AAR Member Research and Teaching Impact Statements

The American Academy of Religion has been represented on Capitol Hill as part of the National Humanities Alliance advocacy for the Humanities. We have visited Congressional offices and established connections together with other Humanities advocates. Given the recent attacks on education, we are asking for AAR Member assistance in further advocating for Religious Studies. Please submit short stories, statements, or research anecdotes (2000 characters max/i.e. 300-350 words) about the value of religious studies research, teaching, and applied work or how funding cuts to that work impact voting constituents, locally and nationally. AAR is looking for stories that clearly demonstrate how federally funded work (NEH, NEA, NSF, NIH, NHPRC, IMLS, DOD, Title VI, Fulbright-Hays, State Humanities Councils, etc.) strengthens the United States’ position globally, ensures career preparedness in a globalized context, makes US citizens and the country more competitive in globalized business contexts, and/or how lack of funding will make us weaker, less safe, and less prosperous at a local and national level. Please note: Stories may be selected for publication on our website, RSN: Religious Studies News, or in Congressional dossiers. The Executive Director will reach out to notify you and confirm any additional details if you are selected.
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If selected for publication online or in a dossier for Congressional staffers, how would you like to be acknowledged?(Required)
If you do not currently have an institutional affiliation, please let us know if you are an independent research, are self employed, or have another organization you’d like listed.
Please use https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative to find your district number and House Representative.
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Please submit short stories or research anecdotes (2000 character max) about the value of Religious studies research and teaching or how funding cuts to that work impact voting constituents, locally and nationally. AAR is looking for stories that clearly demonstrate how federally funded work (NEH, NEA, NSF, NIH, NHPRC, IMLS, DOD, Title VI, Fulbright-Hays, state Humanities Councils, etc.) strengthens the US’s position globally, ensures career preparedness in a globalized context, makes US citizens and our country as a whole more competitive, and/or how lack of funding will make us weaker, less safe, and less prosperous at a local and national level.
Please feel free to upload a relevant photograph or image (you must have the rights) for possible publication to enhance your written story.
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