Civil Rights in America
The Civil Rights in America grant from the Institute for Humane Studies funds research on contemporary US civil rights issues with a focus on liberal principles and broad public dissemination.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: November 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $500–$5,000; larger grants considered for exceptional projects.
Summary: Supports faculty and graduate students conducting research on contemporary civil rights issues in the US, emphasizing liberal principles and public dissemination.
Description
This grant from the Institute for Humane Studies supports faculty and graduate students pursuing innovative research on contemporary civil rights challenges in the United States. The program specifically seeks projects that apply liberal principles to current civil rights issues, with an aim to advance both academic discourse and public conversations. Funding is intended for peer-reviewed publications (articles, book chapters, books) and shareable data sets, with a strong emphasis on projects that include strategies for broad dissemination through print and multimedia.
