Russell Sage Foundation Core Research Grants (Core Programs and Special Initiatives)
Funding Guidelines for March 11, 2025 Deadline*
RSF will accept letters of inquiry (LOIs) under the core programs for Race, Ethnicity and Immigration (REI) and Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context (BSDMC). The foundation will also accept LOIs under its special initiatives on Promoting Educational Attainment and Economic Mobility among Racially, Ethnically, and Economically Diverse Groups after the 2023 Supreme Court Decision to Ban Race-Conscious Admissions at Colleges and Universities (SCD23) and Immigration and Immigrant Integration (III).
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.
Before applying, review our Budget and Eligibility requirements
*ALL applications (LOIs & Proposals) are due by 2pm ET/11am PT
