Calihan Travel Grant Program - Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

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• Calihan Travel Grant Program

-- Sponsor: Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

-- SYNOPSIS: The Calihan Travel Grant Program provides travel grants of up to $3,000 to students who have been selected to present, at an academic conference, research that is relevant to themes promoted by the sponsor. Awards are also open to students who need to travel to, and perform research at, archives or libraries or to attend educational conferences that involve sponsor promoted themes.

-- E-mail: scholarships@acton.org

-- Web Site: http://www.acton.org

-- Program URL: http://www.acton.org/programs/students/calihan_travel.php

-- DEADLINE NOTE: The Travel Grant selection process is ongoing. The online application should be in English and be received at least six weeks before the proposed travel (conference).

-- OBJECTIVES: The sponsor provides travel grants to students who have been selected to present, at an academic conference, research relevant to themes promoted by the sponsor. Such themes include the integration of theological ideas with principles of limited government, rule of law, religious freedom, and economic liberty. Awards are also open to students who need to travel to, and perform research at, archives or libraries or to attend educational conferences that involve sponsor promoted themes.

-- ELIGIBILITY: All qualified individuals will be considered for the Calihan Travel Grant Program, without regard to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religious affiliation, or disability. Applications from students outside the United States or those studying abroad will receive equal consideration. Grants are open to seminarians or graduate students in theology, philosophy, religion, economics, or related fields. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in the themes of the sponsor, and must display the potential to contribute to the advancement of a free and virtuous society.

-- FUNDING: Award amounts take into account the cost of travel, lodging, registration, and other associated conference expenses. Other sources of funding are also considered. No application will be considered for funding retroactively.