Grant opportunity

Online Funding Inquiry 2026

Templeton Foundation funding inquiry window for projects aligned with its programmes in science, philosophy, religion, human flourishing, character, and related fields.

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Funder
John Templeton Foundation
Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Award
Grant size varies by project and funding area
Applicant
Research Team
Discipline
Humanities and Sciences
Region
Global
Posted
May 13, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The John Templeton Foundation uses an Online Funding Inquiry process for applicants seeking support for projects aligned with its current funding areas.

Who can apply

  • Applicants should ensure their project fits a Templeton funding area before submitting an inquiry.
  • Universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations may be able to apply depending on the project and jurisdiction.
  • Applicants should review Templeton's grantmaking policies, funding priorities, and application process before submitting.

What it supports

  • Research and programmes in science, philosophy, theology, character virtue development, individual freedom, human flourishing, and related fields.
  • Projects may include research, public engagement, or institutional initiatives depending on fit with Templeton priorities.

Funding and duration

Grant size and duration depend on the project, funding area, and foundation review.

Application deadline

Jul 15, 2026

How to apply

Submit an Online Funding Inquiry through the Templeton application portal by 15 July 2026.

Call details

About the opportunity

The John Templeton Foundation uses an Online Funding Inquiry process for applicants seeking support for projects aligned with its current funding areas.

John Templeton Foundation lists this opportunity for Research Team, Humanities and Sciences, Global.

This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for Humanities and Sciences grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Global contexts.

Eligibility

Applicants should ensure their project fits a Templeton funding area before submitting an inquiry.

Universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations may be able to apply depending on the project and jurisdiction.

Applicants should review Templeton's grantmaking policies, funding priorities, and application process before submitting.

Funding and benefits

Grant size and duration depend on the project, funding area, and foundation review.

Themes and supported activities

Research and programmes in science, philosophy, theology, character virtue development, individual freedom, human flourishing, and related fields.

Projects may include research, public engagement, or institutional initiatives depending on fit with Templeton priorities.

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline: Jul 15, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Submit an Online Funding Inquiry through the Templeton application portal by 15 July 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.