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

Section Award Nomination Calls

A directory of nomination calls for various awards offered by American Sociological Association (ASA) sections, including specific submission instructions for awards like the Matilda White Riley Distinguished Scholar Award.

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Deadline

2026-03-02

Eligibility

Recipients must have a current membership in ASA at the time the award is given, unless specifically intended for non-members/non-sociologists.; Specific eligibility criteria vary by individual award.

Requirements

Nomination letter; Nominee's CV; For publication awards: PDF of the article or chapter; For publication awards: Must be published within the past three years (2023-2025)

Application materials

Nomination letter; Nominee's CV; PDF of publication (for publication awards)

How to apply

Submit nomination materials via email to the designated committee chair as specified in the individual award call.; For co-authored works, ensure at least one author is a member of the relevant section.

Important dates

2026-03-02: Deadline for Matilda White Riley Distinguished Scholar Award; 2026-03-02: Deadline for SALC Outstanding Mentoring Award

Contact

Susan Brown (brownsl@bgsu.edu) - Matilda White Riley Distinguished Scholar Award Chair; Patti Thomas (pthomas4@purdue.edu) - SALC Chair

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