Joyce and Aqueil Ahmad Endowment
Supports UND Arts & Sciences faculty research and creative projects that investigate the causes and effects of violence and promote peace and nonviolence, with required public outreach.
Funder: University of North Dakota
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (proposal submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per award; typically for a one-year project period.
Summary: Supports UND Arts & Sciences faculty research and creative projects advancing understanding of violence and fostering peace and nonviolence, with required public outreach.
Key Information: Only open to UND College of Arts & Sciences full-time faculty; proposals must include a public outreach plan.
Description
This annual endowment supports research and creative activities by College of Arts & Sciences faculty at the University of North Dakota (UND) that deepen understanding of the behavioral, social, and cultural causes and consequences of violence. The program also seeks to foster meaningful conversations about peace and nonviolence among individuals, groups, and communities. Projects must include a clear plan for public outreach and are expected to contribute to scholarship and community engagement in the promotion of peace and nonviolence.
