APSA Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics

About this program

The American Political Science Association (APSA) offers Advancing Research Grants for Indigenous Politics to support innovative research or research-related professional development in Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Political Science, sovereignty, tribal governance, and Native Studies. Awards range from $2,000 to $2,500 and may fund data or archival access, research assistants, software, manuscript preparation, fieldwork, and training. Eligible applicants include political science and Indigenous Politics scholars, faculty, students, and practitioners whose work centers indigeneity-related or practitioner-informed theories and concepts; projects must be underway and completed by December 31, 2026. Applications require a project title and abstract, a 500–1,000-word funding statement, itemized budget, and CV or résumé, with particular encouragement for American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian applicants.