"The Guggenheim Fellowship offers support to exceptional individuals in pursuit of scholarship in any field of knowledge and creation in any art form, under the freest possible conditions. ... In our work, we support Fellows in over 50 different fields, spanning four categories: creative arts, social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities."

The application deadline is 11:59 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

See complete details and apply on the Guggenheim  website.

"The National Humanities Alliance (NHA) is a nationwide coalition of organizations advocating for the humanities on campuses, in communities, and on Capitol Hill. Founded in 1981, NHA is supported by over 250 member organizations, including: colleges, universities, libraries, museums, cultural organizations, state humanities councils, and scholarly, professional, and higher education associations.

"The National Humanities Alliance invites applications for a research fellow with experience analyzing large qualitative data sets for a project that aims to demonstrate how the humanities prepare graduates to contribute to the national workforce. This 3-year position is supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

"The fellow’s primary responsibility will be to conduct an in-depth, empirical analysis of career pathway trends among a large sample of humanities graduates using a large, anonymized data set (n=100,000+) from LinkedIn that includes extensive information about individuals' educational and professional trajectories. The fellow should bring coding skills and/or a command of AI tools that will enable them to distill this rich qualitative data for quantitative analysis and visualization."

The salary for this position is $70,000. A full benefits package—including health insurance and retirement—is provided to all NHA staff members. Review of applications will begin August 11, 2025 and continue until someone has been hired, with the goal of a September 1 start date.

Read the complete job posting online

"The Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) welcomes applications from scholars and researchers in higher education from all over the world to conduct research related to the Center’s areas of expertise. We provide a scholarly home for Visiting Scholars for periods of one to 12 months."

Ed. note: These are not funded positions

"This program offers researchers from around the world the opportunity to conduct research focused on higher education, collaborate with CSHE faculty affiliates, and become part of a vibrant academic community for periods ranging from one to 12 months."

Fall deadline: September 15, 2025; Spring deadline: February 15, 2026. Read the complete description on the Center's website.

"The Africa region of the World Bank Group (WBG) is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2026 WBG Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D. graduates who are Sub-Saharan Africa nationals. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Through the fellowship, we aim to build the capacity of the next generation of African change makers in development research, policymaking and promote the goals of reducing poverty in the region.  

"To be considered you must be a Ph.D. candidate or recent graduate (within three years of Ph.D. completion) from Sub-Saharan Africa. If accepted, you will:

• spend six months getting hands-on experience at WBG headquarters in Washington D.C. or a country office. The fellowship requires an in-person availability for the period January-June [2026].
• work on research, economic policy, technical assistance, and lending operations that contribute to the WBG’s goal of eliminating poverty and increasing shared prosperity. "

Read the complete posting online.

"From July 21, 2025 through December 14, 2025 the Erb Institute will be accepting applications from talented early-career scholars who, in addition to conducting high-quality and impactful research, will also participate in other Institute activities such as seeking external funding related to their research, writing jointly-authored and peer-reviewed articles, and contributing content for a broad array of audiences under the Erb Institute’s research and engagement banners.

"Researchers at the Erb Institute are global in their approach, think in terms of systems, and adopt a broad view of sustainability, which includes the social, environmental and economic impacts of business. We seek scholars whose research and academic interests sit at the nexus of sustainability and business/markets.

"Applicants must be at the beginning of their academic careers, having received their Ph.D. or comparable degree between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026. Individuals holding current academic positions at a rank above post-doctoral fellow are not eligible to apply. Fellowships are open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens providing they are eligible for an academic visa in the United States."

Read the complete position posting online.

"The NBER Coordinating Center on the Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Prevention, Treatment, and Care conducts and coordinates a range of research projects related to these dementias, which are projected to become increasingly prevalent as the US population ages, and pose profound challenges to our health and long-term care systems. Providing care to individuals with AD/ADRD is complicated by their potential limitations in their capacity to communicate and engage. A growing body of research offers new insights on both the prevention and treatment of AD/ADRD.

"The Center is pleased to announce our request for applications for our 2025-2026 Early Career Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD (EC-READ) and Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD (READ).  Proposals are due September 10, 2025 at 11:59PM ET."

RFAs for the awards (PDF) are linked here:

RFA for Research Awards

RFA for Early Career Research Awards

"The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership® is an innovative fellowship for local leaders to connect, grow and lead collaborative, transformational change on behalf of children, families and communities. Fellows gain critical knowledge and skills to help communities heal and transform systems so they work for everyone.

"The WKKF Community Leadership Network aims to catalyze collective energy to meet the needs of this moment by launching class four of its innovative fellowship program. The application will be open from Aug. 5 to 28, 2025 and require answers to several essays, an updated resume, a short video and two letters of recommendation. Get ready now by reviewing the program details, talking with your employer and determining if the fellowship is right for you."

Read the complete program description online.

The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) is pleased to invite proposals for grants to support local- and state-level research/policy groups. SPSSI will fund up to three groups, at up to $2,000 USD each, for each award cycle. This grant initiative, begun in 2015, has three goals: 1) to influence policy at the local and state levels through applied research, 2) to increase the availability of policy opportunities for SPSSI members who are interested in applied research, and 3) to encourage students and early career scholars to become more involved in SPSSI. 

Grant awardees will review existing research at the local and/or state levels on policy-relevant topics, conduct additional research as needed, and ultimately use this work to assist policy makers in making data-driven decisions about local- and/or state-level issues.

The group must consist of three or more social scientists who live in the same state or similar regionally-based jurisdiction outside of the United States such that they face common policy issues. At least one member of the group must be a current SPSSI member.

Proposals are due September 1. See the complete call online.

"The Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellowship Program is a flagship initiative of Civil Service Strong (CSS) at Democracy Forward. Designed in response to escalating threats to the professional, nonpartisan civil service, the fellowship activates former federal employees and political appointees as researchers, storytellers, and strategic organizers. ...

"The Civil Service Defense and Innovation Fellowship is not just about research — it’s about shaping the future of public service. As a Fellow, you will play a critical role in surfacing the evidence needed for reform and helping set the national agenda for rebuilding effective, democratic government."

• Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Washington, DC for convenings)
• Timeframe: September 2025 – September 2026
• Compensation: $100,000 stipend

Applications are due by July 25, 2025. Read the complete position announcement here.

From the Social Science Research Council:

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is dramatically reducing its vital support for scientific research. Principal Investigators who were conducting or facilitating economic research under a grant terminated by NSF can now apply for rescue funds to mitigate disruptions of work that promises to provide societal benefits.

To be eligible for rescue funding, a research project must:

• Have received an NSF funding award prior to 6/1/2025
• Had that award officially terminated, cancelled, or suspended by the NSF
• Be economics-related, as evidenced by the inclusion of the CV of at least one practicing PhD economist in the original NSF funding application

Application Deadline: Rolling; funds are limited--grantseekers should apply as soon as possible. [Program announced 7/10/25]

Award Size: Grants will range from $25K to $250K, with most awards under $50K.

See complete details and apply on the SSRC website.