Who is eligible for a GroupSolver research grant?

Academic researchers and registered nonprofits studying social, behavioral, or market research questions with clear community relevance.

Is there a cost to apply or participate?

No. Selected proposals receive a fully funded study: no fees, no revenue share, no strings on how findings are published.

What does the grant include?

A complete research study built on GroupSolver's platform: study design, an N=400 respondent sample, AI Open-End™ analysis, a real-time dashboard, and export-ready data.

Who owns the data and the findings?

The grantee. Findings can be published in any format, on any timeline within the 90-day write-up window, with no GroupSolver approval required.

How long does the process take?

About four months end to end: a 7-day proposal decision, 30 days of data collection, and 90 days to publish.

Impact Briefs · GroupSolver research grants

Free research grants for academics and nonprofits

GroupSolver funds independent research on real-world social challenges. Grantees receive a full research study at no cost, keep full ownership of the data, and are free to publish their findings however they choose.

Apply for a grant

How It Works

From proposal to published insight

Open to academic researchers and registered nonprofits.

Submit a proposal

Send a 500-word proposal covering your research title, question, community relevance, and how you'll use the data.

7-day decision

Our team reviews every proposal and selects studies addressing meaningful societal questions. You'll hear back within a week.

30-day collection

GroupSolver runs your study on our platform and panel network, at N=400, and delivers real, quantified insights.

90-day write-up

Publish your findings within 90 days. You own the data and can use it in any publication.

What You Receive

A complete research study at no cost

Impact Brief grantees receive a fully executed research study from GroupSolver, including study design, data collection, and AI-powered analysis. Everything needed to produce a credible, publishable finding.

N=400 respondent sample
Quantified AI Open-End™ analysis
Real-time dashboard access
Export-ready data and reports
Full data ownership, publish freely

Apply for a grant

Ready to run research that makes a difference? Submit a proposal that must include:

• Research title and question
• Community relevance (< 500 words)
• How you plan to use the data

Send your proposal impactbriefs@groupsolver.com

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