David Sonenschein Award
This award was created in to honor the memory of our much-missed colleague, sociologist David Sonenschein, and his enduring dedication to supporting and mentoring independent scholars, especially in the early stages of their careers. The Sonenschein Award therefore focuses on education and upskilling (continuing professional development) for researchers and covers courses, workshops, seminars, and certificate programs, including online offerings, given by a credentialed university or other recognized research association.
Eligibility
- You must be a full or associate member of NCIS (or president of an affiliated partner group) in good
standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior
to the relevant grant application deadline. - You must not have been awarded another $599 NCIS
grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date. - You may apply for more than one $599 NCIS grant simultaneously, but only one will be awarded.
If you have any queries, feel free to contact us at grants@ncis.org.

Important Dates |
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Awards | Application Deadline | Decision Date |
Spring Award | February 1st | March 1st |
Summer Award | June 1st | July 1st |
Fall Award | October 1st | November 1st |
Disbursement of Grants
Grants will only be disbursed through PayPal, a check payable to a U.S. checking account, or Zelle.
Please Note
NCIS encourages each grant recipient to check with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax liability as per the laws of the recipient’s country and place of domicile.
Any questions can be addressed to grants@ncis.org.