[Wenner-Gren Foundation](https://wennergren.org)

June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 | June 1, 2025 | December 1, 2025

Up to $20,000 per grant; no institutional overhead or administrative fees covered.

Supports inclusive conferences and workshops that advance anthropological research and foster diverse scholarly communities.

For events held no earlier than 7 months after the deadline; primary organizer must hold a doctorate in anthropology or related field.

--- ## Description This grant program funds conferences and workshops that foster the development of inclusive communities of anthropologists and promote significant, innovative research. Conferences supported are public events aimed at large audiences, especially those organized by international anthropological organizations, while workshops are smaller, closed meetings focused on pressing topics in anthropology. The program prioritizes making these gatherings more inclusive and accessible, particularly by supporting participation from scholars who might otherwise face barriers to attendance. Events should make meaningful contributions to anthropological knowledge and foster collaboration, discussion, and debate. Workshops are expected to result in lasting contributions to the field. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than January 1, 2027 - December 1, 2026: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than July 1, 2027 - June 1, 2025: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than January 1, 2026 - December 1, 2025: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than July 1, 2026 Applications must be submitted online by midnight Eastern Time (UTC-04:00) on the day of the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $20,000 per grant. - No funds for institutional overhead, administrative fees, honoraria, salary, or publication expenses. - Majority of funds should support participation of anthropologists who would not otherwise be able to attend (e.g., travel, accommodation, conference fees, childcare). --- ## Eligibility - Primary organizer must hold a doctorate in anthropology or a related field, or be an independent scholar with equivalent credentials. - Open to multidisciplinary meetings, but the event’s primary aim must be to advance anthropological conversations. - Graduate students may serve as co-organizers but must be listed as co-applicants. - Individuals may not be primary organizer or co-organizer on more than one application per cycle. - Annual meetings of national associations and panels/sessions within larger meetings are not eligible. - Workshops must be small, closed gatherings; open or auditor-inclusive events are not eligible. - Grantees must complete all previous grant requirements before receiving a new award. - All applicants must comply with U.S. laws, including OFAC regulations for sanctioned countries. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Wenner-Gren application portal](https://wennergren.org/program/conference-and-workshop-grant/). - The portal opens 2 months before each deadline. - Required materials: - Applicant and co-applicant information (contact, education, current position) - Project information (title, dates, location, administration, funding plan) - Abstract (200 words max) - Detailed meeting description (objectives, topics, structure, rationale) - Proposed participant list (with international representation prioritized) - Budget (majority for participant support; no overhead or honoraria) - Bibliography (max 10 pages) - Disclosure of any use of Generative AI in application preparation - Applications must be in English. - Review process takes 4–6 months; decisions are typically communicated 2–6 months after deadline. --- ## Additional Information - Funding is not retroactive; events cannot be reimbursed for expenses incurred before award notification. - Significant changes to event details post-award require prior approval. - Grantees must comply with U.S. sanctions and export regulations for certain countries; special documentation may be required before funds are released. - The Foundation does not fund annual national association meetings or panels within larger conferences. - Workshops should result in a publication or other lasting contribution. - See [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) for projects in sanctioned countries. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Portal](https://wennergren.org/program/conference-and-workshop-grant/) - [Application Guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/conference-and-workshop-grant/) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wennergren.org/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Wenner-Gren Grants & Fellowships Overview](https://wennergren.org/grants-fellowships/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person | Email | Phone | |--------------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------| | General inquiries | Wenner-Gren | inquiries@wennergren.org | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Program/admin for this grant | Donna Auston | dauston@wennergren.org | | | Application process/technical issues | Applications | applications@wennergren.org | | For additional program details, visit the [Wenner-Gren Foundation website](https://wennergren.org).

Conference and Workshop Grant

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