Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowment
The Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowment at the University of North Dakota funds faculty research and creative projects advancing peace, nonviolence, and public engagement in the arts and sciences.
Funder: University of North Dakota
Due Dates: November 10, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; grant period is calendar year 2027.
Summary: Supports UND College of Arts & Sciences faculty research and creative projects that advance peace, nonviolence, and public engagement.
Key Information: Proposals must address both understanding violence and promoting peace, and include a public outreach plan.
Description
The Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowment at the University of North Dakota (UND) provides annual funding to support research and creative activities by College of Arts & Sciences faculty that promote peace and nonviolence. The endowment honors Dr. Aqueil Ahmad, a founder of UND's Peace Studies program, and aims to deepen understanding of the behavioral, social, and cultural factors underlying violence while fostering public conversations about peace. Projects must address both the causes/consequences of violence and the promotion of peace, with a required outreach component to engage the broader community. The initiative encourages impactful scholarship and creative work that contributes to a culture of nonviolence.
