Ridgway Grants Reinstated, starting FY 2025!
The Ridgway Family Endowment provides funding for the General and Mrs. Matthew B. Ridgway Military History Research Grant Program. The intent of the program is to support on-site research at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC), Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on subjects that are of enduring or emerging value to the history of the Army and are well-supported by the USAHEC's holdings.
Who May Apply? Individuals actively engaged in the study of military history may apply, to include research as part of a master's or doctorate program in military history (or a related field) or research toward a book, monograph, journal article, or other scholarly product. The following professions are encouraged to apply:
- Academics
- Curators
- Public Historians
- Military Historians
- Graduate Students
- Independent Scholars
If you have any questions about what materials USAHEC has, visit
https://ahec.armywarcollege.edu or go to our "Find Your Answer"
https://usawc.libanswers.com webpage and fill out the "Submit a New Question" form on the right side of the page. The selection committee interprets "military history" in the broadest sense. NOTE: Active duty military may not apply (for official or unofficial research).
Grant Tiers: The board issues grants using the following tiers, based on based on academic background/profession and travel considerations:
Tier I: $1,500 - Applicants that are graduate level education (Masters’ or Ph.D. Candidates) looking to spend 2-5 days to research at the USAHEC. Individuals with shorter travel accommodations should consider this tier.
Tier II: $3,000 - Applicants are Ph. D. Candidates, Ph. D.s, or faculty members looking to spend 5-10 days to research at the USAHEC. Individuals with longer travel accommodations should consider this tier.
Tier III: $5,000 - Applicants are historians, curators, or scholars with a Ph. D. looking to spend 2 to 3 weeks or more to research at the USAHEC. Individuals with longer travel accommodations should consider this tier as well.
How to Apply: Submit applications to john.c.leighow.civ@army.mil. Applications may only be submitted electronically and should include the required items listed below. Please combine all required documents in the order below into one PDF and include your last name in the file name.
- Prepare a curriculum vitae (CV)
- Prepare a 300-word section about your research interest, including how USAHEC’s collections would aid in your research.
- Provide no more than one page of research materials you will use from the USAHEC Archival Collection. Please provide the Call Numbers for books and the Archival Collection name and box number you wish to research. If you run into any problems, please use the RRA form link above. If you have more than a page worth of material, please indicate this.
- Prepare a financial sheet that includes the costs of your research visit: Lodging; Travel; Food; Copying Materials; etc.
When to Apply: Applications open from 15-October 2024 - 15 February 2025. Applications dispatched after 15 February will be considered the following year. Selection/Timeline: The Ridgway Committee consists of current or former members of USAHEC and the U.S. Army War College and outside consultants appointed by the president of the Ridgway Fund Board. The committee will notify recipients by 15 March 2025.
