Spring Centennial Center Research Grants
APSA's Spring Centennial Center Research Grants fund innovative political science research and public engagement by supporting scholars, non-PhD faculty, and graduate students.
Funder: American Political Science Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application / submission deadline for Spring Centennial Center Research Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per award; approximately $40,000 total awarded annually; awards are for one year and not renewable.
Summary: Supports political science research by non-tenure faculty, faculty in non-PhD departments, and graduate students to foster impactful scholarship and public engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be APSA members and not have received Centennial Center funding in the past four years.
Description
The Spring Centennial Center Research Grants, offered by the American Political Science Association (APSA), provide funding for research in all areas of political science. The program is designed to support scholars in contingent or non-tenure track positions, faculty in departments that do not grant PhDs, and graduate students in political science or closely related fields. Grants are intended to facilitate impactful scholarship, including research activities, student involvement, and public engagement, often serving as seed funding for larger projects. Awards are determined through a competitive peer-review process.
