Application Form – Meaning-making Research Initiatives (MRI) 2026

– An introduction that outlines the overarching theme and objectives; – clear statement of the key research question(s); – concise review of the relevant literature, that highlights the proposal’s expected con-tribution to existing debates; – Explains the theoretical significance of the study, including its anticipated contribu-tion to knowledge production outlines – The research methodology to show how data or evidence will generate and ana-lyzed; A research plan outlining key activities and timelines.

A concise and realistic budget that reflects the strict 16-month duration of the grant. Access and download the budget template from the call for applications.

One-page annotated plan for two scholarly articles and two policy briefs/blog posts.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

– An introduction that outlines the overarching theme and objectives; – clear statement of the key research question(s); – concise review of the relevant literature, that highlights the proposal’s expected con-tribution to existing debates; – Explains the theoretical significance of the study, including its anticipated contribu-tion to knowledge production outlines – The research methodology to show how data or evidence will generate and ana-lyzed; A research plan outlining key activities and timelines.

A concise and realistic budget that reflects the strict 16-month duration of the grant. Access and download the budget template from the call for applications.

One-page annotated plan for two scholarly articles and two policy briefs/blog posts.

– An introduction that outlines the overarching theme and objectives; – clear statement of the key research question(s); – concise review of the relevant literature, that highlights the proposal’s expected con-tribution to existing debates; – Explains the theoretical significance of the study, including its anticipated contribu-tion to knowledge production outlines – The research methodology to show how data or evidence will generate and ana-lyzed; A research plan outlining key activities and timelines.

A concise and realistic budget that reflects the strict 16-month duration of the grant. Access and download the budget template from the call for applications.

One-page annotated plan for two scholarly articles and two policy briefs/blog posts.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

A letter of institutional support from a dean or any other official of the university above the dean in university hierarchy

The CV of the scholar applying, including full contact details.

– An introduction that outlines the overarching theme and objectives; – clear statement of the key research question(s); – concise review of the relevant literature, that highlights the proposal’s expected con-tribution to existing debates; – Explains the theoretical significance of the study, including its anticipated contribu-tion to knowledge production outlines – The research methodology to show how data or evidence will generate and ana-lyzed; A research plan outlining key activities and timelines.

A concise and realistic budget that reflects the strict 16-month duration of the grant. Access and download the budget template from the call for applications.

One-page annotated plan for two scholarly articles and two policy briefs/blog posts.