William T. Grant Scholars Program
William T. Grant Foundation
Who can apply
Scholars may apply for an additional award to mentor junior researchers of color.. The announcement and criteria for funding are distributed annually to eligible Scholars.. In the longer term, we hope this grant program will increase the number of strong, well-networked researchers of color doing research on the Foundation’s interests and help foster more diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environments.EligibilityEligible OrganizationsThe Foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations.
About this opportunity
The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports career development for promising early-career researchers. The program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas. begin July 1 of the award year and are made to the applicant’s institution.The award must not replace the institution’s current support of the applicant’s research.Learn MoreNews • Dec 19, 2024Bolstering our Commitment to the William T. Grant Scholars ProgramFoundation StaffCapacity BuildingThe Foundation holds an annual retreat during the summer to support Scholars’ career development. Designed to foster a supportive environment in which Scholars can improve their skills and work, the retreat a