Funder: Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Due Dates: Quarter 4 applications open (quarterly review; closing date not specified)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to USD $1,000 in supplemental, nonrenewable support
Summary: Supports research and conference presentations connecting theology with the principles of a free and virtuous society.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate strong academic performance and interest in advancing the Acton Institute’s themes.
Description
The Calihan Academic Grants, administered by the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, support scholars and graduate students whose academic work shows outstanding potential to deepen understanding of the relationship between theology and a free and virtuous society. Relevant fields include theology, philosophy, religion, history, law, politics, economics, and related disciplines.
Grants provide supplemental assistance for research or travel to present papers at academic conferences. The program emphasizes human dignity, the rule of law, limited government, religious liberty, freedom in economic life, and the importance of the humanities and culture. Work closely connected to the Institute’s mission has a greater likelihood of receiving support.
