Asian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative (APARRI) is currently accepting applications for its Research Grant for Scholarship on AAPI Religions 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About APARRI - Research Grant for Scholarship on AAPI Religions
APARRI Research Grants support research that advances both scholarly and public knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) religions. Applicants may propose projects across all disciplines, including social sciences, humanities, theology, and interdisciplinary work.
Benefits of APARRI - Research Grant for Scholarship on AAPI Religions
Award Amounts (maximum)
- $25,000: Full-time Faculty and Lecturers
- $10,000: Graduate students, independent scholars, postdoctoral scholars, and part-time faculty and lecturers
Because the selection process is competitive, the final award amount may vary and might be less than the amount requested.
APARRI - Research Grant for Scholarship on AAPI Religions Requirements
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a graduate degree or be a graduate student
- Propose a project with a focus on AAPI religions
Application Date and Process
All applications must be submitted online and must include the following materials:
- Online Application Form
- Proposal (no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman 11-point font, inclusive of any footnotes or endnotes). Please use the following subheadings:
- Title
- Abstract (max of 350 words)
- Goals
- Significance of project
- Description of project
- Methodology
- Product/Deliverable
- Timeline
- Bibliography (no annotation, maximum two pages)
- Budget, including other potential sources of funding (if relevant), with budget justification (maximum two pages)
- Curriculum Vitae (Maximum five pages)
- Academic Writing Sample
A polished piece of academic writing, no more than 25 pages total. This may be drawn from previously published work.
- Letter of Support (if applicable)
Required only for faculty requesting research leave or course release: a letter of support from the applicant’s department chair or dean.
- Letter from Financial Administrator (if applicable)
Required only for faculty requesting more than $10,000: a letter from the institution’s financial administrator confirming the indirect cost rate (no more than 10%) and the institution’s support for administering the subaward.
Application Deadline
15 December, 2026
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