Moody Research Grant

Moody Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: LBJ Foundation
Amount: US $600 - US $3,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The Moody Research Grant, provided by the LBJ Foundation, supports research at the LBJ Library with funding ranging from $600 to $3,000. This grant covers living, travel, and related expenses during research. Applications are accepted for two terms, with deadlines on March 15 and September 15. Applicants must demonstrate how the LBJ Library's archives will enhance their project, and grants cannot be retroactively awarded for completed research.

Overview

The LBJ Foundation awards a limited number of grants for research at the LBJ Library, which are underwritten by The Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas. Grants may be used for research for dissertations, theses, senior papers, publications and other projects. Grants range from $600 to $3,000. Funds are awarded for the sole purpose of helping to defray living, travel and related expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library during the grant period. Fall Term: June 1 – December 31. Application deadline is March 15 Spring Term: January 1 – August 31. Application deadline is September 15 Grant awards include funding for travel (airfare or mileage) and a $180 per diem for days spent conducting research at the LBJ Library, weekend days for research visits longer than one week, and one travel day. Applications must include an estimated cost of travel (airfare or mileage), the number of days required for research at the LBJ Library, and the total number of days for research and travel. Airfare should be based on the most economical fare available. Applications should not include funds for car rental or secretarial/research assistance. The amount awarded cannot be increased after the recipient receives the notification of the grant, and grants are not awarded retroactively for research already completed. Prior to submitting a grant proposal, applicants must contact the LBJ Library’s Archives department (at +1 512-721-0212 or johnson.library@nara.gov) to obtain information about materials available at the library on the proposed research topic. Applicants should state clearly and precisely how the archival holdings of the LBJ Library will contribute to the completion of the proposed project. Competition for Moody Research Grants has been strong in recent years; general and vague proposals or those written in haste will not be competitive. In accepting a Moody Research Grant, an applicant must agree to the following conditions: The product of the research made possible by the grant will not be used for any political purpose.The funds are for the sole purpose of helping to defray expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library.The grant must be used during the period for which it is awarded.The recipient will provide promptly to the LBJ Foundation a copy of any publication, paper, article, or book resulting from research made possible by the grant.

Eligibility

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