NCIS Research Grant

NCIS Research Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Coalition of Independent Scholars
Amount: Up to US $599
Last Updated: December 19, 2025

Summary

The NCIS Research Grant, offered by the National Coalition of Independent Scholars, provides $599 to support members in pursuing substantial research projects intended for publication. Grants are awarded for activities scheduled within 12 months after the award decision and applications are accepted three times a year. Eligibility requires being a Full Member in good standing for at least 15 months. This initiative fosters academic research while ensuring grantees maintain their membership status.

Overview

The National Coalition of Independent Scholars is pleased to offer the NCIS Research Grant to help finance our members' research projects. Research Grants of $599 are intended to help finance our members' research projects. Grants are awarded for upcoming research activities, scheduled to occur within the 12-month period following the award decision date, and cannot be applied retroactively. Applications for Research Grants are considered for award three times per year.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Engagement in a substantial research project within a recognized field of scholarship, whose results are intended for publication. TO QUALIFY for a Research Grant, 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.Eligible ExpensesAccommodation during research trips (applicant is expected to source cheapest option)Subsistence during research trips (max $50 per diem)Transportation to/from research locations (airfare, train, bus, taxi, subway, etc.)Fees required to use specific research resourcesMaterials and supplies specifically required for the research projectChild-care and elder-care during research activities, if you would normally provide thisReceipts are required for reimbursement. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. To apply for the grant, you must have current NCIS membership, continuous membership for the two years prior to application and at least one year after the completion of the proposed project.

Ineligibility

Applicants may not have received this award during the 18 months prior to submission.Associate members are NOT eligible for these grants.