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SPSSI's Researchers in the Global South (RGS Grants Program) is a unique funding opportunity for international members of SPSSI conducting research on social issues outside of the United States. The funding is modeled after SPSSI's long standing Grants-in-Aid program and is designed especially to support scientific research on social issues in the Global South and Majority World settings (e.g., Africa, Latin America, Asia, and southern and eastern Europe). The Committee welcomes proposals involving unique and timely research opportunities, underrepresented institutions, graduate students, and junior scholars, volunteer research teams, and actual (not pilot) projects. Funds may be used for various research activities, but are not available for the indirect costs of institutions. Preference is given to applicants who are based in the Global South conducting research about social issues in the Global South. Funding up to $1000 is available for graduate student research, with strong preference given to applications from students at the dissertation stage. Funding up to $2000 is available for research by SPSSI members who already have a Ph.D. In exceptional circumstances the amount may exceed $2000. In cases of proposals of comparable quality, preference is given to applications from scholars working in circumstances where research support is limited. The program has two annual deadlines (October 1st for Fall round and May 1st for Spring round). Applicants must be members of SPSSI and can submit only one application per deadline. Documentation of IRB approval or equivalent ethical research compliance must accompany every submission.