PhD Research Funding Opportunity

Applications are now open for the Besample Dissertation Grant 2026–27, supporting PhD researchers conducting cross-cultural studies beyond traditional Western samples. We warmly welcome applications from sociology researchers, including those exploring social inequalities, migration, identity, cultural differences, and related topics.

The program offers:

• 15 grants for exploratory multi-country studies with up to 500 participants each.

• A research accelerator featuring practical workshops on cross-cultural research, study design, and data collection, alongside ongoing support.

• Three selected projects will have the opportunity to scale their research to up to 3,000 participants, with translation and localization support.

Applications close on November 30, 2026. Further details and the application form are available here: https://grants.besample.app/