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Deadline

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Grant Type

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Overview

Research Grants

Funder: Center for the Study of Federalism (CSF Associates Publius)
Website: federalism.org
Geographic Scope: Not specified; appears to be open internationally based on country selection in application

Overview

The Center for the Study of Federalism provides grants for scholarly research on federalism. This is a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research and education institution dedicated to supporting and advancing scholarship and public understanding of federal theories, principles, institutions, and processes.

    Focus Areas

  • Federal theories and principles
  • Federal institutions and processes
  • Comparative federalism
  • American federalism
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Policy areas related to federalism

    Eligibility

  • Researchers with institutional affiliation (institution must approve and administer the grant)
  • Applicants must have an official institution's grants officer sign approval letter
  • International applicants eligible (application includes country selection worldwide)

    What They Fund

  • Scholarly research projects on federalism topics
  • Research with defined grant periods
  • Projects with clear work plans and publication outcomes

Contact Information

Center for the Study of Federalism Website: federalism.org Navigate to "Grants & Awards" section for application details

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Materials:
1. Narrative (max. 1,600 words)
- Scope and significance of subject matter to be researched
- Research design
- Work plan
- Publication plan (including potential outlets)
- Format: Text, Word, or PDF
- Max file size: 24 MB

2. Bibliography (max. 1 page)
- Works cited
- Important works in the field
- Format: Text, Word, or PDF
- Max file size: 24 MB

3. Line-item Budget
- Show basis of calculation for each line item
- Example format: "10 books at $40 per book average = $400"
- Format: Text, Word, or PDF
- Max file size: 24 MB

4. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Recent CV required
- Format: Text, Word, or PDF
- Max file size: 24 MB

5. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Format: Text, Word, or PDF
- Max file size: 24 MB per letter

6. Institutional Approval Letter
- Official, signed letter or form from institution's grants officer
- Must approve the application
- Must indicate institution's willingness to receive and administer the grant
- Max file size: 24 MB

    Application Form Fields

  • First Name (required)
  • Last Name (required)
  • Email (required)
  • Phone (required)
  • Full Address (Street, City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code, Country)
  • Research Title (required) - Title for research project
  • Grant Period (required) - Beginning and ending dates (format: month/year to month/year)
  • "How did you learn about this research grant?" (required)
  • Additional Notes - Optional field for additional information beneficial to evaluation

    Submission Format

  • Online application form with file uploads
  • All documents uploaded directly through form fields
  • File upload with drag-and-drop or file selection

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

science-researchhumanities

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