Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) - Dissertation Research Grants

Supports PhD candidates with $15,000 for dissertation research expenses and stipends, focusing on RSF priority areas and rigorous methods.

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DeadlineFebruary 2027

Award amount$51,315

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Information for Applicants | Russell Sage Foundation

Information for applicants to Russell Sage Foundation grants, including details on Core Research Grants, Pipeline Grants, Dissertation Research Grants, and fellowships.

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Award amount

$15,000 for Dissertation Grants

Eligibility

PhD holders for Core Research Grants; Early-career scholars (Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Adjunct Professors) for Pipeline Grants; Assistant Professors for Criminal Justice Grants; PhD candidates for Dissertation Research Grants; Individual scholars and small working groups for Visiting Scholar Fellowship

Requirements

Projects aligned with RSF research priorities; Dissertation projects must align with funding priorities; Dissertation grants support research, not just writing; Criminal Justice projects must include causal research designs

Contact

112 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065

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