APARRI Research Grants
APARRI Research Grants support scholars studying Asian American and Pacific Islander religions, funding research and scholarly works to advance academic and public knowledge and build intellectual community.
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Funder: Asia Pacific American Religions Research Initiative
Due Dates: December 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST (Application) | February 15, 2027 (Notification by) | April 15, 2027 (Subaward processing cutoff) | June 2028 (Required conference) | September 15, 2028 (Project completion and spending) | October 15, 2028 (Final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for full-time faculty and lecturers; up to $10,000 for other eligible scholars
Summary: Supports scholarly projects advancing academic and public knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander religions.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold a graduate degree or be graduate students.
Description
The Asia Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) supports research on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) religions across the social sciences, humanities, theology, and interdisciplinary fields. For the 2026–27 cycle, priorities are AAPI religions and democracy, and/or AAPI faith and life. The program seeks original contributions to scholarly and public knowledge while building a robust intellectual community.
Projects may be at any stage: completing an existing study, launching a larger project with seed funding, or undertaking smaller tasks within a broader effort. The final product should be a scholarly work, such as a monograph, article, dissertation, digital research project, critical edition, or other scholarly resource. Support can cover research activities and expenses, including research leave and course release.
