Calihan Travel Grants

Description:

The Calihan Travel Grants provide travel grants of up to $3,000 to students who have been selected to present, at an academic conference, research relevant to themes promoted by the Acton Institute. Such themes include the integration of theological ideas with principles of limited government, rule of law, religious freedom, and economic liberty. Awards are also open to students who need to travel to, and perform research at, archives or libraries or to attend educational conferences that involve these themes.

Grant Allowances and Selection Process

Students and seminarians selected by the Acton Institute will receive travel grants of up to $3,000. Grant amounts take into account the costs of travel, lodging, registration, and other associated conference expenses. Other sources of funding are also considered.

The Travel Grant selection process is ongoing. Applications must be received at least four weeks prior to the conference. No application will be considered for funding retroactively.

Eligibility for Awards:

• Grants open to seminarians or graduate students in theology, philosophy, religion, economics, or related fields.
• Strong academic performance is essential.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in the themes of the Acton Institute.
• Candidates must display the potential to contribute to the advancement of a free and virtuous society.
• Awards open to all qualified persons irrespective of religious affiliation.

Entry Requirements:

A completed travel grant application form which will include the following information:

1. Stated purpose of travel.
2. Abstract of paper/research (if applicable).
3. Description of how one’s conference paper, research travel, or conference attendance is connected to themes promoted by the Acton Institute.
4. Disclosure of educational history.
5. Two academic references.
6. Estimated conference expenses:
   • Travel
   • Room and Board
   • Registration Fees
   • Other expenses directly related to the conference/research
   • Disclosure of additional sources of funding

Fellowship Conditions:

In the month following the conference or research, grant recipients must submit to the Acton Institute a brief report documenting the activities and findings of the conference participation and/or academic travel. Any published work drawn out of the research completed during your fellowship must be granted by-line acknowledgment to the fellowship and to the Acton Institute.

Legal Information:

All qualified individuals will be considered for the Calihan Travel Grant Program, without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability. Award decisions by the Acton Institute are final and are not subject to appeal.

NOTE: No faxed or mailed entries will be accepted. The online application should be in English and be received at least four weeks before the proposed travel.

Calihan Travel Grant Application

Email and questions or comments to scholarships@acton.org