International Social Science Research Seminar

Guide to Fellowships and Grants for Graduate Student International Dissertation Research Beginning in 2017-18

Compiled by David Wiley Christine Root and Adrienne Tyrey

Michigan State University

August 25 2016

copy Michigan State University Board of Trustees

(Not for dissemination beyond MSU students and faculty)

Contents I General Guides to Funding Opportunities Fellowships and Scholarships II Michigan State University Funding Opportunities for MSU Graduate Students III Individual Grant Opportunities

IIIA Individual Grant Opportunities funded by the US Government Agencies IIIB Individual Funding Opportunities by Foundations Non-governmental Organizations and Professional Associations

IIIB (1) Funding Opportunities for International Research IIIB (2) Funding Programs for Foreign Language Study for Field Research

IIIB (3) Funding Opportunities in Many Disciplines - mostly outside the Humanities and Social Sciences - that may support International Research

I General Guides to Funding Opportunities Fellowships and Scholarships It is essential to check the status purpose eligibility requirements deadlines and all other details about grant programs directly from the administering units Do not reply solely on this document MSU Libraries Grants and Related Resources ndash Includes Funding for Graduate Students (httpstafflibmsueduharris23grants3gradinfhtm) Funding for International students (httpstafflibmsueduharris23grants3forstudenthtm) Grant opportunities by Discipline (httpstafflibmsueduharris23grants3subjecthtm) Proposal writing and many other resources assembled by MSU Libraryrsquos Jon Harrison (harris23maillibmsuedu) 884-0855 httpstafflibmsueduharris23grantsindexhtm Grants and Related Resources LibGuide httplibguideslibmsuedugrants Graduate Student Opportunities for Dissertation Research and Conference Funding related to the Environment ndash Many national and international funding sources compiled and updated regularly by the MSU Environmental Science and Policy Program (ESPP) Some students have used a conference grant to help fund travel for dissertation or pre-dissertation research httpwwwesppmsuedueducationstudent_fundingphp

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American Anthropological Association Fellowships amp Support ndash Lists international and national funding opportunities of interest to anthropologists many of which are relevant to other social scientists as well httpwwwaaanetorgprofdevfellowships American Political Science Association Grants Fellowships and other Funding Opportunities ndash Lists more than 100 grant and fellowships opportunities in the social sciences httpwwwapsanetorgRESOURCESGrants-in-the-Discipline The University of Chicago lists grants available to international students by region nationality discipline and education level Some grants listed are available to American students with international ancestry httpsinternationalaffairsuchicagoedufundingoptionsInternational20Resources Columbia University Graduate School of Arts amp Sciences ndash Fellowship Search for external fellowships ndash httpgsascolumbiaeduexternal-fellowships Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Asian Studies Grants and Fellowships ndash Listing of Grants Prizes and Fellowships by the AAS and others organized by Asia General China Inner Asia Korea and Japan AAS Grants httpwwwasian-studiesorgGrants-and-AwardsAAS-Grant-Programs Grants and Fellowships sponsored by non-AAS organizations httpwwwasian-studiesorgGrants-and-AwardsOther-Grant-Programs College Scholarships Graduate Fellowships amp Postdoctoral Awards for Minorities among others ndash Searchable by discipline httpwwwfatomeicom African Americans College Scholarships Grants and Graduate Fellowships ndash httpwwwfatomeicomscholarships-for-african-americanshtml SciVal Funding ndash Database of grant programs and awards made by them Sign-in required with MSU ID for advanced search httpwwwfundingscivalcomhome More information httpsvprgsmsueduannouncementmsu-access-funding-database Contact Estelle McGroarty MSU associate vice president for Research and Graduate Studies and associate provost for Libraries Computing and Technology 432-3773 or mcgroar1msuedu Resources for international students who wish to continue studying in the US ndash Several websites list relevant resources The Institute of International Educationrsquos webpage ldquoFunding for US Studyrdquo provides search for scholarships and grants by state region sponsoring institution and area study httpwwwfundingusstudyorg International Student provides advice and information about funding international study httpwwwinternationalstudentcomstudy_usafinancingsources The International Education Financial Aid website (IEFA) provides up-to-date free searchable list of scholarships httpwwwiefaorgscholarships EduPASS offers a list of databases of scholarships for students in specific countries httpwwwedupassorgfinaiddatabasesphtml Educators for Fair Consideration have compiled a 55-page booklet of information about scholarships and fellowships available for immigrant students who do not have US citizenship or residency The list currently is being revised but its 2015-2016 version is available at httpwwwe4fcorgresourcesscholarshiplistshtml MSU NationalInternational Fellowships amp Scholarships (NIFS) Office ndash Lists grants and fellowships for graduate study mostly for beginning a graduate degree httpsnifsmsueduawardsanchor-17

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II Michigan State University Funding Opportunities for MSU Graduate Students MSU Graduate School - Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students ndash Includes assistantships fellowships and travel grants plus students can obtain emergency funding and funds to top-off their current fellowship with funds from the university httpgradmsuedufunding and httpsgradmsuedumsu-graduate-school-fellowships The MSU Council of Graduate Students (COGS) provides funding for conference travel professional development and leadership skill development Conference Grants of up to $300 are available to graduate and professional students once during their MSU academic career Deadline August 24 2016 (for conference dates August 31 2016 through January 8 2017) httpcogsmsuedufundinghtml Professional Development Grants of up to $500 also are available to MSU graduate and professional students once in their MSU academic career These grants should support students in attending events or engaging in activities that enhance their professional development Deadline August 24 2016 for event dates August 31 2016 through January 8 2017 httpcogsmsuedufundinghtml COGS Disciplinary Leadership Awards provide graduate and professional students up to $3800 in recognition of disciplinary leadership Faculty or others must nominate students Consideration is given to students who have clearly demonstrated leadership in their respective disciplines andor professional societies COGS prefers that the award is used to further the leadership skill development of the recipient Last deadline November 30 2015 httpsgradmsueducogs MSU Dissertation Completion Fellowships ndash Contact the office of the college associate dean for research of your college to learn the colleges procedure for awarding these fellowships Dissertation to be finished during the one-semester tenure of the fellowship the intent of the fellowship is to free up the studentrsquos time to devote himherself to writing the dissertation in preparation for the defense 120 fellowships awarded annually Award $6000 Deadlines Varies by college The Graduate School awards each college funds to disperse httpsgradmsuedufellowshipsdissertation MSU Graduate Student Research Enhancement ndash Funds available to support research activities including travel to participate in workshops data collection short courses and extramural laboratory rotations Awards are intended to matchsupplement funds provided by advisors units and colleges and will range from $500-$1000 Only one request per studenttenure in degree program will be considered Deadline Rolling decision on support will be made within three weeks of receiving all the necessary materials httpgradmsuedufellowshipsresearchaspx MSU Doctoral Study Abroad Fellowship ndash Fellowship consisting of a seminar series during spring semester an in-country experience of at least two weeks over the summer with an experienced study abroad program leader serving as mentor and a capstone project designed by the student to meet his or her specific learning needs Students receive a $2000 participation stipend and travel funds up to $4000 (The program is currently being revised after three years of sponsorship Applications should be available again during the 2016-2017 school year) Last deadline October 27 2014 httpstudyabroadispmsuedudoctoral_fellowship Fulbright Programs ndash Note Various Fulbright programs are described in individual awards section IIIA (below) Students enrolled in a US institution must apply through the Fulbright Program Adviser at their school contact Prof Roger Bresnahan (bresnahamsuedu) 515-432-8244 201A International Center

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httpwwwispmsueduacademics-learninglearning-abroadfulbright-programsfulbright-student-programs and httpusfulbrightonlineorghomehtml Title VI Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships (FLAS) ndash MSU For studying a language and a foreign area or international development Enrolled and new graduate students are eligible Must be US citizens or permanent residents Awards available for for tuition and fees during the academic year (stipends vary by center) and $7500 for summer language study Three MSU centers offer them African Studies Center Asian Studies Center and Center for Advanced Study of International Development and Center for Gender in Global Context Websites identify eligible languages foreign areas and deadlines normally January - February See httpafricaispmsueduflasacademic-year httpcasidispmsueduresearch-and-fundingflas and httpasiaispmsueduresourcesflashtm MSU International Studies and Programs (ISP) International Scholarships and Awards ndash Offers funding opportunities to students who are engaged in international activities as well as international students at MSU Contact ISP at (517) 355-2350 or infonewispmsuedu Scholarships and other funding for graduate students httpwwwispmsueduinformation-resourcesstudent-funding Dr Charles and Marjorie Gliozzo Dissertation Research Scholarship ndash Supports pre-dissertation visit to doctoral research site in a country outside the US Applicants must be US citizen or permanent resident and have completed sufficient academic credits in an MSU graduate program to have clearly-delineated dissertation research objectives and ideally have or are in the process of defendeddefending their research prospectusproposal Amount of award depends on endowment income Last deadline March 18 2016 httpwwwispmsuedufundinggliozzohtm Walker Hill International Scholarship ndash For predissertation visits to the site of the doctoral research in a country outside the US (For international students research in onersquos own country does not qualify) Award amount depends on income generated by the endowment but should be at least $600 with the possibility of more funds if they are available Financial need may be considered Last deadline January 29 2016 httpwwwispmsueduinformation-resourcesstudent-fundingwalker-hill Whittier Endowed International Health Scholarship Fund ndash Awards of $500 for MSU graduate students (Masters or PhD Level) students in the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine or Human Medicine or an MSU professional student for international health research (graduate level) or international health clerkships (Approved IIH international electives of 4-6 weeks for fourth year medical students) May not be used for research in ones own country Deadline December 31 annually httpswwwmsuedu~iihwhittierhtml Gliozzo Scholarship Endowment in Global Health ndash Supports students who wish to study or conduct research in Africa Latin America Central America or Asia Donors particularly are concerned with health issues such as malnutrition infection disease malaria HIV poverty and polluted water that are symptoms of larger social political and environmental problems Number of awards and dollar amount vary by year Contact Michael Miller at michaelmillerhcmsuedu for more information Deadline rolling httpswwwmsuedu~iihgliozzohtml

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MSU College of Education has several funding opportunities available to doctoral students The Summer Research Fellowship funds more than 25 doctoral students annually providing $6000 to support their research and scholarly development The Summer Research Renewable Fellowship funds 10-12 doctoral students for two years providing $6000 per summer Faculty mentors receive an honorarium The Summer Research Development Fellowship provides 15 first-year doctoral students with $5000 to develop or strengthen specific research skills and to acquire knowledge about specific methods not thoroughly developed in a regular course The Collegersquos Research PracticumResearch Development Fellowship provides financial support to advanced doctoral students who have projected or incurred expenses relevant to data collection for their research Fellowship amounts range from $1000-$4000 Outreach and Engagement Fellowships Travel Funding and other fellowships are also available Deadlines Doctoral students will be notified of the application process and deadlines in fall via the PhD listserv The Summer Research Development Fellowship application process begins in January httpeducationmsueduresourcesfinancialfellowshipsasp and httpeducationmsuedutephdFinancial-InformationFellowships-for-TE-PhD-Studentsaspoutreach and httpseducationmsueduirtlgrad MSU College of Education ndash Marianne Amarel Fellowship by Center for Scholarship of Teaching and Teacher Education ndash Doctoral student must be enrolled in any doctoral program in College of Education at MSU renewable up to 3 years Award 50 research assistantship and $1500 in travel and research expenses Last call for proposals February 2017 httpeducationmsueduresourcesfinancialfellowshipsamarelasp More information httpeducationmsueduresourcesfinancialgrad-scholarshipsasp Nelson Mandela MuseumMichigan State University Museum Curatorial Fellowship Program ndash One curatorial fellowship to be completed during summer and fall semesters Ten weeks of summer semester will be spent in South Africa (with at least eight weeks spent working full-time at the Mandela Museum in Mthatha) and the following fall semester will be spent working part-time at the MSU Museum Fellows receive $16000 Up to an additional $500 is available to attend a cultural heritage conference in South Africa and up to an additional $1000 to cover travel and conference registration costs to present results of fellowship experience or research Curatorial fellows plan and complete projects in collaboration with and mentored by MSU faculty and professional museum staff at each institution Last deadline February 2016 httpmuseummsueduindexphpq=node907 Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Graduate Fellowships ndash 1) LTER Capstone Graduate Fellowship The fellowship is open to PhD students enrolled at MSU who are interested in extending their LTER-based research or in developing an aspect of their research to include LTER-related activities that would not otherwise be part of their dissertation work Stipend of $30000 plus tuition and fees Additional funds (up to $5000) will be available for travel or meeting expenses as warranted 2) LTER Summer Research Fellowships Two awards of $6250 each with up to $500 for travel Applicants must be MSU-based MSc or PhD students 3) Small Grants Students conducting graduate-level research are eligible to apply for up to $2000 for research-related expenses (but not salary or stipends) Priority will be given to those projects most closely aligned with overall LTER goals Last deadlines February 8 2016 but rolling for small grants httplterkbsmsueduget-involvedgrants-and-fellowships Annual Theodore Roosevelt Conservation and Environmental Leadership Fellowship ndash Annual award of approximately $2500 to support graduate and professional students as they prepare for leadership roles in natural resource and conservation-based organizations and agencies Purpose of the fellowship

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is to enable individuals to participate in experiential leadership workshops and programs related to conservation of natural and environmental resources Eligible students must be nominated by a MSU faculty member to be considered Last deadline January 15 2016 httpsgradmsuedufellowshipself MSU Gender Justice and Environmental Change (GJEC) Fellowships ndash Four $10000 fellowship opportunities for dissertation research and completion Projects must address gender dimensions of environmental andor agricultural change Applicants must be PhD students at MSU who are ABD For the Dissertation Completion Fellowship applicants must use the funds to support their writing and graduate by Spring 2016 Email GenCen for updated information Last deadline April 15 2016 httpgencenispmsuedugraduate-studentsgjec-gender-justice-environmental-change-program Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) Scholarship ndash Scholarship to support international research or study in Latin America Grant of up to $500 may be used to defray the costs of an MSU-sponsored study abroad program or research Last deadline March 4 2016 httplatinamericaispmsuedufundinggradhtm

Tinker Field Research Grant Graduate fellowship for pre-dissertation research in Latin America ndash MSUrsquos CLACS can apply for Tinker funding to award grants of up to $1500 to MSU graduate US and international students to carry out research in Latin America and the Caribbean but it is not eligible for this funding at the present time No grants to students are available during 2015-16 and perhaps longer until CLACS can reapply to this program httplatinamericaispmsuedufundingtinkerhtm

TIAA-CREF Ruth Simms Hamilton Research Fellowship ndash Approximately $35000 awarded to MSU social science graduate students in a field for research relating to the African Diaspora Funds may be used to support research conference presentations data collection or dissertation write-up No citizenship restrictions Last deadline December 11 2015 httpsgradmsuedufellowshipstiaacref MSU Sociology Graduate Students in International Developmentmdash Awards for graduate study in Sociology including dissertation research abroad Application requires 1) proposal and budget no longer than 5 pages for support of doctoral dissertation in the area of sociology of international development and 2) an endorsement letter from the studentrsquos dissertation chairperson Check deadline (usually announced over the sociology listserv) submit application in either hard copy or electronic form to Shannon Davis Office Supervisor or Roseann Bills Graduate Secretary Sociology 316 Berkey Hall Proposals are evaluated by the Department Chair Associate Chair and Graduate Program Director Jay Artis Endowment Fund ndash For students who have advanced candidacy (proposal approved) and are planning research about international development The maximum award is $3000 Applicants must be enrolled in SS17 andor FS17 John and Ruth Useem Endowment Award ndashAward supports graduate student research that combines international work and cross-culture approaches to issues and careers in global transformation The maximum award is $1500 Applicant must be enrolled in SS17 andor FS157 John L and Harriette Pipes McAdoo Scholarship Fund ndash Students are encouraged to apply if they have an approved dissertation or qualifying paper on families of color The maximum award is $500 Applicant must be enrolled in SS17 andor FS17 Last deadline April 7 2016 httpsociologymsuedugraduateawards

