SAW Research Grants
Forecasted
The SAW Research Grants from the Society for the Anthropology of Work fund innovative research projects exploring the cultural and social dimensions of work.
Funder: Society for the Anthropology of Work
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per award; funds disbursed directly to recipients for research expenses.
Summary: Supports innovative individual research in the anthropology of work, with emphasis on advancing scholarship and enabling dissertation projects.
Key Information: Applicants may submit a proposal for only one SAW grant per cycle; SAW members are prioritized.
Description
The SAW Research Grants, administered by the Society for the Anthropology of Work (a section of the American Anthropological Association), are designed to support innovative individual research projects that deepen understanding in the anthropology of work. Established in 2020, these grants have enabled both graduate students and post-PhD scholars (not in tenure-track positions) to pursue research, with many awards supporting dissertation projects. The grants prioritize projects that illuminate the diverse experiences and social dynamics of work across cultures.
