AAR International Collaborative Research Grants
The AAR International Collaborative Research Grants fund global scholarly partnerships to advance innovative research in religious studies.
Funder: American Academy of Religion
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (full application due by 6:00 pm ET)
Funding Amounts: $500–$5,000 per project; funds must be spent within the award calendar year.
Summary: Supports international, collaborative research projects among scholars to advance understanding of religion.
Description
The American Academy of Religion's International Collaborative Research Grants program funds innovative, collaborative research projects that bring together scholars from different geographical regions to advance the academic study of religion. The grant encourages diverse, creative, and internationally grounded research partnerships, supporting a wide range of activities such as travel and enhanced communication among collaborators. Projects should aim to deepen international research relationships and enrich the field of religious studies through critical engagement with religious traditions, practices, and issues.