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Environmental Science and Policy Program ndash Includes awards for conference travel recruitment and summer research to MSU graduate students Deadlines various httpwwwesppmsuedueducationstudent_fundingphp III Individual Grant Opportunities III A Individual Grant Opportunities funded by the US Government Agencies Fulbright US Student Programs for Language and Cultural Study or Dissertation Research Abroad (Fulbright IIE awards) Teaching Assistant Critical Language Fulbright-Clinton (formerly Public Policy) and Others ndash For all Fulbright awards current MSU students must submit applications through MSU Contact MSU Fulbright Advisor Prof Roger Bresnahan (bresnahamsuedu 5174328244) Room 201A International Center MSU deadline MSU deadlines are September 15 2016 for researchstudy grants (after which revisions and edits are possible) and September 23 2016 for the English Teaching Assistantships These deadlines allow time for the required interviews and revisions before the final submission to IIE New York by October 10 (one day prior to the national deadline) All applications require the one-page personal essay two-page proposal (Statement of Grant Purpose) transcripts and a brief description of plans for community engagement Information on your relevant courses language skills and experience related to your grant or study topic is entered into the online application (Affiliation letters from the host foreign institution are required) MSU faculty panels will review the proposals and arrange the required on-campus interview Three letters of recommendation are required and must be uploaded by the deadline httpwwwispmsueduacademics-learninglearning-abroadfulbright-programsfulbright-student-programs and httpusfulbrightonlineorghomehtml The various types of student Fulbright programs are described at httpusfulbrightonlineorgtypes-of-grants Application procedures are described at httpusfulbrightonlineorgapplicants with specific information relevant to applying for various programs at httpusfulbrightonlineorgapplication-components The most common fellowship for graduate students to conduct dissertation research abroad is the ldquoAcademicrdquo researchstudy grant It offers 9-12 months of support to recent BSBA graduates (graduating seniors) and graduate students and young professionals to conduct study andor research in one country Awards provide round-trip transportation language or orientation courses in certain cases maintenance allowance and supplemental health and accidental insurance Applicants must be US citizens Application information for Academic grants httpusfulbrightonlineorgapplication-componentsacademic Deadlines The MSU deadline for 2016 is September 15 the national deadline is October 11 Special grant opportunities in the fields of Business Journalism and Science in specific countries are also described at httpusfulbrightonlineorgtypes-of-grants Fulbright grants available in particular countries can be accessed from httpusfulbrightonlineorgcountriesregions Other types of Fulbright grants include English Teaching Assistantships (ETAs) ndash ETAs are placed in primary and secondary schools or universities outside of capital cities in their countries of application They are assigned to improve their students language abilities and knowledge of the US and are integrated into the host community to increase their language skills and knowledge of the host country ETAs may pursue individual studyresearch plans in addition to ETA responsibilities Applicants can apply to only one country Internal Deadline September 23 2016 National Deadline October 11 2016

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httpusfulbrightonlineorgabouttypes-of-grantsenglish-teaching-assistant-awards and httpatworkusfulbrightonlineorgapplication-componentseta Critical Language Enhancement Award ndash Supplemental grants for Fulbright US Student Program grantees to receive 3-6 months of intensive language study in addition to their research or study grants Only select languages and host-countries are available for this opportunity Eligible Languages Arabic (all dialects) Bahasa Indonesia BanglaBengali Chinese (Mandarin only) Gujarati Hindi Marathi Punjabi Russian and Urdu Eligible Countries China (mainland China program only) Egypt India Indonesia Jordan Morocco and Russia Applicants must complete an additional form as part of their larger Fulbright IIE application and note this interest in their statement of grant purpose Same deadlines as for the Fulbright IIE httpusfulbrightonlineorgcritical-language-enhancement-awards Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program (US Department of Education) ndash Fellowships of $15000-$60000 (averaging $35000) for graduate students spending 6-12 months in full-time dissertation research abroad (excluding those with a focus on Western Europe) in modern foreign languages and area studies Special consideration is given to students who study a select list of languages Applications must be submitted through MSU Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are studying at higher education institutions in the US Contact Prof Roger Bresnahan (bresnahamsuedu5174328244) International Center Room 201A Check ISP website for MSU deadline for reviewing proposals Deadlines vary but are generally mid- or late-Spring Announcements for new 2017-19 DDRA awards probably will not occur until winter or spring 2017 Contact Prof Roger Bresnahan to receive notifications httpwww2edgovprogramsiegpsddrapapplicanthtml httpwwwedgovprogramsiegpsddrapindexhtml httpwwwispmsueduacademics-learninglearning-abroadfulbright-programsfulbright-student-programs J William Fulbright - Hillary Rodham Clinton Fellowships ndash Fellows serve in professional placements related to the fields of public health education agriculture justice energy the environment public finance economic development information technology and communications Fellows spend 32 hours per week in a professional placement as ldquospecial assistantsrdquo in foreign government ministries and institutions and 8 hours per week on their academic research For the 2016-2017 application cycle fellowships will be available for the African Union Burma (Myanmar) Cote drsquoIvoire Chile Guatemala Haiti Kosovo Malawi Nepal Peru Samoa Timor-Leste and Ukraine Must be US citizen have Masterrsquos Degree JD or be currently enrolled in a PhD program in a public policy applicable field have at least two years of full-time professional work experience in policy-related fields and meet the host country language requirements Deadlines October 11 2016 httpusfulbrightonlineorgabouttypes-of-grantsfulbright-clinton-fellowships

Fulbright ndash National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship ndash Provides opportunities for US citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three countries on a globally significant theme For the 2017-2018 competition proposals must be for multi-sited projects that focus on one of the following themes ldquoOur Human Storyrdquo ldquoCritical Speciesrdquo and ldquoNew Frontiersrdquo Students must tell their stories during their research on a dedicated blog providing materials for the blog once a week Fellows receive Fulbright benefits (travel stipend health etc) as well as instruction on digital storytelling techniques and will be paired with one to two National Geographic editors Applicants must be US citizens and cannot hold a PhD at the time of application Deadline October 11 2016 httpusfulbrightonlineorgfulbright-nat-geo-fellowship

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National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) ndash NSF awards are intended to allow doctoral students to undertake data gathering and field research that would not otherwise be possible The NSF Directorate for Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) provides DDRIs in the following fields archaeology biological and cultural anthropology biological sciences geography and spatial sciences linguistics political science sociology and Science of Science and Innovation Policy Citizenship is unrestricted Archaeology Program ndash (Arch-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505076amporg=NSF Deadline Rolling Biological Anthropology Program ndash (BA-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505067amporg=NSF Deadline March 9 2017 Cultural Anthropology Program - (CA-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505057amporg=SBEampsel_org=SBEampfrom=fund Deadlines January 17 2017 August 15 2017 Directorate for Biological Sciences (DDIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=5234amporg=NSF Deadline October 13 2016 Proposals must fall within the scope of any of the clusters in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) or the Behavioral Systems Cluster in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) Geography and Spatial Sciences Program ndash (GSS-DDIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=503621amporg=NSF Deadlines February 9 2017 August 10 2017 Linguistics Program ndash (Ling-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505033amporg=NSF Deadlines January 17 2017 July 17 2017 Political Science (PS-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505214amporg=NSF Deadline June 15 2017 Science of Science and Innovation Policy ndash (SciSIP-DDRIG) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505092amporg=NSF Deadlines September 9 2016 February 9 2017 Sociology Program ndash (Soc-DDRI) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=505118amporg=NSF Deadline October 17 2016 Deadlines for DDRIs vary by disciplines and are listed with all active SBE funding opportunities at httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_listjsporg=SBE The NSF Grant Proposal Guide (httpwwwnsfgovpublicationspub_summjspods_key=gpg) must also be followed See also NSFrsquos Specialized Information for Graduate Students website httpwwwnsfgovfundingeducationjsporg=OISEampfund_type=2 DDRI applications must be submitted electronically via Fastlane with faculty advisor as PI At MSU the application must be submitted by the MSU Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) leave at least 7- 10 days to manage electronic submission Contact your collegersquos OSP representative at 517-355-5040 or by e-mail (Find your collegersquos OSP representative at httpswwwcgamsueduPLPortalDocumentVieweraspxcga=aQBkAD0AMQA3ADAA) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) ndash Provides three years of support (annually $32000 stipend and $12000 for tuition) for graduate study leading to research-based masters or

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doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study Includes physical and social sciences (httpnsfgrfporg) Eligible NSF Graduate Research Fellows must have completed at least one year of their graduate program at the time of application They must be enrolled at US institutions making satisfactory progress towards their degrees and have fulfilled all GRFP reporting requirements Deadlines October 24 ndash October 28 2016 depending on field httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=6201 Additionally GRFP Fellows are eligible for Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW) a Supplemental Award to establish collaboration with select research institutions abroad GROW continues research cooperation with counterpart funding organizations in Norway Finland Denmark Sweden France Japan South Korea and Singapore In addition GROW announces new partnership opportunities in Australia Brazil Chile India Ireland the Netherlands and Switzerland as well as upcoming partnerships with USAID in Brazil Colombia India Indonesia the Philippines Senegal and South Africa Last deadline December 4 2015 httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=504876 Department of Energy Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship ndash Award available to students in their first or second year of graduate study in a science or engineering discipline related to high energy density physics nuclear science or materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics Fellowship is renewable for up to four years of study and includes a $36000 annual stipend tuition and fees and yearly $1000 allowance to spend on research or professional development Fellows may also participate in an annual program review and 12-week practicum at one of three locations Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US Last deadline January 13 2016 Sign up online to receive notification of upcoming application httpwwwkrellinstorgssgf and httpsnifsmsueduawardsdepartment-energy-stewardship-science-graduate-fellowship The East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) ndash Provides US graduate students in science and engineering fields with 1) first-hand research experience in Australia China Japan Korea New Zealand Singapore or Taiwan 2) an introduction to the science science policy and scientific infrastructure of the respective location and 3) an orientation to the society culture and language Applicants apply individually but will be placed with a cohort of students at an appointed location in the host country between June and August Applicants must propose a location host scientist and research project that are appropriate for the host site and duration of the international visit The goals are to introduce students to East Asia and Pacific science and engineering in the context of a research setting and to help students initiate scientific relationships that will better enable future collaboration with foreign counterparts Must be US citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a research-oriented masters or PhD degree program (including joint degree programs) enrolled at a US institution and pursuing studies in fields of science and engineering research and education supported by the NSF $5000 plus participation in Pre-Departure Orientation and round-trip airplane ticket are provided Deadline November 10 2016 (second Thursday in November annually) httpwwwnsfgovfundingpgm_summjsppims_id=5284 National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Drug Abuse Dissertation Research (R36) ndash NIDA has announced new NIH Dissertation Awards to support drug abuse doctoral dissertation research in NIDA areas of priority including research on basic and clinical neuroscience and behavior developmental trajectories epidemiology prevention treatment services andor women and sexgender differences (NIDA supports more than 85 percent of the worlds research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction) Proposed dissertation research may be in conjunction with an ongoing research study or use extant data Studies of HIVAIDS and Health Disparities are encouraged

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No more than $50000 will be provided annually Applications can be submitted through grantsgov or other institutional systems Deadlines Oct 16 Feb 16 June 16 annually (new applications) November 16 March 16 July 16 (renewals resubmissions revisions) httpgrantsnihgovgrantsguidepa-filesPAR-13-182html NIHNIMH Mental Health Research Dissertation Grant to Increase Diversity ndash Aims to provide awards to support the completion of doctoral research projects and dissertations from individuals of diverse backgrounds underrepresented in mental health research Award includes approximately $22000 yearly stipend and up to $15000 for additional expenses such as fringe benefits travel to scientific meetings and research costs of the dissertation Award given for no less than 12 months and no more than two years Applicants must have an approved dissertation proposal Open to citizens and permanent residents of the US as well as non-citizen nationals Next deadlines August 22 2016 December 22 2016 April 27 2017 August 22 2017 December 22 2017 April 23 2018 (Applications are currently available online) httpgrantsnihgovgrantsguidepa-filesPAR-12-103html and httpgrantsnihgovgrantsguidepa-filesPAR-15-181html NIH AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program ndashSupports dissertation research focused on methodological and research topics that address the mission and research interests of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) including safetyquality efficiency and effectiveness Students must be US citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled in an US institution Funds can be used for dissertation research and write-up Grants are usually for $40000 for a period of 9 to 17 months Deadlines February 1 May 1 August 1 and November 1 annually httpwwwahrqgovfundingtraining-grantsrsrchtnghtmlHRSDA US Institute for Peace Jennings Randolph Peace Scholarship Dissertation Fellowships ndash $20000 for research and writing in all disciplines for 4-7 fellowships of up to ten months (starting in September) on topics related to international peace-building conflict management and international security issues Proposals must relate to the Institutersquos mission and have clear policy relevance The Institutersquos annual strategic objectives for the next year include two cross-cutting themes 1) Addressing Fragility Strengthening Resilience within which there are three sub-themes of a) Inclusive Politics b) Delivering Security and c) Access to Justice and 2) Alternatives to Extremist Violence Citizenship is unrestricted Applicants must have completed all coursework and examinations by the time their fellowship begins Deadline December 4 2016 httpwwwusiporgfellowsscholarshtml and httpwwwusiporggrants-fellowshipsjennings-randolph-peace-scholarship-dissertation-programpeace-scholar-applicatio Inter-American Foundations (IAF) Grassroots Development Fellowships Program ndash Fellowships for PhD candidates who enrolled in an US institution and are citizens of the US or of an independent country in Latin America or the Caribbean except Cuba Dissertation research should examine the efforts of the rural and urban poor to improve their lives their methods of organization and production and the policies and programs designed to alleviate their poverty (Proposals for field research in Puerto Rico and the Dutch British and French territories will not be accepted) Before beginning the IAF Fellowship students must have advanced to candidacy for a PhD in the social sciences physical sciences technical fields or other disciplines related to grassroots development issues in Latin America or the Caribbean Awards include a research allowance of up to $3000 a $1500 monthly stipend for between four to 12 months round-trip transportation to the research site health insurance and attendance at a

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mandatory mid-year conference Last deadline January 2016 httpwwwiieorgenProgramsIAF-Grassroots-Development-Fellowship-Program US Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security ProgrammdashUSAID funds a two-part fellowship program to expand the pool of US food security professionals who have the scientific base needed to study and manage the global landscapes in support of sustainable food systems Topics that are related to food security and are linked to the research strategies of the USAID Feed the Future Initiative are admissible Graduate Research Fellowship Grant Program ndash Supports graduate students to conduct research in a country with a significant food insecurity problem in collaboration with a mentor from an International Agricultural Research Center Grants up to $15000 for six-month international stay $20000 for one-year international stay and $40000 for two-year international stay Students applying for one-year grants may split the year into two 6-month stays over a period of no more than 18 months Fellows who do so still must spend 85 of their time during those two six-month long stays in the host country Although this is a grant for international research up to four months (one semester) of research andor data collection may be conducted in the US Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary projects but students approaching an issue through a single discipline will also be considered Fellows must be US citizens and enrolled in accredited US universities Last deadline April 11 2016 httpwwwpurdueedudiscoveryparkfoodborlaugfellowsresearch-fellowshipindexphp and httpwwwpurdueedudiscoveryparkfoodborlaugfellowsresearch-fellowshiprfaphp Summer Institute on Global Food Security ndash Two-week program for 30 graduate students attending US institutions and interested in developing a holistic understanding of the conceptual challenges around global food security Lodging meals and teaching materials will be provided at no cost No citizenship restrictions Deadline Applications for the Summer 2017 session will open in December 2017 httpwwwpurdueedudiscoveryparkfoodborlaugfellowssummer-instituteindexphp Leland International Hunger Fellows Program ndash Two-year program that trains emerging leaders in the fight to end hunger worldwide During their first year fellows work directly to build food security in the field in their second year they apply their experience to the design of sound development policy at the organizational national and international level Fellows also participate in an annual CHC-sponsored training session and other professional development programs Applicants apply directly to specific placement positions to alleviate hunger and poverty in Africa Asia and Latin America Fellows receive a monthly stipend health insurance housing and relocation allowances and professional development funds Last deadline January 25 2015 (Applications are accepted every other year Check back in October 2016 for more information) httpwwwhungercenterorgfellowshipsleland and httpwwwhungercenterorgfellowshipslelandapply National Gallery of Arts Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Predoctoral Fellowships ndash To support doctoral dissertation research in the history theory and criticism of art architecture and urbanism Application for these fellowships may be made only through the chair of graduate departments of art history and other appropriate departments who act as sponsors for applicants from their respective schools Applicants must have completed all relevant coursework exams and residency requirements and be certified in at least two other languages besides English Awards are usually $25000 for 12 months for up to three years There are eight fellowships of different durations A housing allowance is available for fellows not in residence Fellows in residence are provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery in Washington DC subject to availability In addition predoctoral fellows receive allowances for travel and research-related materials depending on the terms of the fellowship Candidates must be either US citizens or enrolled in a US-based university

