Grants-In-Aid Program

The SPSSI Committee on Grants-in-Aid (GIA) supports scientific research in social problem areas related to the basic interests and goals of SPSSI, particularly those that are not likely to receive support from traditional sources. The Committee especially encourages proposals involving unique and timely research opportunities, underrepresented institutions, graduate students and junior scholars, volunteer research teams, and actual (not pilot) projects. Funding up to $1,000 is available for graduate student research, with strong preference given to students at the dissertation stage. Funding up to $2,000 is available for research by SPSSI members who already have a Ph.D. Applicants can be at any stage of their academic work at any type of institution, though preference is given to applications from scholars working in circumstances where research support is limited. Grants are awarded twice each year with a Spring round deadline of May 15th, and winners announced by July 20th. Proposals for highly timely and event-oriented research may be submitted at any time during the year for ad hoc review within one month. Funds are not normally provided for travel to conventions, travel or living expenses while conducting research, stipends of principal investigators, costs associated with manuscript preparation, or indirect costs of institutions.