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

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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

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.

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

Application deadline: Jul 15, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

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

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.