"The American Academy in Berlin is an independent, nonprofit institute for advanced study in the arts, humanities, social sciences, law, journalism, and public policy. Its primary mission is to strengthen the cultural and intellectual ties between the United States and Germany. Each year, following a rigorous selection process, the Academy awards roughly two dozen semester-long fellowships to individuals who demonstrate excellence in their respective fields.

"The Academy welcomes applications from a broad range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, law, journalism, and various areas of public policy. We also generally encourage projects that address pressing issues of the day, such as the future of democracy, technology and society (especially artificial intelligence), contemporary China, as well as climate change and sustainability. Dedicated fellowships are also available to support projects in American political economy, Jewish studies, and public health and biotechnology. While project proposals need not focus on topics related to Germany, candidates should explain how a residency in Berlin would benefit their work."

Berlin Prize Fellows receive monthly stipends of $5000, roundtrip airfare, accommodation, partial board, and access to in-house library services and professional networking opportunities. The deadline for applications is Monday, September 22, 2025, 12:00 p.m. ET.

See the complete announcement and FAQ online.

"Open Philanthropy and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation are launching a new model of scholarly communication — pop-up journals, which curate and synthesize evidence around important, decision-relevant questions in economics.

"We invite organizations to apply for a five-year contract to curate the first pop-up journal, focused on the "Griliches Question" (estimating the social return on R&D investment). We also invite researchers to apply for support on research related to the Griliches Question."

Statements of intent (1-2 pages) for journal curation should be sent by July 25, 2025. Brief letters of inquiry for individual research projects (1-2 pages) will be accepted on a rolling basis; sign up to receive notices of specific funding opportunities. 

Complete details of the program are on its website.

The Papademetriou Young Scholars Program of the Migration Policy Institute has two goals: harnessing the valuable contributions of interns for MPI's work and training the next generation of migration and communications leaders. Internships are available both in person and remotely, as well as to those residing outside the United States.

Interns work in one of two areas: Research or communications. The internship program lasts for four months and is divided into three cycles over the course of the year. There is some flexibility in internship start and end dates, but the Spring internship cycle generally runs from January through April, the Summer cycle from May through August, and the Fall semester from September through December.

Internships are available on both a full- and part-time basis (with full-time sought for U.S. Immigrant Integration and Communications). A $1,400 biweekly stipend is offered to full-time interns and a prorated stipend to part-time interns. Students also may arrange to obtain credit for their work. MPI does not cover relocation expenses. Internships can be remote or in person.

The application window for Fall 2025 is now open. Interested applicants should respond by July 1, 2025. Complete information is on the MPI website. 

Nathan Cummings Foundation offers two types of funding opportunities: grants and program-related investments (PRIs). "Both grant and PRI proposals must align with our interconnected goals of racial, economic, and/or environmental justice (REEJ)." 

NCF is now welcoming proposals for partnerships via two Letters of Inquiry (LOI) portals. For FY 2025, the portal will be open from January 16, 2025, through June 30, 2025, and will reopen on October 1, 2025. The portal will be closed from July 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025, to allow time for assessment and reflection. 

See the Funding FAQ for more details and the LOI portal to apply.

 "iF, A Foundation For Radical Possibility envisions Black people and people of the global majority living powerfully, abundantly, and beautifully in healthy, self-determined communities free of social, economic, and ideological violence. We achieve our vision by centering the leadership and expertise of Black people and people of the global majority in the Washington, DC region who live at the sharpest intersection of systems of oppression, in particular race, class, and gender identity.

"The Community Power Manager will play a key role in implementing and evolving the foundation’s Community Power and Healing Justice strategic pillars through community-centered grantmaking, program development, and program implementation in deep alignment with iF’s IDs.   This role involves stewarding relationships with nonprofit partners, co-creating philanthropic consciousness, build power, and promote healing. The Community Power Manager will lead the creation of popular and political education programs that arm the community with the analysis, skills, and collective vision needed to organize for self-determination. Apply by June 13, 2025."

"The ASA Policy Outreach Program (POP) Fellowship aims to enhance connections between ASA and legislative offices, think tanks, and policymakers influencing public policy and opinion. ... A cohort of 5-10 POP Fellows will be accepted each year for a one-year term. POP Fellows will remotely receive media training and learn about professional development opportunities that will help them further develop the skills necessary to translate research findings to legislators and the public. They will also be able to create Rapid Response Reports about their research/area of expertise for dissemination to the media and program partners. The fellowship does not include a stipend or require residency in Washington, DC, or travel. 

"Applicants must have a PhD in sociology at the time of application, plus three or more years of experience. Both ASA members and nonmembers can apply to the Policy Outreach Program Fellowship. However, if accepted, you will be required to join ASA.  Applications open on May 1. Completed applications are due by May 29 by 5 pm Eastern."

See the complete program description on the ASA website.

From the Spencer Foundation:

"In the face of recent abrupt shifts in federal funding for education research, including large-scale terminations of National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant awards, we have developed a rapid response bridge grant opportunity for impacted scholars, in collaboration with The Kapor Foundation, The William T. Grant Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This rapid response bridge funding opportunity is for scholars and teams whose grants have recently been cancelled by NSF. While it is impossible for private philanthropy to close the gap left by federal funders, we can provide modest grants to mitigate some of the impact on scholars, projects, and project teams. These $25,000 grants are for activities to address immediate needs following grant cancellations, including completing a wave of data collection, analyzing already collected data or writing, thoughtful project closure with community partners, or preparing grant proposals to continue the research. To be eligible for these grants, scholars must: (1) be working on research on STEM and education (including AI and CS, graduate education and MSIs, and scholarship that aims to reduce inequality), and (2) have had a recently terminated or cancelled grant from NSF. Where possible, we will prioritize early-career scholars. "

Full Proposal Deadlines: May 30 and June 13

See complete information on the Spencer website.

"In response to recent funding cuts in the United States, Queen’s has launched the Special U.S. Doctoral Recruitment Initiative. This initiative provides support for 20 doctoral students whose offers from top U.S. schools have been rescinded or who are reconsidering their acceptance to a U.S. school for the 2025/26 academic year.

"The initiative is open to all students—American, Canadian, or international—who have had an offer rescinded or are reconsidering an offer to study at the doctoral level at a top U.S. university or college, if specific criteria are met."

Queen’s University is located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

See complete details on the Queen's U website.

The State Alzheimer’s Research Support Center (StARS Center) requests dementia care innovation grant proposals. The StARS Center will support projects on topics that will meaningfully advance the provision, understanding, documentation, and evaluation of dementia care services for all persons affected who reside in a specific state or across multiple states.

Learn more and submit a letter of intent by May 23, 2025.

"Todd A. Lee was the Executive Director and CEO of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency. The Todd A. Lee Scholarship commemorates this outstanding District of Columbia legend and honors his commitment to both affordable housing and education. The scholarship will benefit undergraduate and graduate students that aspire to be future contributors to the field of affordable housing."

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

The minimum scholarship awarded will be $5,000.

For complete details and application, see the DCHFA website.