Mercury Project Findings: Boosting Boosters at Scale

About this program

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) offers research grants through its Mercury Project to support global studies evaluating interventions aimed at increasing vaccination and evidence-based health behaviors. The project has recently published findings from a mega-study involving 3.6 million CVS Pharmacy patients, demonstrating significant increases in booster vaccination rates through behaviorally informed SMS reminders and free rides to vaccination sites. Eligibility criteria for SSRC research grants are not specified in the current opportunity, but the council typically supports interdisciplinary social science research teams. Interested researchers should refer to the SSRC website for updates on application requirements and deadlines.