iSchools Research Grants

The iSchools organization maintains a research fund for the benefit of its members. Members of the iSchools may apply for these funds per the guidelines below. The grant application submission deadline will be in July of each year. Each year has a different topic. The topic for 2026 will be:

 

"t.b.a".  

 

This comprehensive funding opportunity has been carefully designed to support groundbreaking and innovative research projects of early career faculty and PhD students that investigate the complex and dynamic intersection of information science, evolving technologies, and emerging research methodologies within our rapidly changing digital landscape. We seek proposals that demonstrate potential for significant impact and meaningful contributions to these interconnected fields.

Research Focus Areas:

• t.b.a

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Applicants should have an affiliation at a member iSchool and should be PhD students or early career researchers (up to 8 years after their dissertation). Applications of projects with (international) collaboration will be preferred.

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As a general rule, the maximum duration of the funding will be one year. The amount of funding per application may go up to $4,500 USD depending on the nature of the project. Home office costs are not generally approved. The iSchools organization awards up to $20,000 USD for grant projects each year. Successful applicants additionally get one free registration for the virtual part of the iConference in the year after their fund ends. They have to present their projects (preliminary) results at this iConference. A presentation slot will be reserved for them.

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Application Guidelines

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• Fill out the Grand Application Form.

• Applications must include a CV and a timeline for the project.

• Applications must include an Endorsement Letter by their iSchool.

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