Faculty
The Mershon Center for International Security Studies seeks applications from Ohio State University faculty for grants to support projects related to the study of national security in a global context. Junior faculty members are especially encouraged to apply.
Faculty projects may involve travel, research, seminars, conferences, interviews, laboratory experiments, and policy-relevant workshops. To learn about some of the faculty projects currently funded by the Mershon Center, please see Areas of Expertise. Mershon-supported conferences and speaker series are listed by date in the Events section.
Application instructions
Faculty grant applications must include:
- Standard cover sheet that includes 500-word abstract of the project.
- Itemized budget.
- Four- to five-page single-spaced statement elaborating the purpose, method, anticipated products, and significance of the project.
- Curriculum vitae for each principal investigator.
Mershon Center for International Security Studies Faculty Grants information.
Graduate students
The Mershon Center for International Security Studies seeks applications from Ohio State graduate students for grants to support travel and research on topics related to international security.
Funds may be used for a variety of purposes related to the conduct of research including travel costs, food and lodging expenses, interview or library fees, survey costs, and other expenses.
Application instructions
Student grant applications must include:
- Standard cover sheet that includes 500-word abstract of the project.
- Three- to five-page double-spaced proposal detailing the project or dissertation.
- Detailed, itemized budget.
- Letter of recommendation from dissertation committee chair or advisor.
- Official copy of student’s college transcript or advising report.
Mershon Center Graduate Student Grants information.