Research Seed Grant Program
Forecasted
The Hoover Institution's Research Seed Grant Program funds innovative research on the challenges and effectiveness of American institutions, focusing on government, democracy, and citizenship.
Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; typically one-year duration.
Summary: Supports innovative research on the challenges, operations, and effectiveness of American institutions, with a focus on governmental organizations, democratic practice, and citizenship.
Key Information: Applicants must be affiliated with Stanford (Hoover fellows, Academic Council faculty, postdocs, or doctoral students with sponsorship).
Description
The Research Seed Grant Program, offered by the Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) at the Hoover Institution, provides funding for innovative research projects that examine the challenges, operations, and effectiveness of American institutions. The program seeks proposals that address critical questions related to government institutions, democratic practices, and citizenship, with the aim of generating evidence-based insights and recommendations to rebuild public trust and strengthen democracy. Projects may explore topics such as trust in institutions, the impact of technology on governance, civic engagement, and the functioning of democratic organizations.
