Engaged Research Grant
Supports collaborative anthropological research partnerships that empower marginalized communities through shared decision-making and active engagement at every stage of the research process.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (applications due for projects starting April 1, 2027 or later)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; grants are nonrenewable; project duration is flexible.
Summary: Supports collaborative anthropological research partnerships that empower marginalized communities and foster innovation through active engagement and shared decision-making.
Key Information: Open to doctoral students and PhDs in anthropology or related fields; all nationalities eligible; strong evidence of community partnership required.
Description
This program funds longstanding research partnerships between scholars and communities who have historically been the subjects of anthropological research. The goal is to expand anthropological knowledge, combat inequality, and help communities flourish by ensuring that research projects are developed and conducted collaboratively with those most affected. Projects must demonstrate active, mutual engagement at all stages—from defining research questions to public mobilization of results. The program is open to doctoral students, PhDs, and independent scholars in anthropology or related fields, and prioritizes projects with meaningful, transformative outcomes for participants and stakeholders.
