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Published: 03 Jul 2026 2,019 views
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Distinguished Scholar Awards (formerly the Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Grants) recognize leading researchers proposing to make a significant contribution to illuminating an issue of violence.
The Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and allied disciplines that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Highest priority is given to research that addresses urgent, present-day problems of violence—what produces it, how it operates, and what prevents or reduces it.
The Foundation is interested in violence related to many subjects, including, but not limited to, the following:
The Foundation supports research that investigates the basic mechanisms in the production of violence, but primacy is given to proposals that make a compelling case for the relevance of potential findings for policies intended to reduce these ills. Likewise, historical research is considered to the extent that it is relevant to a current situation of violence. Examinations of the effects of violence are welcome insofar as a strong case is made that these outcomes may serve, in turn, as causes of future violence.
| Application Deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Applications for larger amounts and longer durations will be considered but must be strongly justified. The awards are made to individuals (or sometimes two, or, rarely, three principal investigators) for specific projects, not general research support. They are not awarded to institutions for institutional programs. Individuals who receive research grants may be subject to taxation on the funds awarded.
Final decisions are made by the HFG Board of Directors during its December meeting. Awardees will be notified by email of the Board’s decision shortly afterwards. Awards typically commence on January 1. Later starting dates may be considered if the nature of the research warrants it.
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Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Applicants must create an online account to begin the application process. They will next complete a Letter of Interest (LOI), a brief online questionnaire about their proposed project, research design, and budget. This must be submitted by 11:59.00 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026. The LOI will be assessed by the Foundation for the project’s suitability for funding consideration. If the LOI is approved, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal application, which will be due by 11:59.00 p.m. ET on September 11, 2026.
Guidelines for the second stage of the process (the proposal application) and advice for applicants can be found in the links below.
For more Information, visit Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Scholar Award
