Heads up that the application timeline for this award has shifted to a new cycle. The previous March 2026 deadline has been updated to an anticipated postmark deadline of March 2027. All core eligibility and funding details remain unchanged, giving you plenty of extra time to prepare your mailed submission.
Funder: Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full application postmarked deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $20,000 award plus travel expenses for lecture presentation (one-time award)
Summary: Recognizes early-career scholars for outstanding research on the intersection of religion, economic freedom, and a free, virtuous society.
Key Information: Application must be mailed and postmarked by the deadline; no electronic submissions accepted.