William T. Grant Foundation
Invitation for applications for the William T. Grant Scholars Awards

Every year the William T. Grant Foundation awards $300,000 ($60,000 per year for five years) to each of five post-doctoral, early career researchers from diverse disciplines. The grants fund research that increases knowledge on how to improve the lives of young people ages 8–25. The Foundation is particularly interested in reaching early career scholars of color. 

Now in its 26th year, the William T. Grant Scholars Program supports original research on:

• how contexts and settings such as families, schools, and programs affect youth,
• how these settings can be improved, and
• how influential policymakers and practitioners use scientific evidence.

The application deadline for 2007 is June 29, 2006.

For application guidelines visit www.wtgrantfoundation.org or contact:

William T. Grant Scholars Program
William T. Grant Foundation
570 Lexington Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, New York 10022–6837
Phone: 212-752-0071
Email: wtgs@wtgrantfdn.org

Funding Opportunity:
William T. Grant Scholars Program new brochure now available

The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports promising early career researchers from diverse disciplines. The award supports the professional development of early career scholars who have some demonstrated success in conducting high quality research and are seeking to further develop their skills and research program. Studies from these Scholars deepen and broaden the knowledge base on how to improve the lives of young people ages 8–25. The program is now in its 26th year. The Foundation is particularly interested in reaching early career scholars of color. 

The William T. Grant Foundation has just released its 2006–2007 William T. Grant Scholars Program brochure. The new brochure contains a description of the program, application guidelines, and a list of current William T. Grant Scholars.

To view or download the brochure, click here to be directed to the Foundation’s website. Questions about the program should be sent to wtgs@wtgrantfdn.org.