Core Research Grants support general social science research projects up to two years. Funding can cover research assistance, post-doc support, expert consultants, data access fees, and study participant incentives under specified conditions. Budgets must follow RSF templates and guidelines including salary caps and indirect cost limits. Proposals may include up to five PIs with funding for up to three.
Individuals with salaries below $300,000 are eligible for salary support. Proposals may include up to five PIs, with funding requested for up to three. Specific salary support categories apply for faculty and non-faculty.