Spring Centennial Center Research Grants
APSA's Spring Centennial Center Research Grants fund political science research for scholars with limited institutional support, covering research expenses like travel, data collection, and research assistance.
Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates: March 15, 2026 (Spring Centennial Center Research Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per grant; approximately $40,000 awarded annually in this cycle.
Summary: Supports political science research by contingent faculty, faculty in non-PhD granting departments, and graduate students, funding diverse scholarly activities.
Key Information: Not open to those who received Centennial Center funding in the past four years; APSA membership required at time of award.
Description
The Spring Centennial Center Research Grants, administered by the American Political Science Association (APSA), provide support for research in all fields of political science. The program is designed specifically for political scientists in non-tenure track or contingent positions, faculty in departments that do not grant PhDs, and graduate students. Grants can be used for research-related expenses including travel to archives or interviews, research assistance, and data acquisition. The program aims to help scholars with limited access to institutional funding, often serving as seed money for future research projects.
