The Nature of Liberal Civic Virtue
Supports faculty research exploring the essential civic virtues and liberal values foundational to pluralistic, democratic societies, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: August 15, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; larger awards possible for collaborative teams; no overhead or indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports rigorous research on the essential civic virtues required in liberal democratic societies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship.
Description
This grant, offered by the Institute for Humane Studies, supports faculty-led research that investigates the foundational virtues necessary for citizens in liberal, pluralistic, and self-governing democracies. The program seeks projects that explore the relationship between liberal values (such as liberty, dignity, equality, and pluralism) and the civic virtues these societies require. Special consideration is given to interdisciplinary and collaborative proposals, as well as those developing new methodologies for identifying and grounding liberal civic virtues. Research outcomes may include peer-reviewed publications, books, essays, or reports.
