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Grants for Course Buyouts

Grant Amount Based on Need

Typical awards range from $10,000 to $50,000. Larger awards and sabbatical grants will be considered for exceptional projects.

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Are you a faculty member looking for funding that allows you to focus on research?

Faculty members from various disciplines can request course buyouts and salary support from IHS so that they can work on their research projects and prepare them for publication.

A small number of applications are selected for full sabbatical funding, based on need and the expected influence of the work. Junior scholars are particularly encouraged to request full sabbatical grants.

We recommend submitting applications at least six months before the relevant semester to allow time for institutional planning. Decisions will be announced within eight weeks from submission.

Eligible Applications

  • Priority for these grants goes to:
    • Manuscripts under contract with top academic publishers
    • Papers likely to be accepted in top peer-reviewed journals
    • Foundational and applied research directly tied to IHS areas of focus
    • Applicants from leading research and teaching institutions
  • Applicants must be full-time faculty (including postdocs) at an accredited college or university

Ineligible Expenses

  • IHS grants cannot support institutional overhead or indirect costs

Awardees are expected to make significant progress on their project during the grant period and report on their progress to IHS.

View our Funding FAQ page to find answers to common questions.

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You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of this application. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Funding@TheIHS.org.
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Recommended length 200-300 words

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Note: All applications may be subject to consideration under a different IHS funding opportunity. Should this occur and your application is accepted, you will receive an acceptance email from the appropriate funding opportunity.

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Here is the timeline for our application process:

  1. Apply for a position 
  2. An HR team member will review your application submission  
  3. If selected for consideration, you will speak with a recruiter 
  4. If your experience and skills match the role, you will interview with the hiring manager
  5. If you are a potential fit for the position, you will interview with additional staff members
  6. If you are the candidate chosen, we will extend a job offer

 

All candidates will be notified regarding the status of their application within two to three weeks of submission. As new positions often become available, we encourage you to visit our site frequently for additional opportunities that align with your interests and skills.