Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) at Harvard University: Faculty Grants
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Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) at Harvard University: Faculty Grants support affiliated faculty research on U.S. politics, prioritizing junior scholars and engagement in the Center’s intellectual life.
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Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: October 9, 2026 (Fall) | March 5, 2027 (Spring)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant
Summary: Discretionary research grants support CAPS-affiliated Harvard faculty studying U.S. politics, with priority given to junior faculty.
Key Information: Recipients are expected to contribute actively to the Center’s intellectual life and acknowledge CAPS in research publications.
Description
The Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) at Harvard University offers discretionary faculty grants for research on U.S. politics. The program is open to Harvard faculty affiliates of the Center, with priority given to junior faculty. It is listed among Harvard’s internal social science funding opportunities and includes both tenure-track or early-career and tenured faculty.
CAPS reviews applications twice each year and awards a limited number of grants annually. The program combines research support with expectations of engagement in the Center’s collective intellectual life. Faculty receiving support are also asked to acknowledge the Center in their research publications.
