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  •  Sep 12, 2022

2022 Mentoring Grants to Support Junior Researchers of Color

The Foundation is pleased to announce that three research grantees have been awarded grants to support their development as mentors to junior researchers of color. The awardees will mentor promising doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in enhancing their methodological skills, ...
Foundation Staff
2022 Mentoring Grants to Support Junior Researchers of Color
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  •  Sep 6, 2022

Rosanna Aybar Promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration

We are pleased to announce that Rosanna Aybar has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration. In this role, Rosanna will continue to lead finance, human resources, and IT, and will also provide expanded support and strategic planning ...
Foundation Staff
Rosanna Aybar Promoted to Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration
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  •  Aug 30, 2022

Vivian’s Voice: Warm Wishes and Gratitude

Someone asked me recently what I will miss the most about my time at the Foundation. Beyond the shadow of a doubt, I will miss the relationships and communities we have built together.
Vivian Tseng
Vivian’s Voice: Warm Wishes and Gratitude
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  •  Aug 4, 2022

Kimberly DuMont Returns to the William T. Grant Foundation as Senior Vice President of Program

The William T. Grant Foundation is delighted to announce the return of Kimberly A. DuMont in the role of Senior Vice President of Program, effective October 1, 2022. Kim was previously employed ...
Foundation Staff
Kimberly DuMont Returns to the William T. Grant Foundation as Senior Vice President of Program
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  •  Aug 2, 2022

President’s Comment: Farewell and Thanks to Vivian Tseng

Yesterday, The Foundation for Child Development announced that Vivian Tseng would become its new president and chief executive officer. Here at the William T. Grant Foundation, the announcement comes with a mix of great pride at seeing her career advancement, ...
Adam Gamoran
President’s Comment: Farewell and Thanks to Vivian Tseng
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  •  Apr 19, 2022

Five Early-Career Researchers Selected for the William T. Grant Scholars Class of 2027

The William T. Grant Foundation is pleased to announce the newest class of William T. Grant Scholars. Launched in 1982, the Scholars Program supports the professional development of promising researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences who have received their ...
Foundation Staff
Five Early-Career Researchers Selected for the William T. Grant Scholars Class of 2027
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  •  Apr 12, 2022

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and William T. Grant Foundation Award Grants to Three Partnerships Addressing Social Issues

These grants leverage the power and networks of universities to reduce inequality in youth outcomes, a persisting challenge that has become even more severe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foundation Staff
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Spencer Foundation, and William T. Grant Foundation Award Grants to Three Partnerships Addressing Social Issues
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  •  Jan 13, 2022

The William T. Grant Foundation and the National Science Foundation Partner to Increase the Use, Usefulness, and Impact of Research

The William T. Grant Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) have launched a collaborative partnership, “Increasing the Use, Usefulness and Impact of Research about Youth.” This collaboration ...
Foundation Staff
The William T. Grant Foundation and the National Science Foundation Partner to Increase the Use, Usefulness, and Impact of Research
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  •  Jan 11, 2022

Welcoming Two New Staff Members to the Foundation

The Foundation is pleased to welcome two new staff members to our team: Dwayne Linville, Director, Grantmaking Operations, and Melissa Wooten, Program Officer. Linville will lead the Grants Management Team. One of his primary responsibilities will be to ensure that ...
Foundation Staff
Welcoming Two New Staff Members to the Foundation
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  •  Jan 10, 2022

Announcing the 2022 Institutional Challenge Grant Finalists

We are very pleased to announce the finalists for the 2022 Institutional Challenge Grant competition. The Institutional Challenge Grant encourages research institutions to build long-term research-practice partnerships with public agencies or nonprofit organizations in order to reduce inequality in...
Foundation Staff

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