Conference and Workshop Grant
Supports conferences and workshops that build inclusive anthropological communities and advance innovative research, emphasizing accessibility, collaboration, and lasting scholarly outcomes.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; funds may not be used for institutional overhead or administrative fees.
Summary: Supports conferences and workshops that foster inclusivity and advance innovative anthropological research, emphasizing accessibility and meaningful scholarly collaboration.
Key Information: Deadlines are fixed annually; earliest event dates are six months after each deadline.
Description
This program funds conferences and workshops that aim to build inclusive communities of anthropologists and advance significant, innovative research in the field. Supported conferences are public events targeting large audiences of anthropologists, with a preference for international gatherings organized by major anthropological organizations. Workshops are smaller, closed meetings focused on urgent topics, designed for intensive collaboration among a select group of scholars. The grant prioritizes accessibility—especially for scholars who might not otherwise be able to attend—and encourages events that expand anthropological conversations and produce lasting outcomes such as publications.
