International Research Grants
Supports research on how religion and free markets intersect, focusing on the role of religious values in sustaining individual liberty and a free society.
Funder: Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typically USD $3,000–$10,000 per award; one-time, non-renewable grants
Summary: Supports international scholars and institutions researching the intersection of religion and free markets, emphasizing liberty and religious values.
Key Information: Applications accepted and reviewed year-round, subject to available funding.
Description
The International Research Grant from the Acton Institute provides financial support to international scholars and institutions, such as think tanks, whose work explores the relationship between religion and free markets. The grant aims to advance the principles of a free and virtuous society, with a focus on individual liberty sustained by religious values. Funded research should promote the moral importance of liberty and religious principles and is expected to result in publication in reputable academic journals or widely read media outlets. The program is supported by the Templeton Religion Trust.
