Mershon Center Funding Opportunities
Mershon Center Funding Opportunities from Ohio State University support interdisciplinary research and programming on the social and human aspects of security.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: October 1, 2025 | February 23, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 (Faculty Research Grant, New Associate Professor Grant)
Funding Amounts: Faculty: $10,000–$35,000 (FRG); New Associate Professor: up to $50,000 over 2–3 years; Graduate: typical awards vary; Programming: varies by project scope.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research, programming, and collaboration on international, national, and human security, with an emphasis on social and human dimensions.
Key Information: Multiple competitions with distinct eligibility and submission cycles; collaborative and interdisciplinary projects encouraged.
Description
The Mershon Center at Ohio State University offers a suite of internal funding opportunities to advance innovative, interdisciplinary research and programming addressing international, national, and human security challenges. The Center emphasizes the human and social dimensions of these issues, supporting both individual and collaborative projects that bridge disciplines and demonstrate practical or policy relevance. Funding is available for faculty, graduate students, and newly tenured associate professors, as well as for programming such as conferences, workshops, and residencies that enrich the intellectual life of the Mershon community. Grantees are expected to engage actively with the Center, contribute to ongoing dialogue, and help foster a vibrant, multi-perspectival research environment.
