Faculty Research Grant (FRG) Competition
The Mershon Center FRG supports interdisciplinary Ohio State faculty research advancing knowledge in international, national, or human security, with an emphasis on impactful and original scholarship.
Funder: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Fall FRG cycle) | February 2027 (Spring FRG cycle)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000–$35,000 for one year; partial funding possible.
Summary: Supports Ohio State faculty research on international, national, or human security issues, fostering interdisciplinary engagement and impact.
Description
The Faculty Research Grant (FRG) Competition at the Mershon Center for International Security Studies provides funding to support research projects by Ohio State University faculty that advance understanding of international, national, or human security issues. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and intellectual excellence, encouraging projects with significant potential impact and originality. Grantees are expected to engage with the Mershon Center community, contribute to its intellectual life, and share their research outcomes through presentations and public communications.
