Jack Shand International Travel Grants
This grant enables international scholars to present research at the SSSR annual meeting, promoting global exchange in the scientific study of religion.
Funder: Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Travel reimbursement; grant amounts may be capped and may not cover all costs; hotel booked by SSSR; meal/incidentals reimbursed at meeting.
Summary: Supports international scholars (outside US/Canada) to attend and present at the SSSR annual meeting based on financial need and proposal quality.
Key Information: Preference for applicants from less developed countries and those who have not previously received the grant.
Description
The Jack Shand International Travel Grants are designed to enable scholars residing outside the United States and Canada to attend the annual meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR). These grants aim to foster global scholarly exchange in the scientific study of religion by assisting international researchers in presenting their work and engaging with the SSSR community. Awards are made based on demonstrated financial need and the quality of the research proposal, with special consideration for applicants from less developed countries and those who have not previously received a Shand travel grant or attended the SSSR meeting.
