Congressional Research Grants
The Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants fund original research on U.S. congressional leadership, processes, and institutional dynamics.
Funder: The Dirksen Congressional Center
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted at any time)
Funding Amounts: No formal cap; typical awards up to $10,000 per year, with larger projects considered. Grants usually extend for one year.
Summary: Supports original research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress, aiming to advance scholarship and understanding of legislative processes.
Key Information: No indirect or institutional overhead costs allowed; U.S. citizenship and residency required.
Description
The Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants program funds original research focused on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. Since 1978, the program has supported over 500 projects, encouraging scholarship that explores leadership strategies, institutional dynamics, congressional procedures, and Congress’s role in policy creation and oversight. The program welcomes projects intended for publication or practical application in teaching or policy-making, and supports a wide range of research topics, provided that the central focus is Congress itself.
