Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum - Research Travel Grants Program

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DeadlineMarch 15 and September 15

Award amountup to $2,200

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grants Program

Grants up to $2,200 for research in Ford Library holdings. Supports travel and living expenses for research trips to Ann Arbor. Deadlines are March 15 and September 15.

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Deadline

March 15 and September 15

Award amount

up to $2,200

Eligibility

Overseas applicants welcome; Grants cover travel within North America

Requirements

Application form; Vita; Two or three-page project proposal; Three professional references; Letters of recommendation

Application materials

Application form; Vita; Project proposal; Letters of recommendation

How to apply

Download application in Microsoft Word format; Contact Ford Library for information on holdings; Send application, vita, and proposal to Ford Foundation; Request references to send letters of recommendation

Important dates

Application deadlines: March 15 and September 15; Letters of recommendation due: April 1 (spring round) and October 1 (fall round); Recipients notified: about two months after deadline; Research must be conducted after award announcement; Research must begin within one year of award notice

Documents

Application form (Microsoft Word format)

Contact

Stacy Davis; Jacqueline Poulson

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