Faculty Research Grant Competition
The Faculty Research Grant Competition by the Mershon Center supports innovative Ohio State faculty research on international, national, or human security topics.
Funder: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$35,000 per project; funding available for a full academic year; typical duration one year.
Summary: Supports Ohio State faculty research advancing international, national, or human security through innovative, multidisciplinary projects.
Key Information: Only regular Ohio State faculty eligible; postdocs and visiting scholars excluded.
Description
The Faculty Research Grant Competition, organized by the Mershon Center for International Security Studies at The Ohio State University, provides funding for faculty-led research projects that contribute to the understanding of international, national, or human security. The competition encourages innovative and multidisciplinary research, supporting activities such as fieldwork, collaborative initiatives, and student involvement. Awardees are expected to actively engage with the Mershon Center's intellectual community, share research outcomes, and participate in center activities.
