The William T. Grant Scholars Program supports the professional development of promising early-career researchers through funding for five-year research and mentoring plans designed to expand expertise in new disciplines, methods, or content areas. Proposed research must address one of two focus areas: reducing inequality in youth outcomes or improving the use of research evidence in policy and practice affecting young people ages 5–25 in the United States. Scholars are selected based on their potential to become influential researchers and the strength of their proposed research and mentoring plans. See NOFO for eligibility criteria.