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Deadline November 15 annually (Applications will be available online beginning August 22 2016) httpwwwngagovcontentngawebresearchcasvafellowshipspredoctoral-dissertation-fellowshipshtml National Gallery of Art - Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts - Predoctoral Fellowships for Historians of American Art to Travel Abroad ndash Four fellowships for doctoral students in art history who are studying aspects of art and architecture of the US including native and pre-Revolutionary America This fellowship is for four to six weeks of continuous travel abroad in areas such as Africa Asia South America or Europe to sites of historical and cultural interest including museums exhibitions collections and monuments The travel fellowship is intended to encourage a breadth of art-historical experience beyond the candidates major field not for the advancement of a dissertation Preference will be given to those who have had little opportunity for research travel abroad Application for a travel fellowship may be made only through nomination by the chair of a graduate department of art history or other appropriate department Each department may support two candidates The amount of the award depends on travel plan with a maximum of $6000 Deadline November 15 2016 for the period June 2016 through May 2017 (Applications will be available beginning August 22 2016) httpwwwngagovcontentngawebresearchcasvafellowshipspredoctoral-travel-fellowshipshtml III B Individual Funding Opportunities by Foundations Non-governmental Organizations and Professional Associations III B (1) Funding Opportunities for International Research Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship (DPDF) Program ndash An interdisciplinary training program designed to help graduate students in the early years of their research to formulate doctoral dissertation proposals For the first time in 2015 the fellowship is open to all students in the humanities and social sciences regardless of topic The fellowship funds participation in workshops and up to $5000 for independent research By the end of the program participants will formulate a dissertation research proposal Travel and accommodations to attend pre-departure and post-research workshops are covered by the DPDF Applicants may be US citizens or non-citizens enrolled in US accredited universities Applicants must complete all coursework by June 2016 and submit their dissertation proposals to their departments by June 2017 Students who have already submitted dissertation proposals to their departments are ineligible Deadline October 15 2015 httpwwwssrcorgprogramsdpdf International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) ndash Approximately 80 fellowships for nine to 12 months (averaging $20000) for students in the humanities and social sciences Funds are intended for use toward international research but students may complete a maximum of three months of US-based research The IDRF is open to a variety of methodologies but promotes comparisons across time and space Must have passed qualifying exams by the time the fellowship begins or by December 2015 whichever comes first Citizenship is unrestricted student must be enrolled in an accredited US institution Deadline November 1 2016 (Applications are now available online) httpwwwssrcorgfellowshipsidrf-fellowship Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship ndash ABD doctoral and postdoctoral students in the social sciences and humanities are eligible Fellowship is to be used for individual research and collaboration with Japanese colleagues Topics need not be explicitly about Japan but projects must

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include work with colleagues and resources in Japan Award offers are made in early summer for fellowships that must commence between June 1 and November 30 (long-term) or June 1 and March 31 (short-term) Long-term fellows stay in Japan for one or two years short-term fellows remain in Japan for one to 12 months Long-term fellows must be either US citizens or permanent residents Japanese nationals are ineligible For short term grants citizens of other countries may be eligible if they have completed a masters or PhD course at a US university and upon completing the course have for at least three continuous years conducted high-level research in the US Deadline December 1 annually (Application materials should be available online by the end of September 2016) httpwwwssrcorgfellowshipsjsps-fellowship Asian Cultural Council ndash Grants for gifted artists scholars or graduate students to conduct research and study receive specialized training undertake observation tours or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or in Asia Research cannot be conducted in the fellowrsquos home country Grants are process-oriented not product-oriented Open to citizens and permanent residents of the US or of Asian countries from Afghanistan eastward through Japan and Indonesia Website contains a more inclusive list of countries and disciplines supported by this grant Deadline December 1 2016 (Applications will be available beginning October 1 2016) httpwwwasianculturalcouncilorg and httpwwwasianculturalcouncilorgapply-nowindividual-guidelines American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Competitions and Deadlines ndash Website lists all open ACLS competitions with upcoming deadlines httpwwwaclsorgprogramscomps ACLS - Robert H N Ho Family FoundationACLS Program in Buddhist Studies ndash Dissertation Fellowships Postdoctoral Fellowships and Collaborative Research Grants in humanities and social sciences of Buddhist Studies No restrictions on the location of work proposed or the citizenship of applicants Dissertation fellowships provide a stipend of $30000 for 10 consecutive months beginning September 30 2017 Recipients may use the funds for fieldwork archival research analysis of findings or dissertation writing Deadline November 15 2016 (Applications should be available by the end of August 2016) httpwwwaclsorgprogramsbuddhist-studies The Andrew W Mellon FoundationACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship ndash Stipend of $30000 plus research costs of up to $3000 and university fees of up to $5000 during a one-year term beginning summer 2017 Applicants should be advanced graduate students in the humanities or related social sciences in the last year of PhD dissertation writing No citizenship restrictions Sixty-five fellowships will be awarded in the 2016 cycle Deadline October 26 2016 httpwwwaclsorgprogramsdcf Henry LuceACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art are available to ABD art history students in any stage of their PhD dissertation writing on projects related to the history of visual arts in the United States The fellowships may be carried out in residence at the fellows home institution abroad or at another appropriate site for the research Ten fellowships will be available for a non-renewable one-year term beginning between June and September 2017 for the 2017-2018 academic year Fellowships include a $30000 stipend and $4000 travel allowance Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents Deadline October 26 2016 httpwwwaclsorgprogramsamerican-art ACLS African Humanities Fellowships ndash Dissertation-completion and postdoctoral fellowships available to residents and nationals of a sub-Saharan African country with a current affiliation at an institution in Ghana Nigeria South Africa Tanzania or Uganda Projects must be in the humanities and carried out in sub-Saharan Africa Applicants should be in the final year of writing the dissertation Award $10000 for dissertation completion $17000 for postdoctoral fellows Deadline November 2 2016 (Instructions and applications should be available by the end of August 2016) Applications must be submitted by email to ahpaclsorg httpwwwaclsorggrantsDefaultaspxid=3210

15

Henry Luce FoundationACLS Program in China Studies Pre-dissertation grant of $5000 for 3-4 months of research in China in 2016 to prepare for beginning basic dissertation research Postdoctoral Fellowship (up to $50000 for two consecutive semesters between June 2015 and September 2016) and collaborative reading-workshop grants (up to $15000 for workshops held between June 1 2017 and September 2018) are also available Applicants must work in the social sciences or humanities Research in Taiwan Tibet or Hong Kong is eligible Working knowledge of Chinese is required Deadline November 9 2016 httpwwwaclsorgprogramschina-studies UNESCO Fellowships Programmes ndash Various fellowships sponsored by UNESCO and China Republic of Korea Czech Republic Poland Russia Israel Japan and Saudi Arabia Fellowships are for specially tailored training Deadlines vary by nation calls for applications tend to be announced in the winterspring semesters for deadlines from late spring to early fall httpwwwunescoorgnewenfellowships Laura W Bush Traveling Fellowship ndash Funding for 4-6 weeks (~$2500) for a trip to a foreign country that prioritizes interaction with individuals from foreign nations Applicants should be willing to participate in relevant diplomacy events with the embassy Proposal should address the mandate of UNESCO ndash using education natural sciences social and human sciences culture andor communication and information to build strong ties among nations Fellowship is intended to support students who have shown an interest in international collaboration but have not yet traveled abroad Applicants must be US citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application Application materials should be emailed to DCUNESCOstategov Deadline September 30 2016 (for projects conducted in the WinterSpring of 2015) and February 28 2017 for summer travel httpwwwstategovpiounescoprograms143138htm Harvard Travellers Club Permanent Fund Research Grants ndash To foster research andor exploration that involves travel as part of the project One to three grants of up to $4000 are made each year to persons with projects that involve intelligent travel and exploration Preference is given to graduate students The travel must be intimately involved with the research andor exploration Recipients must provide a short write-up of their findings Deadline rolling by March 31 annually httpwwwtravellersfundorgapplicationcee5 Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) fellowships ndash Funds MA PhD and summer language learning programs at research centers in Rome Mongolia Afghanistan Bangladesh Cambodia Iran India Jordan Pakistan Sri Lanka Yemen Egypt Bulgaria Turkey Greece Cyprus Mexico Palestine Iraq and Senegal and planned new programs for Nepal and South Caucasus Types of support vary by center but may include short-term or long-term study and research (sometimes requiring affiliation with a local higher education institution) pre-doctoral short-term travel and language study CAORC also offers a Multi-Country Research Fellowship in which scholars in fields in the humanities social sciences or allied natural sciences can conduct research in more than one country at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center All applicants must be US citizens Deadlines vary Applications for the 2016-2017 cycle will be posted in the fall httpwwwcaorcorg has hyperlinks to all centers For summary of multi-country program and several other programs organized in conjunction with affiliated partners httpcaorcorgfellowships

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Members of the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (provides information on other fellowships for various levels of study with varying deadlines)

American Academy in Rome (AAR) American Center for Mongolian Studies (ACMS) American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) American Institute of Afghanistan Studies (AIAS) American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) American Institute for Indonesian Studies (AIFIS) American Institute of Iranian Studies (AIIrS) American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) American Research Center in Sofia (ARCS) American Research Institute in Turkey (ARIT) American Research Institute of the South Caucasus American School of Classical Studies at Athens Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute Center for Khmer Studies (CKS)

Mexico Research Network (MRN) (now The Americas Research Network) Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) The American Academic Research Institute in Iraq West African Research Association (WARA) American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies (AISLS) Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies American Institute for Yemeni Studies (AIYS)

WF Albright Institute of Archaeological Studies (AIAR)

West African Research Center Travel Grant ndash Travel grant funds may be used to 1) attend and present papers at academic conferences relevant to the applicantrsquos field of research 2) visit libraries or archives that contain resources necessary to the applicantrsquos current academic work 3) engage in collaborative work with colleagues at another institution and 4) travel to a research site Citizenship Open only to West African nationals affiliated with institutions of higher education Grant offers $1500 in travel expenses and a $1500 stipend Deadline September 15 2016 httpwwwbueduwarafellowshipfund_travel Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research Dissertation Fieldwork Grants ndash Up to $20000 to support dissertation or thesis research that contributes to anthropological knowledge Students must be enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent if applying from outside the US) at the time of application There is no time limit on the duration of the grant and funding may be requested to cover distinct research phases (for example two summers) if this is part of the research design There is no preference for any methodology research location or subfield The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective can generate innovative approaches or ideas andor integrate two or more subfields Citizenship is unrestricted Applicants must submit application materials online and also send five printed copies by regular mail Applicants should expect a decision within 6 months Deadlines May 1 and November 1 each year httpwwwwennergrenorgprogramsdissertation-fieldwork-grants Wadsworth International Fellowships ndash Support study leading to a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in anthropology particularly for students who are in the early stages of their doctoral programs Applicants must be from countries where anthropology is underrepresented and where there are limited resources to send students overseas for training (See country list on the website) Priority is given to applicants who have not already begun graduate training abroad and who are likely to return to an academic position in their home country upon completion of their degree Fellowships of up to $17500 per year are to be used towards travel living expenses tuition and other fees The fellowship is renewable for up to two additional years upon successful completion of each preceding years studytraining A separate application can be made for an additional year of funding to support dissertation write-up Final decisions are made by May 1 annually Deadline March 1 annually

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(Materials are available three months before the application deadline) httpwwwwennergrenorgprogramswadsworth-international-fellowships Engaged Anthropology Grant ndash Up to $5000 for expenses to enable past Wenner-Gren grantees to return to their research locale to share their research results with the community in which the research was conducted andor the academicanthropological community in the region or country of research Applications must be received within six years of the original approval date of the Dissertation Fieldwork grant Grantees may apply for the Engaged Anthropology Grant before their doctorate is completed but funds will not be awarded until the doctorate is in hand Decisions on applications will be made within 3 months Deadline February 1 and August 1 annually httpwwwwennergrenorgprogramsengaged-anthropology-grant Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Mellon Fellowships for Dissertation Research in Original Sources ndash Fifteen fellowships annually of up to $25000 ($2000 per month for 9-12 months for dissertation research plus an additional $1000 upon participating in a symposium on research in original sources and submitting an acceptable report to CLIR on the research experience) Fellows may propose to work in more than one repository during the fellowship period including repositories abroad Preference is given to applicants working away from their home institutions The grant aims to aid scholars in gaining skills and creativity in developing knowledge from original sources and to provide funding to conduct research using relevant sources rather than where financial resources are available Projects to conduct interviews or oral histories or to create primary source material are not eligible Covers many fields of humanities and social sciences Citizenship is unrestricted Deadline December 2 2016 Applications open now httpwwwclirorgfellowshipsmellonmellonhtml Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Dissertation Fellowships ndash Support of $20000 for research concerning violence aggression and dominance in relation to social change the socialization of children intergroup conflict interstate warfare crime family relationships and investigations of the control of aggression and violence Ten or more dissertation fellowships awarded each year Citizenship is unrestricted This fellowship does not support doctoral research it is only appropriate for the dissertation writing stage applicants should be confident that they will finish their dissertation within one year Priority is given to areas and methodologies not receiving adequate attention and support from other funding sources Deadline February 1 annually Decisions will be made in June httpwwwhfgorgdfguidelineshtm Guggenheim Museum Hilla Rebay International Fellowship ndash Ten-month fellowship for in-depth professional training spending at least three months at each of the following Solomon R Guggenheim Museum in New York Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice Fellows will receive funding of $30000 (subject to taxes) and gain exposure to Museum operations including Curatorial Education and Registration Minimum MAMPhil in art history or related academic fields Doctoral candidates or recent PhD graduates are encouraged to apply Candidates must have fluency in spoken and written English Spanish and Italian Deadline May 15 annually decisions by late July httpswwwguggenheimorginternships Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs For Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching ndash Membership in an underrepresented group is considered a positive factor The awards will be made to individuals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students httpsitesnationalacademiesorgpgafordfellowships

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Two programs Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships Approximately 60 three-year predoctoral fellowships for US citizens nationals and permanent residents in many disciplines (See website for a complete list) Provides a $24000 stipend plus tuition and fees each year and expenses to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows Fellows must begin their first yearrsquos tenure no later than September 1 2016 Applications will be available online by late September 2015 Deadline November 17 2016 supplementary materials received by January 8 2016 httpsitesnationalacademiesorgPGAFordFellowshipsPGA_047958 Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships Approximately 36 one-year fellowships in numerous disciplines for US citizens nationals and permanent residents to support final year of dissertation writing (See website for a complete list) Fellows who receive an award for the 2016-2017 cycle should complete their dissertation no later than the fall 2017 semester Provides a $25000 stipend and expenses paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows Deadline November 10 2016 with supplementary materials due on January 10 2017 httpsitesnationalacademiesorgPGAFordFellowshipsPGA_047959

American Sociological Association (ASA) Minority Fellowship Program ndash Supports the development and training of sociologists of color who are US citizens and permanent residents in any sub-area or specialty in the discipline for a career in research and to address questions important not only to the discipline of sociology but also to the development of society Past fellows have focused their research on aspects of social psychology gender and sexuality education medicine and health inequalities and stratification race and ethnicity and more The annual stipend for each award cycle of August 1- July 31 is $18000 In addition arrangements for the payments of tuition are made with universities or departments Deadline January 31 application opens in November httpwwwasanetorgfundingmfpcfm Association of American Geographers (AAG) Dissertation Research Grants ndash Grants of up to $1000 for doctoral dissertation research of any geographic specialty Applicants must have been AAG members for at least one year at the time of submission Applicants also must be ABD by the end of the semester or term following approval of the award Deadline December 31 annually httpwwwaagorgcsgrantsdissertation American Historical Association ndash Four grants of up to to support research on historical topics Applicants must be members of the AHA Preference will be given to advanced doctoral students non-tenured faculty and unaffiliated scholars and to those with specific research needs such as the completion of a project or discrete segment thereof Albert J Beveridge Grant for Research in the History of the Western Hemisphere ndash $1000 can be used to study the history of Canada and Latin America Deadline February 15 annually httpwwwhistoriansorgawards-and-grantsgrants-and-fellowships The Bernadotte Schmitt Grant for Research in the European African or Asian History ndash $1500 can be used to study the histories of Europe Asia and Africa Deadline February 15 annually httpwwwhistoriansorgawards-and-grantsgrants-and-fellowships Littleton-Griswold Grant ndash $1000 can be used to study US legal history and the field of law and society broadly defined Deadline February 15 annually httpwwwhistoriansorgawards-and-grantsgrants-and-fellowships Michael Kraus Research Grant ndash $800 can be used to study colonial American history particular reference to intercultural aspects of American and European relations Deadline February 15 annually httpwwwhistoriansorgawards-and-grantsgrants-and-fellowships

