Frequently Asked Questions - Individual and Collaborative Research Grants

AAR members who meet the qualifications and membership eligibility requirements are welcome to apply for Individual Research and/or Collaborative Research grants.  Please review the qualifications and eligibility requirements for Individual Research Grants and Collaborative Research Grants before applying.
 

Eligibility

Can I apply for a research grant without an institutional affiliation?

• YES – There is no institutional affiliation requirement.

Does my current AAR membership count as one of the previous 3 years of membership?

• NO – Applicants must be current AAR members who have also had an AAR membership for at least the previous three years. 

I am working on multiple research projects. Can I apply for more than one grant?

• YES – AAR members who meet the eligibility requirements may submit more than one research grant proposal. If selected however, only one grant proposal will be funded to a member who submits multiple proposals.

Can I submit my proposal to more than one AAR grant program?

• YES ­­– AAR members who meet the eligibility requirements may submit a grant proposal to more than one grant program. If selected however, a member may only receive funds for one grant program.

Not all of our Collaborative Research Grant project participants are AAR members. Are we still eligible to apply for a grant?

• YES – For a Collaborative Research Grant, only the Project Director must meet the AAR membership eligibility qualifications.

Can we apply for a Collaborative Research Grant if one/some of our participants have not received the doctorate? 

• YES – For a Collaborative Research Grant, only the Project Director must have the doctorate. 

Grant Expenses

If I am seeking funds for my project from other institutions/agencies, do I need to include the other sources of funding in my budget proposal?

• YES – When submitting your budget proposal, please include information about any other sources of funding or possible funding.

What are the research expenses that are not allowed? 

• Dissertation Research
• Indirect and/or Overhead Costs
• Publication and/or Subvention Costs
• Research Assistance
• Stipends
• Supplementary Salary
• Transcription and/or Translation Costs
• Travel to attend the AAR Annual Meeting