RAC: Research Stipend Grant Program

RAC: Research Stipend Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Rockefeller Archive Center
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 28, 2025

Summary

The Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) offers a research stipend grant program, providing individual researchers up to $5,000 for travel and accommodation expenses related to their research at the RAC. Open to applicants worldwide, this program emphasizes equitable access to historical records of philanthropy, fostering critical analysis and knowledge sharing across diverse fields. Note that funds cannot be used for tuition or research at other institutions.

Overview

Our Mission By collecting, managing, preserving and providing broad and equitable access to the historical records of philanthropy and other efforts to work on behalf of the public good, the Rockefeller Archive Center inspires critical analysis and contributes knowledge to diverse learning communities throughout the world. About the RAC Stipend Program The Rockefeller Archive Center (RAC) research stipend program provides individual awardees (not institutions) up to $5,000 for reimbursement of travel and accommodation expenses connected to conducting research at the RAC. Please note that it cannot be used for tuition, research at other archival repositories, or other non-RAC-related travel. Applications are evaluated by an independent committee that considers the applicant’s project, the relevance of archival materials at the RAC, and the amount of time needed to consult these records.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Anyone may apply for a research stipend, from any country of origin or residence, field or discipline, and at any level of professional experience.