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American Psychological Association Dissertation Research Award ndash Thirty to forty $1000 awards and several $5000 awards to assist science-oriented doctoral students of psychology with research costs Applicants must be members of the APA Applicants must be in psychology department or conducting a psychology-focused dissertation A psychology department can endorse no more than 3 applications per a year Deadline September 16 2016 httpwwwapaorgaboutawardsscidir-dissertreaspx Society for the Study of School Psychology Dissertation Grant Award ndashFour awards of up to $5000 to students conducting well-designed empirical research that contributes to advancing the scientific base of school psychology Fellows must have a proposed plan to work closely with a mentor No citizenship restrictions Deadline Requests for proposals are typically made in spring and fall Next deadline will be in October 2016 httpssspresearchorgawardsquicktabs_7=1 National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Academic Advising Research Support Grant ndash Up to $5000 awarded to practicing professionals and graduate students from any institution (US or international) seeking support for research in academic advising Quantitative qualitative or mixed methodologies are welcome particularly proposals that document the outcomes of different advising models Applications open one month before the stated deadlines Deadlines November 1 2016 March 15 2017 httpwwwnacadaksueduEvents-ProgramsAwardsResearch-Grantsaspx and httpwwwnacadaksueduResourcesResearch-RelatedResearchGrantaspx National Academy of EducationSpencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships ndash Fellowships support individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history theory or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world Fellowships support the final analysis of the research topic and writing of the dissertation but not data collection or the completion of doctoral course work Grants of $27500 for up to 35 fellows Applicants need not be citizens of the US but must be enrolled in an US degree-granting institution Deadline October 6 2016 httpwwwnaeducationorgNAED_080200htm American Educational Research Association (AERA) Dissertation Grants ndash Program supported by NSF for research about US education using large national or international datasets Up to 15 $20000 awards annually for one-year project Proposals should 1) develop or benefit from new qualitative methodological approaches 2) incorporate subject matter expertise especially in STEM fields 3) analyze TIMSS PISA or other international data resources and 4) include integration and analysis of more than one data set The association encourages minority students and those researching diverse populations to apply Grantees will also participate in a 2-day conference in Washington DC Eligible US or non-US citizens but must be working at a US institution Deadline September 15 2016 httpwwwaeranetProfessionalOpportunitiesFundingFundingOpportunitiesAERAGrantsProgramDissertationGrantstabid12812Defaultaspx American Educational Research Association (AERA) Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research ndash Offers dissertation support targeted to members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in higher education $19000 stipend for one year beginning July 1 2016 or later and up to $1000 in travel support to attend the AERA conference Fellows may also receive funding to attend a poster session in San Antonio Texas and a career development workshop Applicants should be at the dissertation-writing phase of their development For US citizens and permanent residents Deadline November 1 2016

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httpwwwaeranetProfessionalOpportunitiesFundingFundingOpportunitiesAERAMinorityFellowshipProgramtabid10243Defaultaspx International Education Research Foundation - Sepmeyer Research Grant Program ndash Supports research disseminates information on world educational systems and facilitates the integration of individuals educated outside the United States into the US educational environment and work force Applicantsrsquo proposals should address 1) supporting research for the evaluation of foreign academic credentials 2) promoting the integration of students scholars and professionals holding non-US academic credentials into the United States 3) facilitating the publication and dissemination of the results of the research and 4) encouraging the exchange of information about the structure of educational systems and their corresponding credentials Scholars are eligible regardless of citizenship or residence Fellows will receive grants of up to $1000 Deadlines February 15 or August 15 annually httpwwwierforgfor-institutionsresearch-grants Phi Delta Kappa Graduate Fellowships ndash Phi Delta Kappa offer several fellowships with different foci (Website has a complete list) Applicants should be good-standing members of PDK Last deadline June 1 2016 httppdkintlorgprograms-resourcesscholarships-awardsgraduate-fellowships Phi Kappa Phi Grants ndash The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi offers various grants and fellowships with varying deadlines for dues paying members Considers itself to be a global network of leading scholars in a variety of disciplines Deadline varies httpwwwphikappaphiorggrants-awardsVdimVbxViko

ACPA Foundation Grants Program ndash Supports research that enhances the student affairs profession and disseminates knowledge about college students Proposals are evaluated based on the importance and usefulness of the topic to student affairs professionals and the strength of the research methodology Applicants must be ACPA members Grants usually range from $1000 to $2500 for a one-year project multi-year grants are also available Deadline July 1 annually httpfoundationmyacpaorgwhatwedoresearch-and-grants

ACPA AOFYE Grant ndash AOFYE and the National Research Center for the First Year Experience and Students in Transition (NRCFYESIT ) will jointly award one $500 grant to promote original descriptive or evaluative research philosophical studies or institutional assessment or evaluation on issues surrounding admissions orientation andor the first-year experience Grant is open to faculty staff and graduate students but priority is given to research projects that are further along in their development Must be an ACPA member submit a midterm and final project report and be willing to present findings at an ACPA conference and submit work to the ACPA journal Deadline November 18 2016 httpwwwmyacpaorgaofye-research-grant-guidelines

The International Reading Association (IRA) offers several fellowships for current members of IRA No citizenship restrictions Jeanne S Chall Research Fellowship ndash $6000 grant open to doctoral students who are planning or beginning their dissertations and to university-based graduate students who are embarking on their independent research studies focused on reading See grant webpage for a list of eligible topics Last deadline January 15 2016 httpwwwliteracyworldwideorgabout-usawards-grantsila-jeanne-s-chall-research-fellowship Helen M Robinson Grant ndash $1200 given annually to assist doctoral students at the early stages of their dissertation research in the area of reading and literacy focusing on instructional interventions Recipients must have dissertation proposal successfully defended in order to apply Last deadline

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January 15 2016 httpwwwliteracyworldwideorgabout-usawards-grantsila-helen-m-robinson-grant Steven A Stahl Research Grant ndash $1000 award given to a graduate student who has at least three years of pre-K-12 teaching experience Research must be conducted in the classroom (including action research) focused on improving reading instruction and childrenrsquos reading achievement Last deadline January 15 2016 httpwwwliteracyworldwideorgabout-usawards-grantsila-steven-a-stahl-research-grant Elva Knight Research Grant ndash Up to $8000 fellowship to support research in reading and literacy Deadline January 15 httpwwwliteracyworldwideorgabout-usawards-grantsila-elva-knight-research-grant Pi Lambda Theta Research Grants ndash Grants between $500 and $4000 can be used for tuition research or education-related projects Research related projects are no longer listed however there is a ldquoStudent Support Scholarshiprdquo that last year gave $2000 for bookssupplies Award can be either an independent project or part of a larger project such as a dissertation An applicant must have been a member of Pi Lambda Theta for at least one year before applying No citizenship requirement Website lists several grants Deadlines April 1 and October 1 each year httppilambdaorgabout-pltscholarships

Educational Testing Services (ETS) ndash Several graduate and post-doctoral fellowship and internship opportunities in educational measurement Independent research projects should align with the interests of ETS httpwwwetsorgresearchfellowships Summer Internship Program in Research for Graduate Students ndash An 8-week summer internship program in the ETS offices in Princeton NJ Interns also participate in seminars and workshops each intern must give a brief presentation about his or her project at the conclusion of the internship Internship provides a $6000 stipend transportation and housing In 2016 the program lasted from June 6 through July 29 Last Deadline February 1 2016 check back in November 2016 for updated information httpwwwetsorgresearchfellowshipssummer Graduate Women International ndash Offers various grants for female graduate students to conduct international research Deadlines GWI will not accept applications during the 2016-2017 school year If funding becomes available programs will reopen Vary by membership status httpwwwgraduatewomenorgwhat-we-dogrants-fellowships American Association of University Women (AAUW) ndash Grants are available for graduate students professional students and recent PhD graduates httpwwwaauworgwhat-we-doeducational-funding-and-awards American Fellowships Dissertation Fellowships ndash $30000 grants to support women doctoral candidates who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1 2017 and June 30 2018 Students engaged in science technology engineering and math fields or researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US by November 15 2016 Deadline November 15 2016 httpwwwaauworgwhat-we-doeducational-funding-and-awardsamerica n-fellowships and httpwwwaauworgwhat-we-doeducational-funding-and-awardsamerican-fellowshipsaf-dissertation-application

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Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship ndash $20000 fellowship for unmarried women 25 to 35 years of age who have completed doctoral work except for dissertation The fellowship is awarded alternately in the Greek or French studies The award may be used for the study of Greek language literature history or archaeology or the study of French language or literature Need not be Phi Beta Kappa member or US citizen Deadline January 15 2017 (for Greek Studies Fellowship for French studies will have a deadline in early 2018) httpswwwpbkorgWEBPBK_MemberPROGRAMSAWARDS___FELLOWSHIPSSibley_FellowshipPBK_MemberProgramsAwards___FellowshipsSibley_Fellowshipaspxhkey=fe51c0cb-0859-40c6-965f-665744f69cab Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science Fellowships ndash Ten awards annually of $1000-$10000 to graduate students postdoctorates or junior faculty for research ldquoin all the natural sciences including physical environmental mathematical computer life sciences anthropology psychology and statisticsrdquo Recipients are encouraged to be members of SDEGWIS Deadline January 15 annually (Information for the 2017-2018 grant cycle should be available soon) httpwwwgwisorgpage=fellowship_program The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) ndash Grants of $12000 for women (at least 25 years old by the end of year apply for grant) studying in Canada or the US or at Universities of Cape Town Pretoria Stellenbosch and Witwatersrand in South Africa Applicants must be a citizen of a country listed on the website (which excludes the US or Canada) Recipients must return to their home countries after the grant and perform two years of service Last deadline January 16 2016 Application will be available beginning September 15 2016 (Different deadlines apply for studying in South African universities) wwwmmmf-grantsorg and httpwwwmmmf-grantsorghomeuscanada-program The World Bank Robert S McNamara Fellowships Program ndash Provides up to $25000 for preparing a doctoral thesis to lecturers and researchers under age 35 working in academic and research institutions from countries listed with the World Bank as a developing country Research grants cover residence costs for 5-10 months in a renowned university or research center The field of research must be related to development at the masters level in fields such as economics health education agriculture environment natural resource management or other development-related subject Researchers must commit to return to their home countries after completing their fellowship to continue work toward a PhD Last deadline February 2 2016 httpwebworldbankorgWBSITEEXTERNALWBIEXTWBISFP0menuPK551559~pagePK64168427~piPK64168435~theSitePK55155300html and httpwebworldbankorgWBSITEEXTERNALWBIEXTWBISFPEXTRSMFP0contentMDK21588557~menuPK563061~pagePK64168445~piPK64168309~theSitePK55184300html Joao Havelange Research Scholarship ndash FIFA grants scholarships of up to $30000 to support academic research connected with football (soccer) in any of the following fields law economics sociology ethics geography history and medicine Researchers are free to choose the subjects themselves but FIFA and CIES may promote some specific subjects taking into account academic priorities or topical themes These research areas will be announced on the CIES website Deadline September 1 annually httpwwwcieschresearchhavelange-scholarship American Councils for International Education ndash Grant Competitions for Graduate Students for students currently enrolled in a Masters or doctoral degree program Title VIII Combined Research and

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Language Training Program Title VIII Research Scholar Program and Title VIII Southeast European Language Training Program Deadline October 1 2016 httpresearchfellowshipsamericancouncilsorggraduatestudents University of Illinois Summer Research Laboratory ndash A summer program sponsored by the Russian East European and Eurasian Center at the University of Illinois to support graduate students and faculty using the Slavic library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign the largest in North America The program offers waived housing fees for staying in campus-run apartments and up to $300 to cover travel expenses for domestic students International students from select countries may receive more The Fisher Fellow Award also covers all program costs for advanced graduate students and recent PhDs who can attend the program in June and are interested in receiving bibliographic training Last deadline April 15 2016 for both program and funding httpwwwreeecillinoisedusrl Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans ndash 30 fellowships each year for up to two years of graduate study in the US for New Americans immigrants and the children of immigrants The program is open to individuals who retain loyalty and a sense of commitment to their country of origin as well as to the US but is intended to support individuals who will continue to regard the US as their principal residence and focus of national identity Each award is up to $25000 for maintenance grants and up to $20000 in tuition support each year overall the total award amount over two years is up to $90000 Must not have reached 31st birthday by time of application Must have applied to or be enrolled in a PhD granting program Deadline November 1 2016 httpwwwpdsorosorg Smith Richardson Foundation World Politics and Statecraft Fellowship ndash Stipend of $7500 to support PhD dissertation research (fieldwork archival research or language training) on US foreign policy international relations international security strategic studies area studies and diplomatic and military history The Foundation will award up to 20 grants There are two separate fellowships for International Security and Domestic Public Policy Applicants submit a concept paper the decision committee will request additional materials from selected applicants Deadline Rolling httpwwwsrforg Charlotte Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships ndash $25000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing on ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences At least 22 non-renewable fellowships awarded to students who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements including approval of the dissertation proposal and are at the writing stage of the dissertation Must complete dissertation during the 2017-2018 academic year Deadline November 15 2016 httpwoodroworgfellowshipsnewcombe Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowships httpwwwwilsoncenterorgfellowships-grants Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowships in Womenrsquos Studies ndash Offers $5000 award to approximately 10 doctoral candidates doing original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary regional or cultural boundaries Supports the final year of dissertation writing for PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences Funds may be used for expenses connected with completing dissertations such as research-related travel data workcollection and supplies Citizenship is unrestricted Deadline October 15 2016 httpwoodroworgfellowshipswomens-studies The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation also offers Mellon Foundation Fellowships for dissertation completion and travel and research Both grants are open only to graduate students who previously participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program The dissertation grant is available to students who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements and are preparing to write

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their dissertation The grant offers up to $20000 for a 12-month period The travel and research grant is available to students who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements including approval of dissertation topic The grant offers up to $5000 for one summer or one semester and can be used to cover dissertation research travel tofrom research sites and photocopying of documents andor purchasing access to databases for research purposes Last deadlines December 4 2015 (Dissertation grant) and March 18 2016 (Travel and research grant) httpwoodroworgfellowshipsmellondissertation-grants and httpwoodroworgfellowshipsmellontravel-and-research-grants Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson Center ndash Offers several grants to conduct research on the former Soviet Union through the Wilson Center in Washington DC providing access to the archives there The Eastern European Title VIII Research Scholarships and Summer Research Scholarships and Short-Term Research Grants are open to US citizens Last deadline January 15 2016 The Institute also offers paid research assistantships in Washington DC httpswwwwilsoncenterorgkennan-institute-fellowships-and-internships Council for European Studies (CES) Pre-Dissertation Research Fellowships ndash Grant includes a $4000 stipend for two months abroad travel support for attending and presenting at the CES International Conference for Europeanists and the opportunity to publish in the bi-yearly Perspectives on Europe The fellowship is intended to fund fellowsrsquo first research project in Europe Fellows must be in the early exploratory stage of their research and possess the necessary language skills to complete their project Awards include 20 Pre-Dissertation Research Fellowships for students working on general topics in European Studies one pre-dissertation Research Fellowship for a student working in Portuguese Studies and one pre-dissertation Research Fellowship for a student in anthropology on a topic in European Studies Student must attend a university that is a member of the Council for European Studies Academic Consortium (which includes MSU) Deadline January 15 annually httpcouncilforeuropeanstudiesorggrants-and-awardspre-dissertation-research Mellon-CES Dissertation Completion Fellowship in European Studies for ABD students (year 5 or beyond) who are US citizens or green card holders These fellowships include a $25000 stipend paid as well as assistance in securing reimbursements or waivers in eligible health insurance and candidacy fees Winners are expected to participate in professional development activities organized by the CES such as publishing in Perspectives on Europe presenting at the International Conference for Europeanists and participating in digital and in-person seminars and workshops Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Deadline February 1 2017 (cycle opens October 1 2016) httpcouncilforeuropeanstudiesorggrants-and-awardsdissertation-completion Erasmus+ Programme (previously Erasmus Mundus) ndash Provides several options for Masters and doctoral level study in Europe Doctoral candidates may apply to spend a studyresearchteaching period in an Erasmus Mundus joint program or cooperation partnership No citizenship restrictions Deadline Varies by program httpeceuropaeuprogrammeserasmus-plusopportunities-for-individualsstudentserasmus-mundus-joint-master-degrees_en Alexander S Onassis Public Benefit Foundation ndash Grants and scholarships for research study and artistic endeavor in Greece Applicants must not be citizens of Greece and include graduate students and doctoral candidates among others Last deadline February 26 2016 httpwwwonassisgrenscholarships-foreignersphp LSB Leakey Foundation

