"The ASA Policy Outreach Program (POP) Fellowship is designed to strengthen the bridge between sociological research and the policymaking world. It fosters meaningful connections between ASA, legislative offices, think tanks, and other policy leaders who shape public policy and public discourse. By bringing these communities closer together, the POP Fellowship helps sociologists better understand policy-facing opportunities—such as employment, funding, and policy residencies—while giving policymakers early access to research that can inform their priorities and decisions in real time.

"Each year, a cohort of POP Fellows is selected to receive specialized remote media training and build practical skills to effectively translate research findings for legislators, journalists, and the broader public. Participants learn to craft Rapid Response Reports (policy briefs), compelling elevator pitches, op-eds, and other high-impact communication tools centered on their research and other areas of expertise, which are shared with media outlets and program partners.

"The POP Fellowship is fully remote, does not require residency in Washington, DC, and does not involve travel. While the fellowship does not include a stipend, it offers valuable professional development, national visibility, and direct pathways to influence policy conversations with evidence-based sociological insights. An optional in-person experience is available through participation in the COSSA (Consortium of Social Science Associations) Advocacy Day.

"Applicants must have completed a PhD in sociology at the time of application and possess three or more years of post-doctoral experience. Both ASA members and nonmembers can apply to the Policy Outreach Program Fellowship. However, if accepted, fellows will be required to join ASA."

Applications for the 2026-2027 Cohort will open on April 15.  Deadline is 5 pm ET May 18. 

Read the full announcement on the ASA website

[Ed note. This is a different announcement from a previous notice posted 11/26/25]

"The First-year Research Immersion Program (FRI) at Binghamton University invites applications for a three-year renewable, full-time Research Assistant Professor (Research Educator), to begin August 2026 (preferred) or January 2027. Candidates must have completed a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) before starting.

"This is a unique 10-month, non-tenure track faculty position designed for scholars who wish to integrate research, teaching, and undergraduate mentorship. Unlike traditional faculty models where research is conducted primarily by graduate students or postdoctoral researchers, FRI faculty lead team-based undergraduate research that contribute directly to the faculty member's and stream collaborators' research agendas while providing students with authentic research experiences early in their academic careers.

"The successful candidate will launch a new research stream, Artificial Intelligence & Society. The vision for this stream is to explore how artificial intelligence both shapes, and is shaped by, human systems. Research within the stream will examine the societal implications, applications, and/or responsible development of AI across social, cultural, economic, educational, and/or policy contexts.

"We welcome candidates from diverse academic backgrounds including (but not limited to) social sciences, behavioral sciences, public health, education, psychology, sociology, communication, business, geography, history, computer science, engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to lead transdisciplinary research that incorporates artificial intelligence and technology alongside the arts, humanities, and one or more of the social sciences."

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Read the complete announcement  online.

"The NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award recognizes and rewards early-career M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. scientists who perform research at the intersection of the social and life sciences. Essays written by these bold researchers on their recent work are judged for clarity, scientific quality, creativity, and demonstration of cross-disciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions.

"A cash prize of up to US $15,000 will be awarded to essay winners, and their engaging essays will be published in Science. Winners will also be invited to share their work and forward-looking perspective with leading scientists in their respective fields at an award ceremony."

Apply by ‌May‌ ‌15‌, ‌2026‌. Read complete details on the Science website

"The Behavioral Science for Policy Lab (BSPL), directed by Professor Elke Weber, is seeking outstanding researchers as a Postdoctoral Research Associates or more senior researchers starting in the Summer of 2026 or sooner. The researcher(s) will join a Princeton-funded project on the social, political, and policy dimensions of decarbonization and renewable energy expansion in the U.S. The researcher(s) will work with a group of interdisciplinary scholars across multiple institutions, led by Elke Weber and Chris Greig at Princeton University. The position(s) will be based at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, which is focused on resolving critical challenges to securing a sustainable energy and environmental future."

