Application Deadlines
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Core Programs and Special Initiatives
RSF will accept letters of inquiry (LOIs) under all of its core programs and special initiatives: Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context; Future of Work; Immigration and Immigrant Integration; Race, Ethnicity and Immigration; Social, Political, and Economic Inequality. In addition, RSF will also accept LOIs relevant to any of its core programs that address the effects of social movements, such as drives for unionization and mass social protests, and the effects of racial/ethnic/gender bias and discrimination on a range of outcomes related to social and living conditions in the United States.
LOIs must include specific information about the proposed data and research design. After peer review, about 15% of those who submit an LOI will receive an invitation to submit a proposal. If you are unsure about the foundation’s expectations, we strongly recommend that you review the grant writing guidelines on our website and also view an instructional webinar. Successful proposals from this round can have a start date on or after May 1, 2024.
*ALL applications (LOIs & Proposals) are due by 2pm ET/11am PT
| Letter of Inquiry Deadline | Invited Proposal Deadline | Funding Decision | Grant Start Date (on/after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 | Nov 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| July 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | Mar 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2024 - see restrictions | Feb 19, 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sept 1, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | Nov 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Visiting Scholars
| Year in residence | Application deadline | DECISION |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | June 27, 2023 (11:59pm ET) | December 2023 |
Visiting Journalists & Visiting Researchers
| For Residency Between | Application deadline | DECISION |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 - June 2024 | May 2, 2023 (2pm ET/11am PT) | June 2023 |
The Foundation’s grantmaking prioritizes its core programs and special initiatives.
RSF funds only social science research that seeks to “improve social and living conditions in the US.”
RSF has three funding cycles per year and only considers proposals that are invited following review of an initial letter of inquiry.
RSF employs a rigorous multi-disciplinary review process. Please review our tips for grant seekers.
We have provided examples of successful Letters of Intent and Proposals.