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Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales

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OpenLast verified: 2026-06-20

About This Grant

Ultimately, people want to feel connected to people on their block, in their neighborhood, and in their city or town. That connection can in large part depend on interpersonal interactions, whether experienced as pleasant or uncomfortable, and these interactions are often shaped by people’s positive or negative attitudes. What is known about attitude formation is largely based on individual experiences and how those individual experiences influence attitude formation. This project advances what is known about attitude formation and attitude changes, by examining how geographic contexts shape the formation of attitudes and influence the quality of interpersonal interactions. This project tests three questions derived from an interdisciplinary mathematical model of attitude formation. This model draws inspiration from social psychology and urban science to explicitly account for interactions at different spatial scales. Specifically, the project tests: (1) How much do attitudes vary across place and spatial scale? (2) How much can the nested contexts of cities and neighborhoods explain about attitude formation? (3) How much variation in attitudes across spatial scales and places is related to the quality of local interpersonal interactions? To support training for students and researchers, the project also includes the development of an online course and a set of example data analysis pipelines demonstrating the application of these methods. This research develops novel integrative methods in attitude research, offering new theoretical frameworks that promote national prosperity and welfare. This project is jointly funded by Social Psychology and the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

Grant Summary

Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales is a NSF grant providing up to $137K for university, nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2028-06-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

social science

Eligibility

universitynonprofitsmall business

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $137K

Deadline

2028-06-30

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales from NSF, 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 NSF before the deadline.
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Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales?

Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales is offered by NSF and is generally open to university, nonprofit, small business. 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 Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales provide?

Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales provides up to $137K per award from NSF. 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 Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales deadline?

Applications for Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales are due 2028-06-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, NSF, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales?

To apply for Collaborative Research: Understanding attitude formation at different spatial scales, 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 NSF.

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