458 - Policy and Research Workshop. Qualitative Research: Review Standards and Funding Opportunities at the National Science Foundation

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Abstract

The National Science Foundation (NSF) supports sociological research that uses the full range of social science methodological approaches. Yet, an ongoing and persistent myth is that the NSF does not fund research that uses qualitative techniques. Presenters will share their experiences as peer reviewers and successful competitors for NSF funding, highlighting effective grantsmanship for the conduct of qualitative research. They will discuss how to prepare competitive qualitative research proposals; the NSF peer review system and the review process; and the criteria for evaluation of proposals submitted to NSF and interpret what this means for qualitative research. Workshop participants will share their experience in developing, reviewing and securing funding for projects that are reflective of the various qualitative approaches. The session is interactive; audience participation is encouraged.

(This session is part of this year's 22nd Annual ASA Research Support Forum.)

Sub Unit

• Policy and Research Workshop

Session Organizer

• Patricia E. White, National Science Foundation

Leader

• Patricia E. White, National Science Foundation

Co-Leaders

• Linda Marie Burton, Duke University

• Prudence L. Carter, Stanford University

• Joane Nagel, University of Kansas

• Celeste M. Watkins-Hayes, Northwestern University