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General Research Grants ndash For research related to human origins including paleoanthropology primate behavior and studies of modern hunter-gatherer groups Grants open to ABD doctoral students are in the $3000-$15000 range No citizenship restrictions Deadlines January 10 2017 httpwwwleakeyfoundationorgresearch-grants Leakey Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships ndash For anthropology scholars and students who are citizens of an African country for a program of approved advanced special training or studies leading towards an MA or PhD at an institution outside the studentrsquos home country Must have a mentor at their home university and proposed university of study Welcome disciplines include paleoanthropology archaeology and primatology The maximum award is $12000 per year for two years Deadline February 15 annually httpwwwiefaorgscholarships573Franklin_Mosher_Baldwin_Memorial_Fellowship W F Albright Institute of Archaeological Research ndash Fellowships for students and scholars in Ancient Near Eastern Studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period including the fields of archaeology anthropology art history Bible epigraphy historical geography history language literature philology and religion and related disciplines October 15 2016 or January 15 2017 by program httpwwwaiarorgavailable-fellowships Education and Cultural Affairs Junior Research Fellowships ndash $31000 for up to three awards from 45 ndash 9 months Room and half-board at the Institute is $1078 per month Open to doctoral students and recent PhD recipients who are US citizens Deadline October 15 2016 Mediterranean Regional Research Fellowship Program will enable doctoral and post-doctoral students to conduct research in the humanities and related social sciences in countries bordering the Mediterranean and served by American overseas research centers Awards range from $5700-$33600 depending on length of study Deadline January 31 2017 Noble Group Fellowships for Chinese Students and Scholars ndash $75000 available for up to five awards with a maximum grant of $25000 for nine months and $12500 for 45 months Room and half-board at the Institute is $1078 per month Open to Chinese citizens who are doctoral students or post-doctoral scholars and doing research in China or at institutions in other countries Deadline January 15 2017 George A Barton Fellowships ndash $3000 award for one month Room and half-board at the Institute is $1200 remainder is stipend Open to all doctoral students and recent PhD recipients of all nationalities Deadline October 15 2016 Carol and Eric Meyers Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship ndash $3000 award for one month Room and half-board at the Institute is $1200 remainder is stipend Students of all nationalities at the doctoral level are eligible While all topics will be considered those involving the study of archaeology and society at the household level are encouraged Deadline October 15 2016 Archaeological Institute of America Fellowships ndash Eight fellowship programs for travel and study in Portugal Greece Italy Berlin other parts of Europe and Asia and the US Grants are open to members of the Archaeological Institute of America at the dissertation research or write-up stage Colburn Fellowship provides support for study at the American School of Classical Study at Athens (Deadline January 15 2018) DAI Fellowship encourages and supports North American scholars wishing to explore archaeology in Berlin (Deadline November 30 2016) Deadline for all other grants November 1 2016 httpwwwarchaeologicalorggrants American Schools of Oriental Research Fellowships to participate in excavations in the Eastern Mediterranean including Cyprus Jerusalem and Jordan ndash Most grants range from $500 to $1500 Last deadline February 15 2016 httpwwwasororgfellowshipsexcavationhtml

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Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds - PhD Fellowships (for Basic Biomedical Research in Europe) ndash Grants for outstanding young scientists (maximum age of 27 years) to pursue a PhD project of approximately three years in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory Fellowship comprises a monthly stipend initially granted for two years which can be extended for up to 12 months The grant supports European citizens working in Europe and overseas as well as students from overseas pursuing their PhD project in Europe The PhD project must be experimental in the field of basic biomedical research and aimed at elucidating basic biological phenomena of human life and acquiring new scientific knowledge Natural scientists should have been awarded their diploma or equivalent degree physicians veterinary surgeons and pharmacists should have passed their state examinations At the deadline the applicant should not have been working on hisher project for more than 6 months Deadlines February 1 June 1 and October 1 annually httpwwwbifondsdefellowships-grantsphd-fellowshipshtml Short-term Pre-dissertation Travel Grants for European citizens working in Europe and abroad as well as students from overseas working in Europe Grants are awarded for visits ranging from four weeks to three months and include a flat-rate amount that may cover the expenses for travel lodging and course fees Goal is to learn clearly-defined research methods andor evaluate the scientific and personal prerequisites before embarking on a PhD thesis Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time but must be received at least six weeks before planned date of departure httpwwwbifondsdefellowships-grantstravel-grantshtml American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship for Study in Scandinavia ndash Fellowships and grants for research or graduate study in any discipline in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year Fellowships provide up to $23000 for one year of dissertation-related study or research Grants provide up to $5000 for research or study visits of 1-3 months Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents Some ability in the language of the host country is preferred Deadline November 1 annually httpwwwamscanorgfellowships_grantshtml and httpwwwamscanorgfellowships-grantsgrants-and-awards-for-americans Additional funding sources for study and research in Denmark Finland Iceland Norway and Sweden httpwwwamscanorgalternatehtml Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) Fellowships Research in Finland ndash Grants for young doctoral students and researchers from all countries and all academic fields The primary target group is students who will be doing their doctorate (or double doctorate) at a Finnish university Visiting doctoral-level students and researchers who are doing their doctorate degree at a foreign university can also be considered provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for the application Funds 3-12 months with monthly allowance of 1500 Euros Must have a Finnish university host sponsor Deadline rolling Must be submitted at least 5 months before the proposed scholarship period httpwwwstudyinfinlandfituition_and_scholarshipscimo_scholarshipscimo_fellowships Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies ndash Up to one year of research support at the Freie Universitaumlt Berlin for scholars in social sciences and humanities disciplines including historians working on the period since the mid-18th century Applications accepted from US and Canadian nationals and permanent or long-term residents Applicants for a dissertation fellowship must be full-time graduate students enrolled at a North American university who have achieved ABD status by the time the proposed research stay in Berlin begins Also eligible are US and Canadian PhDs who have received their doctorates within the past two calendar years Stipends include 1400 Euros per month and round-trip airfare Applications are available for the 2017-2018 grant cycle Deadline December 1 annually httpwwwfu-berlindeensitesbprogram

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Germany Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Research Grants ndash For undergraduate seniors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers (two years or less beyond the PhD) in all fields to undertake up to 10 months independent study or a masterrsquos program in Germany Ten-month grants may be extended for an additional year to cover the cost of completing a masterrsquos degree Funding dates coincide with the German academic year (October 1 2017 to July 31 2018) Awards include stipends of 750 Euros health insurance rent subsidy family allowance and travel costs Candidates must have ABD status by the application deadline (short-term grants) or by the start of the grant period (long-term grants) Must also have proof of a contact at a German academic institution and have completed a language evaluation Last deadlines November 4 2015 for 10-month and short-term grants May 15 2016 for short-term grants httpswwwdaadorggradstudy httpswwwdaadorggradresearch Institute for European History - Residential Fellowships (Mainz Germany) in arts history and social sciences specializing in the history of occidental religion ecumenical research on the Reformation in Europe and general history from the 16th to the 20th centuries Awardees receive a monthly stipend of 1800 euros for 6-12 months of research Deadline October 15 2016 httpwwwieg-mainzdelikecmsindexphp and httpwwwieg-mainzdeforschungfoerderungdoktorandenstipendien Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrowrsquos Leaders ndash For citizens of the US Brazil India Russia and China for one year of research in Germany in multiple disciplines such as politics and public policy law media business the non-governmental sector and the arts Fellowship provides a monthly fellowship of 2150-2750 Euros to up to 50 young professionals Offers mentors support for family members money toward German language courses and a study tour of Germany Deadline September 15 annually The fellowship begins on 1 October of the following year httpwwwhumboldt-foundationdeweb4074html American Council on Germany ndash Goldman Fellowships for the Study of German and European Politics Political Economy and International Affairs ndash Topics may include German economic and foreign policy and the evolution of US-European relations Fellows are required to develop research itineraries in consultation with the American Council on Germany PhD dissertation research candidates are eligible Applicants must be US citizens aged 45 or younger Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite Awardees receive travel funds as well as a per diem stipend of $200 for up to 28 days in Germany Last deadline August 5 2016 (Check website beginning January 2017 for updates) httpacgusaorgindexphpsection=Goldman-Fellowship Hunt Fellowships for scholarship on contemporary German society and the political cultural and social history of Germany ndash Like Goldman Fellows Hunt Fellows receive travel funds as well as a per diem stipend of $200 for up to 28 days in Germany Hunt Fellowship projects should focus on German politics society and culture particularly from a historical perspective Last deadline August 5 2016 (Check website beginning January 2017 for updates) httpacgusaorgindexphpsection=Hunt-Fellowship Leo Baeck Institute ndash Offers several fellowships for those studying the German-Jewish community Also provides an award to American scholars in connection with the DAAD Deadlines vary based on the award httpwwwlbiorgaboutfellowships

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Fritz Halbers Fellowships ndash For research projects concerning the culture and history of the German-speaking Jewry Up to $3000 of support to be used by the end of the year in which the grant is awarded Decisions are sent in January following the deadline Deadline November 14 2016 httpswwwlbiorgaboutfellowshipsfritz-halbers-fellowship Leo Baeck Fellowship Program ndash (Last updated 2014) - Fellowships are awarded to doctoral students who pursue their research in the history and culture of German-speaking Jewry Besides financial support for one year the program offers regular workshops jointly organized by the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes and the Leo Baeck Institute London The program particularly aims at doctoral students who wish to carry out research in more than one country it is open to students of any nationality at any institution of higher education Fellows receive a stipend of 1150 EUR per month Monthly supplements and travel allowances may be requested for research trips and conference participation Deadline February 1 httpswwwlbiorg201312announcement-leo-baeck-fellowship-programme Kress Foundation Fellowships ndash Offers six pre-doctoral fellowships of $30000 in the History of Art for completion of dissertation research Awards are made to art historians and art conservators in the final stages of their preparation for professional careers as well as to students of art history and related fields who are interested in art museum education and curating Fellowships are held in association with institutes in Florence Leiden Munich Paris Rome and London For both awards individuals must be nominated by their art history department (maximum of one nomination per department) Mus be US citizen or studying at US institution Deadline November 30 annually for fellowship and travel grants httpwwwkressfoundationorgfellowshipsdefaultaspxid=52 and httpwwwkressfoundationorgfellowshipsinstitutional Longhi Foundation Doctoral Fellowships for the Study of the History of Art ndash Fellowships of 600 Euros per month (up to 5400 Euros) are available to support nine months from October-June of research in the history of art at the Longhi Foundation in Florence mainly concerning Italian painting from the 13th to the 18th centuries Applicant must be under the age of 32 at the application deadline Fellows must frequent the Institute cooperate on specific group research projects selected by the Scientific Committee and work full time on the research for which the fellowship is assigned Deadline May 15 annually httpwwwfondazionelonghiit Newberry LibraryEacutecole Nationale des Chartes Exchange Fellowship ndash Fellowship provides a monthly stipend ($4200 unless otherwise noted) and tuition for an American or Canadian graduate student to study for one term at the Eacutecole Nationale des Chartes in Paris the oldest institution in Europe specializing in the archival sciences including paleography bibliography textual editing and the history of the book Preference is given to students attending institutions that are members of the Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium Applicants who are in the early stages of preparing their dissertations are preferred Project abstracts and descriptions should provide specifics about a need for the training available at the Eacutecole Nationale des Chartes and how it will contribute to their dissertation or future projects Deadline November 15 2016 Short-term grants also are available these grants are due December 15 2016 httpwwwnewberryorglong-term-fellowships France Government of - Grants and Programs ndash List by Cultural Services of the French Embassy of scholarships fellowships prizes etc mostly for cultural collaborations httpfrenchcultureorggrants-and-programs

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USA-France Exchange Programs - List of fellowships and jobs in the research area in France httpwwwfrance-scienceorgUSA-France-Exchange-Programshtml List of currently open calls httpwwwfrance-scienceorg-Open-Calls-for-Proposals-html

Education Office of the Embassy of France in the United States Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) Chateaubriand Fellowship Program ndash Supports doctoral students who are enrolled in American universities to conduct research in France for 4 or 8 months The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of 1500 Euros health insurance and a round-trip ticket to France with welcome package Next application should open in October 2016 Last deadline January 20 2016 httphighereducationfrenchcultureorggrants-and-programschateaubriand-hss-fellowship-program The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) ndash The Embassy of France in the US also offers a STEM fellowship program for doctoral students enrolled in American universities to conduct research in a French laboratory for 4-9 months Priority is given to candidates working toward a dual PhD degree with their French host institution All STEM and health disciplines are eligible Fellows receive up to 1400 Eurosmonth a round trip ticket to France and health insurance Call will open in October 2016 Last deadline STEM January 20 2016 httpwwwfrance-scienceorgchateaubriand Lady Davis Fellowship Trust Fellowships for Graduate Studies ndash Post-doctoral Researchers and Doctoral Students from abroad regardless of nationality gender or field of scholarship to teach study and participate in research in Israel at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at the Technion Institute of Technology in Haifa Fellowships are granted initially for one semester or one year with the possibility of extension and include a monthly stipend ranging from $750 to $1000 and one return ticket No citizenship or discipline requirement Deadline November 30 annually httpldfthujiacilfellowships-informationtechnion-fellowshipsgraduate-students United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Fund httpwwwbard-isuscomfunddesaspx

BARD Graduate Student Fellowship Program ndash The exchange program supports PhD students in the United States to travel to Israel and promotes collaboration between scientists of both countries and expose student to research in the other county BARD Fellowship provides $1500 per month and $2000 travel to conduct research in the host laboratory for 2 to 6 months Fellows accompanied by spouse or children will receive a one-time $2000 dependent allowance Deadline January 18 annually httpwwwbard-isuscomfunddesaspx Middle East Research and Development Grant (MARD) enables small multinational research groups to jointly prepare a detailed research proposal funding preliminary research that would strengthen the teamrsquos proposal when applying to the international granting agency Teams should include representatives from the Palestinian Authority Jordan Israel and the US Awards provide up to $50000 for one year of research and development Last deadline November 28 2013 newest deadline not yet determined httpwwwbard-isuscomfunddesaspx

USndashIsrael Binational Science Foundation - Prof Rahamimoff Travel Grants Program for Young Scientists ndash For US or Israeli citizens age 35 or younger in environmental and life sciences international opportunities medical - basic science medical - clinical science medical - translational social sciences multidisciplinary and physical sciences and engineering Grants of up to $4000 for trips of two months The program is open to US PhD students doing research that requires facilities or expertise not

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available in their home countries but available in Israel Deadline December 16 2016 httpwwwbsforgilbsfpublicDefaultPage1aspxPageId=25ampinnerTextID=25 Medieval Academy of America William Schallek Memorial Graduate Study Fellowship ndash To support a graduate student in any relevant discipline dealing with late-medieval Britain (ca 1350-1500) with $30000 for full-time work on dissertation Amount covers research and living expenses for the equivalent of an academic year of study Deadline October 15 annually (and must be a member of MAA by September 15) httpwwwmedievalacademyorgpageSchallek and httpwwwmedievalacademyorgpage=MAA_Grants North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS) Dissertation-Year Fellowships ndash Provides a graduate student enrolled in a North American university with a $10000 stipend to conduct dissertation research in libraries and archives in the United Kingdom Two runners-up will receive a $5000 travel grant The candidate must need to travel to the British Isles to conduct dissertation research and must conduct full-time research there for at least three months Travel grant awardees may conduct shorter research trips Citizens of the US or Canada are eligible and must have completed all requirements for the PhD degree except for the dissertation The nomination must be made by the students dissertation advisor who must be a member of the NACBS supported by one additional letter of recommendation Last deadline April 1 2016 httpwwwnacbsorgprizesnacbs-dissertation-year-fellowship American Architectural Foundation (AAF) Sir John Soanersquos Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship ndash $5000 traveling fellowship to enable graduate students enrolled in programs in the history of art architecture interior design and the decorative arts to travel to London to pursue projects related to the work of Sir John Soane or Sir John Soanersquos Museum and its collections Two awards given annually No citizenship restrictions Deadline March 1 annually httpwwwsoanefoundationcomfellowshiphtml Institute of Historical Research University of London School of Advanced Study ndash Offers various doctoral and postdoctoral grants for research and write-up httpwwwhistoryacukfellowshipsjunior

