NCIS Conference Support Grant

NCIS Conference Support Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Coalition of Independent Scholars
Amount: US $599
Last Updated: January 08, 2026

Summary

The NCIS Conference Support Grant offers $600 to support full members of the National Coalition of Independent Scholars in attending professional conferences and performances. Eligible applicants must have been members in good standing for at least 15 months and can use the funds for registration, transportation, accommodation, and meals. Grants are awarded three times a year for events scheduled within 12 months after the decision date, ensuring that members can actively participate in their scholarly fields.

Overview

NCIS Conference Support Grant Conference Support Grants of $599 are intended to help finance members; participation in professional conferences and performances/installations. These grants can also be used for expenses for virtual conferences, including elder- or child-care. You must be actively participating in the conference (not just attending). This may be organizing the conference, presenting a paper, chairing or moderating a session, participating in a discussion panel or roundtable, giving a performance, or presenting a work of visual art. (If this list does not include your intended role, please ask for guidance. Please Note: The event for which you are applying must be scheduled to occur AFTER THE AWARD DECISION DATE. Conference support grants may not be applied retroactively.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a full member of NCIS (or president of an affiliated partner group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline.You must not have been awarded another $599 NCIS grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date.You may apply for more than one $599 NCIS grant simultaneously, but only one will be awarded. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. An applicant must be a Full Member of NCIS (or President of an affiliated Partner Group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline. Grantees are expected to remain members in good standing for at least one year following the award decision date.