Leveraging Academic Institutions and Judicial Professional Bodies to Document TNR
This Department of State grant funds research partnerships between academics and judicial bodies to document and analyze transnational repression, aiming to inform global policy and strengthen responses.
Funder: Department of State
Due Dates: August 20, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 PM EDT)
Funding Amounts: $1,973,359 total; one cooperative agreement; project duration 18–24 months (up to 36 months considered)
Summary: Supports partnerships between academic and judicial bodies to develop tools, research, and networks addressing transnational repression, with a focus on evidence-based documentation and policy impact.
Key Information: Only one award will be made; global scope; substantial involvement from the funder during implementation.
Description
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is soliciting proposals for a program that leverages partnerships between academic institutions and judicial professional bodies to systematically identify, document, and respond to transnational repression (TNR). The initiative aims to expand the evidence base on TNR perpetrators and tactics through research, training, and dissemination of comprehensive publications. Activities may include needs assessments, development of training curricula, workshops, peer review mechanisms, academic research, and the creation of sustainable networks that foster coordination among academic, legal, and policy communities. The program’s outcomes are designed to inform policymakers and strengthen the global response to emerging TNR threats.
