The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) Research Consortium
This grant funds interdisciplinary research projects combining philosophy, politics, and economics to address major societal issues and produce scholarly and public outputs.
Funder: The Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society
Due Dates: May 15, 2026 (Stage 1 brief proposal & pre-approval request) | September 15, 2026 (Stage 2 invited full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000 USD for projects lasting 6–18 months; maximum end date November 1, 2028.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research teams addressing major societal challenges using approaches from philosophy, politics, economics, and allied fields.
Key Information: Stage 1 proposals require a full interdisciplinary team; non-university institutions must request pre-approval by May 15, 2026.
Description
The PPE Research Consortium, administered by the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society, funds interdisciplinary research projects that integrate perspectives from at least two of the fields of philosophy, politics, and economics (broadly construed). The program aims to foster innovative, collaborative scholarship that addresses pressing social, political, and economic issues, with the goal of building a robust body of research and teaching resources for the PPE community. Projects may address topics such as markets, democracy, governance, public health, and education, and are expected to produce diverse scholarly and public-facing outputs.
