Applications are currently being accepted for the Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant 2026 in USA. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant
The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy, established in 1997, awards small grants to PhD students at the dissertation stage. Its mission is to encourage research that addresses contemporary social issues and has real-world policy impact. The Horowitz Foundation Grant 2026 supports outstanding PhD dissertation research in social policy. This grant provides $10,000 in funding to help doctoral candidates complete their projects and advance scholarship with practical applications.
Benefits of Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant
- Grant Value: $10,000 total ($7,500 initially, $2,500 upon completion)
- Second instalment awarded upon dissertation acceptance, peer‑reviewed article publication, or book chapter invitation
- Irving Louis Horowitz Award – $5,000 for the overall most outstanding project
- Trustees’ Award – $3,000 for most innovative theory/methodology
- Recognition and visibility through press releases and professional media
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grant Requirements
- Be current PhD (or DrPH) candidates working on their dissertation
- Not yet hold a PhD
- Have defended their dissertation proposal or had their topic approved
- Be enrolled at any university worldwide (US citizenship/residency not required)
- Apply only once (new rule since 2023)
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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