The SAW Engaged Research Grants fund collaborative, participatory research in the anthropology of work, emphasizing decolonizing and advocacy-based approaches, from the Society for the Anthropology of Work.
Funder: Society for the Anthropology of Work
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; funds can support research expenses and collaborator capacity-building.
Summary: Supports collaborative, engaged research in the anthropology of work, emphasizing participatory, decolonizing, and advocacy approaches.
Key Information: Only one SAW grant application allowed per cycle; SAW members prioritized.
The SAW Engaged Research Grants, administered by the Society for the Anthropology of Work (SAW), are designed to foster innovative, engaged research within the anthropology of work. These grants support projects that utilize community-based participatory action research, decolonizing methodologies, and activist or advocacy approaches. Applicants are expected to demonstrate explicit engagement strategies and collaborative roles for partners throughout the research process. The program aims to advance transformative and inclusive scholarship by supporting research that thoughtfully involves collaborators and communities.