The deadline to apply for the Lee Scholar Support Fund is March 15, 2026.

HISTORY

The Society for the Study of Social Problems established the Lee Scholar Support Fund to assist non-U.S.–based international scholars from politically, economically, and culturally oppressed groups in countries not considered part of the Global South in attending the SSSP Annual Meeting.

The fund’s primary purpose is to facilitate scholarly participation by individuals engaged in research on social problems and social struggles. More broadly, it aims to foster cooperative relations among individuals and organizations committed to applying sociological knowledge to confront social problems and promote social change.

CRITERIA

Consistent with past practice, preference may be given to applicants from economically disadvantaged countries who would otherwise be unable to attend the meeting. Preference will also be given to applicants who have not previously received travel support from this fund.

• Students must apply to the Lee Student Support Fund. A student is defined as someone who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program at an institution of higher learning. International students must apply to the Lee Student Support Fund.
• International scholars from the Global South as defined by the American Sociological Association must apply to the Transnational Initiatives Fund.

Applicants may only apply to one travel fund.

APPLICATIONS

All online applications must be submitted no later than March 15, 2026. 

Please address all questions to:

Dr. Meghna Bhat, Chair
Lee Scholar Support Fund Committee
megbhat@gmail.com