Inquiries about the position may be sent to sofia.silvosa@princeton.edu.

Deadline: April 16, 2026 11:59 ET; Finalists will be contacted for an interview. Start date: Spring/Summer 2026.

Read the complete announcement on the lab's website and also on Interfolio. 

"AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to support U.S. participation in international education data collections and assessments (e.g., Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, Programme for International Student Assessment). The role involves producing and validating education statistics, reviewing assessment and survey content, supporting survey operations and quality assurance, contributing to analysis and reporting, and coordinating with domestic and international partners. The position requires strong quantitative data sense, attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple projects with differing timelines.

"This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones."

See the complete posting and apply

"AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to provide operational, research, and coordination support for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment project as well as externally facing research, assessment, and partnership initiatives.

"This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones."

See the complete posting and apply

"AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Research Associate to improve pathways from education-to-economic opportunity for all, by applying operational, research, and coordination support to mixed‑methods research and evaluation studies. Topics of inquiry range from workforce development, systems and institutions supporting youth and adult learners, career pathways, and employment programs, across federally, state and foundation‑funded projects.

"This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones."

See the complete posting and apply

"The Rockefeller Center for Public Policy (the “Center” or “Rocky”) at Dartmouth seeks to fill at least one postdoctoral position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The Center seeks applications from qualified postdoctoral candidates with expertise in state and local policy research. The postdoctoral fellow will assist with qualitative and quantitative research on domestic childcare policy, with a specific focus on retention and recruitment of the early childhood education workforce. We are especially interested in applicants who have substantive interests in policy concerning education, housing, workforce, the environment, health, social policy, or the criminal justice system. Competitive candidates will have well-developed data management and analytical skills, experience conducting in-depth interviews, and broad methodological training, including familiarity with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Expertise in survey methods is helpful as is the ability to teach courses in public policy.

"This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal. Salary is expected to be at least $70,000 per year in addition to a benefits package, computer support, moving allowance, and funds to support research. Postdoctoral fellows typically teach one course per year in Dartmouth’s academic quarter system on a topic to be determined in consultation with Center directors. We are especially interested in applicants with the ability to teach courses on public policy, budgeting, bureaucracy, American government or related topics. The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2026, but this is subject to availability and negotiation.

"Qualifications: Ph.D., or ABD students with a degree received by the start date, in a social science discipline (e.g., political science, economics, sociology, geography). We welcome applications from emerging scholars who do not yet have a record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. Ideally, applicants will have the ability to help formulate proposals for external grant funding."

Review of applications will begin on April 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Read the complete announcement and apply on Interfolio.

Funding Opportunity: Support for Community Violence Research Advancing Health Equity

"The Black & Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence invites proposals for research to advance health equity and scholarship on community violence and structural violence impacting Black and Brown neighborhoods.

"We are seeking to fund projects that use community-engaged research methods, use an equity lens, address a compelling problem in community violence and structural violence, and that have the potential to strengthen violence prevention practice and policy and advance health equity."

Application Due – April 13, 2026

Read the complete announcement on the website

"The LEHD group in the Center for Economic Studies is hiring as many as two Economics and Measurement Research Interns. These internships may be of significant interest to undergraduate students in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science. We view these positions as excellent opportunities for students to work directly with microdata, learn about the creation of cutting-edge government statistics, and potentially prepare for graduate school. 

"This role is designed for graduating seniors or recent alumni who are considering a PhD in Economics or a related field. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with high-level academic research and large-scale data analysis before entering a doctoral program.

• Position: Pre-Doctoral Research Assistant
• Focus: Working directly with administrative data to improve existing data products and create new data products.
• Key Responsibilities: Data cleaning and management, performing statistical analysis, and assisting with the preparation of research papers and presentations.
• Desired Skills: Proficiency in R, Stata, or Python; strong quantitative background; and a keen interest in empirical research.

Applications will close on April 3, 2026. See the complete position description and application instructions on the Census website.