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Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

U.S. National Science Foundation

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The Linguistics Program supports basic science in the domain of human language, encompassing investigations of the grammatical properties of individual human languages, and of natural language in general. Research areas include syntax, linguistic semantics and pragmatics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology. The program encourages projects that are interdisciplinary in methodological or theoretical perspective, and that address questions that cross disciplinary boundaries, such as (but not limited to): What are the psychological processes involved in the production, perception, and comprehension of language? What are the computational properties of language and/or the language processor that make fluent production, incremental comprehension or rapid learning possible?How do the acoustic and physiological properties of speech inform our theories of language and/or language processing?What role does human neurobiology play in shaping the various components of our linguistic capacities?How does language develop in children? What social and cultural factors underlie language variation and change? The Linguistics Program does not make awards to support clinical research projects, nor does it support work to develop or assess pedagogical methods or tools for language instruction. DDRI proposals to document the linguistic properties of endangered languages should be submitted to the Documenting Endangered Languages (DEL) Program: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12816.

Grant Summary

Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Eligibility

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How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.
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Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants?

Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants provide?

Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants provides an amount that varies by award per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants deadline?

Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants?

To apply for Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.

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