Communication Elevation Grant 2027
Forecasted
The Communication Elevation Grant 2027 from the National Communication Association funds research on academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical barriers in the communication field.
Funder: National Communication Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,500 per project; typically awarded for a one-year research period.
Summary: Supports research on academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical challenges in communication, advancing NCA’s mission and strategic priorities.
Key Information: Forecasted grant cycle; all deadlines are projected and may be updated.
Description
The Communication Elevation Grant is designed to advance research addressing urgent issues related to academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical barriers in the field of communication. Offered by the National Communication Association (NCA), this grant supports projects that critically examine intersections of communication with identity, dehumanization, threats to academic freedom, authoritarianism, freedom of speech, taboo topics, and the silencing of dissent. The grant aims to foster scholarly excellence, protect intellectual inquiry, and enhance both public relevance and member engagement in the discipline, aligning closely with NCA’s strategic priorities.
