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

August 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Up to $25,000 per project; nonrenewable; flexible duration and phased research allowed.

Supports collaborative anthropology research partnerships with marginalized communities to foster innovation, ethical engagement, and meaningful contributions to the field.

Application must include evidence of community commitment; no institutional overhead allowed.

--- ## Description This grant supports longstanding, equitable research partnerships in anthropology that empower individuals and communities who have historically been the subjects of research. The program encourages projects that are collaboratively developed with community members, from the formulation of research questions through data gathering, analysis, and public mobilization. The goal is to generate transformative findings that benefit both the field of anthropology and the communities involved, prioritizing ethical relationships and meaningful engagement. --- ## Due Dates - August 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by midnight ET/UTC-04:00 on August 1). Projects may begin as early as April 1 of the following year. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $25,000 per project. - Grants are nonrenewable. - No limit on project duration; funding may support distinct research phases (e.g., multiple fieldwork periods). - No institutional overhead or administrative fees are covered. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals of any nationality. - Applicants must either: - Hold a PhD in anthropology or a related field, **or** - Be currently enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent, if outside the U.S.). - Teams must include individuals with lived experience in the research location/community. - Both academic and non-academic partners should be core to the project. - Applicants may not apply for a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant or Post-PhD Research Grant in the same calendar year as this grant. - All requirements of any existing Wenner-Gren award must be completed before applying. - Evidence of community commitment (e.g., letter of support, meeting minutes, research permit) is required. - There are no restrictions on geographic area, theme, or topic, but proposals lacking strong community engagement are not competitive. - Applicants must comply with all U.S. laws and OFAC regulations for research in sanctioned countries. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online in English via the Wenner-Gren Foundation portal. - The portal opens 2 months before the deadline. - Required materials: - Applicant and partner information (including academic mentor if applicable). - Project abstract (for a lay audience). - Answers to six detailed project description questions (see [application guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/engaged-research-grant/)). - Resubmission statement (if reapplying). - Detailed budget (only for expenses requested from Wenner-Gren). - Curriculum vitae for applicant and academic collaborators. - Evidence of community commitment (with English translation if needed). - Bibliography of cited works. - List of required permits and permissions, with anticipated acquisition dates (not required at application, but necessary before funds are released). - Letters of recommendation are not required unless specifically requested. - Use of generative AI in preparing the application must be disclosed, but does not affect funding decisions. --- ## Additional Information - The review process is double-anonymous and takes 2–6 months post-deadline. - Projects in countries subject to U.S. sanctions (e.g., Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, certain regions of Ukraine, Belarus) require special documentation and may be subject to additional licensing or restrictions. See [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) for details. - Grants do not cover salaries, institutional overhead, retroactive expenses, or general contingency funds. - Permits and ethical approvals are not required at submission but must be secured before funds are released. - See [U.S. tax guidance](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/) for information on potential tax implications. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Engaged Research Grant](https://wennergren.org/program/engaged-research-grant/) - [Application Guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/engaged-research-grant/) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [U.S. Tax Issues and Reporting Requirements](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/) - [Generative AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Person / Email | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [inquiries@wennergren.org](mailto:inquiries@wennergren.org) | | Application questions (Engaged Research Grant) | Judy Kreid – [jkreid@wennergren.org](mailto:jkreid@wennergren.org) | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | ---

Engaged Research Grant

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