Write a Living Literature Review with Support from the Abundance and Growth Fund
Funds experts to create and maintain continuously updated, accessible online reviews that synthesize academic research and make complex topics understandable to a broad audience.
Funder: Open Philanthropy
Due Dates: Summer 2026 (pre-proposals) | Winter 2026 (pre-proposals)
Funding Amounts: Supports ~25–33% FTE for authors; funding amount varies by scope and duration.
Summary: Supports experts to create and maintain living literature reviews—continuously updated, accessible syntheses of research on important topics.
Key Information: Pre-proposals are reviewed twice a year; open to PhDs or equivalent experts.
Description
This opportunity funds the creation of "living literature reviews": continuously updated, accessible online articles that synthesize academic research on specific topics. Unlike traditional reviews, these are written by a single expert to ensure consistency and clarity, avoid paywalls and jargon, and focus on transparent explanations of methodologies. Reviews are hosted on digital platforms for broad dissemination and regular updates, aiming to make complex research accessible to non-specialists, foster interdisciplinary connections, and inform policy and collaboration across fields.
