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ISCE welcomes applications for the 2026–2027 Scholars Program

ISCE invites faculty to apply for its Scholars Program, an opportunity designed to support teams developing grant proposals in the social sciences, broadly defined. The aim of this program is to provide support for faculty teams whose proposed projects align with ISCE’s four thematic areas and Virginia Tech’s Research Frontiers, and address critical individual and social concerns impacting people and places locally, nationally, or globally. ISCE anticipates making six to eight awards, of up to $30,000 each, to advance early-stage research and project development. A letter of intent is due February 2, and full applications are due February 17. ISCE will host a virtual information session for prospective applicants on January 26.

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    Professor Ashley Dayer from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation has published new research that explores how Project FeederWatch, a long running program that invites people to observe and report birds in their own backyards, can welcome a broader community of participants. Working with colleagues from several universities, her team identified practical ways to make the program more inclusive for those who enjoy feeding and watching birds. This work was strengthened by early support from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment.

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    ISCE Scholars Information Session
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    Interested in applying to the 2026–2027 ISCE Scholars Program? Join ISCE via Zoom on Monday, January 26, from 2:00–3:15 p.m. for an information session. During the session, attendees will hear from previous ISCE Scholars and can ask questions about the program, application process, and award details. The Scholars Program provides up to $30,000 in support for early-stage social science–related research projects, with optional letters of intent due February 2 and full proposals due February 17.

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    Scholars Program Empowers Researchers to Explore Concerns Across the Globe
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    Spanning university departments, institutes, and colleges, the 2025-26 scholars were awarded up to $30,000 each to advance their research, enabling them to compete for funding from external agencies. Within six months of completing the program, the research teams are expected to apply for external funding from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and private foundations.

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