Jacobite Studies Trust Fellowship ndash Six-month fellowships to study the Stuart dynasty in the British Isles and in exile from the departure of James II in 1688 to the death of Henry Benedict Stuart in 1807 This may also include work on their friends and supporters their activities their influence their views ideologies artifacts and works of art and the political diplomatic military religious intellectual and cultural context in which they lived Fellowship is non-residential but fellows should actively engage in the activities of the Institute Awardees must have been in their doctoral programs for at least 3 years or have had a PhD for 2 years The Fellowship provides a stipend of 15000 pounds for research Last deadline April 28 2016 httpwwwhistoryacukfellowshipsjacobite-studies-trust-fellowship IHR Doctoral Fellowships ndash Up to six full-year and one half-year IHR Research Fellowships in History (broadly defined) for dissertation write-up No restrictions on nationality or academic affiliation awardees must have completed at least three years of full-time study by the beginning of the award Awards are for 15726 pounds for a year and 7836 pounds for half a year Last Deadline April 27 2016 httpwwwhistoryacukfellowshipsihr-doctoral-fellowships-scouloudi-thornley-rhs

US - Ireland Alliance - George J Mitchell Scholarships for Study in Ireland ndash To introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland up to 12 Mitchell Scholars between the

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ages of 18 and 30 are chosen annually for one academic year of postgraduate study in any discipline offered by institutions of higher learning in Ireland and Northern Ireland Deadline September 30 2016 httpwwwus-irelandallianceorgcontent3enGeorge20Mitchell20Scholarship20Program20|20us-Ireland20Alliancehtml National University of Ireland Galway - Lady Gregory Doctoral Research Fellowships -- Humanities Social amp Behavioural Science Languages amp Literature (Study in Ireland) ndash(Program not updated since 2014) Support full-time PhD research within the Structured PhD programs of the College in line with the strategic research priorities of the Collegersquos six Schools Education Geography and Archaeology Humanities Languages Literatures and Cultures Political Science and Sociology and Psychology Scholarships may be awarded in any of these disciplines Education Geography Archaeology English Film Studies History Irish Studies Philosophy Classics French Gaeilge German Italian Spanish Political Science and Sociology Womenrsquos Studies and Psychology Applicants are encouraged to affiliate themselves with one of the research institutes associated with the College the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies the Whitaker Institute for Innovation and Societal Change or the emerging Research Centre for Social Sciences Particular research projects may consider by the Ryan Institute for Environmental Marine and Energy Research Last deadline April 4 2014 (No information available about 2017-18 call for applications) httpwwwnuigalwayiefaculties_departmentsartsscholarshipshtml International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Young Scientists Summer Program Austria ndash Full funding for summer residential research for students whose interests correspond with IIASArsquos research on issues of global environmental economic and social change Should be about two years prior to receiving a PhD Participants from 73 countries usually 6-10 US students chosen Program runs from June 1 to August 31 annually Deadline January 11 2017 (opens October 1 2016) httpwwwiiasaacatwebhomeeducationysspabouthtml Austrian Exchange Service ndash Grants for PhD students post-docs and young university lecturers to perform research in Austria in Environmental and Life Sciences Arts and Humanities Medical - Basic Science Physical Sciences and Engineering and Social Sciences Deadlines various httpwwwscholarshipsat and httpswwwscholarshipsatdefaultaspxCMSPage=64 Austrian Government ndash Various grants for research about or in Austria at Austrian Database for Scholarships and Research Grants Deadlines various httpwwwgrantsat and httpwwwgrantsathomeEN Belgian American Educational Foundation ndash $27000 fellowships for advanced study or research for one academic year at a Belgian University or institution of higher learning in the arts humanities environmental and life sciences and social sciences Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must be registered in a graduate program towards a PhD or equivalent degree in the US or Belgium or hold a Masterrsquos PhD or equivalent degree Recipients must make their own arrangements for affiliation with a Belgian university Preference is given to applicants under the age of 30 Knowledge of Dutch French or German is optional Health insurance is provided for fellows Deadline October 31 2016 httpwwwbaefbedocumentsfellowships-for-us-citizensstudy-res-fellow-for-us-citizen-xmllang=en

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American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) Short amp Long Term fellowships Summer Research Grant and Travel Grants ndash Several AIPS grants are available for PhD students who are members of AIPS No citizenship restrictions non-US applicants must be affiliated with a US academic institution Check for deadlines and availability of certain grants some of which may not be offered in the future Last deadline January 1 2016 httpwwwpakistanstudies-aipsorgcontentfellowships-available and httpwwwpakistanstudies-aipsorgfellowship Long- and Short-Term Fellowship ndash Applications are invited for research fellowships at the pre- or post-doctoral level for projects lasting one to nine months Awards will include international travel expenses and stipends (subject to availability of funds) Fellows can travel to Pakistan on certain types of AIPS Fellowships but research must be conducted in Lahore or Islamabad while travel restrictions are in place Fellows may not bring dependent(s) or a spouse Due to security Fellowships to Pakistan are awarded at the discretion of AIPS and may be altered at a later date Summer Research Grant ndash$3000 to cover airfare and living expenses US citizens are required to conduct their research in Islamabad or Lahore Research must take place during the calendar year that the grant is received Travel Grant ndash Provides AIPS members with conference funding of up to $600 for domestic and up to $1500 for international travel Requests for funding must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start of the conference httpwwwpakistanstudies-aipsorgcontentgrants American Institute of Bangladesh Studies ndash Research fellowships cover international travel to Bangladesh and stipends for pre- or post-doctoral students Applicants must be a member of AIBS enrolled in an US academic institution and a US citizen httpwwwaibsnetq=Fellowships Pre-doctoral Fellowships ndash Applicants must have completed at least one year of doctoral study and currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program The grant provides a stay of between 2 and 4 months in Bangladesh that may be used for language study resource assessment or network building to aid in the completion of a competitive dissertation proposal The award is for $3000 plus round-trip airfare Deadline October 2 2016 httpwwwaibsnetq=fellowshippre-dissertation Junior Fellowships ndash Applicants must have ABD status and be at the research and data collection phase of their projects Fellowships will be equivalent to $920 per month for six to 12 months plus economy Round-Trip Air Transportation (up to $2500) via the most direct route and using the Bangladesh carrier whenever possible Deadline October 2 2016 httpwwwaibsnetq=fellowshipjunior Ashburn Institute Mayme and Herb Frank Educational Fund (FEF) Grants ndash Supports graduate students to complete a thesis dissertation coursework or an independent project relating to international integration and federalism Awards generally range from $500-$2000 and cover only tuition and fees paid directly to a higher education institution Deadlines April 1 for fall awards and October 1 for spring awards annually httpstreitcouncilorgindexphppage=aud-scholarships Metropolitan Center for Far Eastern Art Studies Grant Program ndash Dissertation research projects that offer new insights into East Asian art Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the PhD except the dissertation and can be engaged in fieldwork Grants generally cover overseas travel and living expenses and are intended to supplement other support to a maximum (from all sources) of $22000 for a single student $27000 for a couple Last deadline December 31 2015 httpwwwmetcenter-grantsnetdoctoralhtml Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Doctoral Fellowship Program ndash The Japan Foundation a semi-governmental organization promotes cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and

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other countries Fellowships support doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences including comparative research projects to conduct research in Japan for four to 12 months Citizenship unrestricted Must have obtained ABD status by the time the fellowship begins Deadline November 1 2016 httpwwwjfnyorgjapanese_studiesfellowshiphtml Japan Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Research Student Scholarship ndash Japanese Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology offers scholarships to foreign students for 1) research study 2) professional training 3) teacher training and 4) Japanese studies Applicants must be 35 or younger at time of award Scholarship is available to graduate students to conduct research projects at Japanese universities in the fields of the Humanities Social Sciences and Natural Sciences Monthly stipends range from 143000 to 148000 yen and scholarships range from 15 to two years The study area must be in the same field as the applicant has studied (or is now studying) or a related one Applicants must be able to learn the Japanese language Must be available for an interview following the deadline at the Japanese consulate in Detroit Last deadline June 1 2016 httpwwwdetroitusemb-japangojpenculturemexthtm and httpwwwdetroitusemb-japangojpenculturemextRShtml Hosei University - International Fund Fellowship - Foreign Scholars Fellowship Program ndash Two to three fellowships for scholars in the humanities social or natural sciences or engineering who wish to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University under the direction of andor in cooperation with Hosei faculty and researchers Candidates must be presently enrolled in a doctoral degree program hold a Doctorate or its equivalent as recognized by the University have sufficient fluency in either Japanese or English and be no more than 39 years of age as of April 1 2017 Applicants may apply for 6 or 12 months of funding Fellowship package includes transportation to and from Japan and a monthly stipend of up to 300000 Japanese Yen May begin in April or October Must be willing to present findings at a conference and publish the results within two years of completing research Last deadline June 3 2016 httpwwwglobalhoseiacjpenresearchershif Kobe College Corporation (KCC) Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program ndash Fellowships for US citizens enrolled in a graduate program in the US Applicants should have a record of having taught about Japan or show the potential to do so in the future Preference will be given to applicants with documented interest in Japanese Studies including Japanese arts culture education language history journalism or business Students who have not studied or lived in Japan will also be given preference Applicants must demonstrate research level Japanese language competency There are no restrictions on the place of study or research in Japan or age of applicant Two fellowships are restricted to women and one is open to both women and men Last deadline January 11 2016 httpwwwkccjeeorg and httpwwwkccjeeorggraduate-fellow-application-materialsc1ifg American Oriental Society Louise Wallace Hackney Fellowship for the Study of Chinese Art ndash For the study of Chinese art with special relation to painting and its reflection of Chinese culture and the translation into English of works on this subject $8000 stipend for 12 months Applicants should have completed three years study in the Chinese language or its equivalent Must use award from July 1 of the year the grant is awarded until the following June 30 Citizenship US Deadline March 1 annually httpwwwamericanorientalsocietyorgnewsthe-louise-wallace-hackney-fellowship-for-the-study-of-chinese-art Walter O Spofford Jr Memorial Internship Involving Chinese Environmental Issues at Resources for the Future Washington DC ndash Summer internship at Resources for the Future for graduate students with a special interest in Chinese environmental issues Students should be in their first or second year

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of graduate training in the social or natural sciences The intern can expect to work with one or more RFF researchers on a variety of ongoing projects or assist in the development of entirely new areas of research and policy analysis Applicants may be US citizens or non-citizens non-US-citizens must have documentation proving they can legally work in the US Chinese students are particularly encouraged to apply $375week Last deadline February 19 2016 httpwwwrfforgaboutwalter-o-spofford-jr-memorial-internship Center for Chinese Studies (CCS) (Taiwan) Research Grant to Assist Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies ndash For three to 12 months of support for research in Chinese and Taiwan studies in Taiwan Provides direct round-trip ticket between the domicile of grant recipients and Taipei and monthly stipends of NT$40000 as well as assistance with research expenses research materials liaisons with universities and research institutions and use of CCS facilities Deadline May 31 annually httpccsncledutwccs2ENGLISHregulationaspx Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan Fellowship ndash Supports doctoral students to conduct advanced research at universities or academic institutions in Taiwan Scholars work in the social sciences and humanities with topics related to Taiwan cross-strait relations Mainland China the Asia-Pacific region Sinology andor Chinese studies Research may last from 3 months to one year with a monthly stipend of NT$50000 Applicants should be foreign nationals Airfare and health insurance are also covered Last deadline July 15 2016 httptaiwanfellowshipncledutweng Ministry of Education (MOE) Short Term Research Award ndash Supports PhD Students to undertake 2-6 months of short-term research activities in Taiwan Provides a monthly stipend of NT$25000 (approximately US $830) and airfare to and from Taiwan Applicants should be ABD and focused on one of the following areas Taiwanese humanities social science culture art and related comparative research Deadline September 30 each year for the following yearrsquos project (subject to change) httptafsmofagovtwSchDetailedaspxloc=enampItemId=19 Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation Doctoral Fellowships and Dissertation Fellowships for Republic of China Students Abroad ndash These programs support research in Chinese studies in the humanities and social science Maximum stipend is $18000 Citizenship for Doctoral Fellowships is unrestricted must be enrolled in an accredited institution in the US Canada or Latin America Citizens of the ROC should apply for Dissertation Fellowships for ROC Students Abroad Deadline October 15 annually httpwwwcckforgtwenset_language=en and httpwwwcckforgtwenprogramsamericandoctoral-fellowships Cultural Times Foundation Scholarships for Doctoral Dissertation Research in Chinese Studies ndash $6000-$10000 awards given to US or Canadian doctoral candidates in the humanities or social sciences with an approved dissertation prospectus Last deadline June 30 2016 httpcarolinaasiacenteruncedueventdeadline-2016-scholarships-for-doctoral-dissertation-research-in-chinese-studies Confucius China Studies Program Joint Research PhD Fellowship ndash Supports dissertation research in China for six months to two years Recipients are expected to improve their Chinese language skills for the duration of their grant Students in the fields of language literature and the arts history philosophy sociology political science economics education and international relations and cross cultural studies are particularly encouraged to apply Applicants should apply to collaborate with specific participating Chinese universities with appropriate faculty to guide their projects Applicants should be enrolled in a US institution and not have spent significant time in China during their

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secondary degree (Citizens of the Peoplersquos Republic of China are ineligible) Deadline mid February 2017 application will open fall 2016 httpwwwiieorgProgramsConfucius-China-Studies-Program Korea Foundation Fellowships for Field Research Korean Language Training and Graduate Studies ndash One-to-12-month fellowships for around 30 professors and researchers as well as approximately 150 awards to graduate students who are conducting research related to Korea not for study in natural sciences medicine or engineering Some grants provide funds for language training covering living expenses and tuition for 6 to 12 months (The Foundation is an independent institution affiliated with the Korean Ministry of Foreign Relations) Deadline set based on the region of the program you apply Last deadline for US applicants July 31 2016 httpsenkforkrmenuno=3793 Scobie Memorial Travel Grant in Latin American Studies ndash Up to $1500 for exploratory pre-dissertation research for 4 to 12 weeks on a topic in Latin American history Last deadline April 8 2016 httpclahh-netorgpage_id=135 Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program for Biomedical Engineers ndash Awards for 9-12 months for US citizens or permanent resident scholars in environmental and life sciences medical - basic science and physical sciences and engineering Summer grants are also available to US bioengineers and biomedical engineers who wish to continue their work abroad Grants provide round-trip travel living stipend health and accident insurance and fixed-amount fellowship award Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Deadline January 17 2017 This will be the last application cycle before the program is discontinued in 2018 httpwwwwhitakerorg Howard Hughes Medical Institute - International Student Research Fellowships (for Doctoral Students) ndash Supports outstanding international pre-doctoral students studying in the United States who are ineligible for fellowships or training grants through US federal agencies Participation is by invitation only HHMI will award three-year fellowships to international students to support years three four and five of a PhD program ($43000 annually) Nominated students must be in their second or third year of a PhD program Eligible biomedical-related fields include biology chemistry physics math computer science engineering and plant biologymdashas well as interdisciplinary research HHMI will not hold a 2017 competition for this fellowship httpwwwhhmiorgprogramsinternational-student-research-fellowships American Philosophical Society (APS) APS Library Resident Research Fellowships ndash Applicants must demonstrate a need to work in the Societys library collections The stipend is $3000 per month for 1-3 months Applicant must normally reside more than 75 miles from Philadelphia Must have passed preliminary examinations Citizenship unrestricted Last deadline March 1 2016 httpwwwamphilsocorggrantsresident APS Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field Research ndash Applicants must be in fields that require direct observation in field study such as Anthropology Archaeology Biological Sciences Ecology Geography Geology Linguistics or Philology and Paleontology Grants for research anywhere in the world range from several hundred dollars to $5000 for travel and research expenses Must be US citizen or non-US citizen based at a US institution or planning to carry out their work in the United States Deadline application February 1 2017 but letters of support by January 30 httpwwwamphilsocorggrantslewisandclark The Explorers Club Exploration Fund Grant ndash Provides graduate post-graduate doctorate and early career students with support for exploration and field research Awards range from $500-$5000

