Grants to Support Research in the History of the Physical Sciences in Illinois (USA)
GrantID: 13924
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $2,500
Summary
This grant opportunity is designed to support research and projects that explore the history and cultural impact of the physical sciences. Funding is available to organizations and individuals who are conducting scholarly work related to physics, astronomy, geophysics, or allied scientific fields. Eligible applicants include graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and independent scholars, though small businesses or general nonprofit program projects unrelated to historical research are not eligible.
The funds are intended to support activities that contribute to historical scholarship, including archival research, oral history interviews, collection preservation, and documentation projects. Grants may be used to cover costs such as travel to archives, lodging, meals, research assistance, transcription, translation, and digitization of materials. The intent is to provide resources that enable meaningful investigation into historical topics and to help preserve the legacy of the physical sciences for future study.
Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that are clearly defined, feasible, and demonstrate potential for scholarly impact. The opportunity is especially suited for projects that foster new insights, improve access to archival materials, or preserve the experiences of key contributors to the scientific community. Funding may be particularly beneficial for early-career researchers or for initiatives that involve collaboration with archival institutions.
The grant is available to individuals and scholars located within the United States, although projects may involve international research components if relevant to the historical study of the sciences. Awards are generally modest in size, designed to supplement existing research or support specific project-related expenses, and are typically awarded on an annual or biannual cycle.
In summary, this grant provides targeted support for research and preservation projects in the history of the physical sciences, enabling scholars to expand knowledge, strengthen archives, and advance understanding of scientific heritage.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Illinois that are actively involved in Financial Assistance. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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