The CAHEP Research Grant from the Association for the Study of Higher Education funds research on the structure, outcomes, and experiences within higher education graduate preparation programs.
Funder: Association for the Study of Higher Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $400 (one-time award; supports research expenses for one scholar annually)
Summary: Supports research on higher education graduate preparation programs, including their structure, outcomes, and experiences of students and faculty.
This grant, managed by the Council for the Advancement of Higher Education Programs (CAHEP) and offered through the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), provides financial support to scholars conducting research on graduate preparation programs in higher education. The grant encourages projects that examine the organization, administration, delivery, and outcomes of these programs, as well as pipelines to graduate programs, teaching and learning, and the experiences of both graduate students and faculty (e.g., recruitment, mentorship, retention, and success). The aim is to deepen understanding of how graduate preparation programs shape the field and foster the development of future scholars, practitioners, and leaders in higher education.