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(average award is approximately $2500) Disciplines may include natural sciences anthropology archaeology animal studies and conservation science Deadline October 10 2016 httpwwwexplorersorgindexphpexpeditionsfundingexpedition_grants and httpgrantsexplorersorg The Getty Research Institute Predoctoral Residential Grants ndash $25000 stipend for fellows to complete work on projects related to the Getty Research Institutes annual research theme including for completing a dissertation Recipients are in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa in Los Angeles from mid-September to mid-June Citizenship unrestricted Deadlines October 3 2016 httpwwwgettyedufoundationinitiativesresidentialgetty_pre_postdoctoral_fellowshipshtml and httpwwwgettyedufoundationinitiativescurrent American Musicological Society Alvin H Johnson AMS 50 Dissertation Fellowships ndash 12-month stipend of $21000 for writing dissertation in various fields of music as a branch of learning and scholarship Candidates must be registered for a doctorate at a North American university and must have reached candidacy status Up to three fellowships given annually Deadline December 15 2016 (Competition opens November 15 annually) httpwwwams-netorgfellowshipsams50php University of Rochester Frederick Douglass Institute Predoctoral Fellowship Program ndash Provides $26000 and additional research funds to a graduate student from any university whose degree contributes to the scholarship in the field of African and African-American Studies Fellows must be in full-time residence during the tenure of their awards No citizenship restrictions Applicants must have completed all required courses qualifying exams and at least one chapter of the dissertation before the fellowship begins Last deadline December 20 2015 httpwwwrochestereducollegeaasgrad_programsfellowshipshtml Boston College African and African Diaspora Studies Program (AADS) Dissertation Fellowship ndash For scholars working in any discipline in the humanities or social sciences with projects focusing on any topic within African andor African Diaspora Studies preferably on comparative projects in dialogue with critical issues and trends within the field $30000 stipend plus $1500 research budget Must be in residence for nine-month academic year and teach one course Last deadline January 31 2016 httpwwwbceduschoolscasaadsresourcesdissfellowshiphtml Marilyn Yarbrough DissertationTeaching Fellowship ndash Provides $32500 stipend plus health benefits housing and a small moving allowance and some research and conference travel for residence at Kenyon College for scholars in the final stages of their doctoral work who need only to finish writing their dissertation Fellowships have been awarded in African and African American Studies American Studies Anthropology Art History Asian Studies Biology English History Math Modern Languages and Literatures (Spanish) Music Religious Studies Sociology Womens and Gender Studies The fellow is expected to write their dissertation and teach one course per semester Application should open in October 2016 Last deadline December 15 2015 httpwwwkenyonedudirectoriesoffices-servicesoffice-of-the-provostawards-and-recognitionmarilyn-yarbrough-dissertationteaching-fellowship Dumbarton Oaks Junior Fellowships Graduate Digital Humanities Fellowship Summer Fellowships and Short-term Pre-doctoral Residencies ndash Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection located in Washington DC offers residential fellowships for doctoral students interested in Byzantine Garden and Landscape and Pre-Columbian studies Junior and Digital Humanities Fellowships are one-year fellowships ($27000-$47000 including a stipend of $15500-$28000 as well as moving costs and housing) intended for degree candidates who have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for the PhD by

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the time of application Short-term residencies are offered for advanced graduate students preparing for their exams conducting research or writing their dissertations Students in need of access to fieldwork and photo collections the Rare Book Room or Museum objects are particularly encouraged to apply Residency provides 2-4 weeks of free accommodation free lunches on weekdays and a Reader badge for access to the library Seven-to-nine week summer fellowships also are available to scholars at all stages of their career providing an allowance of $250 per week housing and travel reimbursement (Check website to see whether the digital humanities fellowship will be available) Deadline November 1 2016 (Junior Fellowship) October 1 and June 1 for short-term grants httpwwwdoaksorgresearchfellowships-and-grants Resources for the Future (RFF) Joseph L Fisher Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship ndash Provides a stipend of $18000 to graduate students in the final year of dissertation research focused on issues related to the environment natural resources or energy This fellowship is intended to be a students principal source of support Awardees will be invited to give a presentation of their research at RFF for which RFF will pay reasonable travel expenses RFFrsquos primary research disciplines are economics and other social sciences and proposals in these fields will have the greatest likelihood of success Proposals from the physical or biological sciences must have an immediate and obvious link to environmental policy matters Fellowship applicants for 2017ndash2018 must expect to complete all requirements for their doctorate by the end of summer 2018 No citizenship restrictions Last deadline February 19 2016 httpwwwrfforgaboutjoseph-l-fisher-doctoral-dissertation-fellowships PEO International Peace Scholarship Fund and Scholar Awards ndash Scholarships for international female students studying in the US and Canada (Peace Scholarship) and American and Canadian women pursuing a doctoral degree at an accredited college or university (Scholar Award) Scholar Award provides up to $15000 to women who are within two years of completing doctoral degrees Applicants for the Scholar Award must be nominated by local PEO chapters Peace scholarship provides up to $12500 to non-US citizens and permanent residents Deadlines November 20 2016 (Scholar Award nominations) and December 15 2016 for eligibility forms and March 1 2017 for completed applications (Peace Scholarship) httpwwwpeointernationalorgpeo-projects-and-philanthropies Rotary Foundation Scholarships ndash The Foundation is piloting a grants program with District Grants and Global Grants to be offered by individual Rotary clubs The Foundation also offers the Rotary Peace Fellowship Professional Development Certificate for professionals with extensive experience in peace-related fields The 3-month program in peace and conflict resolution takes place at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok Thailand and includes 2-3 weeks of field study Deadlines vary district and global grants accepted throughout the year peace fellowship applications accepted March-July (check local Rotary club for details) httpswwwrotaryorgmyrotaryentake-actionapply-grants and httpswwwrotaryorgenpeace-fellowships British Petroleum Future Conservationist Awards ndash Awards of up to $15000 to high potential teams who aim to develop their skills through practical conservation projects lasting from three months to one year Projects must take place in countries not defined as ldquohigh income economiesrdquo by the World Bank and focus on globally important species or sites for biodiversity conservation that are under threat Each team must have at least three people and at least 50 of team members must be from the country where the project is taking place No team member should have more than five years of paid work experience in the conservation sector Deadline Call for applicants in September due November 2016 httpwwwconservationleadershipprogrammeorgFutureConservationistAwardasp Bioversity International - Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships (for Scientists from Developing Countries) ndash (No competition since 2013-2014) Grants for nationals of low- and medium-income countries aged 35 or

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under holding at least a masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area Two fellowships are available to encourage the conservation and use of plant genetic resources by enabling outstanding young scientists to carry out innovative research outside their own countries for 3-12 months (up to $20000) on a range of biophysical economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of plant genetic resources in developing countries Last deadline 2015 application closed Check back to website for updates httpwwwbioversityinternationalorgvavilov-frankel-fellowship Kleinhans Fellowship for Community Forestry Research ndash Applicants must have a masters degree in forestry ecology botany environmental science or an appropriate related field Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred The fellowship provides a grant of $20000 per year for two years in Latin America The Rainforest Alliance that sponsors the program is most interested in research that could potentially be applied to the ongoing work of their TREES Programs which trains communities and small- and medium-sized enterprises to harvest and manufacture forest and non-timber forest products in a sustainable manner and market these goods to responsible businesses and consumers around the world Deadline February 28 2017 award cycles are once every two years httpwwwrainforest-allianceorgfellowshipsapply The American Australian Association Australia to USA Fellowship and USA to Australia Fellowship ndash Provides up to $40000 to US citizens and permanent residents for study in Australia or to Australian citizens and permanent residents for advanced study in the US For research in business engineering geosciences mathematics medicine neurology pediatrics sciences sustainability and technology Deadline April 15 annually (Australia to US) October 15 annually (US to Australia) httpwwwamericanaustralianorgpage=Fellowships Australian Endeavour Research Fellowships ndash Provide up to AU$24500 for non-Australian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for 4-6 months of comparative or collaborative research in Australia as part of a current postgraduate or postdoctoral research program It also assists recipients build international professional links and institutional collaborations Deadline June 30 annually httpsinternationaleducationgovauEndeavour20programScholarships-and-FellowshipsPagesdefaultaspx The Compton Foundation ndash Offers various grants throughout the year for international and domestic research The organization funds projects that explore the connections between its issue areas (See website for more details) Deadlines various httpwwwcomptonfoundationorgwhat-we-support Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) Student Research Grants ndash Awarded for doctoral or thesis research on human sexuality Some grants are also available for recent post-docs Two $1000 grants awarded Must be a member of SSSS and have IRB approval for research project Deadline February 1 and June 1 annually httpwwwsexscienceorghonorsstudent_research_grants Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) Applied Social Issues Internship ndash Open to PhD dissertations in psychology a social science with psychological subject matter or related fields Internship grants range from $300-$2500 to cover research costs community organizing and in unusual cases a stipend Program aims to encourage research that is conducted in cooperation with a community or government organization public interest group or other not-for-profit entity that will benefit directly from the project Must be a member of SPSSI Deadline April 25 annually httpwwwspssiorgindexcfmfuseaction=pageviewpageamppageid=637 Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-being ndash Provides an annual stipend of $30000 for up to two years to support the completion of dissertation and related research on topics of child

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well-being and the prevention of child maltreatment Fellows are guided by an academic mentor whom they select they also identify a policy or practice mentor to assist them in better understanding how to frame their research questions with an eye toward maximizing policy and practice relevance Up to 15 fellowships are awarded annually Fellows are selected from a range of academic disciplines including -but not limited to - social work child development public health medicine public policy education economics psychology and epidemiology Applicants must be advanced to candidacy and must be citizens or permanent residents of the US Deadline December 1 2016 httpwwwdorisdukefellowshipsorgapply SPALemelson Fellowship ndash Supports graduate students in the field of psychological anthropology to pursue exploratory research for planning their dissertation research and methods training to prepare for dissertation research Up to $6000 can be requested for travel expenses research expenses and any other reasonable and justified expenses Normally fellows receive their awards after their first or second year of graduate training Students at other points in their education may apply with an explanation of their situation but funding may not be used to support any portion of dissertation field research Applicants do not need to be enrolled in an anthropology department but must be members of SPA Last deadline February 28 2016 httpwwwaaanetorgsectionsspapage_id=94 Abel Wolman Doctoral Fellowship ndash For a doctoral student in the field of water supply and treatment Up to $25000 per year for two years from the American Water Works Association Open to students in the US Canada and Mexico Application for 2017 fellows will open in October AWWA also offers other smaller grants and scholarships Last deadline January 15 2016 httpwwwawwaorgmembershipget-involvedstudent-centerawwa-scholarshipsaspx The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) Doctoral Dissertation Grant ndash Up to $5000 to graduate students who have advanced to candidacy Applicants should either attend universities in developing countries or demonstrate that their work has the potential for positive impact in developing nations Applicants should have projects that align with the foundationrsquos research priorities listed on the website No citizenship restrictions Last deadline April 20 2016 httpwwwtirfonlineorgresearch-grantsdoctoral-dissertation-grants National Council for Research on Women Mariam K Chamberlain Dissertation Award ndash One annual $8500 award granted to a first-generation college graduate working on a dissertation under close supervision of a senior dissertation advisor who will receive $1500 for continued mentorship Dissertation must be related to ReGenderrsquos mission to end gender inequity as well as its annual theme and three program focus areas of identity economic wellbeing and thriving environments Recipient must be ABD when the award begins No citizenship restrictions Last deadline June 30 2016 httpwwwregenderorgindexphpq=MKCAwardInfo International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Charles and Kathleen Manatt Democracy Studies Fellowship Program ndash $5000 award and 4-6 week research residency at IFES in Washington DC Applicants must be a US or international student studying at a US university in the Midwest Applicants should be pursuing degrees in international relations political science public administration or related areas Last deadline March 15 2016 httpwwwifesorgwork-usfellowships Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy ndash Provides approximately 15 grants annually of $7500 ndash $5000 initially and $2500 upon receipt of a final report or copy of the research product Preference will be given to projects that deal with contemporary issues in the social sciences and issues of policy relevance No citizenship restrictions Applicants must have reached candidacy status Deadline January 31 2017 httpwwwhorowitz-foundationorggrant-infohtml

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Organization of American States (OAS) Regular Program for Academic Scholarships (Graduate) ndash Up to $30000 per academic year to undertake graduate study or graduate research in the Americas Scholarships are awarded to citizens or permanent residents of an OAS member state for a maximum of two academic years and candidates must return to reside in the sponsoring country for no less than two years after completing the program of study covered by the scholarship Deadline Varies based on the country in which you intend to study httpwwwoasorgenscholarshipsregular_programasp Inter American Press Association Scholarship Program ndash Provides up to $20000 for an academic year in a Latin American or Caribbean country Applicants must be natives of countries in the Western Hemisphere journalists or students in their final year of a journalism degree and between 21 and 35 years old Must be fluent in the language of the place you intend to study Last deadline January 30 2015 (Competition usually opens in October) httpensipiapaorgcontenidoswant-a-scholarshiphtml The Earthwatch Institute Emerging Scientists Grants ndash Provides small grants and volunteer opportunities to established and emerging scientists engaging in field research Supports practical field experience and scientific training opportunities for underfunded andor underrepresented conservationists httpearthwatchorgscientific-researchscientist-opportunitiesworking-with-earthwatch and httpearthwatchorgscientific-researchscientist-opportunitiesemerging-scientists C Lowell Harriss Dissertation Fellowship Program ndash $10000 to assist PhD students at the dissertation-writing stage Applicantsrsquo research should complement the Lincoln Institutersquos interests in land and tax policy No citizenship restrictions Last deadline February 1 2016 httpwwwlincolninstedueducationfellowshipsaspgrad Jacobs Research Funds ndash Funds anthropological and linguistic research on Native American (First Nations) peoples with priority given to research on endangered cultures and languages and research on the Pacific Northwest Research on other areas in Canada the continental United States Alaska Mexico Central America and South America will be funded if possible Other possible topics for research include social organization political organization religion mythology music other arts psychology and folk science Individual grants offer up to $3000 and Kinkade Grants provide up to $9000 for projects requiring an intense period of fieldwork Deadline February 15 annually httpdeptswashingtonedujacobsf Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies ndash Offers grants to conduct research at the Newberry Library in Chicago Must attend a university that is a member of NCAIS which includes MSU For information on grants and how to apply for the following grants see httpswwwnewberryorgdarcy-mcnickle-center-fellowships and httpswwwnewberryorghow-apply Frances C Allen Fellowship for Women of American Indian Heritage ndash This fellowship is intended to encourage women of American Indian heritage in their studies of any field related to the Newberryrsquos collections Deadline December 15 2016 Susan Kelly Power and Helen Hornbeck Tanner Fellowship ndash This fellowship for PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars of American Indian heritage supports up to two months of residential research in any field in the humanities using the collections of the Newberry Deadline December 15 2016 Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies Graduate Student Fellowships ndash These fellowships offer support for 1-2 months ($2500 per month) of dissertation research and carry stipends for doctoral candidates Graduate Fellows will be offered individual research space at the Newberry Awards may also be used to fund research in other libraries archives or in the field Fellowship recipients are expected to present their research at the consortiumrsquos annual graduate student conference or at a Newberry-sponsored seminar in American Indian and indigenous studies Deadline December 15 2016

