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UChicagoGRAD is the graduate and postdoctoral affairs office at the University of Chicago. It serves as a dedicated resource for graduate students and postdocs, providing personalized and flexible training to complement their academic pursuits. Services include fellowship advising, writing support, career preparation, internships, oral communication training, and networking opportunities. UChicagoGRAD hosts over 300 events annually to support academic, professional, and personal development, and has been a top graduate Fulbright producer for over 30 consecutive years.
Funding Opportunities
John Money Fellowship for Scholars of Sexology at the Kinsey Institute
The John Money Fellowship for Scholars of Sexology was established in 2002 to support graduate students whose scholarly work would benefit from the use of library and archival materials at the Kinsey Institute. The fellowship provides $5,000 to support research residencies at the Kinsey Institute. Fellows are expected to contribute to the organization, preservation, and/or accessibility of Kinsey Institute collections through the creation of annotated bibliographies, collection guides, finding aids, digital presentations, or media productions. The graduate fellow may stay between four to eight weeks at the Kinsey Institute during the calendar year of the award. Research for a thesis or dissertation will be acceptable. The fellowship must be used to cover travel, lodging, and research expenses associated with the stated purpose.
Research Residency at the John W. Boyer Center in Paris
The International Institute for Research in Paris (IIRP) invites graduate students interested in conducting research in Paris to apply for Research Residency at the John W. Boyer Center in Paris. Although Research Residents do not receive monetary stipends, they benefit from resources that facilitate dissertation and pre-dissertation research including access to office space, high-speed internet, VoIP telephone use, free printing/photocopying, close proximity to the French National Library, Université de Paris Cité, INALCO, and other premier academic/research institutions, administrative and IT support from the staff of the Center, and engagement with a dynamic research community. Most Research Residencies are one quarter, two quarters, or three quarters in duration, although applications for research stays as short as two weeks or as long as a full year will be considered. Graduate students engaged in Research Residency typically support their stays in France through UChicago-based funding sources, outside funding sources, or their GAI package.
European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant
The European Research Council (ERC) is a funding organisation for frontier research. It aims to stimulate scientific excellence in Europe by funding the very best, creative researchers of any nationality and age, and supporting their innovative ideas. Researchers from anywhere in the world can apply for ERC grants provided the research they undertake will be carried out in an EU Member State or Associated Country. Researchers of any nationality with 2-7 years of experience since completion of PhD, a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent research proposal can apply for a starting grant. Starting Grants may be awarded up to €1.5 million for a period of 5 years (pro rata for projects of shorter duration). ERC grants support projects carried out by an individual researcher who can employ researchers of any nationality as team members.
American Society for Aesthetics Dissertation Fellowships
The American Society for Aesthetics awards up to two Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships each academic year. These fellowships are intended to support original and significant research in aesthetics by enabling the recipient to complete his or her dissertation in a timely manner. For the purpose of this fellowship, aesthetics is understood to include the philosophical study of art, criticism, each of the arts, and related phenomena. The fellowship provides $30,000 in addition to fees and dissertation-level tuition not exceeding $5,000. Fellowships are open to doctoral candidates at institutions located in North America who reasonably anticipate completion of their dissertations during the fellowship year. Applicants must be members of the American Society for Aesthetics.
Chicago Center on Democracy Graduate Student Affiliates
The Chicago Center on Democracy's Graduate Student Affiliates network is an interdisciplinary group of graduate students at the Masters and PhD levels at the University of Chicago who share research interests in topics related to democracy. The Center convenes gatherings of the group roughly once per quarter, providing members the chance to discuss and refine ideas on relevant topics. In addition to networking and intellectual community opportunities, the Center provides modest financial support for Graduate Student Affiliates who wish to organize lectures or other events related to democracy. This program creates a collaborative environment for graduate students across disciplines to engage with democratic theory, practice, and research. The affiliation offers both community building and funding for democracy-related scholarly activities and events.
Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute (CPI) Exploring Psychoanalysis program
The Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute (CPI) Exploring Psychoanalysis program is designed as an introduction to psychoanalytic thought for graduate students, therapists, advanced trainees, academics, professionals and artists. This nine-month-long program offers a monthly seminar with a senior analyst, monthly access to mentorship with an Institute Faculty member, and four opportunities to participate in a case conference. The program is offered at no cost to participants. CPI has been a leader in providing professional psychoanalytic education since its founding in 1932 and offers therapy services for individuals seeking support with mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. This program is open to advanced trainees and recently graduated mental health professionals who have significant interest in psychoanalysis as a body of knowledge and as a framework with which to understand and carry out therapeutic work. Artists and academics interested in applying analytic concepts to their work may also apply.
NIH Department of Bioethics Postbaccalaureate and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postbaccalaureate and postdoctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of the interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and health disparities, and other important issues in bioethics. Fellows conduct mentored theoretical and empirical research, typically yielding multiple first-authored publications in academic journals. The program does not require or expect bioethics experience and encourages anyone with a strong interest to apply. Fellowships begin in September of each year with stipends determined by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines.
British Academy International Fellowships programme
The International Fellowships programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. Each award is expected to involve a specific and protected research focus with the award holder undertaking high quality, original research. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society. The International Fellowships offer support for two years and the award is offered at 80% FEC. Applicants may apply for research expenses of up to £12,000 and relocation costs of up to £8,000. The British Academy portion of this program supports social sciences and humanities research, while the Royal Society supports natural sciences, including biological research, biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics. Fellows may also be eligible to receive follow on Alumni funding following the tenure of their Fellowship to support networking activities with UK-based or international researchers.
Jay Phillips Center Scholars in Interreligious Studies
The Jay Phillips Center Scholars in Interreligious Studies program brings together a small group of exceptional emerging scholars each year for mentorship, scholarly development, public engagement, and field-building. The Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies (JPC) is an academic center in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota dedicated to the multi- and interdisciplinary study of interreligious relations and understanding. Fellows work closely with distinguished Senior Scholars-in-Residence, and become part of a multi-generational network shaping the future of Interreligious Studies. This program is offered in collaboration with the Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) and intentionally brings together scholars at different career stages, creating a multi-generational learning community. The program supports scholars in developing pedagogical, peer-coaching, public scholarship, and collaborative academic skills.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Charles E. Lindblom Memorial Fellowship
The Charles E. Lindblom Memorial Fellowship is an annual award supporting an interdisciplinary social science project by an advanced graduate student at one of the member institutions of the College and University Fund for the Social Sciences. One fellowship of $7,500 will be offered annually to a doctoral candidate pursuing original and interdisciplinary research in economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, and/or history. Funds may be used to address a range of needs such as coverage of direct expenses related to the completion of the dissertation, including research equipment and supplies, research assistance, transcription, and costs for access to publications, archives or proprietary databases. Funds may also be used to subsidize living expenses that would allow for more time to devote to completion of the dissertation. Applications to the 2026 Lindblom Memorial Fellowship must propose projects that evaluate the efficacy of an intervention to reduce some form of inequality around the globe, including interventions by public, nonprofit, and private organizations. Projects are expected to result in the completion of an article-length paper within one year of the award.
International Peace Research Association (IPRA) Peace Research Grants
The IPRA Foundation offers Peace Research Grants to fund peace research projects worldwide. Ever since the Peace Research Grants Fund was created in 2002, the IPRA Foundation has awarded grants to help fund peace research projects in places as diverse as Argentina, Bosnia, inner city communities in the United States, the Middle East, the Philippines, the Punjab, and Uganda. Awards up to $5,000 are available. The IPRA Foundation invites proposals that align with their mission to advance the field of peace research through rigorous investigation into the causes of conflict and examination of alternatives to violence. The foundation values impactful and socially relevant research, positive peace and justice by nonviolent means, respect for dignity and diversity, and empowerment of people within the most vulnerable and marginalized areas of the world community. The foundation's vision includes inspiring visions of a peaceful world, promoting knowledge of non-violent peace strategies, increasing the number of peace scholars around the world, encouraging peace science and arts, growing worldwide communication and collaboration among peace researchers, and furthering the purpose and activities of IPRA.
