in to the ASA grant portal (Foundant).; Complete the registration form using an institutional email address.; The research scholar must upload all documents and submit the application.; Follow the 'Grant Portal Instructions' document available in the Resources section.
Important dates
Grant start dates: May 1 to December 1 of the year granted.
Documents
Grant Portal Instructions
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