Spring Centennial Center Research Grants
The Spring Centennial Center Research Grants from the American Political Science Association fund original political science research by scholars with limited departmental resources.
Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Spring Centennial Center Research Grants — full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; total annual funding ~$40,000; one-year grant period.
Summary: Supports political science research by contingent faculty, those in non-PhD granting departments, and graduate students, especially those lacking departmental funding.
Key Information: Applicants must not have received Centennial Center funding in the past four years.
Description
The Spring Centennial Center Research Grants, administered by the American Political Science Association (APSA), provide funding for innovative research in all areas of political science. These grants are specifically designed to support scholars who may not have access to traditional departmental resources, such as contingent faculty, faculty at non-PhD granting institutions, and graduate students. The program aims to foster academic publication, student collaboration, and public engagement, and has a strong track record of catalyzing further research and public impact.
