Engaged Research Grant
This grant funds collaborative anthropology research that partners with marginalized communities to promote equity, shared decision-making, and transformative outcomes for both scholars and communities.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Full application deadline, annual)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; nonrenewable; duration flexible.
Summary: Supports collaborative anthropology research that empowers marginalized communities as active partners, emphasizing equitable, transformative outcomes.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate strong community partnership and submit evidence of community commitment.
Description
This grant supports collaborative research partnerships in anthropology that empower individuals and communities who have historically been the subjects of research, transforming them into active participants. The program aims to foster equitable partnerships between scholars and community members, emphasizing shared decision-making from research design through dissemination and public mobilization. Projects should demonstrate strong, established partnerships, clear evidence of community commitment, and the potential for transformative outcomes benefiting both academic and community interests. The grant seeks to advance anthropological knowledge, combat inequality, and showcase how engaged research can drive innovation in the field.
