The American Academy of Religion is pleased to announce the Collaborative Research Grants competition. Collaborative research grants are intended to stimulate cooperative research among scholars who have a focus on a clearly identified research project. They may also be used for interdisciplinary work with scholars outside the field of religion, especially when such work shows promise of continuing beyond the year funded. 

These grants can provide funds for networking and communication. Funds may also be used to support small research conferences. Funds are not provided for research assistance, supplemental salary, stipends, released time, publication and/or subvention costs, transcription costs, or travel to attend the AAR Annual Meeting. 

A group must apply through an AAR member designated as the Project Director. The Project Director must meet the qualifications and membership eligibility requirements. Not all project collaborators need to be AAR members.

Project Directors must have completed the doctorate.