professional association

National Coalition of Independent Scholars

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Open programs4

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
4 closed programsDeadline passed before Oct 12, 2026
  1. Closed
    Amount
    $599
  2. Closed
    Amount
    $599
  3. Closed
    Amount
    $599
  4. Closed
    Amount
    $599

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