Horowitz Foundation Awards 2027:Grants for Social Policy Research
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The Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy provides research grants to emerging scholars conducting doctoral dissertation research in the social sciences. The programme supports innovative research addressing contemporary social policy issues at local or global levels. Applicants may study at any university worldwide, and the grant can help cover research-related expenses while they complete their dissertations. Approximately 25 grants are awarded annually.
Requirements checklist
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Must currently be a PhD or Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate.
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Must be working on a doctoral dissertation.
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Must have defended the dissertation proposal or obtained departmental approval for the research topic.
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Must not already hold a PhD.
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Research must address a social policy issue at a local or global level.
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Must demonstrate research originality, feasibility, appropriate methodology and policy relevance.
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Must submit a completed online application in English.
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Must upload a CV and a 750-word project description, provide an overview of the project, and supply contact details for recommenders.
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Recommendation forms must be completed by the deadline.
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Applicants who have applied since 2023 cannot apply again.