Retirement & Disability Research Funding Opportunities
All eligible persons are welcome to apply. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.
For undergraduate students only
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Social Insurance Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Retirement and Disability Research Center partnering with Howard University and San Diego State University
A 4-week, in-person program that provides undergraduates with an introduction to social insurance, social safety net policies, and related research. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend.
Annual application period: February–March
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Undergraduate Fellowship (UMass Boston students only)
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
Full-time paid summer research assistantships in a variety of disciplines that combines hands-on research experience with one-on-one mentoring from senior center researchers.
Annual application period: October–January
For undergraduate students or masters candidates
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Summer Research Training and Assistantship
New York Retirement & Disability Research Center
Paid summer research training and assistantship that combines in-depth seminars and workshops led by senior faculty members at the center with individualized mentoring to help gain practical, hands-on research experience.
Annual application period: March–May
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Undergraduate & Masters Summer Research Fellowship Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retirement and Disability Research Consortium
Introduces participants to Social Security Administration (SSA) programs and provides mentorship on research projects.
Annual application period: April–May
For graduate students (masters, doctoral, or post-doctoral) through junior-level faculty
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Extramural Mentored Fellowships
University of Wisconsin-Madison Retirement and Disability Research Center partnering with the Institute for Research on Poverty
$45,000 stipend (up to 3) for non-tenured junior faculty, post-doctoral researchers, or those in dissertator status to support poverty research related to retirement and disability policies and programs.
Annual application period: December–February
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Junior Scholar Intensive Training (JSIT)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Retirement and Disability Research Center partnering with Howard University
Provides training and mentoring to develop research ideas and initial research proposals relevant to SSA. Workshop-completed proposals may be eligible for small grants or other support. Training, course materials, travel, lodging, meals and incidentals will be covered for successful applicants. Participants are eligible to apply for a $5,000 research award after the workshop.
Annual application period: November–February
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Masters & Doctoral Student Research Grant Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retirement and Disability Research Consortium
Provides grant support and mentoring to conduct research on retirement and disability issues.
Annual application period: November–December
For doctoral candidates
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Dissertation Fellowship Program
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
$28,000 fellowship (up to 3) for doctoral candidates writing dissertations on retirement and disability topics.
Annual application period: October–January
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Doctoral Student Mentored Pilot Studies Program
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Retirement and Disability Research Consortium
Grant support and mentoring for doctoral students to conduct pilot studies and/or write academic papers on retirement and disability issues.
Annual application period: November–December
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Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program
National Bureau of Economic Research
$27,927 stipend (up to 2) for full-time PhD candidates to conduct retirement- and disability-relevant research; also provides limited funds for tuition, health insurance, research expenses, and travel.
Annual application period: October–December
For junior scholars (recent PhD recipients)
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Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program
National Bureau of Economic Research
$90,000 stipend (up to 2) for new PhDs and early career researchers to conduct retirement and disability research; also covers health insurance and provides limited funds for research expenses and travel.
Annual application period: October–December
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Small Grant Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison Retirement and Disability Research Center partnering with the Institute for Research on Poverty
Up to $45,000 grants to support poverty research related to retirement and disability policies and programs.
Annual application period: December–February
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Steven H. Sandell Grant Program
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College
$50,000 grants (up to 3) to pursue cutting-edge projects on retirement and disability issues
Annual application period: October–January