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Since its founding, the SSRC has awarded more than 20,000 fellowships and distributed more than $100 million to scholars around the world. Through graduate research fellowships, early-career faculty grants, and convenings of senior scholars and experts, the SSRC forms an essential bridge that spans disciplines, institutions, and borders.
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Social science research provides essential insights into the complex challenges we face—from improving public health and education to strengthening democracy and addressing climate change. Your support enables us to:
Fund Critical Research
Support researchers tackling urgent questions about society, policy, and human well-being across more than 80 countries.
Develop Future Leaders
Provide fellowships and grants to emerging scholars who will shape the future of social science research.
Connect Research to Action
Build bridges between researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to ensure that evidence informs real-world solutions.
Strengthen Research Networks
Create interdisciplinary collaborations that bring together diverse perspectives to address complex societal challenges.
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Social Science Research Council
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Social Science Research Council
Attn: Finance Department
PO Box 24690
Brooklyn, NY 11202
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