International Collaborative Research Grants

Eligibility

Criteria

• Grants may fund the research activities of two or more collaborators, at least one of whom must hold the doctoral degree
• Collaborators must be located in different geographical regions
• No individual can apply as part of more than one collaborative team
• Applicants who have received an AAR research grant in the previous year will not be considered
• A research group must apply through an AAR member designated as the Primary Contact
• Primary Contact
  • The Primary Contact must have an active AAR membership at the time of application and throughout the grant period
  • The Primary Contact will receive all grant correspondence for the group
• Collaborator(s)
  • At least one collaborator (in addition to the Primary Contact) must be a member in good standing of IAHR national or regional associations at the time of application and throughout the grant period.
  • Please note that the AAR is a member association of IAHR, and therefore all AAR members in good standing are automatically also IAHR members. A collaborator with a current AAR membership fulfills the IAHR membership eligibility requirement. Please direct any questions regarding the IAHR membership requirement to grants@aarweb.org

Summary

As a member of the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), the AAR provides International Collaborative Research Grants to support generative research collaborations between and among scholars located in different geographical regions who wish to pursue focused, joint projects in any area of the study of religion.

This program of the AAR’s International Connections Committee (ICC) encourages creative projects grounded in international research relationships that bring together scholars from disparate backgrounds and methodological approaches to advance our critical research and understanding of religious traditions, practices, and issues. These grants may be used for a variety of project expenses, including to enhance communication and to enable travel. Emerging as well as more established scholars are encouraged to apply, as are independent scholars.

How to Apply

Applicants must meet the qualifications and AAR membership eligibility requirements.

The Primary Contact must submit the application form and required materials through the online AAR Grant Application Submission System.

Hard copies, late, emailed, or incomplete applications or materials cannot be accepted.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following required materials, all of which must be compiled into a single document in PDF or Word format:

• Cover Page 
  • Name and contact details for Primary Contact
  • Primary Contact's institutional affiliation (if applicable)
  • Project Title
  • Names of and contact details for all project collaborators
  • Requested grant amount in USD
• Project Abstract: 150-word description of the project
• Project Proposal: 500-word narrative description that clearly outlines the aims and significance of the research project; discusses the specific logistical details regarding the international collaboration; delineates the roles of each collaborator; and identifies the project’s expected outcomes.
• Project Budget: Itemized budget with amounts and a narrative explanation of expenses and an accounting of other sources of support for this project both pending and confirmed; project funds must be requested in US dollars (USD).
• Curriculum Vitae: For each collaborator, a CV of no more than one page that details previous and current grants/competitive research funding and international research travel, and lists current memberships in relevant scholarly organizations.
• Signed Consent: Signed consent that the project information (including applicant name, project title, project abstract, and portions of the narrative report) may be used by AAR on its website or related publications. There is no required formatting, but the signed consent must be included as a separate document/page.

Any evidence in support of the proposed collaboration (e.g., a letter of invitation from a research center or library that will provide resources or facilities) may be provided but is not required.

Additional supplementary documents cannot be accepted.

Submissions may be shared with IAHR.

Overhead

Not allowable as per sponsor policy. 

Application deadlines

RSO detailed review deadline

RSO final internal review deadline

Program application deadline

NOTE: Consult your Faculty Associate Dean (Research) (ADR) regarding Faculty-specific deadlines and submission processes.

Principal Investigators: Complete a Research Management System (RMS) record, including a copy of your complete application, and submit this for approvals in RMS.

Postdocs, students, and trainees: For fellowships and externally-sponsored research training awards or opportunities, you must complete the Research Funding Application Approval (RFAA) Trainee PDF form, and submit it, along with a complete copy of the application, to Research Services at rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Trainees should not use RMS at this time.

Approvals: The University of Calgary requires that all funding applications be approved prior to submission. Approval requires signatures via either RMS or the RFAA Trainee form, in the following order:

• Principal Investigator
• Department Head
• Faculty ADR/Dean
• Research Services (on behalf of the Vice-President Research)

Read the Meaning of Grant Signatures policy to understand what your approval means. Please see the agency guidelines for details about which signatures are required on your application, as it may differ from internal requirements.

Late submissions: Late submissions will only be accepted in cases of medical or family emergencies, or other exceptional circumstances. If you submit your RMS record to Research Services after the internal deadline has passed, you must secure additional approvals. Please read: Late Applications Process.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Support for projects involving Indigenous Research:

Support with the development of your grant application is available internally through the Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST). Applicants can reach out by email to IRST at IRST@ucalgary.ca in advance of the RSO internal deadline. For more information about IRST, please visit the IRST webpage.

Support for Knowledge Engagement:

Support for knowledge mobilization/engagement/translation is available internally through the Knowledge Engagement Team. Applicants can reach out by email to the KE team at knowledge.engagement@ucalgary.ca in advance of the RSO internal deadline. For more information, please visit the KE team webpage.

Support for Research Data Management:

For information on research data management plans, processes, or best practices for your research program, please contact research.data@libanswers.ucalgary.com and/or visit https://libguides.ucalgary.ca/researchdatamanagement.

Support for EDI in Research:

RSO can provide resources and support to research teams on the integration of equitable and inclusive practices in research design and research practice. Contact Erin.OToole@ucalgary.ca for more information.

RMS: Creating a Pre-Award LOI

RMS: Creating a Pre-Award Application