Student Research Grants
This grant supports graduate student research projects that advance knowledge of religion using social scientific methods, funding direct research expenses and stipends.
Funder: Society for the Scientific Study of Religion
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award; funds must be used within two years; no indirect cost recovery allowed.
Summary: Supports graduate student research projects that advance the social scientific study of religion, covering research expenses, travel, and stipends.
Key Information: Applicants must be SSSR members and not have won in the previous three years.
Description
The Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) offers annual research grants to support graduate students conducting significant research in the social scientific study of religion. While these grants are often used for dissertation projects, other major research initiatives are also eligible. Funding is intended to cover research expenses, travel, research assistance, and a stipend for the researcher's time. Recipients have two years to spend the award and must submit a brief report upon completion. The program aims to foster innovative research that deepens understanding of religion from a social scientific perspective.
