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Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context (Core Research Grants) is sponsored by Russell Sage Foundation. This program area of the Russell Sage Foundation supports research that uses behavioral insights from psychology, economics, sociology, political science and other social sciences to examine and improve social and living conditions in the United States, with a focus on behaviora…
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Core Research Grants | Russell Sage Foundation Core Research Grants provide up to $200,000 for PhD holders for research projects aligned with RSF's research priorities. Review Research Priorities Explore Early Career Awards Explore Our Fellows Program View All Upcoming Application Deadlines Overview of Core Research Grants All research grant applications must be preceded by a letter of inquiry (LOI).
RSF has 3 funding cycles per year and only considers proposals that are invited following review of an initial letter of inquiry. After peer review, about 15% of those who submit an LOI will receive an invitation to submit a full proposal.
RSF rarely considers projects for which the investigators have not already fully-developed the research design, the sample framework, access to data, etc. Investigators are encouraged to submit an LOI after they have developed and pre-tested survey instruments, completed preliminary data analyses if the data are publically-available or conducted some preliminary interviews for qualitative studies.
All applicants (both PIs and Co-PIs) must have a doctorate. In rare circumstances, RSF may consider applications from scholars who do not hold a doctorate but can demonstrate a strong career background that establishes their ability to conduct high-level, peer-reviewed scholarly research. Students may not be applicants.
There are two levels of funding for core grants, Trustee-approved grants and Presidential-Authority grants. The maximum grant amount for a Trustee grant is $200,000, including 15% indirect costs. Grants up to $75,000 are considered Presidential-Authority grants.
RSF has 3 funding cycles per year and only considers proposals that are invited following review of an initial letter of inquiry. After peer review, about 15% of those who submit an LOI will receive an invitation to submit a full proposal. The final funding rate for core research grants is approximately 6-10% of submitted LOIs.
Review Process and Grant Decisions RSF employs a rigorous multi-disciplinary review process at every stage of the application process. All letters of inquiry and proposals submitted to RSF are reviewed by program staff, external reviewers from multiple disciplines selected specifically for their expertise, members of one of the standing Advisory Committees, or some combination of these.
In the case of Trustee Grants, final funding decisions are made by the Board of Trustees at our March, June and November Board meetings.
Additional Considerations RSF rarely considers projects for which the investigators have not already fully-developed the research design, the sample framework, access to data, etc. Investigators are encouraged to submit an LOI after they have developed and pre-tested survey instruments, completed preliminary data analyses if the data are publicly available or conducted some preliminary interviews for qualitative studies.
RSF encourages methodological variety and inter-disciplinary collaboration, but all LOIs and proposals must have well-developed conceptual frameworks and research designs. Analytical models must be well-specified and research questions and hypotheses (where applicable) must be clearly stated.
Grants are available for research assistance, data acquisition, data analysis, and investigator time for conducting research and writing up results. We are particularly interested in analyses that make use of newly available data or demonstrate novel uses of existing data, to answer emerging or long-standing questions of interest in the foundation’s program areas and special initiatives. We also support original data collection.
Proposals to conduct field experiments, in-depth qualitative interviews, and ethnographies are also encouraged.
RSF receives so many applications for its limited funding that it no longer considers submissions that solely make routine use of publicly available data, such as the Current Population Survey, American Community Survey, Panel Study of Income Dynamics, National Longitudinal survey of Youth, etc. Only novel uses of these data sets, particularly ones that link publicly available data to new data sets or ones that use the restricted versions of these data will be considered.
Next: Application Requirements View All Upcoming Application Deadlines The grantmaking process at the Russell Sage Foundation is rigorous and competitive. Applicants should review our guidelines to ensure they comply with our eligibility requirements. RSF rarely considers projects for which the investigators have not already fully-developed the research design, the sample framework, and access to data.
Grant Terms and Requirements Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration Social, Political, and Economic Inequality Race-Conscious College Admissions Ban Immigration and Immigrant Integration 2. Start a New "Core Research Grants" Application Then select the appropriate program option. 3.
Complete the Application Form Fill out the short application form with basic questions about the applicant and the project. • A concise single-spaced (4 pages maximum) letter of inquiry describing the research; Bibliography does not count towards page limit • An up-to-date abbreviated CV (maximum of 5 pages) *New accounts must be created at least one week before an application deadline.
Activating a new account may take up to 5 business days. Go to the Fluxx Application Portal More Information for Grant Seekers Information for Grant Seekers Explore all Research Grants and Opportunities at RSF. Frequently Asked Questions If you have clarifying questions regarding the LOI or proposals, please review our FAQ.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: PhD holders for research projects aligned with RSF's research priorities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 (including 15% indirect costs) or up to $75,000 (Presidential-Authority grants) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Visiting Researchers Fellowships is a grant from the Russell Sage Foundation that funds social, economic, political, and behavioral science researchers through a residential fellowship program at the foundation's New York City headquarters. Each year, 15 to 17 scholars are selected to pursue data analysis and writing projects aligned with the foundation's core programs, including Behavioral Science, Future of Work, Race and Immigration, and Social and Economic Inequality. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and be at least two years beyond conferral at the time of application. Awards provide up to ,000 over two years. Applications are due in June 2026, with a specific deadline of May 5, 2026. Applicants must be affiliated with U.S. institutions.
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System is sponsored by Russell Sage Foundation. This program supports causal research on the criminal justice system. Proposals must include causal research designs that can reliably isolate the treatment effects of a policy, practice, or intervention, such as difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables, and randomized controlled trials. Mixed methods projects are considered if a causal research design is central.
Research Grants is sponsored by The Leakey Foundation. The Leakey Foundation Research Grants support both PhD dissertation research and post-PhD research across multiple disciplines related to human origins, evolution, and behavior. They prioritize funding for exploratory phases of promising new research projects and innovative, multidisciplinary approaches that expand the boundaries of current understanding. Relevant disciplines include archaeology, biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, primate behavioral ecology, genetics, geology, anatomy, morphology, paleobotany, and paleoclimatology. Current funding focus areas include the paleoanthropology of the Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene; primates (evolution, behavior, morphology, ecology, endocrinology, genetics, isotope studies); and modern hunter-gatherer groups.
Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program invites innovative multidisciplinary and multisector investigations focused on convergent research and education activities in wildland fire. It supports research that can inform risk management and response, adaptation, and resilience across infrastructures, communities, cultures, and natural environments. Relevant topics include developing novel materials and methods for retrofitting existing buildings and remediating buildings following wildfire and smoke events.