Science of Science and Innovation Policy Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Science of Science and Innovation Policy Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) to support doctoral students in enhancing the quality of their dissertation research. This funding opportunity aims to facilitate significant data-gathering projects and field research that are not typically covered by university resources, with a focus on advancing the scientific basis of science and innovation policy. The program encourages interdisciplinary research and proposals from underrepresented groups, with an estimated total funding of $100,000 available for approximately five awards, each with a minimum of $20,000. Interested applicants can find more information and contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov, with the opportunity currently posted and set to be archived on June 7, 2025.
Eligible Applicants
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Universities and Colleges - Doctoral Degree-granting universities and colleges accredited in, and having a campus located in, the U.S. acting on behalf of their faculty members. Such organizations are also referred to as academic institutions. *Who May Serve as PI: The PI must be the advisor of the doctoral student or a faculty member at the U.S. university where the doctoral student is enrolled. The doctoral student will be the Co-PI.