APARRI Working Group Grants
APARRI Working Group Grants support collaborative groups studying AAPI religions, funding projects and tangible outputs that advance scholarly and public knowledge of democracy and pluralistic engagement.
Funder: Asia Pacific American Religions Research Initiative
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application) | February 15, 2027 (Notification by) | April 15, 2027 (Subaward processing) | May 15, 2028 (Project completion and spending) | June 15, 2028 (Final report) | June 2028 (Conference attendance)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per working group; participation stipends up to $500 per member
Summary: Supports collaborative projects advancing scholarly and public knowledge of AAPI religions in relation to democracy and/or pluralistic engagement.
Key Information: The leader must hold a doctorate and have a formal higher education affiliation; the Primary Contact must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Description
The Asia Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) Working Group Grant supports collaborations across disciplines that advance scholarly and public knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) religions. Projects must engage AAPI religions in relation to democracy, pluralistic engagement, or both. The program emphasizes knowledge of groups underrepresented in the field and interdisciplinary, interethnic, and interreligious perspectives.
Working groups are expected to produce a tangible product, such as an edited volume, co-authored article, podcast series, public symposium, or comparable output. Funding supports the collaborative process through meetings, discussions, and related expenses. The grants also support APARRI’s commitment to building a robust intellectual community, with required conference attendance for awardees.
