SAGES Program - SPSSI Action Grants for Experienced Scholars

The SAGES Program (SPSSI Action Grants for Experienced Scholars) was established to encourage retired members to apply their knowledge to helping solve social problems or to assist policy makers to solve social problems. Proposals are invited that use social science research findings to address social problems through direct action projects, consulting with not-for-profit groups, or through preparing reviews of existing social science literature that could be used by policy makers. Each year, a number of small grants in the $2,000-$3,000 range are funded. A larger exceptional grant up to $10,000 is a rare possibility and can be spent over a two-year period. Money can be used for hiring staff (including clerical assistance), computing fees, travel, telephone, or other justifiable expenses. Funding cannot be used as a stipend for the applicant. Proposals are evaluated based on how well they build on existing social science research and theory, the feasibility of the project, and the importance of the project.