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 Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (ASA DDRIG), covering application procedures, eligibility criteria, and program guidelines.

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Eligibility

Must be a doctoral student; Projects must utilize a sociological perspective and contribute to sociological knowledge; Applicants do not need to be in a sociology PhD program; Applicants do not need to be ASA members; Ineligible if previously received an NSF or ASA DDRIG; Must not have degree conferred before grant period ends

Requirements

Proposals must be single-spaced; Must adhere to ASA DDRIG proposal format guidelines; Research Scholar must create the account and submit the application; Only one Research Sponsor allowed; ASA officers cannot serve as research sponsors

Application materials

Applicant documents (uploaded via grant portal)

How to apply

Create an account in the ASA grant portal (Foundant); Use institutional email address for registration; Complete registration form and confirm via email; Follow step-by-step instructions in the 'Grant Portal Instructions' document

Important dates

Grant start dates cannot be before May 1; Grant start dates cannot be after Dec 1

Documents

Grant Portal Instructions

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