Spring Centennial Center Research Grants
The APSA Spring Centennial Center Research Grant funds political science research by contingent faculty and graduate students to advance scholarship and public impact, focusing on those with limited institutional resources.
Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; approximately $40,000 total awarded annually; non-renewable; 1-year grant.
Summary: Supports political science research by contingent faculty, non-PhD granting faculty, and graduate students to foster scholarly and public impact.
Key Information: Only APSA members in eligible roles may apply; prior recipients in the last 4 years are ineligible.
Description
The Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program, administered by the American Political Science Association (APSA), provides annual seed funding to support research in all fields of political science. The program is designed specifically for contingent or non-tenure track faculty, faculty in departments that do not grant PhDs, community college faculty, and graduate students in political science or related disciplines. The grants aim to enable scholarly publication, student engagement, and broader public service, with a strong emphasis on supporting researchers who have limited access to institutional funding. Awards are determined by peer review and are intended for projects that advance both academic knowledge and public impact within the discipline.
