The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Research Grants supports researchers, analysts, students, writers, and humanitarian practitioners around the world, who conduct structured research on grassroots humanitarians operations in conflict zones.
Participants will need to complete a 35-day period of extensive online research and application reveiws are on a rolling basis.
About The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Research Grants
The Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Research Grants administers the Aurora Research Grants program to raise awareness of the work of unsung local responders addressing violent conflict, mass atrocities and humanitarian crises.
Participants will have to complete a 35-day period of extensive research work online, where they will also be nominating five recipients of the Aurora Prize selection. The research work will be done in the language the participant understands, but all profiles of the five eligible individuals will be completed in English. At the end, participants will receive a stipend. There are limited places, and applications are processed on a rolling basis. The project is part of the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity process.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: Funding amount not publicly specified.
- Maximum award: Funding amount not publicly specified.
- Project duration supported: 35 days
Successful participants will receive a stipend.
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Who Can Apply for the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Research Grants
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- Eligible organisation types: Researchers, journalists, students and humanitarian practitioners
- Registration requirements:
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- Researchers and analysts interested in humanitarian documentation.
- Students and early-career professionals with online research capabilities.
- Journalists and writers who can produce clear, accurate profiles.
- Humanitarian practitioners and academics from diverse backgrounds
- Geographic eligibility: Global
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Humanitarian challenges
- Conflict and crises response
Application Process
- Applicants must fill out and submit an application form on the grant portal.
- Submit a research proposal of at least 2000 words.
- If successful, applicants will receive confirmation guidelines for the next step.
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Required Materials
- 2000-word research proposal
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- A cover letter of 500 words
- Two recommendation letters from scholars
Key Dates
- Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply early.
- Notification timeline: Successful applicants are notified as the timeline is not disclosed publicly.
Selection Notes
- The grant is highly competitive due to limited places and global interest.
- Priority focus areas: document grassroots humanitarian work with clarity, accuracy, ethics, and research rigour.
Official Source of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative Research Grants
- Official Application Page: https://aurorahumanitarian.org/en/aurora-launches-new-research-program-to-spotlight-grassroots-humanitarians