Fellowships & Scholarships
The Society for the Study of Social Problems (SSSP) provides a free fellowship and scholarship bulletin for members and non-members to browse for opportunities. Announcements are posted with the newest announcements first. Please remember to contact each institution individually if you would like more information about a fellowship or scholarship listing. SSSP hopes you find this service valuable.
PRRI Public Fellows Program Now Accepting Applications for 2026–2027 Cohort
Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026
The Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has officially opened applications for its 2026–2027 cohort of Public Fellows.
The PRRI Public Fellows program promotes and supports the interdisciplinary public scholarship of a cohort of emerging scholar-leaders working across the following major areas of PRRI’s work:
- Pluralism and Democracy
- Immigration and American Society
- LGBTQ Rights and Gender Politics
Ideal candidates are mid-career scholars (3–12 years from earning a terminal degree) who demonstrate a strong aptitude and track record for socially engaged or public scholarship. Humanities scholars are especially encouraged to apply.
The fellowship provides:
- An annual stipend
- Access to course release funds
- Microgrants of up to $10,000 to support collaborative scholarship and professional relationship-building among fellows
For additional information about the fellowship and application process, please visit:
We encourage eligible SSSP members and scholars within our broader community to consider applying.
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on School Safety (NOFO)
Deadlines:Grants.gov — June 3, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
JustGrants — June 10, 2026 (8:59 PM ET)
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support rigorous and innovative research addressing key gaps in knowledge related to school violence and prevention in K–12 settings. Priority areas include research on malleable factors that influence school violence and evaluations of school safety approaches authorized under the STOP School Violence Act.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Laura Bassi Scholarship – Summer 2026 Funding Round Now Open
The Laura Bassi Scholarship is now accepting applications for the Summer 2026 funding round.
Established in 2018, the Laura Bassi Scholarship provides editorial assistance to postgraduate students and early-career academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly defined. The scholarship is open to applicants from all academic disciplines.
Important Dates
Summer 2026 Round
- Application Deadline: July 12, 2026
- Results Announced: July 24, 2026
Eligibility
Applications are welcomed from:
- Currently enrolled Master's students
- Currently enrolled Doctoral candidates
- Early-career academics within the first five years of full-time employment
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Applications must be submitted through the official application portal by the deadline.
Additional Information
For full eligibility requirements, application details, previous scholarship recipients, and access to the application portal, please visit:
A downloadable PDF poster is also available through the scholarship website for departmental distribution.
Law School Scholarships and Resources Guide
Deadline: Rolling
Law school scholarships fall into a wide array of categories and are available to a variety of students. As with student grants, there are need-based options, but there are also merit-based scholarships, diversity scholarships, and a range of scholarships specific to an area of expertise (e.g., intellectual property, social justice, etc.).
This section will dive into the world of law school scholarships: the different types of scholarship opportunities as well as a list of available scholarships to help jump start your scholarship search.
Law School Scholarships and Resources Guide
Military Scholarships and Resources Guide
Deadline: Rolling
For military members and veterans, scholarships often consider service and sacrifice, offering financial assistance to those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.
With that in mind, this guide aims to provide comprehensive information on scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid available specifically to help military members, veterans, and their families pay for their education.
Military Scholarships and Resources Guide
LGBTQIA Scholarships and Resources Guide
Deadline: Rolling
In honor of Pride Month this June,PublicServiceDegrees.org is highlighting valuable resources to support LGBTQIA students in their educational journeys. They've developed a comprehensive guide focused on scholarships and financial aid specifically for LGBTQIA students.
The guide provides detailed information on various scholarships available to LGBTQIA students, helping them overcome financial barriers to education. It includes application tips, eligibility criteria, and additional resources to support their academic and professional growth.
Best Online Guide to Scholarships and Resources for Psychology Graduate Students
Deadline: Open
The decision to go back to school and get an advanced degree can be one of the most difficult decisions to make, but for those who choose to do so by pursuing an psychology degree, it can be extremely rewarding. To help anyone reap these rewards, OMD has two resources available that pave the path to a successful grad school experience.
Graduate Scholarships and Resources for Psychology Students
Top Psychology Master’s Degree Programs Online
Atlantic Fellows
Deadline: Open
We are looking for Fellows who are bold and ready to challenge power; who see the bigger picture of how inequalities are playing out; who are imaginative and daring in the way they envision solutions; who bring care and collaboration into their practice; who recognise the significance of lived experience of inequality, whose own lived experience informs their practice; and who focus not on advancing their careers, but on their commitment to changing the world through collective and collaborative approaches. Learn more.
