New Associate Professor Grant Competition
Internal — Mershon Center for International Security Studies only
The Mershon Center’s New Associate Professor Grant Competition funds interdisciplinary security research by newly tenured Ohio State faculty, fostering collaboration and innovative scholarship.
Funder: Mershon Center for International Security Studies
Due Dates: February 23, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 over 2–3 years; no supplemental salary
Summary: Supports newly tenured Ohio State faculty in launching interdisciplinary research and active engagement with the Mershon Center’s mission.
Key Information: For recently tenured Ohio State faculty (Spring 2024 or later); interdisciplinary focus required.
Description
This opportunity from the Mershon Center for International Security Studies is designed to help recently tenured Ohio State University faculty (tenure awarded Spring 2024 or later) establish or expand interdisciplinary research programs related to international, national, or human security. Awardees are expected to become core affiliates of the Mershon Center, actively participating in its intellectual community and contributing to its mission of advancing interdisciplinary understanding of security issues. The grant can support a wide array of research and professional development activities, including cross-disciplinary conferences, symposia, book workshops, training, and other initiatives that further both the scholar’s profile and the Center’s collaborative environment.
