The Growth and Outreach Fund from the History of Economics Society supports projects that expand research, collaboration, and engagement in the history of economics.
Funder: History of Economics Society
Due Dates: Rolling (Proposals accepted anytime; reviewed quarterly)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 total allocated per year; multiple awards possible; no fixed maximum per project.
Summary: Supports initiatives that broaden the reach of HES, foster institutional collaboration, and promote engagement in the history of economics.
Key Information: Only HES members may apply; all project participants must be members before project start.
The Growth and Outreach Fund, managed by the History of Economics Society (HES), aims to expand and strengthen the international community of scholars engaged with the Society and to encourage institutional collaboration. The fund supports projects that broaden HES's reach, foster new connections across disciplines, and promote engagement with academic and non-academic audiences. Typical funded activities include workshops, conferences, summer schools, digital resources, and cross-institutional dialogues. The program is designed to enhance diversity, increase scholarly interaction, and create broader impact in the field of the history of economics.