Grant Opportunity supporting Scholarship in Social Sciences in South Dakota (USA)
GrantID: 70040
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $200,000
Summary
This grant opportunity supports scholarship in the social sciences, especially work that advances understanding of key social, economic, and policy challenges in the United States. It is intended for researchers who are engaged in empirical, data-driven inquiry (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) rather than theoretical or purely descriptive work. The foundation is particularly interested in projects that explore topics such as inequality, labor markets, immigration, race and ethnicity, decision making, and social mobility.
Eligible applicants are usually independent scholars, faculty members, or doctoral candidates at an advanced stage, depending on the subprogram. In many cases, applicants must already hold a PhD or be in a post-doctoral or early career track; some dissertation-level opportunities are available for those who have completed all coursework and are in the research phase. Institutional affiliation is often required, though the grant does not typically support full institutional general operating costs. The primary geographic focus is on U.S. social and policy contexts—projects must be relevant to the U.S., though in some cases cross-national comparisons might be permitted if clearly tied to U.S. cases.
The funds may be used for research-related expenses: data acquisition or access, data collection (surveys, interviews, fieldwork), research assistance, analysis, travel for data collection, and writing. Salary support for the principal investigators is sometimes included (within limits), and modest indirect costs are allowed in certain cases. The grant is not intended for general infrastructure, institutional overhead beyond defined limits, maintenance of websites, or broad operational support.
Award sizes vary by program level: some go up to mid-five or low six figures over a two-year period, while smaller grants (especially for dissertation work) offer more modest funding. Proposals generally must go through a preliminary letter of inquiry stage before invitation to full proposal. Deadlines occur on a recurring schedule (often several cycles per year for major grants, and specific annual deadlines for fellowships). The funding lines are recurrent, appearing each year or on a multi-cycle basis.
Overall, this opportunity is meant to help serious researchers deepen their inquiry, produce high-quality analyses, and influence discourse about pressing social questions in the U.S.
Eligible applicants in South Dakota with a demonstrated commitment to Refugee/Immigrant are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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