The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) fellowships drive societal progress by transforming rigorous academic research into actionable public policy and real-world impact. For over a century, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) has utilized these funded opportunities to cultivate generations of independent thinkers, establish international research networks, and tackle critical human problems.
The systemic impact of these fellowships is organized across four main pillars: 🌟 Advancing Equity in Technology and Media
SSRC fellowships address modern digital threats and push for equitable innovation.
Just Tech Fellowship: Centers on equity by funding diverse scholars investigating how technology impacts power structures, public life, and marginalized communities.
Social Data Research Fellowships: Equip researchers with proprietary data access to study social media’s direct influence on polarization, elections, and public democracy. 🌍 Empowering Regional Research ecosystems
The SSRC actively fights the brain drain in developing scientific landscapes by investing directly in local scholars. Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Fellowship and Grants Administration