Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline

Deadlines:  June 15th | December 15th

The American Sociological Association invites submissions by PhD sociologists for the Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline (FAD) awards. Supported by the American Sociological Association through a matching grant from the National Science Foundation, the goal of this project is to nurture the development of scientific knowledge by funding small, groundbreaking research initiatives and other important scientific research activities such as conferences. FAD awards provide scholars with small grants ($7,000 maximum) for innovative research that has the potential for challenging the discipline, stimulating new lines of research, and creating new networks of scientific collaboration. The award is intended to provide opportunities for substantive and methodological breakthroughs, broaden the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and provide leverage for acquisition of additional research funds.  [More...]

Teaching Enhancement Fund

Deadline:  February 1st

ASA Teaching Enhancement Fund (TEF) Small Grants Program is intended to support projects that extend the quality of teaching in the United States and Canada. A TEF grant may be given to an individual, a department, a program, or a committee of a state/regional association. Two or three grants will be awarded this year, for up to $1000, based on the recommendation of a review panel with teaching expertise. The principal criteria for the award are that the project is likely to enhance the teaching of sociology and student learning, and serve as a seed-project that will continue to have systemic impact in years to come. The criteria are intentionally flexible in order to accommodate innovative proposals.  [More...]

ASA Congressional Fellowship

The Sydney S. Spivack Program in Applied Social Research and Social Policy

Deadline: February 1st

The ASA encourages applications for its Congressional Fellowship. The Fellowship brings a PhD-level sociologist to Washington, DC, to work as a staff member on a congressional committee, in a congressional member office, or in a congressional agency (e.g., the Government Accountability Office). This intensive six-month experience reveals the intricacies of the policy making process to the sociological fellow, and shows the usefulness of sociological data and concepts to policy issues.  [More...]

Community Action Research Initiative (CARI Grants)

The Sydney S. Spivack Program in Applied Social Research and Social Policy

Deadline:  February 1st

To encourage sociologists to undertake community action projects that bring social science knowledge, methods, and expertise to bear in addressing community-identified issues and concerns, ASA administers competitive CARI awards. Grant applications are encouraged from sociologists seeking to work with community organizations, local public interest groups, or community action projects. Appointments will run for the duration of the project, whether the activity is to be undertaken during the year, in the summer, or for other time-spans.   [More...]

Minority Fellowship Program

Deadline: January 31st

Through its Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), the American Sociological Association (ASA) supports the development and training of sociologists of color in mental health and drug abuse research. Funded by a training grant sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and co-funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), MFP seeks to attract talented doctoral students to ensure a diverse and highly trained workforce is available to assume leadership roles in research related to the nation’s mental health and drug abuse research agendas.  [More...]

Student Forum Travel Awards

Deadline:  April 1st

The ASA and Student Forum Advisory Board are pleased to announce that the ASA Council is making funds available to support the Student Forum Travel Awards. ASA anticipates granting approximately 25 travel awards in the amount of $200 each. These awards will be made on a competitive basis and are meant to assist students by defraying the expenses associated with attending the ASA Annual Meeting. All applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding to cover expenses associated with attending the Annual Meeting.  [More...]