Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence: Major Research Grants

The Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence program aims to enhance the application of research findings for young people aged 5-25 in the U.S. It offers major grants ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 over 2-4 years, focusing on impactful studies and capacity-building for researchers. The foundation encourages collaboration among scholars and practitioners to strengthen research practices and evidence use in various settings.

This program supports research on strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States.
$100,000 to $1,000,000 over 2-4 years, including up to 15% indirect costs.Studies involving secondary data analysis are at the lower end of the range (about $100,000–$300,000).Studies that involve new data collection can have larger budgets (typically $300,000-$600,000).Generally, only proposals to launch experiments in which settings (e.g., schools, child welfare agencies, justice settings) are randomly assigned to conditions are eligible for funding above $600,000.
New: Applicants may submit only one application per cycle as the Principal Investigator.
In addition to financial support, the Foundation invests significant time and resources in capacity-building for research grantees. We provide opportunities to connect with other scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, and we organize learning communities that allow grantees to discuss challenges, seek advice from peers and experts, and collaborate across projects.