Civil Rights in America
The Civil Rights in America grant from the Institute for Humane Studies funds research applying liberal principles to current US civil rights issues, emphasizing public dissemination and scholarly impact.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: November 3, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; larger awards considered for exceptional proposals.
Summary: Supports faculty and graduate research applying liberal principles to contemporary US civil rights issues, with an emphasis on public dissemination.
Description
This grant supports faculty and graduate students whose research applies liberal principles to modern civil rights challenges in the United States. The program seeks bold, innovative scholarship that advances both academic discourse and public conversations about civil rights. Eligible projects include peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, books, or shareable data sets, with a strong emphasis on public dissemination through print and multimedia formats. The initiative is designed to encourage impactful research that not only contributes to scholarly literature but also informs broader public understanding of civil rights topics.
