Research Grants
Supports research that advances student affairs and knowledge about college students, with opportunities to present findings at the ACPA annual convention.
Funder: American College Personnel Association Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,500 per project (1 year; multi-year considered case-by-case); $10,000 total pool annually
Summary: Funds research that advances the student affairs profession and knowledge about college students, with opportunities to present at the ACPA annual convention.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACPA members; proposals must align with ACPA’s mission.
Description
The ACPA Foundation Research Grants support research projects that enhance the student affairs profession and expand knowledge about college students. The program aims to advance scholarship, professional development, and leadership in higher education student affairs. Collaboration between established scholars and junior scholars or practitioners is encouraged to foster professional growth. Grant recipients are invited to present their research at the annual ACPA convention through Foundation-sponsored sessions.
