The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy is accepting applications for its research grant programme. The application deadline is December 1st, 11:59pm EST.
This grant supports outstanding social policy research. Applicants submit materials through the foundation’s application portal. Winners are announced in June.
Application Deadline:
- December 1, 11:59pm EST
Tell Me About the Programme:
The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy, established in 1997, provides small grants to PhD students at the dissertation stage to support outstanding social policy research. The foundation’s mission is to advance scholarship with practical social policy applications, encouraging projects that address contemporary issues in the social sciences.
Grant Details:
- Grant Value: $10,000 total ($7,500 initially, $2,500 upon completion).
- Completion Requirement: second instalment awarded upon dissertation acceptance, peer‑reviewed article publication, or book chapter invitation.
- Special Awards:
- Irving Louis Horowitz Award – $5,000 for the overall most outstanding project.
- Trustees’ Award – $3,000 for most innovative theory/methodology.
Type:
- PhD Dissertation Research Grant | Social Policy | Horowitz Foundation
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be current PhD (or DrPH) candidates working on their dissertation.
- Not yet hold a PhD.
- Have defended their dissertation proposal or had their topic approved.
- Be enrolled at any university worldwide (US citizenship/residency not required).
- Apply only once (new rule since 2023).
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applications are evaluated on:
- Feasibility and originality.
- Applicability to social policy (global or local).
- Methodology and theoretical/empirical richness.
- Overall merit of the proposal and recommendations.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Global – open to PhD candidates worldwide.
Where is the grant taken?
- Research conducted at the applicant’s home university or field site.
How Many Grants?
- Multiple grants awarded annually (exact number varies).
What is the benefit of the programme?
- Financial support to complete dissertation research.
- Recognition and visibility through press releases and professional media.
- Opportunity for special awards for outstanding projects.
How Long Will the Programme Last?
- Recipients have five years from award announcement to complete their project and claim the final payment.
Required Documents:
- Application form.
- Dissertation proposal approval evidence.
- Recommendation forms.
- Research proposal (social policy application focus).
How to Apply:
- Review eligibility and criteria.
- Prepare application materials.
- Submit online application via the Horowitz Foundation portal.
- Awards announced and administered in June 2026.
👉 Visit the official grant page for details
