ASA is pleased to announce the 2026 Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants Research Scholars:

[DMV recipients from the full list]

Aaron D. Kinard (University of Virginia) 

Jingting Liang (Johns Hopkins University)

"The ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG) program supports theoretically grounded empirical investigations to advance understanding of fundamental social processes. Applicants who have completed their pre-dissertation requirements and are at the point of initiating or already conducting empirical dissertation research focused on advancing knowledge in any sociological sub-field regardless of method are welcome to apply.

"Up to 25 awards of a maximum of $16,000 each will be given each year to support highly talented doctoral students who are conducting cutting-edge sociological research that has the potential to both advance scientific knowledge and contribute to the public good. Along with this direct support, ASA DDRIG recipients will receive one year of membership to ASA as well as registration to the ASA Annual Meeting.

"ASA expects applications for the 2027 ASA DDRIG to open on August 1, 2026 with a deadline to apply by 5pm ET on November 2, 2026. This is contingent on pending funding from NSF."

Read the complete program description on the ASA website.