Technical University of Munich (TUM) Global Postdoctoral Fellowship
The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is a funding opportunity for external postdoctoral scientists who are currently residing abroad and would like to start their research at TUM. For 24 months, the fellowship supports fellows to diversify their research profile at a TUM department and to initiate new research projects together with TUM scientists. The call is open to researchers who have completed their doctorate a maximum of three years ago or who will complete their doctorate within the next 12 months. Researchers must reside outside of Germany at the time of submission. The TUM Global Postdoc Fellowship is open to all topics. Researchers are invited to apply with a project that matches the research of the chair/institute/lab of the respective host who supports the application.
CASVA (Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts) Predoctoral Dissertation Fellowships
The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) at the National Gallery of Art offers predoctoral dissertation fellowships to support graduate research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts. These fellowships support the completion of doctoral dissertations as well as research travel. CASVA offers ten distinct fellowship programs, each with specific requirements and intents. Most fellowships include a residency period at the Center in Washington, DC, where fellows receive office space in the National Gallery's East Building and housing as available. The fellowships range from 12 to 36 months and include various stipends and travel allowances depending on the specific fellowship. Fellowship types include the David E. Finley Fellowship (36 months with curatorial focus), Paul Mellon Fellowship (36 months for European art with residency abroad), Samuel H. Kress Fellowship (24 months for European art before the 19th century), Wyeth Fellowship (24 months for American art), Ittleson Fellowships (for non-European/US art), Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (24 months for cross-cultural topics), Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship (12 months for Northern European art 1400-1700), and Chester Dale Fellowships (for any topic in visual arts). All fellows receive $30,000 per year plus travel allowances, with amounts varying by fellowship.
Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Program (CHPP) at Vanderbilt University
The Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Program at Vanderbilt University is a three-year fellowship for recent Ph.D.s in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Fellows develop research projects, design and teach innovative undergraduate courses, and receive professional training through programming and faculty mentoring. The fellowship provides intellectual space, institutional support, and professional training to enable fellows to shape the future of humanistic study and education. Each fellow is placed in a home academic department or program, ensuring close ties to a discipline, while building expansive networks across Vanderbilt and beyond. The program seeks scholars who approach urgent issues in contemporary life with the interpretive and imaginative tools of the humanities. Teaching opportunities are determined in coordination with the fellow's home unit's chair or director.
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac Doctoral Scholarship for the Study of Colonial Slavery
The musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac and the Fondation pour la mémoire de l'esclavage are offering a doctoral scholarship designed to help a young doctoral student carry out original and innovative research projects. The grant covers research projects in the following disciplines: history, social anthropology, ethnomusicology, art history, archaeology, sociology, performing arts. It encourages research on specific themes or approaches: cultural history and representations, museology and heritage, the study of post-slavery societies and their tangible and intangible social and cultural heritage, African perspectives on slavery, the study of social dynamics and resistance. Projects that are particularly likely to benefit from the environment of the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac (collections, archives, media library, scientific community) will be examined with the greatest attention. This doctoral scholarship is intended to support a doctoral student at the end of his/her thesis, enrolled in at least the third year of study (at a French or foreign university). This grant is intended as a writing aid and excludes field and archival research. This doctoral fellowship is awarded for a non-renewable 12-month period, from September 1 to August 31.
