NB Any individual exceeding $600 in grants in any one calendar year will be receiving a W2 from from NCIS and we will be reporting same to the federal government. We will be requesting a W9 from the grantee.

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NCIS Grants & PRIZES

PLEASE READ THE CRITERIA CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. 

A handy comparison table of eligibility, deadlines etc. for all NCIS grants and prizes can be accessed here.

• NCIS Special Research Support Grants (up to $150)

         Awarded three times a year. ​​

         Open to Full and Associate members after 12 months of continuous paid-up membership

• Elizabeth Eisenstein Essay Prize ($350)

        Awarded annually. ​

        Open to all paid-up members at any level

        (Please note that the TIS submission system instructions (as given) do not function correctly when accessed from certain platforms. We are currently working to resolve this.)

• NCIS Conference Support Grants ($600)

        Awarded three times a year. ​​

        Open to Full members after 15 months of continuous paid-up membership

• NCIS Research Grants ($600)

         ​Awarded three times a year. ​​

         Open to Full members after 15 months of continuous paid-up membership

• David Sonenschein Award ($600) 

         Awarded three times a year

         Open to Full and Associate members after 15 months of continuous paid-up membership

• Amanda Haste Award ($600) 

         Awarded three times a year.

         Open to Full and Associate members after 15 months of continuous paid-up membership)

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SPECIAL RESEARCH SUPPORT GRANTS

Many of us conduct our research primarily "working from home" and may also be teaching on line. As this often entails additional expenses, we are therefore offering “Special Research Support Grants” to help members offset these costs, which include hardware and ergonomic aids to help members cope with the increased screen time needed for online teaching and/or research. We are opening these grants to all membership levels, so for these Special Research Support Grants Associate Members as well as Full Members may apply.

You may apply for a Special Research Support Grant of up to $150 each for research-related expenses. These may be used to cover expenses such as:

- books related to your research area
- subscription to journal in your field
- journal access (eg $99 for 12mth JSTOR subscription through NCIS)
- registration fees for virtual conferences/seminars
- subscription to learned society in your field
- technical support
- software
- hardware (eg mic/headphone sets)
- ergonomic aids (e.g. ergonomic chairs, moulded keyboards)
- other (including online training)
Application must be made on the application form, and emailed to grants@ncis.org.

Conditions

- Applicant must have been an NCIS Member AT FULL OR ASSOCIATE LEVEL in good standing for the 12 months prior to the deadline for each SRSG cycle.
- Intended purchases of research-related materials, or such purchases already made within the six calendar months preceding the relevant deadline, may be claimed for. [NB a receipt for the purchase of the stated items will be required if the grant request is approved.]
- Only applications using the dedicated “Special Research Support Grants” application form will be considered.
- Grants will be disbursed through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account).

IMPORTANT DATES:          Application Deadline            Decision Date                                

             Spring Award:                      March 1st                          March 15th
             Summer Award:                   July 1st                              July 15th
             Fall Award:                          November 1st                   November 15th

Members will be reminded about these grants on or about February 1st, June 1st, and October 1st through social media and member mailings. Normally, applications are accepted throughout the year.

NB These Grants available to fully vetted and paid-up NCIS MEMBERS ONLY. Following us on Facebook does not make you a member of NCIS!!

Application form

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ELIZABETH EISENSTEIN ESSAY PRIZE

[Sponsored by NCIS and the family of Professor Eisenstein]

The Elizabeth Eisenstein Prize is awarded annually for the best academic journal article or book chapter published by a member of NCIS. The Prize brings the winner an honorarium of $350. Subject to the relevant permissions, the winning essay will be reprinted in The Independent Scholar. The Eisenstein Prize was established in April 1993 and is named for Elizabeth Lewisohn Eisenstein (1923–2016), Professor of History at American University and the University of Michigan, and mother of Margaret DeLacy, one of NCIS’s founders, in recognition of Professor Eisenstein's long-standing support of NCIS.

Eligibility:

- The article must have been published in a peer reviewed journal or edited academic book within the last two years.

- The article must be in English. If originally published in a language other than English, a professional-quality human translation must be provided along with the original submission. 

- An article may only be submitted once for the Eisenstein Prize.

- All authors must be Full or Associate Members of NCIS, whether the authorship is single or multiple.

- New members may apply - there is no requirement to have been a member for a set period of time.

- Any author awarded first place may not enter again in the year following their award, although runners up may do so.

Application Deadline: April 30th each year

Decision Date: September 30th each year

DISBURSEMENT OF EISENSTEIN PRIZE MONEY will be made through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account).

To submit an article for the Eisenstein Prize, APPLY HERE 

NCIS CONFERENCE SUPPORT GRANTS

Conference Support Grants of $600 are intended to help finance our members' participation in professional conferences and performances/installations. They can be used for expenses for virtual conferences, including elder- or child-care. 

Grants are awarded for upcoming conferences/performances/installations scheduled to occur within the 12-month period following the award decision date, and cannot be applied retroactively. 

Applications for Conference Support Grants are considered for award three times per year.

TO QUALIFY for a Conference Support Grant, an applicant must be a Full Member of NCIS (or President of an affiliated Partner Group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline.

