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Posted: July 14, 2024

Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant | Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowship Overview

Purpose:

  • Funds doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge.
  • No restrictions on methodology, location, or topic, but proposals integrating multiple subfields and pioneering new approaches are encouraged.

Award:

  • Maximum amount: $25,000 (nonrenewable).
  • No institutional overhead or administration fees included.
  • No time limit for the grant duration; can fund distinct research phases.

Eligibility:

  • Open to doctoral students of any nationality or institutional affiliation.
  • Applicants must have completed all doctoral degree requirements (except the dissertation) by the project start date.
  • A dissertation advisor must oversee the project.
  • Unsuccessful applicants can reapply with revisions based on feedback.

Application Deadlines:

  • May 1: For project start dates between January 1 and June 30 of the following year.
  • November 1: For project start dates between July 1 and December 31 of the following year.
  • Review process takes 6 months.

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Quality and potential contribution to anthropological knowledge.
  • Feasibility of the research plan, evidence collection, and analysis methods.
  • Applicant’s qualifications and how the project aligns with anthropological principles.
  • Proposals on primatology, language structure, or endangered languages must demonstrate broader anthropological relevance.

Application Components:

  • General information, abstract, six key questions about the project, budgets (Plan A and Plan B), bibliography.
  • List of required permits (do not submit at application stage).
  • Applications must be in English and submitted online.

Compliance:

  • Must comply with U.S. laws, including those from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
  • Special documentation required for projects in sanctioned countries before funds can be released.

Additional Information:

  • Applications open 2 months before the deadlines.
  • Portal assistance is available for applicants with limited internet access.

For More Detail: https://wennergren.org/program/dissertation-fieldwork-grant/