Brown University's NAISI funds research and projects that advance understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and political experiences through diverse academic and creative activities.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000 per award; co-sponsorships for guest lectures/events are usually $500 each.
Summary: Supports Brown-affiliated research, projects, internships, and course development related to Indigenous cultures and political experiences.
Key Information: Only Brown University students, faculty, and staff are eligible; external applicants are not eligible.
The Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative (NAISI) at Brown University offers funding to support on-campus and off-campus research, projects, internships, and course development that explore and increase understanding of the cultural traditions and political experiences of Indigenous peoples across the hemisphere and globally. Funding may be used for a range of activities, including research, experiential learning, event co-sponsorship (such as guest speakers, lecture series, films, and symposia), and working group meetings. The initiative encourages scholarship and creative work examining Indigenous histories and contemporary issues from multiple perspectives.