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Applications opened Oct 1; due Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM by email. Awards announced by Dec 13, 2026.
Religion and Politics Small Grants is sponsored by American Political Science Association (APSA) – Religion and Politics Section. Supports small-scale research projects addressing theoretical, empirical, and practical topics at the intersection of religion and politics. Funds can be used for hiring research assistants, survey data collection, interviews, data purchasing, or travel expenses.
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Call for Proposals: Small Grants for Research in Religion and Politics – Religion and Politics Small Grants for Research in Religion and Politics The Religion and Politics section of the American Political Science Association is requesting proposals for small grant awards of up to $2,500 for research on religion and politics.
Proposals may address any topic of theoretical, empirical, and practical significance for the study of religion and politics. Effective proposals will make clear what the author(s) intend to do, why that research is important, and how the project will be executed.
Proposals should have the following components: Cover Page : This should contain project title, author(s), institutional affiliation(s), title(s), email address(es), and a project abstract of 250 words or less. Narrative : This text should be no more than three pages, single-spaced, in a standard font.
The narrative should have (at a minimum) the following sections: Background and Literature Review Research Design and Analysis Plans Brief Budget and Narrative Explaining Budget : Authors may request up to $2,500.
Please note that funds may be used for research purposes, such as hiring of research assistants, survey data collection and interviews, purchasing of data, or travel expenses (e.g., travel, lodging, food, ground transportation). Funds may not be used for salary or honoraria for the researcher. University indirect costs (NDCs) will not be allowed.
Bibliography containing only references cited within the proposal. Biography(ies) : Please limit each author’s biography to no more than 200 words. Applicants who have not completed their PhDs should request a letter of support from their advisor.
Letters should be emailed to apsa. religion. politics@gmail.
com . Award terms and requirements: Application opens October 1. Please submit proposals to apsa.
religion. politics@gmail. com by 11:59 PM on November 13, 2026.
Awards will be announced by December 13, 2026. Funds may be spent through December 13, 2027. Applicants must be members of the Religion & Politics section (note that section membership is free to graduate students).
Preference will be given to graduate students, recent PhDs, and untenured faculty. Questions may be addressed to Sabri Ciftci ( ciftci@ksu. edu )
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Cover page with abstract (250 words max)
Narrative up to 3 pages: overview, literature review, research design
Budget and budget narrative
Bibliography
Author bios (200 words)
CVs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Members of the APSA Religion & Politics section (free for grad students); preference to grad students, recent PhDs, untenured faculty. Non-PhD applicants need advisor letter. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Religion and Politics Small Grants are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Religion and Politics Small Grants is funded by American Political Science Association (APSA) – Religion and Politics Section. 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.
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