American Academy of Religion collaborative research grants are intended to stimulate cooperative research among scholars who have a focus on a clearly identified research project and for interdisciplinary work with scholars outside the field of religion. Collaborative project proposals are expected to describe plans for having the results of the research published.

The grants can provide funds for networking and communication, and to support small research conferences only if they are designed primarily to advance research. Conferences presenting papers that report on previous research will not be considered.

Grant funds are not provided for research assistance, supplemental salary, stipends, released time, publication or subvention costs, transcription or translation costs, or travel to attend the AAR Annual Meeting.

The Project Director must have a current AAR membership. Project Directors must have completed the doctorate.