Communication Elevation Grant 2027
The Communication Elevation Grant 2027 funds research from the National Communication Association on academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical barriers in communication studies.
Funder: National Communication Association
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,500 per project; one-year duration; awards disbursed in 2027
Summary: Supports research addressing academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical barriers in communication studies.
Description
The Communication Elevation Grant is designed to foster research that addresses urgent challenges in academic freedom, censorship, and sociopolitical barriers within the field of communication. The grant encourages projects that examine intersections of communication with identity, dehumanization, threats to academic freedom, authoritarianism, freedom of speech, taboo topics, censorship, activism, and the globalization of communication studies. The program aims to advance scholarly excellence, promote public relevance, and enhance engagement among communication scholars, aligning with the National Communication Association’s strategic priorities.
