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 26, 2026

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ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG)

Official program page for the ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants, providing information on eligibility, application requirements, and submission guidelines for doctoral students.

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Deadline

2026-11-02

Award amount

Up to $16,000

Eligibility

Must be a doctoral student enrolled at a PhD-granting institution of higher education accredited in and physically located in the United States.; Research must utilize a sociological perspective and contribute to the advancement of sociological knowledge.; Must have completed all departmental pre-dissertation requirements (coursework, comprehensive exams, and dissertation prospectus defense) at the time of application.; Must be sponsored by a faculty member at the institution where the applicant is enrolled.; Must not have previously received an NSF-funded DDRIG from any organization.

Requirements

Single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.; 8.5 by 11 inch paper size with 1-inch margins.; Repeating header with proposal title on every page.; No hyperlinks, footnotes, endnotes, or appendices.; All documents must be uploaded as PDFs.; Use of provided ASA templates for biosketch, budget, CPS, and letters.

Application materials

Biosketch; Budget; CPS; Letter of support from faculty sponsor

How to apply

Submit application online through the ASA dedicated grants submission platform.; Ensure all documents follow specific formatting and labeling requirements.; Use provided templates for required documents.

Important dates

Application opens: August 1, 2026; Application deadline: November 2, 2026, 5pm ET

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