Funder: American Academy of Religion
Due Dates: December 15, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Not specified
Summary: APARRI Research Grants support new projects on Asian American and Pacific Islander religions, prioritizing pre-tenure faculty and understudied subjects.
The Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) offers competitive Research Grants for new projects on Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) religions. Listed by the American Academy of Religion as an external opportunity, the program prioritizes pre-tenure faculty and research addressing understudied groups, topics, and communities. Funding may support research expenses, including research leave and sabbaticals.
The grants form part of APARRI’s broader efforts to build and diversify scholarship, strengthen the academic pipeline, and promote public engagement. Its grants and programs support the growth of scholarly and public knowledge about AAPI religions.