"The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for a Summer Institute on the topic of Democracy from the Margins. Democracy from the Margins refers to an emerging body of research that studies civic life, social movements, political culture, and democratic behavior and institutions from the perspective of communities who – because of class, race, ethnicity, immigration, and other positionalities – have been marginalized in life. RSF is committed to supporting a broad array of research that examines and deepens understandings of democracy—its meanings, relevance, and practice—specifically for communities whose lives and histories have been shaped by enduring exclusion from dominant forms of power, resources, status and the full-functioning of democracy. The launch of the Democracy from the Margins Summer Institutes marks the Foundation’s first programmatic intervention in this area of study.

"Reflecting this body of research, proposals for a Democracy from the Margins Summer Institute must describe plans to convene a multidisciplinary group of junior scholars, introducing them to theories, research methods, and broader intellectual approaches that may not be available at their home institutions. Institute proposals should outline a curriculum that is both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary, drawing widely from but not limited to the social sciences, including political science, history, psychology, sociology, and economics. RSF-funded institutes typically run for one to two weeks and are led by several distinguished scholars in the field. Participation in RSF Summer Institutes should be open to PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent graduates within two years of receiving the PhD. Proposals must also include a clear outreach strategy for recruiting a diverse cohort of participants.

"RSF grant support will cover institute expenses such as reasonable travel (economy-class), meals, and accommodation costs for participants and instructors, and honoraria for organizers and instructors.

"Proposals are due by 2pm ET on October 1, 2026. The successful proposal will be announced in December 2026 with a view to conducting the first Summer Institute in Summer 2027. RSF will consider a renewal grant to support a second institute in summer 2028 pending positive evaluations for the 2027 summer institute."

Read the complete call on the RSF website.

Call for Editorial Board members for The Sociologist  

We are seeking additional volunteers for a two-year commitment (beginning September 2026) on the editorial board of The Sociologist: Sociology From and About the DMV – a publication of DCSS.

The Sociologist (TS) comes out three times a year: Fall/October, Winter/February, Spring/May. We publish five types of works: Features, Interviews, Advocacy/Activism, Reviews and Photo essays. All of these are described more fully below and on our TS page on the DCSS website.

The board meets (virtually) on a quarterly basis – September, December, March and June – to finalize the current issue and plan the next issue. Board members support the editor, Gay Young, with strategies and ideas for soliciting and/or developing work in specific categories to be published in The Sociologist. For example, editorial board member Jill Brantley has worked with the editor in soliciting features; and board member Alexandra Rodriguez has worked with the editor in developing photo essays.

The expectations for works in each category include:

• Interviews engage a sociologist about their sociological analysis of issues relevant to the DMV in about 2,000 words.   
• Features present theoretically and empirically driven critical thinking about the social world in about 2,500 words, and suggest additional readings. 
• Advocacy/Activism analyses identify current social issue(s), their effects, and sociologically grounded strategies for remediation in about 1,500 words. 
• Reviews cast a sociological eye on a recent book (or other cultural production) and address a question about the work in about 1,500 words. 
• Photo essays elaborate a pertinent sociological theme in about 1,000 words, along with about five relevant images with descriptive captions.  

See The Sociologist page on the DCSS website for past issues and more about the publication in general.

If you have ideas for soliciting reviews, developing pieces on advocacy/activism, or about submissions in any of the categories for inclusion in TS, send a message to: dcsociologicalsociety@gmail.com with an expression of your specific interest(s) and your situation (whether you are in an applied setting, a doctoral student, faculty member or retiree). Please put “TS editorial board” in the subject line.

"The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) seeks a strategic and collaborative Associate of Data Policy to advance our mission at the intersection of data, policy, and governance. In this role at the newly launched Data Policy Institute, you will contribute to  FAS’s data strategy across the federal government, state and local government, civil society, industry, and academia to drive meaningful policy impact on critical government data issues.

"As Associate of Data Policy, you will support coalition-building, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy efforts to build a more resilient national data infrastructure. You will work with the team to activate the community to be effective storytellers and respond to the changing public data landscape; and contribute to efforts to develop a pathway for the future of public data. You’ll work alongside subject matter experts, communications professionals, and strategists to mobilize support for federal data policies. This position offers the opportunity to learn and flex both analytical and policy entrepreneurship skills, identifying emerging issues in the public data landscape, advocating for public data, and communicating the value of public data.

"The ideal candidate is an adept relationship-builder, an advocate who can adapt communication approaches to varied audiences, and someone eager to develop strategic instincts and contribute to a team working to rebuild public data capacity. If you’re passionate about data and policy and thrive in collaborative, mission-driven environments, this role offers meaningful impact during a critical moment."

Read the complete position announcement

"The Center for Research Evaluation is an independent evaluation center housed at the University of Mississippi. We work with communities, universities and other mission-focused organizations to lead meaningful evaluations that enhance the impact of their work.

"We are recruiting a full-time Senior Evaluation Associate to help grow our Higher Education evaluation portfolio. The Senior Evaluation Associate will design and manage evaluation and applied research projects from start to finish while building strong trusting relationships with our clients. The Senior Evaluation Associate will also apply creative and innovative evaluation designs to ensure that we deliver high-quality, technically sound, and useful evaluations for our clients.

"Senior Evaluation Associates also contribute to building the Center's profile through proposal writing and grant development, and by contributing to CERE's outreach efforts such as capacity building workshops, social media, blog posts, academic publications, and other outreach activities.

"Ideal candidates will have experience working with higher education professionals (faculty, upper administration, undergraduate and graduate students); leading or managing staff; conducting higher education evaluations and / or assessments; and conducting facilitation (data workshops, trainings, presentations, etc.)."

