Call for Applications: Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society (WFI) 2026-27 Research Grant Program @Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society (WFI)

Overview

The Waterhouse Family Institute for the Study of Communication and Society (WFI), part of Villanova University, offers research grants to support scholars worldwide in examining communication and its societal impact.

Eligibility

• Faculty at higher education institutions
• Postdoctoral researchers
• Doctoral candidates and other doctoral-level scholars

Benefits

WFI Research Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000, with larger awards for exceptional projects. Funds may be used for:

• Hiring graduate assistants
• Acquiring resources or equipment
• Travel or research-related expenses

Restrictions apply on funding usage, such as no salary supplements.

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted through Submittable to the WFI Director, Hezekiah L. Lewis III, M.F.A. Applications require a created Submittable account and must include:

• Current CV(s) of Principal Investigator(s)
• Abstract (200–350 words)
• Full proposal formatted for blind review

Visit the official website to apply: Apply Here

Deadline

May 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST