Moody Research Grant
The LBJ Foundation awards a limited number of grants for research at the LBJ Library, which are underwritten by The Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas. Grants may be used for research for dissertations, theses, senior papers, publications and other projects.
Grants range from $600 to $3,000. Funds are awarded for the sole purpose of helping to defray living, travel and related expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library during the grant period.
Fall Term: June 1 – December 31. Application deadline is March 15
Spring Term: January 1 – August 31. Application deadline is September 15
How to Apply
Grant awards include funding for travel (airfare or mileage) and a $180 per diem for days spent conducting research at the LBJ Library, weekend days for research visits longer than one week, and one travel day. Applications must include an estimated cost of travel (airfare or mileage), the number of days required for research at the LBJ Library, and the total number of days for research and travel. Airfare should be based on the most economical fare available. Applications should not include funds for car rental or secretarial/research assistance. The amount awarded cannot be increased after the recipient receives notification of the grant, and grants are not awarded retroactively for research already completed.
Prior to submitting a grant proposal, applicants must contact the LBJ Library’s Archives department (001) (512) 721-0212 or johnson.library@nara.gov) to obtain information about materials available at the library on the proposed research topic., and the total number of days for research and travel. Airfare should be based on the most economical fare available. Applications should not include funds for car rental or secretarial/research assistance. The amount awarded cannot be increased after the recipient receives notification of the grant, and grants are not awarded retroactively for research already completed.
Prior to submitting a grant proposal, applicants must contact the LBJ Library’s Archives department (001) (512) 721-0212 or johnson.library@nara.gov) to obtain information about materials available at the library on the proposed research topic.
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