2026 AJS Contingent Faculty and Independent Scholar Research Grants
This grant supports independent scholars and contingent faculty in Jewish Studies by funding research expenses like travel, archival access, and childcare to advance significant scholarly projects.
Funder: Association for Jewish Studies (https://www.associationforjewishstudies.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; typically 5 awards per cycle; one-time research support
Summary: Supports independent scholars and contingent faculty in Jewish Studies with research-related expenses such as travel or childcare.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AJS members with a PhD and lack guaranteed institutional funding.
Description
This grant provides financial support for independent scholars and contingent faculty in the field of Jewish Studies who lack guaranteed institutional funding. The funding is intended to cover research-related expenses, including but not limited to travel to archives or libraries and childcare costs incurred during research activities. The goal is to facilitate the completion of significant research projects and enhance the scholarly contributions of recipients to Jewish Studies. Recipients are expected to complete their research by the end of the award year and submit a final report.
