Social Science Grants
Social science grants fund research in economics, sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, linguistics, and interdisciplinary social research. NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE) directorate, NIH behavioral research programs, and foundations like Russell Sage and Spencer provide major funding. Browse our curated database of social science funding opportunities below, then answer a few questions to see which ones match your organization.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Social Science Grants
Which federal agencies fund social science research?
NSF's SBE directorate is the primary federal funder for basic social science research. NIH funds behavioral and social science related to health. The Institute of Education Sciences funds education research. Census Bureau and BLS fund demographic and labor research.
Are social science grants as large as STEM grants?
Generally smaller. NSF SBE grants average $100K-$300K compared to $300K-$500K in STEM directorates. However, large-scale social science projects (longitudinal studies, national surveys) can receive multi-million dollar awards. Foundation social science grants vary widely.
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