Knights of Vartan Fund for Armenian Studies

Funder: National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) in partnership with the Knights of Vartan Fund

Geographic Scope: International; supports scholars globally

Focus Areas:

• Armenian studies research
• Monument preservation and documentation
• Armenian cultural heritage
• Armenian history and literature
• Patristic studies and Armenian-Syriac cultural relations
• Digital humanities projects related to Armenian studies
• Field research and archival work
• Academic conference presentations

Eligibility:

• Graduate students (MA and PhD level)
• Faculty members
• Independent scholars and researchers
• Academics from institutions worldwide
• Project-based funding for travel, research, publication, and conference attendance

Award Types:

• Travel grants for research
• Conference presentation support
• Publication support
• Fieldwork grants
• Research grants for archival work

Contact Information:

• Email: marc@naasr.org
• Director of Academic Affairs: Marc A. Mamigonian
• Address: 395 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478
• Phone: (617) 489-1610
• Website: https://naasr.org/pages/grants-academic-outreach

Review Process: Proposals reviewed four times per year by NAASR's Director of Academic Affairs and the NAASR Academic Advisory Committee

Academic Advisory Committee Members:

• Prof. Kevork Bardakjian, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
• Prof. Valentina Calzolari, University of Geneva
• Prof. Michael J. Connolly, Boston College
• Prof. Bedross Der Matossian, University of Nebraska
• Prof. Christina Maranci, Tufts University

Application Process

Review Deadlines: Proposals reviewed four times per year:

• March 15
• June 15
• September 15
• December 15

How to Apply:

1. Review guidelines available at https://naasr.org/pages/grants-academic-outreach
2. Submit proposal to Marc Mamigonian at marc@naasr.org
3. Include project description and research objectives
4. Specify funding amount requested
5. Proposals evaluated by Director of Academic Affairs and Academic Advisory Committee

Questions and Inquiries:
Contact Marc Mamigonian at marc@naasr.org for application guidelines and questions.