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ISCE’s PREP program now accepting applications for spring 2026

ISCE invites faculty to apply for its newest iteration of the Preparing Your Research for an Extramural Proposal (PREP) program. Focused on foundation funding, this opportunity is for a cohort of faculty whose work is grounded in the social sciences or humanities and who plan to submit a competitive research grant proposal or fellowship application to a non-federally funded foundation within the next nine months. The semester-long, structured cohort offers didactic and interactive sessions where participants learn the grantsmanship process, including how to write a compelling narrative and develop a budget if necessary, and how to craft a competitive grant or fellowship proposal. The deadline to apply is December 4, 2025.

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