Horowitz Foundation Social Policy Grant 2027$10,000 Research Grant for PhD Candidates
$10,000 for doctoral researchers in social sciences
The Horowitz Foundation Social Policy Grant 2027 supports PhD and DrPH candidates conducting innovative research with a social policy application.
- Host
- Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
- Age limit
- None
- Degree
- Applicants must be current PhD or DrPH candidates working on their dissertation.
- Experience
- None
Can you apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a current PhD or DrPH candidate working on their dissertation.
- Have defended their dissertation proposal or received departmental approval for their research topic.
- Conduct research with a social policy application.
- Be from any country or university.
- Not already hold a PhD.
Applicants who have applied since 2023 cannot apply again.
Timeline
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Recommendation Deadline | December 1, 2026 |
| Awards Announced | June 2027 |
Applying
- 01Create an account through the Foundation’s application portal.
- 02Complete the application form.
- 03Submit the project description and CV.
- 04Add your recommenders.
- 05Ensure recommendation forms are submitted.
- 06Submit the complete application by December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
Common questions
Can International Students Apply?
Yes. Applicants can be from any country and any university. U.S. citizenship or residency is not required.
Is this research grant funded?
$10,000
Who can apply?
Nationality: All nationalities
Education:
Applicants must be current PhD or DrPH candidates working on their dissertation.
Age: None
Is there an application fee?
Free
When is the deadline?
December 1, 2026
How do I apply?
Apply directly on the official website: apply.mykaleidoscope.com. Potenue does not collect applications.
Full description
The Horowitz Foundation Social Policy Grant 2027 supports PhD and DrPH candidates conducting innovative research with a social policy application. Applicants can be from any country or university and do not need to be U.S. citizens or residents.
The grant provides $10,000 in total, with $7,500 awarded initially and $2,500 released after the project meets the Foundation’s completion requirements. Applications for the 2027 awards are currently open, with a deadline of December 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.
What Is the Horowitz Foundation Social Policy Grant?
The grant supports emerging scholars whose research addresses contemporary issues in the social sciences, particularly projects with local or global social policy applications.
The Foundation makes approximately 25 grants each year, with awards decided on merit.
Research Areas
Projects may cover major areas of the social sciences, provided they address contemporary issues and have a social policy application.
Grant Amount
Selected applicants receive:
- $7,500 initially
- $2,500 upon completion
The second installment requires evidence such as dissertation acceptance and approval, acceptance of a related article by a peer-reviewed journal, or an invitation to publish a related book chapter.
The two most outstanding projects may also receive additional awards:
- Irving Louis Horowitz Award: Additional $5,000
- Trustees’ Award: Additional $3,000
Hidden Charges
No application fee is stated.
Applications are submitted through the Foundation’s online portal. Applicants need to provide personal details, a project overview, a 750-word project description, CV, and recommender information.
Official Application
Final Note
The Horowitz Foundation Social Policy Grant is aimed specifically at doctoral researchers conducting policy-relevant social science research. Applicants should ensure their dissertation proposal has already been approved before applying.
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All quick facts
- Minimum Degree Required
Applicants must be current PhD or DrPH candidates working on their dissertation.
- Category
- Details
- Opportunity Type
- Research Grant
- Organization
- Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy
- Grant Amount
- $10,000
- Initial Award
- $7,500
- Final Award
- $2,500
- Nationality
- All nationalities
- Study Level
- PhD / DrPH
- Application Status
- Open
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Minimum Degree Required
- Master’s/doctoral-level study leading to a PhD or DrPH; current PhD/DrPH candidate required
- Age Limit
- None
- Work Experience
- None
- Application Fee
- Free
