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

June 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 (annual deadlines)

Up to $20,000 per grant; funds cannot be used for institutional overhead or administrative fees.

Supports inclusive conferences and workshops in anthropology that advance innovative research and foster collaboration, with a focus on accessibility and diversity.

--- ## Description This program funds the organization of conferences and workshops that promote the development of inclusive anthropological communities and advance significant, innovative research in the field. The grant supports both large public conferences and small, focused workshops, prioritizing events that foster collaboration, diversity, accessibility, and long-term contributions to anthropology. Funding is intended to make events more inclusive by covering costs for scholars who might otherwise be unable to participate, with a strong emphasis on supporting international participation and diverse perspectives. --- ## Due Dates - June 1, 2026: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than January 1 of the following year - December 1, 2026: For conferences/workshops held no earlier than July 1 of the following year Both deadlines recur annually. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $20,000 per grant - Funds cannot be used for institutional overhead, administrative fees, honoraria, salaries, or publication expenses. - The majority of funds should be used to support the attendance 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. - Multidisciplinary meetings are eligible only if the primary aim is to advance anthropological conversations. - Graduate students may be listed as co-organizers but not as the primary applicant. - Applications from teams are welcome, but not from individuals seeking funds to attend meetings. - Annual meetings of national associations and panels/sessions within larger meetings are not eligible. - For conferences, most of the funds should support international scholars making presentations or contributing in critical ways. - For workshops, the event must be small-scale, focused, and designed to foster discussion and collaboration; gatherings open to auditors or non-participating attendees are not eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online in English; the portal opens 2 months before each deadline. - Required materials include: - Applicant and co-applicant details (contact, educational history, current position) - Project information (dates, title, administering/disbursing entity, location, amount requested, other funding sources, description and rationale, use of generative AI) - Abstract (max 200 words) - Detailed meeting description (rationale, aims, topics, structure, format) - Proposed list of participants with roles and contributions - Budget (majority for participant support; no retroactive funding) - Bibliography (up to 10 pages) - Compliance with U.S. laws and OFAC regulations is required for projects in sanctioned countries; special documentation may be needed before funds are released. - Only one application per applicant may be under consideration at any time. - Grantees must complete all requirements of existing awards before reapplying. --- ## Additional Information - The review process typically takes 4–6 months. - Successful applicants are expected to design events that foster broad, international, and diverse participation. - Workshops should have an “afterlife,” such as a publication or other lasting contribution. - Changes to the event’s theme, format, dates, or participant list require prior approval. - Applicants must disclose the use of generative AI in preparing their application. - No funding for retroactive expenses. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](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/) - [Grants & Fellowships Overview](https://wennergren.org/grants-fellowships/) - [Generative AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [inquiries@wennergren.org](mailto:inquiries@wennergren.org) | | Conference/Workshop Grant questions | [dauston@wennergren.org](mailto:dauston@wennergren.org) | | Application process assistance | [applications@wennergren.org](mailto:applications@wennergren.org) | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Address | 655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA | ---

Conference and Workshop Grant

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