Master's degree required.

Read the complete position announcement on the University careers website. [Note that this position was posted on 7/10/26 but is still accepting applications as of this date.]

The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) has launched two new ORISE postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for early-career scientists. The fellowships focus on advancing women's health through data science and innovative New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

To apply, visit one of the fellowship pages below:
New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Women's Health Postdoctoral Fellowship
    
Data Science to Advance Women's Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
    
An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

Location: Remote (U.S.-based required, with proximity to D.C. area, preferred)
Hours: Approximately 20 hours/week
Compensation: $30/hour (1099 contractor)

"At Cohesion Strategy, we provide ecosystem intelligence, coordination, and evaluation for pluralistic initiatives. We work with foundations, nonprofits, coalitions, networks, and movement leaders who are helping people navigate differences constructively and build stronger, more resilient communities. Because pluralistic change happens across complex systems rather than within individual organizations, our work helps clients understand the broader landscape, align key actors, and generate evidence about what is working."

"Cohesion Strategy is seeking a curious, analytical, and mission-driven Research, Evaluation, and Learning Associate to support both our client-facing evaluation work and our ecosystem intelligence function.

"This is an ideal role for a recent graduate with a Master's degree in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) or a related field who wants to apply rigorous evaluation and research methods to some of the most pressing questions facing pluralistic initiatives today.

"The Associate will lead much of the day-to-day execution of evaluation and other research-oriented client projects while helping Cohesion Strategy maintain a deep understanding of the broader pluralism ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of evaluation, research, field-building, and strategic learning."

Read the complete job posting at the American Evaluation Association website. (Posted approximately 6/19/26) 

"The Quantitative Methodology: Measurement and Statistics (QMMS) program in the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM) in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level starting August 2027. Qualifications include an earned doctorate or conferred PhD degree by the start date in an appropriate, related field, exceptionally strong background
in quantitative methods as applied in the education, social, behavioral, and/or biological sciences, evidence of outstanding scholarly research, and interest in participating in collaborative research projects, as well as a strong record of teaching graduate or undergraduate students.

"This position requires expertise in quantitative methodology, with preference for methodologies related to modeling of measurement and causal/structural systems as well as the role of emerging and evolving
artificial intelligence tools within those systems. The individual in this position will also be expected to engage with on-campus communities of university scholars in applications of quantitative methods as well as potential research collaboration with local, state and federal agencies.

"Duties will include
(1) continuation of an advanced and clear line of methodological research,
(2) teaching within the QMMS graduate, and potentially undergraduate, level statistics and measurement course sequences,including advanced specialty courses,
(3) assisting in the development of new programs and coursework,
(4) advising master’s and doctoral students,
(5) involvement in service to the university and to the profession at state, national, and international levels, and
(6) securing and administering external contracts and grants."

HDQM departmental website

Read the complete position announcement [PDF]

"For fullest consideration, applicants should submit materials electronically via the University of Maryland Jobs Portal on Workday (Job JR104228) no later than September 15, 2026."

"The NIH OBSSR Fellowship for Using Behavioral and Social Sciences Research to Inform AI Practices in Health Research Policy and Administration focuses on the intersection of behavioral science and artificial intelligence. The selected fellow will examine how behavioral and social sciences (BSSR) can inform the application of AI in health research, policy, and administration by engaging in landscape reviews, conceptual framework development, and collaboration with federal and external partners. The fellow will conduct guided research collaboratively with OBSSR staff, including leadership. This position is based in Bethesda, MD, with in-person or hybrid arrangements available.

"The NIH OBSSR Fellowship for Program Impact Analyses focuses on program impact analysis, applying data science methods, including bibliometric analysis, network analysis, and NIH grant data analysis, to evaluate outcomes of NIH-funded behavioral and social sciences training and career development programs. Guided by experienced mentors, the selected fellow will explore ways to deepen expertise while broadening knowledge into additional areas to develop a well-rounded, interdisciplinary skill set. This position is fully in-person at the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, MD.

"Both fellowships offer a monthly stipend, a potential health insurance supplement, and appointments renewable annually for up to five years. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline received within the last five years or be nearing completion. An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available."

"The American Sociological Association encourages applications for the Community Action Research Initiative (CARI) grants. CARI grants are for projects that bring social science knowledge and methods to bear in addressing community-based problems. Applicants must be seeking to work with community organizations or community action initiatives, and must hold a PhD in sociology or be enrolled in a graduate program that grants a PhD in sociology. 

"Applications are encouraged from individuals working in a variety of settings including academic institutions, research institutes, private and non-profit organizations, and government agencies.  ASA membership is not a criterion for applying but membership is required to receive a grant. All ASA members are obligated to follow the ASA Code of Ethics, and grantees must provide pertinent IRB approval if necessary. Grants are for up to $3,000 of direct costs. Funds cannot be used for institutional overhead, scholarly meeting expenses, or the principal investigator’s salary. ... applications must be for projects that are separate and distinct from dissertation work and cannot be used to support dissertation research work."

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. ET)

Read the complete announcement on the ASA website

"The Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants Competition for early-career researchers supports early-career scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences and/or who are employed at under-resourced institutions, promoting racial, ethnic, gender, disciplinary, institutional, and geographic diversity. Only researchers who have not previously received a trustee or presidential research grant or fellowship from RSF will be eligible to apply. The proposal deadline for the seventh annual competition is October 21, 2026, at 2 PM ET for funding starting in Summer 2027."

Learn more about the Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants Competition here