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National Coalition of Independent Scholars

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  1. Amanda Haste Award

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers the Amanda Haste Award to fund research-related professional services, such as translation, indexing, proofreading, or hiring another researcher to conduct archival or library research.

    Research Project

    Deadline
    Amount
    $599

  2. Conference Support Grants

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers $599 Conference Support Grants to help members participate actively in professional conferences, performances, installations, and virtual events, including related caregiving expenses.

    Travel

    Deadline
    Amount
    $599

  3. David Sonenschein Award

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers the David Sonenschein Award to support continuing professional development for independent researchers, including courses, workshops, seminars, and certificate programs provided by credentialed universities or recognized research associations.

    TrainingEducation

    Deadline
    Amount
    $599

  4. NCIS Research Grants

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers $599 research grants to help members finance upcoming research activities conducted within 12 months of the award decision; retroactive expenses are not eligible.

    Research Project

    Deadline
    Amount
    $599

  5. iResearch: Past, Present and Future - Global Hybrid Conference

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS), a nonprofit supporting scholarship beyond formal academia, invites submissions for the global hybrid conference “iResearch: Past, Present and Future,” held 15–17 April 2027.

    Workshop/ConferenceInterdisciplinary research

    Deadline
    Amount
    Not listed

  6. Special Research Support Grants

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers Special Research Support Grants of up to $150 to help members cover research-related expenses, including books, journal subscriptions, virtual conference fees, technology, software, ergonomic equipment, and online training.

    Research Project

    Deadline
    Amount
    $150

  7. Dr. Haste Award — support for outsourcing research-related activities

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) offers the Dr. Haste Award (established 2023) to fund outsourcing of research-related activities—such as translation, indexing, proofreading—or to pay another researcher to undertake work when that is preferable to traveling to access a library or archive.

    Research Project

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    Not listed

  8. NCIS Conference Support Grant

    The National Coalition of Independent Scholars (NCIS) awards triannual $250 Conference Support Grants to help full members finance participation in professional conferences (e.g., presenting a paper, chairing a session, serving on a panel/roundtable, or commenting on a session).

    Travel

    Deadline
    Not listed
    Amount
    $250

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