This grant supports social science research projects with budgets up to $200,000, emphasizing adherence to detailed budget guidelines. Funding covers salary support for eligible investigators, research assistant wages, post-doc support, consultant fees, and data access costs. Projects are generally limited to two years, with indirect costs capped at 15% for larger grants. Detailed budget justification is required, and proposals must use the RSF budget template.
Eligible applicants include individuals with salaries below $300,000. Proposals may have up to five PIs, with funding for a maximum of three. Eligibility criteria apply to both faculty and non-faculty researchers.