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Economics

Funds economic research across almost every subfield, and a dissertation route for graduate students, with about 110 awards expected.

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NSF's Economics programme funds research aimed at better understanding of the processes and institutions of the American economy and of the world system it sits in. It also strengthens empirical and theoretical economic analysis and the methods behind rigorous research on economic behaviour.

Almost every subfield is in scope: econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, indus…

Research on the processes and institutions of the US economy and the world system around it, across econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organisation, international and labour economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics and public finance, plus methods for rigorous research on economic behaviour.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$220K

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PD-23-1320Source: www.grants.gov