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

Application

ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant Portal Instructions

A guide providing instructions on how to access the ASA DDRI grant portal, including steps to create an account, view application requirements, and locate submission resources.

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Deadline

November 1, 2022

Award amount

Up to $16,000

Requirements

Research must be theoretically grounded empirical investigations to advance understanding of fundamental social processes.; Grant funds can be used for costs associated with conducting research, such as dataset acquisition, statistical or methodological training, equipment, payments to research...; Living expenses, including dependent care, are allowed.; Travel expenses to attend professional meetings, including the ASA Annual Meeting, are allowed.; No indirect costs are allowed.

Application materials

Question list (available for preview and download)

How to apply

Visit the ASA DDRI website at https://www.asanet.org/ASADDRIG; Read proposal submission guidelines; Access templates; Review FAQs and resources; Click on the application link; Create an account or log in to the grant portal to start the application

Important dates

Application deadline: November 1, 2022 (11:59 p.m. EST); Awards announced: March 2023

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