NB: Associate members are NOT eligible for these grants.

Applicants must not have been awarded another $600 NCIS grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date.

Applicants may apply for more than one NCIS $600 grant in the same cycle, but only one will be awarded.

Grantees are expected to remain members in good standing for at least one year following the award decision date.

BEFORE APPLYING: Read the Conference Support Grant guidelines. They contain important instructions and the link to the application form.

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at grants@ncis.org.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS: Grants will only be disbursed through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account).

NOTE: NCIS encourages each grant recipient to check with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax liability as per the laws of the recipient's country and place of domicile. US recipients can find IRS information here

         IMPORTANT DATES:          Application Deadline            Decision Date

             Spring Award:                      February 1st                          March 1st
             Summer Award:                   June 1st                                  July 1st
             Fall Award:                           October 1st                            November 1st

Members will be reminded about these grants on or about January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st through social media and member mailings. Normally, applications are accepted throughout the year. 

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NCIS RESEARCH GRANTS

Research Grants of $600 are intended to help finance our members' research projects. 

Grants are awarded for upcoming research activities, scheduled to occur within the 12-month period following the award decision date, and cannot be applied retroactively.

Applications for Research Grants are considered for award three times per year.

TO QUALIFY for a Research Grant, an applicant must be a Full Member of NCIS (or President of an affiliated Partner Group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline.

NB: Associate members are NOT eligible for these grants.

Applicants must not have been awarded another $600 NCIS grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date.

Applicants may apply for more than one $600 NCIS grant simultaneously, but only one will be awarded.

Grantees are expected to remain members in good standing for at least one year following the award decision date.

BEFORE APPLYING: Read the Research Grant guidelines. They contain important instructions and the link to the application form.

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at grants@ncis.org.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS: Grants will only be disbursed through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account).

NOTE: NCIS encourages each grant recipient to check with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax liability as per the laws of the recipient's country and place of domicile. US recipients can find IRS information here

         IMPORTANT DATES:          Application Deadline            Decision Date

             Spring Award:                      February 1st                          March 1st
             Summer Award:                   June 1st                                  July 1st
             Fall Award:                           October 1st                            November 1st

Members will be reminded about these grants on or about January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st through social media and member mailings. Normally, applications are accepted throughout the year.

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DAVID SONENSCHEIN AWARD

This award was created in to honor the memory of our much-missed colleague, sociologist David Sonenschein, and his enduring dedication to supporting and mentoring independent scholars, especially in the early stages of their careers. The Sonenschein Award therefore focuses on education and upskilling (Continuing Professional Development) for researchers and covers courses, workshops, seminars and certificate programs, including online offerings, given by a University (credentialed) or other recognized research association.

Applications for the Sonenschein Award are considered for award three times per year.

TO QUALIFY for a Sonenschein Award, an applicant must be a Full or Associate Member of NCIS (or President of an affiliated Partner Group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline.

Applicants must not have been awarded another $600 NCIS grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date.

Applicants may apply for more than one $600 NCIS grant simultaneously, but only one will be awarded.

Grantees are expected to remain members in good standing for at least one year following the award decision date.

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at grants@ncis.org.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS: Grants will only be disbursed through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account).

NOTE: NCIS encourages each grant recipient to check with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax liability as per the laws of the recipient's country and place of domicile. US recipients can find IRS information here

         IMPORTANT DATES:         Application Deadline           Decision Date

             Spring Award:                      February 1st                          March 1st
             Summer Award:                   June 1st                                  July 1st
             Fall Award:                           October 1st                            November 1st

Members will be reminded about these grants on or about January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st through social media and member mailings. Normally, applications are accepted throughout the year.

Apply Here

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AMANDA HASTE AWARD

This award was created in 2023 in recognition of Dr Haste's services to NCIS during her term as president (2015-2022). The award covers outsourcing research-related activities to a third person, for professional services such as translation, indexing or proofreading, and also to pay another researcher to carry out research on your behalf, when this would be a better option than travelling to a far country to access a library or archive.   

Applications for the Haste Award are considered three times a year.

To qualify, an applicant must be a Full or Associate Member of NCIS (or president of an affiliated Partner Group) in good standing for a minimum of 15 consecutive months prior to the relevant grant application deadline. 

Applicants must not have been awarded another $600 grant during the 18 months prior to the award decision date. 

Applicants may apply for more than one $600 NCIS Grant simultaneously, but only one will be axwarded.

Grantees are expected to remain members in good standing for at least one year following the award decision date.

If you have any queries feel free to contact us at grants@ncis.org.

DISBURSEMENT OF GRANTS: grants will only be disbursed through PayPal (or a check payable to a US checking account). 

NOTE/ NCIS encourages each grant recipient to check with their tax advisor regarding any potential tax liability as per the laws of the recipient's country and place of domicile. 

IMPORTANT DATES:                  Application Deadline          Decision Date

             Spring Award:                      February 1st                          March 1st
             Summer Award:                   June 1st                                  July 1st
             Fall Award:                           October 1st                            November 1st

Members will be reminded about these grants on or about January 1st, May 1st, and September 1st through social media and member mailings, but applications are accepted throughout the year.

Apply Here

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