ApplicationJun 24, 2026
How to Apply: Congressional Research Grants
Application guidelines and requirements for the Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants, which are accepted on a rolling basis.
Dirksen Congressional Center - Research Grants
Information on research grants provided by The Dirksen Congressional Center for the study of congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress.
Key details
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- Deadline
- Rolling (accepted at any time)
- Award amount
- At least $7,000 per student; Michel-La Hood Internship: at least $7,000 per student; At least $7,000 in stipends for housing, living, and travel expenses; No fixed cap; projects exceeding $10,000 require additional accountability; Applicants seeking more than $5,000 should contact the Executive Director for budget information; $2,394; $2,825; $2,880
- Academic level
- Undergraduate, Graduate
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizens
- Eligibility
- Must attend Bradley University; Organizations are not eligible; All academic majors are eligible; Must have a minimum major GPA of 3. 5; Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3. 0
- Application materials
- Budget; Not specified; Curriculum Vita; Reference letter; Project description
Official source pages
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HomepageJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Congressional Research Grants
Information page for the Dirksen Congressional Center's research grants, which fund projects focused on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Grants & Awards
Overview of research grants, internships, and scholarships offered by The Dirksen Congressional Center to support the study of the U.S. Congress and American government.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Pekin Community High School Close Up
Information about the Dirksen Congressional Center's financial assistance for Pekin Community High School students participating in the Close Up Foundation's Washington D.C. civic education program.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Selected Progress Reports
A collection of progress reports and testimonials from past recipients of the Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants, highlighting the impact of the funding on their academic research.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Research Grants
Information on research grants provided by The Dirksen Congressional Center to support the study of congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Ray and Kathy LaHood Scholarships for the Study of American Government
Information regarding the LaHood Scholarships, which provide financial support for Bradley University juniors studying politics, governance, or the federal government.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Sample Grant Abstracts
A collection of abstracts from past recipients of the Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants, showcasing the types of scholarly projects funded.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Dirksen Congressional Center - Grant Recipients
A historical archive listing recipients of the Dirksen Congressional Center's Congressional Research Grants from 1978 to the present, including project titles, affiliated institutions, and award amounts.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Michel — LaHood Internship Program
Overview of the Michel — LaHood Summer Congressional Internship Program, which provides stipends for Bradley University students to intern in congressional offices on Capitol Hill.
Other sourceJun 24, 2026
Congressional Research Grants
Information on research grants provided by The Dirksen Congressional Center for the study of congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
Michel-LaHood Summer Congressional Internship Program
An overview of the Michel-LaHood Summer Congressional Internship Program, a partnership between Bradley University and the Dirksen Congressional Center providing funded internships in Washington, D.C.
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