Apply for a Freistat Grant by Feb. 28
Applications are now open for student and faculty William F. Freistat Center grants.
Grants may be used for travel this summer or next academic year (2025-2026).
The deadline to apply is Feb. 28, 2025.
Learn more about the Freistat grants at one of the upcoming informational sessions on Feb. 12 and Feb. 16.
The Freistat Center funds research abroad appropriate to the Freistat vision, such as peace studies or any area of inquiry that promotes active conflict resolution. Research be theoretical, involving significant historical, social, economic or political inquiry; or it may take a practical form involving solutions to real-world problems.
Student grants cover expenses related to the Student-Faulty Fellows Program, intensive language study abroad, travel to present at undergraduate and professional conferences, and independent research grants. The student application requires a resume, personal statement, official transcript and program materials, if necessary.
Faculty grants cover research worldwide, research in peace studies and travel to present at international conferences. The faculty application requires a tentative budget, program/conference description, description of research or research agenda, program acceptance, CV as appropriate and two letters of recommendation.