Applications now open for new SABR Research Grants program
JANUARY 13, 2026 — In 2026, SABR will award a total of $10,000 in support of up to two research projects through its new SABR Research Grant initiative.
Research Grants are intended to support original scholarly work that aligns with our organization’s core mission: fostering the study, discussion, and understanding of all aspects of baseball. We invite proposals that deepen our knowledge of baseball from various disciplines, including (but not limited to) history and the broader humanities, analytics, data science, business, law, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Applications that support the completion of a lasting outcome, such as a peer-reviewed publication or public exhibit, are highly encouraged.
The deadline to apply is 8:00 p.m. Eastern on March 1, 2026. All researchers are welcome to apply.
Eligibility
SABR Research Grants are open to individual researchers or groups of researchers, with preference given to those with terminal degrees in their field of study and/or demonstrated professional achievement in that field. Applicants do not need to be active SABR members to submit a proposal; however, grant recipients who are not members are encouraged to join to take advantage of SABR’s research resources and community of subject-matter experts. Preference will be given to applicants who indicate they will utilize existing SABR resources and publications in their work.
How to Apply
Click here to submit a proposal as a single PDF file via SABR’s online form. The deadline to apply is 8:00 p.m. Eastern on March 1, 2026. Proposals should include:
- A narrative description of the project and research needs (not to exceed 500 words)
- An overview of your research questions, proposed methodology, and anticipated outcomes.
- An overall timeline for the research plan, including the intended utilization of SABR resources and/or publications.
- A budget detailing the expenses to be covered by the grant funds.
- If the recipient intends to use the SABR grant to fund a portion of the total project research expenses, please summarize the other funds that will support completion of the project.
- Current CV
- For proposals with multiple applicants, a current CV for each applicant is required.
Key Dates
- March 1, 2026: Proposals Due
- April 1, 2026: Project Award(s) Announced
- December 31, 2026: Latest date for Mid-project Reports due to SABR
- October 1, 2027: Latest date for all funds to be spent down by the recipient(s)
- November 30, 2028: Latest date for presentation of findings
For more details or specific inquiries, please contact Paul Zwirecki.
Originally published: January 13, 2026. Last Updated: January 12, 2026.