Linguistics Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
ID: 323597Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/323597

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http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20538
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants through its Linguistics Program, aimed at supporting basic research in human language. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education in the U.S., which must submit proposals that involve a doctoral student as a co-principal investigator, with the faculty advisor serving as the principal investigator. This program encourages interdisciplinary projects that explore various aspects of language, such as its psychological processes, computational properties, and social factors influencing language variation, while explicitly excluding clinical research and pedagogical tool development. The estimated total funding for this program is $400,000, with approximately 35 awards expected, and proposals are due by January 15, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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