AAR Dissertation Research Grants

American Academy of Religion Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Sep 22, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Global

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Dissertation Research Grants program is designed to support AAR student members who are working on completing their dissertation. Grants are intended to help candidates complete their doctoral degrees by offsetting dissertation research-related expenses. The Dissertation Research Grant is for a student working in any sub-discipline within religious studies. The grant provides up to $5,000 USD to support on-site research critical for dissertation completion. Grant funds can be used for research expenses during the calendar year of the award, excluding tuition, donations, indirect costs, and travel to the AAR Annual Meeting. Recipients receive funds via electronic transfer and must submit a final report by January 31 of the following year.

Duration Up to 13 mo
Decision January

Who Can Apply

Region
Global
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal budget letters_of_recommendation

Review process

All eligible grant proposals will be reviewed and assessed by the AAR Student Awards Jury based on clarity and focus of research and adequacy of work plan.

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report