Community Belonging Research Grant

A program designed to promote academic excellence and support outstanding faculty scholarship in the areas of community belonging, faculty are invited to apply for an Community Belonging Research Grant of $5,000 to advance research that encourages the creation of knowledge or the enhancement of existing avenues of inquiry in these areas. Community Belonging Research Grant proposals will be reviewed by the Seaver Diversity and Belonging Council if awarded, funding will be available in the next fiscal year (FY27). 

Proposals (2-3 pages) providing a brief description of the research project or activity, a budget clearly specifying how the funds will be used to support the project and how it will advance the faculty member's research, as well as a current C.V. should be submitted through the Internal Research Programs - Application Form by February 11, 2026. Funded projects will be expected to complete the Internal Research Report Form by August 15, 2027. If you have any questions, please contact Sevana Hanneyan in the Office of Research, Grants, and Foundation Relations.