Research Funding and Grants

The Society of Actuaries Research Institute offers grants and research funding on a variety of topics.

Emerging Issues Research Pool

The Society of Actuaries Research Institute's Research Executive Committee has established a pool of special funding called the Emerging Issues Research Pool. The goal of this special funding is to support emerging topics in established practice areas and encourage the development of research projects that have strong impact on the actuarial profession.

2024 CKER Travel Grants

The Committee on Knowledge Extension Research (CKER) is offering travel grants up to $1,000 (U.S.) to graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. from the U.S., Canada or Mexico, who will be presenting at the 59th Actuarial Research Conference (ARC). The ARC will be held at Middle Tennessee State University, July 18 to 20, 2024. The grant amount, which covers transportation costs only, is based on the actual cost of economy air travel and reasonable ground transportation.

CKER travel grant applications are due by May 27, 2024. Applicants will be notified if they will receive a grant by June 10, 2024.

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