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Application deadline May 1, 2026; funding decisions announced August 1, 2026.
"Jack Shand Research Award" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Jack Shand Research Award is sponsored by Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion offers an annual research awards competition to support research in the social scientific study of religion.
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Jack Shand Research Grants - Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Jack Shand Research Grants A generous bequest from Jack Shand, a long–term member of SSSR until his death in 2001, has made it possible for SSSR to offer Jack Shand Research Grants to support research in the social scientific study of religion. For 2026, SSSR Council allocated $55,000 to this program.
While individual grants do not ordinarily exceed $5,000, it is possible to make a special request for more, to be considered at the committee's discretion. Applicants must have finished the Ph. D.
degree and must be members of SSSR. In the case of co–authored requests, one author must be both an SSSR member and a Ph. D.
Intellectual merit is the criterion by which proposals will be evaluated. Individuals are expected to use the Jack Shand award for expenses connected with their research. SSSR prioritizes applications that support direct research expenses.
Shand Award funding is transferred to the principal investigator’s university unless other arrangements are made. Please note that SSSR does not allow for any indirect cost recovery. All applications must be submitted via the online submission form, which is accessible through the link at the top of this page.
Applications emailed to the committee chair or executive office will not be accepted. A Shand Research Grant application must include a project proposal (up to 4 pages, single-spaced), budget (expenses with descriptions/justifications), and the principal investigator’s curriculum vitae in PDF format. The deadline is May 1, 2026.
Funding decisions will be made by August 1, 2026 . Chair: Orit Avishai (2026) Brandon Vaidyanathan (2026) Brook Harmon (Appalachian State University), "Feeding All of God's Children: How Faith-Based Food Pantries Navigate LGBTQ Inclusion" Laura Krull (St.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. and be current SSSR members. For co-authored proposals, at least one author must hold both Ph.D. and SSSR membership. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 per grant; larger amounts considered at committee discretion. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Jack Shand Research Award is funded by Society for the Scientific Study of Religion. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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