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Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarship Program ndash Up to $14500 annually paid monthly to doctoral students with a clearly demonstrated interest in solid waste management research Fellowship can be extended for up to three years from the initial award date Masters students can be awarded up to $6000 per year and extended for up to two years No citizenship restrictions Last deadline May 1 2016 httpserefdnorgscholarship-program III B (2) Funding Programs for Foreign Language Study for Field Research Foreign Language and International Studies (FLAS) Fellowships at MSU ndash MSU Centers for African Studies (httpafricaispmsueduflasacademic-year) Asian Studies (httpasiaispmsueduresourcesflashtm) Center for Advanced Studies of International Development (httpcasidispmsueduresearch-and-fundingflas) with the Center for Gender in a Global Context (httpgencenispmsuedu) offer Title VI FLAS fellowships both Academic Year and Summer Intensive for study of foreign languages Awards provide tuition fees and a stipend of $15000 for the academic year and up to $7500 for summer intensive language fellowships Contact individual centers for application details Last deadlines February 5 2016 (African Studies Center and Asian Studies Center) April 1 2016 (CASIDGenCen) Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Study of Asian Languages ndash Grants for individuals pursuing professional academic or business careers that involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language including Japanese Chinese Korean Thai Vietnamese Indonesian Khmer and Burmese Applicants must be at or near advanced level in the specified language The grants fund an academic year of full-time intensive advanced language study at an institution in Asia (not for part-time study or research) Where there is no structured advanced-level language program at an educational institution in the country the grant may provide for the financing of private tutorials under certain terms Must be US citizen or permanent resident Deadline December 30 2016 httpwwwblakemorefoundationorglanguagehtml Critical Language Scholarship Program ndash Intensive Summer Institutes in Arabic Azerbaijani BanglaBengali Chinese Hindi Indonesian Japanese Korean Persian Punjabi Russian Turkish Swahili and Urdu Institutes have recently been held in Azerbaijan Bangladesh China Egypt India Indonesia Japan Jordan Morocco Oman Russia South Korea Tajikistan Tanzania Tunisia and Turkey Must be US citizen and currently in an undergraduate or graduate degree-granting program Funded by the Department of State and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) All CLS Program costs are covered including travel orientation room and board entrance fees and academic credit Applications for Summer 2017 should be available in mid-to-late September 2016 Expected deadline November 2016 httpclscholarshiporg African Languages Initiative (AFLI) Domestic Intensive Summer Program ndash The most recent AFLI summer program was held at the University of Florida during the summers of 2014-2016 The program offered courses in AkanTwi French Hausa Swahili Wolof Yoruba and Zulu and ran from June 6 to July 29 2016 The program and the U of Florida fellowships have been funded by the Defense Intelligence Agencyrsquos National Security Education Programs (Boren and NSEP Flagships programs) Last deadline May 27 2016 httpafricaufleduafrican-languagesafli South Asian Summer Language Institute (SASLI) ndash Offering intensive study of eight South Asian languages at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for approximately eight weeks each summer (8 credits earned) Students may only register for one language per summer Languages offered in Summer 2015 were Bengali Hindi Pashto Sanskrit Sinhala Tamil Tibetan Telugu and Urdu at the elementary

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and intermediate levels Some intermediate level courses may be cancelled SASLI Scholarship- All SASLI students are eligible to apply for ROTC Project GO Funding Fee Remission (up to $1000 of a halffull fee remission) and the FLAS fellowship Last Deadlines FLAS February 15 2016 Fee Remission March 13 2016 SASLI Program April 1 2016 httpsasliwisceducourseshtml and httpsasliwiscedu Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute (SEASSI) ndash An eight-week intensive language-learning institute at University of Wisconsin-Madison at three levels of Burmese Filipino Hmong Indonesian Khmer Lao Thai and Vietnamese Each course is equivalent to two semesters of study with full academic year credit FLAS Fellowship provides tuition and a $2500 summer living stipend Tuition Scholarship provides partial tuition scholarships that reduce tuition costs to a range of $2000-$2500 Last deadline February 15 2016 httpseassiwiscedu Intensive Nepali at Cornell University ndash Six credits of summer study at Cornell University for beginning and continuing students A small number of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships are available Six-week program (eg June 6-July 15) meets five days a week The program offers between 20-23 contact hours per week and fellows are expected to spend between 4-5 hours daily doing homework and preparing for class activities Last deadline February 8 2016 for applications who request financial aid httplrccornelleduasianprogramssummernepali Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) CASA Fellowship ndash The program in Cairo and Amman for graduate and undergraduate students is a three-semester 12-month intensive Arabic language and culture program that includes components focusing on the study of Colloquial and Modern Standard Arabic Michigan State University students are eligible for round-trip airfare tofrom Cairo Egypt tuition for all courses monthly stipend of $500-$550 to help meet living expenses plus 1200 LE per year for excursions with ALI Fellows must be US citizens or permanent residents Fellows and also must pass the CASA Selection exam which usually requires a minimum of 3-4 years of college-level language study (Date for exam is TBD but should be in February 2017) More information for 2017-2018 academic year applications should be available in October 2016 Last deadline January 6 2016 httpprojectsiqharvardeducasa_at_harvardapplicants Gerda Henkel Foundation Scholarships ndash Grants for scholars of all disciplines in the arts humanities and social sciences primarily focused on the historical humanities both inside and outside Germany Scholarships also are available for two Special Programs ldquoIslam the Modern Nation State and Transnational Movementsrdquo and ldquoSecurity Society and the Staterdquo ndash Types of funding mainly include grants for research scholarships and research projects and also conferences and workshops Research grants are awarded only if connected to a research project developed by a university or research institute PhD scholarships are provided to individual doctoral students who have or will earn their Masterrsquos degree by the age of 28 Support includes up to two years of study with a monthly stipend of 1400 Euros Child support travel aid and material aid are available as required Support is primarily provided for students in archaeology art history historical Islamic studies history history of law history of science and prehistoryearly history Deadline rolling for general scholarship May 24 2017 for special programs httpwwwgerda-henkel-stiftungdephd-scholarships and httpwwwgerda-henkel-stiftungdespsss_eng and httpwwwgerda-henkel-stiftungdeapplication-for-research-scholarshipspage_id=74875 Arabic Language Study Programs in the US and Middle East ndash See many programs listed at httpwwwlsaumichedusummersummerprogramssummerlanguageinstitute Applications for University of Michigan Language Institute Summer 2017 available January 2017 And httpwwwaataweborgsummer_programs

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American Councils for International Education Russian Language and Area Studies Program ndash Graduate students are welcome to apply for this program Currently American Councilsrsquo Outbound Scholarship Fund can offer between $500 and $2500 to defray the cost of studying Russian in Russia or Central Asia Other fellowships may cover airfare With the reinstitution of Title VIII funding for American Councils they may be able to offer three-fourths of the cost of program fees Can apply for academic year semester and summer study Deadlines February 15 (summer term) March 15 (fall semester and academic year) and October 15 (spring semester) All deadlines are annual httpwwwacrussiaabroadorgaction=programampprog=RLASP Indiana University Summer Language Workshop ndash Formerly known as SWSEEL this program in 2016 offered courses in Arabic Azerbaijani BCS Chinese Estonian Kurdish Lithuanian Mongolian Persian Portuguese Russian Turkish and Ukrainian (They have offered different languages in the past) Students may apply for FLAS through their home universities and through IU Last deadlines February 1 2016 for those applying for FLAS May 1 2016 for general enrollment in courses httpindianaedu~swseel III B (3) Funding Opportunities in Many Disciplines (mostly outside the Humanities and Social Sciences) that may support International Research US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study ndash For masters and doctoral students in environmental fields Potential funding $42000 per year ($25000 stipend for 12 months and tuition and fees up to $12000 per year) for up to three years Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents Deadline Application for 2017 estimated to open in summer 2016 Can register for email updates regarding application openings httpepagovncerrfa and httpswwwepagovresearch-grantsresearch-funding-opportunities National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Dr Nancy Foster Scholarship Program ndash For students enrolled or about to enroll to do Masterrsquos and PhD research in oceanography marine biology or maritime archaeology Particularly intended for women and minorities Yearly support of up to $42000 per student (12-month stipend of $30000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12000) and up to $10000 of support for a 4-6 week program collaboration at a NOAA facility Masters students may be supported for up to two years and doctoral students for up to four years Approximately 3-4 awards annually Last deadline December 10 2015 (2017 cycle will open in October and close in December 2016) httpfosterscholarsnoaagovand httpfosterscholarsnoaagovhowtoapplyhtml NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program ndash Funds approximately 75 Masters and PhD students in Earth sciences Heliophysics Planetary Science and Astrophysics Funds diverse biophysical and social science areas that must be relevant to NASA research One to three years of support of up to $30000 per year Last deadlines February 8 2016 (new applications) March 15 2016 (renewal applications) Deadlines in early February each year httpnspiresnasaprscomexternalsolicitationssummarydomethod=initampsolId=B6CDCEA6-8EDD-A48A-FAF8-E588F66661C3amppath=closedPast and httpsciencenasagovresearcherssarafellowship-programs Amelia Earhart Fellowship ndash Provides $10000 to approximately 35 women pursuing doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering Grants may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields Women of all nationalities are encouraged to apply Deadline November 15 2016 httpwwwzontaorgWhatWeDoInternationalProgramsAmeliaEarhartFellowshipaspx

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Society of Women Engineers (SWE) ndash SWE offers scholarships from $1000-$20000to women pursuing ABET-accredited graduate programs in preparation for careers in engineering engineering technology and computer science in the US and Mexico Applicants complete one application and are considered for all scholarships for which they are eligible Applicants must be attending a graduate program full-time and not fully funded for tuition fees books and equivalent Last deadline February 17 2016 httpsocietyofwomenengineerssweorgindexphpscholarshipsactivePanels

TDR (The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases) ndash TDR a collaboration between the World Health organization UN Childrenrsquos Fund UN Development Programme and the World Bank seeks to fund research on infectious diseases of poverty including infectious diseases and the culture and environment that contribute to these problems There are several calls for grants throughout the year Deadline varies by grant httpwwwwhointtdrgrantsen Schlumberger Foundation - Faculty for the Future Fellowships ndash Women from Emerging Economies in Physical Sciences ndash Fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral studies in the physical sciences engineering and technology at leading universities abroad Fellowships provide up to $50000 per year and may be renewed through to completion of studies The applications website will open in September 2015 Last deadlines November 13 2015 (new applications) and November 6 2015 (renewal applications) httpwwwfacultyforthefuturenet Grant Programs for Students - American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) ndash For research on ornithology marine zoology and North American fauna Offers modest short-term awards to advanced students commencing their careers in the fields covered by AMNH ($500-$1500) Deadline December 15 2016 httprggsamnhorgpagesacademics_and_researchfellowship_and_grant_opportunities and httpwwwamnhorgour-researchrichard-gilder-graduate-schoolacademics-and-researchfellowship-and-grant-opportunitiesdoctoral-and-graduate-student-fellowships Smithsonian Institute Fellowship Program ndash Fifty awards annually for research in multiple fields at the Smithsonian Institution by graduate students at any stage Fellowships are awarded annually to scholars wishing to conduct independent study or research at one or more of the Smithsonianrsquos 19 units and research centers Graduate students who have not yet advanced to candidacy are invited to apply for 10-week Graduate Student Fellowships advanced (ABD) graduate students are invited to apply for Predoctoral Student Fellowships for 3-12 months $7000 to Graduate Student fellows $32700 to Predoctoral Fellows and $48000 to Postdoctoral and Senior Fellows Maximum research allowance is $4000 No citizenship restrictions Deadline December 1 2016 (2017 grant cycle opens September 6 2016) httpwwwsmithsonianoficomfellowship-opportunitiessmithsonian-institution-fellowship-program PADI Foundation Water-Related Projects ndash Supports ldquounderwater science environmental projects and education hellip that [enrich] mankinds understanding of the aquatic environment and encourage sensitivity to and protection of the delicate ecological balance of underwater liferdquo Average awards are $5000-$10000 (and up to $20000) About 40 awards annually Deadline February 1 2017 (2017 grant cycle opens November 1 2016) httpwwwpadifoundationorg Resources for the Future Joseph L Fisher Dissertation Awards ndash Support of $18000 for doctoral dissertation research on the environment natural resources or energy primarily in economics and other social sciences and secondarily in the physical or biological sciences Must have an immediate and obvious link to environmental policy matters Applicants must be ABD and in their final year of dissertation research Last deadline February 19 2016 httpwwwrfforgaboutjoseph-l-fisher-doctoral-dissertation-fellowships

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Link Foundation ndash Three fellowship programs 1) Energy program 2-year fellowships of $28000year for students working toward a PhD degree (Deadline December 1 annually) httpwwwlinkenergyorg 2) Fellowship in Advanced Simulation and Training Five one-year fellowships with each grant totaling $28500 (Deadline January 15 annually) httpwwwistucfedulink_foundationhtm and httpwwwlinksimorg 3) Fellowship in Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation Several $28000 predoctoral research fellowships for one year of study and research open to candidates currently enrolled in academic institutions in either the US or Canada Last deadline January 17 2016 httpcoefitedudmeslink and httpwwwlinkoeorg)

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships ndash Open to US citizens and permanent residents in the applied and physical sciences who have a record of high scholastic performance Provides three fellowships 1) $32000 9-month personal stipend and tuition renewable up to 5 years 2) $38000 9-month personal stipend and tuition renewable for one additional year and 3) $6000 annually for up to three years available to awardees with funding from another source A $5000 stipend is available for fellows with children Application opens in August 2016 Deadline October 28 2016 httpwwwhertzfoundationorgdxfellowshipsfellowshipawardaspx Scholarship from International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) ndash Awards two $2000 scholarships and one-year IAGLR memberships for doctoral students whose dissertation research is likely to make a significant contribution to the understanding of large lakes Deadline December 1 annually httpwwwiaglrorgasiaglrscholphp and httpiaglrorgscholarshipsiaglr-scholarshipiaglrapp ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship Swiss Government ndash For undergraduates and graduate students at any stage in all fields to do research at public universities and institutes in Switzerland for two to three months Award is approximately $1000 per month ThinkSwiss Summer Schools also provide travel grants to US participants who would benefit from hands-on research training and professional networks Deadline varies httpthinkswisstumblrcom Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund - Roger Williams Park Zoo ndash Awards of $1000 for international projects with local in-country collaborators and field studies or other projects with a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity ecosystem conservation Deadline June 1 annually httpwwwrwpzooorg138sophie-danforth-conservation-biology-fund and httpwwwrwpzooorg142sophie-danforth-conservation-biology-fund-grant-application-process Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program ndash Up to 20 dissertation fellowship grants of $20000 each to PhD DBA or other doctoral students at accredited US universities to support dissertations in the area of entrepreneurship Last deadline August 17 2016 httpwwwkauffmanorgmicrositeskdf American Geophysical Union ndash Several research grants in Atmospheric Sciences Biogeosciences Geodesy Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Hydrology Ocean Sciences Planetary Sciences Space Physics and Aeronomy Volcanology Geochemistry and Petrology Agronomy Volcanology Geochemistry and Petrology and Mineral and Rock Physics Student travel grants also awarded (deadlines vary) httpeducationaguorggrants

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Horton Hydrology Research Grant supports up to three PhD candidates working in hydrology or water resources research Provides up to $10000 for research costs as well as related travel expenses ($500 domestic $1000 international) No citizenship restrictions Last deadline April 15 2016 httphonorsaguorgresearch-grants-and-awards History of Science Fellowship provides doctoral students with a $5000 fellowship to assist with the costs of travel for data collection Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents Last deadline September 28 2015 httpeducationaguorggrantsresearch-grants-fellowshipshistory-science-fellowship Foundation for Community Association Research Byron Hanke Graduate Fellowship for Graduate Research on Community Associations ndash $3000-$5000 grants for study of community associations and common-interest communities Graduate students of all disciplines are welcome to apply provided their studies relate to community associations generally and to the topic of the candidatersquos proposed community associations research project Deadline May 1 annually httpwwwcairforgscholarshipshankeaspx

Canadian Government Scholarships for Non-Canadians ndash Various awards available to foreign students for studyresearch in Canada Search by nationality Deadlines various httpwwwscholarships-boursesgccascholarships-boursesnon_canopportunities-opportunitesaspxlang=eng Association for Canadian Studies in the United States ACSUS-Enders Graduate Fellowship in Canada-US Relations ndash Up to $4000 award for four to six weeks of data collection at a Canadian university research site or business Fellowship aims to fund projects that have policy relevance for Canada-US relations as well as Canadian social economic political security and quality of life issues Limited to US citizens and permanent residents May contact nadynelacroixiccs-ciecca for more information Deadline varies based on organization httpwwwiccs-cieccagraduate-student-scholarshipsphp

If you find additional funding opportunities or errors in this compendium please notify

David Wiley Department of Sociology ltwileymsuedugt

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