01. Research Support for Sociologists, American Sociological Association

• In Event: 265 - Research Funding Opportunities and Data Resources (part of the Research Support Forum)

Abstract

The American Sociological Association (ASA) provides funding to sociologists through several small awards and fellowship programs. These include the Fund for the Advancement of the Discipline small grants program, Teaching Enhancement grants, and the Spivack program for applied and policy research.
The ASA and the National Science Foundation jointly support the Fund for the Advancement for the Discipline (FAD). The goal of FAD is to nurture the development of sociological knowledge by funding innovative research. FAD provides support (up to $8,000) toward research projects or conferences that can advance knowledge and lead to the acquisition of additional funds. Awards are limited to individuals with PhD degrees or the equivalent.

ASA provides awards (up to $2,000) through its Howery Teaching Enhancement Grants Program to support projects that extend the quality of sociology teaching in the United States and Canada. Individuals, departments, and a program or committee of a state or regional association are eligible to apply.

Through its Sydney S. Spivack Program in Applied Social Research and Social Policy, ASA supports a Congressional Fellowship and Community Action Research Initiative grants. The ASA Congressional Fellowship provides PhD level sociologists with in-depth experience as a staff member of a Congressional Committee or in a Congressional Office or agency. The Community Action Research Initiative grants provide support, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 for sociological work with community organizations, local public interest groups, or community action projects.

Authors

• John W. Curtis, American Sociological Association

• Nicole V. Amaya, American Sociological Association

• Michael Kisielewski, American Sociological Association