SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant

 SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant

SurveyCTO (by Dobility) has relaunched its Primary Data Collection Research Grant, supporting researchers pursuing terminal degrees who rely heavily on primary data collection.

Deadline

30 September 2025

 Grant Value

• Up to $3,000 (one-time cash award)

• One year of free access to SurveyCTO platform

• Dedicated SurveyCTO Research Advisor

• 24/7 support and expert guidance

• Visibility & promotion of research via SurveyCTO channels (articles, webinars, podcasts, etc.)

 Benefits

Recipients will receive:

1. Financial Support – Up to $3,000 for fieldwork costs (travel, equipment, staff, training, communications, incentives).

2. Platform Access – Unlimited surveys, forms, users, and devices; 10,000+ form submissions/month.

3. Advanced Tools – Multimedia data collection (GPS, audio, video, images, digital signatures).

4. Data Quality Features – Real-time monitoring, validation, and error checks.

5. Research Visibility – Global recognition through SurveyCTO’s promotional ecosystem.

Eligibility

• Must be currently enrolled in a terminal degree program (e.g., PhD).

• Project must involve substantial primary data collection.

• Research should show cultural, social, policy, environmental, or economic impact.

• Strong encouragement for projects that benefit underserved communities, particularly in applicants’ home regions.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be judged on:

1. Impact – Potential to influence policy, practice, or community development.

2. Innovation – Novel methodologies, research questions, or approaches.

3. Feasibility – Likelihood of successful data collection and project completion.

4. Relevance – Clear contribution to knowledge and practical outcomes.

📄 Use of Grant Funds

• Local field travel

• Data collection devices/equipment

• Field staff wages/stipends

• Enumerator training and materials

• Communication and logistics costs

• Participant incentives

Recommendation: This grant is ideal for PhD candidates preparing for intensive fieldwork with a strong data collection component. The combination of financial support, technical infrastructure, and visibility makes it especially valuable for researchers in low-resource or underserved contexts.
Next step: Prepare an application that clearly emphasizes your project’s impact, methodological innovation, and how SurveyCTO tools will enable high-quality, scalable data collection.

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