# Funding Sponsored research projects are funded by external (Federal and Non-Federal) funding sources as well as funding support available from internal sources at the Department of Economics. ![signing documents](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/econ/files/funding-banner1.jpg?itok=wxsL2iw8) ## Funding Opportunities Economics researchers have been successful in obtaining support from a variety of funding sources, with many examples listed here. Please search these sponsors, and any others, to identify open and available funding opportunities. ## Internal Sources [ See all internal funding sources arrow\_circle\_right ](/internal-sources) [### Foundations of Human Behavior Initiative ](/foundations-human-behavior-initiative)The Foundations of Human Behavior Initiative (FHB) aims to drive transformative insights about the psychological, social, economic, political, and biological mechanisms that influence human behavior – and then translate that knowledge into cost-effective, scalable interventions that improve human well-being around the world. [**Learn more**](/foundations-human-behavior-initiative) ![funding-green.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-green.png?itok=3OCkWu92) [### German Administrative Data Project ](/german-administrative-data-project)The Research Data Center (FDZ) of the German Federal Employment Agency (BA) in the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) facilitates access to micro data on the labor market for non-commercial empirical research. [**Learn more**](/german-administrative-data-project) ![funding-orange.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-orange.png?itok=WYMu2YyO) [### The Lab for Economic Applications and Policy ](/leap)The Lab for Economic Applications and Policy (LEAP) at Harvard University invites applications for small grants for research projects on applied economics (broadly construed) and policy. [**Learn more**](/leap) ![funding-blue.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-blue.png?itok=hhXB8c6o) [### Opportunity Insights ](/opportunity-insights)Based at Harvard University, our team of researchers and policy analysts work together to analyze new data and create a platform for local stakeholders to make more informed decisions. [**Learn more**](https://opportunityinsights.org/) ![funding-grey.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-grey.png?itok=JeWQTFCH) ## Federal Sources [ See all Federal funding Sources arrow\_circle\_right ](/federal-sources) [### National Science Foundation (NSF) ](https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities)Supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. [**Learn more**](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/) ![funding-green.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-green.png?itok=3OCkWu92) [### Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/ssagrant.htm)Grants are awarded for innovative research and demonstrations, adding to existing knowledge and improve methods and techniques for managing, administering, and the effectiveness of SSA programs. [**Learn more**](https://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/ssagrant.htm) ![funding-orange.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-orange.png?itok=WYMu2YyO) [### National Institutes of Health (NIH) ](http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html)Supports research that increases our fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability. [**Learn more**](http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html) ![funding-blue.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-blue.png?itok=hhXB8c6o) [### Alfred P. Sloan Foundation ](https://sloan.org/)Funds research in science and technology, standards of living and economic performance, education and careers in science and technology, and selected national issues. [**Learn more**](https://sloan.org/) ![funding-grey.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-grey.png?itok=JeWQTFCH) [### Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ](http://www.rwjf.org/)Supports education, training and research aimed at improving health and health care in the United States. [**Learn more**](http://www.rwjf.org/) ![funding-green.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/funding-green.png?itok=3OCkWu92) ## Funding Process [ Read More arrow\_circle\_right ](/funding-process) ### Select Funding Source Your first task is to identify a sponsor or funding source with an open opportunity or available funding announcement. ![one icon](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/one-icon.png?itok=OJ6TOMiF) ### Receive Advising Information and Prepare Your Proposal Please notify Jason Fleming as soon as you have identified funding you would like to pursue. Each sponsor will have their own unique requirements for submitting a research grant proposal, and Jason will work with you to navigate Sponsor-specific guidelines and proposal application components, as well as applicable University policies. ![two icon](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/two-icon.png?itok=QH6oSQLW) ### Application Review Process Please be aware of this policy issued by the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), which requires the complete and final proposal be received by OSP at least five (5) full business days prior to the sponsor's due date. All sponsored research proposals are reviewed and approved initially by the department’s Manager for Sponsored Research, secondly, by FAS Research Administration Services, and finally by the University Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP). Final submission will be completed by OSP. ![three icon](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/three-icon.png?itok=WhP8ehGJ) ## Grant Management [### Use of Human Subjects ](/research-resources#widget-3)- [Harvard FAS Human Subject Research Site](http://cuhs.harvard.edu/) - [Human Subject Payment Information](/administration) [**Learn more**](/research-resources#widget-3) ![grant-mngmnt-green.png](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/grant-mngmnt-green.png?itok=e77nDkht) [### Research Agreements / Contracts ](/research-resources#widget-4)- [Model Consulting Agreement of Harvard](http://ogc.harvard.edu/pages/model-documents) - [Harvard Legal Agreements Workflow, Negotiating Authority and Signing Authority](https://osp.finance.harvard.edu/Negotiating-and-Signing-Authority-for-Agreements-Related-to-Research) [**Learn more**](/research-resources#widget-4) ![Grant Management Icon - Orange](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/grant-mngmnt-orange.png?itok=zwgL5QYQ) [### Research Travel Information ](/research-resources#widget-2)- [Travel on Sponsored Funding](https://research.fas.harvard.edu/travel-and-entertainment) - [Harvard Travel Services](https://travel.harvard.edu/) - [Global Support Services](https://www.globalsupport.harvard.edu/) [**Learn more**](/research-resources#widget-2) ![Grant Management Icon - Blue](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/grant-mngmnt-blue.png?itok=5unukk9_) [### FAQs ](/funding-faqs)Please follow the link click above to see the common FAQs for Sponsored Research [**Learn more**](/funding-faqs) ![Grant Management Icon - Grey](/sites/g/files/omnuum5991/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/econ/files/grant-mngmnt-grey.png?itok=Nii1x1eD)