Mershon Center Programming Grant
The Mershon Center Programming Grant funds innovative academic events that advance research and interdisciplinary dialogue in international security studies at the Mershon Center.
Funder: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Limited number of awards per year; funding covers full academic year per project; award size not specified, but itemized budget and justification required.
Summary: Supports innovative programming—conferences, workshops, seminars, and lectures—that advance security studies and foster interdisciplinary engagement at the Mershon Center.
Key Information: Collaborative applications and engagement with the Mershon Center community are strongly preferred.
Description
The Mershon Center Programming Grant funds original programming initiatives—including conferences, workshops, training seminars, lecture series, and major lectures—that advance the mission of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies. The grant encourages applicants to design events that bring fresh perspectives to questions of security, foster interdisciplinary dialogue, and provide unique value to the Mershon Center community. Successful applicants are expected to thoughtfully consider event format, audience, and intellectual contribution, prioritizing interactive and diverse programming that generates new insights and stimulates further research.
Grantees become affiliates of the Mershon Center, actively participating in its intellectual life and contributing to its mission through event promotion, public reflection, and ongoing collaboration.
