Dissertation Fieldwork Grant

The Dissertation Fieldwork Grant provides funding for doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge. Grants support research across methodologies, locations, topics, and subfields and encourage integrated or interdisciplinary approaches. Awards are intended to cover field research costs and are nonrenewable.

Research funding up to $25,000 (nonrenewable); may fund multiple research phases as specified in the proposal.

Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program in anthropology, hold a previous degree in anthropology, or be affiliated with anthropology via the dissertation research supervisor named on the application. Applicants of any nationality or institutional affiliation may apply; applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements other than the dissertation before the grant start date.

Submit required forms and materials online via the Foundation's application portal; portal opens two months before each deadline. Applications must be in English and include proof of completion of all doctoral requirements other than the dissertation before the grant start date.