Mershon Center Residency Grant
The Mershon Center Residency Grant supports Ohio State faculty in hosting external scholars for extended, collaborative residencies advancing research on international, national, or human security.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; funding supports extended residencies (travel, housing, programming costs as appropriate)
Summary: Supports Ohio State faculty to host an external scholar or practitioner for an extended, collaborative residency advancing international, national, or human security research.
Key Information: Funding is tailored to the proposal; collaborative, multidisciplinary applications are strongly preferred.
Description
The Mershon Center Residency Grant enables Ohio State University faculty to bring an external scholar or practitioner to campus for an extended period of engagement with the Mershon Center and the Ohio State community. The residency is designed to foster focused intellectual exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and active participation in the Center’s intellectual life, advancing research and dialogue on international, national, or human security issues. The structure and length of the residency are flexible and tailored to the needs of the proposed visitor and available resources. Activities may include public talks, seminars, collaborative research, mentoring, and broader engagement with students and affiliates.
