[Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty](https://www.acton.org)

Rolling (quarterly review)

Up to $25,000 per project; awards made quarterly; project duration typically defined by applicant.

Supports research using the Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to analyze or improve understanding of the links between freedom and prosperity.

--- ## Description The Freedom and Prosperity Academic Grants are a partnership between the Acton Institute and the Atlantic Council's Freedom and Prosperity Center. These grants are designed to promote scholarly research that utilizes the Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Indexes. Projects can either analyze the relationship between freedom and prosperity using the indexes or contribute to the improvement and robustness of the indexes themselves. Successful applicants are expected to deliver a concrete research output, such as a published paper or book chapter, and submit a final report to both the Freedom and Prosperity Center and the Acton Institute. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. - There is no fixed annual deadline; researchers may submit inquiries and proposals at any time. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available for up to $25,000 per project. - Funding decisions are made quarterly. - The specific amount and project duration should be proposed by the applicant based on the research scope. --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars and academic researchers globally. - Applicants must propose research that directly engages with the Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Indexes. - Both individual researchers and collaborative teams are eligible. - There are no explicit institutional restrictions, but proposals must demonstrate scholarly merit and relevance to the grant’s themes. --- ## Application Process ### Step 1: Initial Inquiry - Submit a brief (max 500 words) inquiry to [grants-awards@acton.org](mailto:grants-awards@acton.org) including: - The aspect of the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to be examined. - The specific funding amount requested and a budget. - The intended research output(s). - A target date for completion. ### Step 2: Full Proposal (by invitation) - If invited, submit a detailed proposal (max 1,500 words, excluding references) that expands on the inquiry and includes: - A clear research plan using the Indexes. - Detailed budget and requested funding. - CV(s) of contributing researchers. - Timeline and deliverables. ### Step 3: Award Notification - All decisions are communicated via email from the Acton Institute. - No feedback is provided on unsuccessful applications. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must produce a concrete research artifact (e.g., a published paper or book chapter). - A final report summarizing findings must be submitted to both the Freedom and Prosperity Center and the Acton Institute. - For examples of successful projects, see the [2024 Atlas: Freedom and Prosperity Around the World (PDF)](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Atlas-Freedom-and-prosperity-around-the-world.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Acton Institute Grant Page](https://www.acton.org/freedom-and-prosperity-academic-grants) - [Atlantic Council Freedom and Prosperity Center](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/freedom-and-prosperity-center/) - [Freedom and Prosperity Indexes (methodology and data)](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/do-countries-need-freedom-to-achieve-prosperity/) - [2024 Atlas: Freedom and Prosperity Around the World (PDF)](https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Atlas-Freedom-and-prosperity-around-the-world.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Contact Form](https://www.acton.org/contact) | | Proposal Submission | [grants-awards@acton.org](mailto:grants-awards@acton.org) | | Phone | (616) 454-3080 |

Freedom and Prosperity Academic Grants - Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

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