Research Grants
The ACPA Foundation Research Grants fund research advancing student affairs and knowledge about college students in higher education, supporting both established and emerging scholars.
Funder: American College Personnel Association Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,500 per project for one year; multi-year grants considered case-by-case; $10,000 total awarded annually.
Summary: Supports research that advances the student affairs profession and expands knowledge about college students in higher education.
Key Information: Applicants must be ACPA members; indirect costs are not covered.
Description
The ACPA Foundation Research Grants program funds research projects that enhance the student affairs profession and expand knowledge about college students in higher education. The Foundation aims to support both established and emerging scholars, encourages collaborative proposals, and provides grant recipients opportunities to present their findings at the annual ACPA convention. Projects must align with the Foundation’s mission to promote research, scholarship, professional development, and leadership in student affairs.
