The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion's Student Research Grants support graduate students conducting original social scientific research on religion.
Funder: Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; funding covers research expenses, travel, research assistance, and stipends (max $1,500 for researcher time); two-year spending window.
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting original research that advances the social scientific study of religion.
Key Information: Applicants must be SSSR members and may not have won in the previous three years.
The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) provides annual Student Research Grants to support graduate students engaged in original research in the social scientific study of religion. While the grants are primarily intended to aid dissertation projects, other significant research endeavors are also eligible. The program aims to facilitate innovative, empirical work that advances understanding of religion and society, encouraging recipients to explore new questions and contribute to scholarly conversations in the field.