Centre international Nadia et Lili Boulanger (CNLB) Grants for music research in France
Since 1984, the CNLB has financially supported young musicians of the highest level (performers, composers and musicologists) studying in France and rigorously selected in their respective disciplines by an international jury appointed to this purpose. Candidates of all nationalities must present a project in the context of a musical activity carried out in France. The grant supports projects dealing with four key themes: artistic projects by voice-piano duos from CNLB competitions; composition of works for voice and piano; academic research related to the Boulanger family or women in music (composers, performers, patrons); and topics related to music teaching, transmission, and dissemination. Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 32 at the submission deadline and be pursuing research or musical activities in France.
Nagoya University Gender Research Library (GRL) Visiting Program
The Gender Research Library (GRL) at Nagoya University was established in cooperation with Nagoya University and the Tokai Foundation for Gender Studies to research, educate, and train researchers in gender studies and to raise and disseminate awareness of gender equality in society. The GRL collects and preserves various literature, historical materials related to feminism and gender studies, including books, journals, pamphlets, and brochures. The Visiting Program aims to invite researchers in gender studies to the GRL for extended stays. Visiting Scholars will have the opportunity to pursue independent, gender-related research at the GRL and to engage with scholars at both the GRL and Nagoya University. The length of stay is negotiable, ranging from one week to twelve months. The GRL will provide travel expenses and a private office. Visiting Scholars are required to deliver one research seminar at the GRL (no teaching duties) and to contribute a report to GRL Studies. This program is particularly suitable for researchers on sabbatical leave and Ph.D. candidates completing their dissertations, though other applicants are also welcome.
Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme
The Rijksmuseum Fellowship Programme encourages and supports scholarly investigation in Dutch art, history, and cultural heritage while strengthening bonds between the museum and universities. The programme enables highly talented candidates to base part of their research at the Rijksmuseum, offering access to the museum's expertise, collections, library and laboratories. It comprises three distinct fellowships: the Johan Huizinga Fellowship for historical research into objects in the collection, the Migelien Gerritzen Fellowship for conservation and scientific research, and the Conrad Whelan 42 Fellowship for research on the Low Countries as a center of international cultural exchange. Fellows receive stipends for twelve months and work with museum staff advisors while engaging in workshops and excursions to encourage knowledge exchange.
Kosciuszko Foundation Year Abroad Scholarships for Polish
The Year Abroad Scholarship supports Polish language course at the Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland. Students who are awarded a scholarship will attend a semester or one year full-time Intensive Polish Language Program at the School of Polish Language and Culture of the Jagiellonian University. The scholarship includes a tuition waiver and a scholarship of 1,800 PLN per month from NAWA as well as $2,000 per semester from the Kosciuszko Foundation. Awards are limited to two scholarships per individual. The scholarship is paid out in installments after arrival in Poland.
ACLS Leading Edge Postdoctoral Fellowships
The ACLS Leading Edge Fellowship program aims to demonstrate the potential of humanistic knowledge and methods to solve problems, build capacity, and advance justice and equity. Leading Edge Fellowships place recent humanities and interpretive social science PhDs with nonprofit organizations throughout the US who are advancing justice and equity in their communities. Fellows take on substantive roles that draw on the skills and capacities honed in the course of earning the humanities PhD, including advanced communication, research, project management, and creative problem solving. The fellowships are designed to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between fellows and their hosting organizations. Each applicant may apply for up to two of the available Leading Edge Fellowship opportunities listed on the fellowship website.
WashU Graduate Fellowship Program for Global Leadership
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy (McDonnell Academy) is a prestigious graduate fellowship program offering exceptional leadership training for WashU (St. Louis, MO) graduate students. This fellowship program is designed to support outstanding students pursuing graduate degrees at Washington University in St. Louis. Applying to the McDonnell Academy is a separate process from applying to a graduate program, and applicants must first submit an application to a WashU degree program to be eligible for the McDonnell Academy fellowship. The program provides comprehensive support for graduate students including fully funded tuition, generous monthly stipend, professional development funding, one-time relocation allowance, and access to extensive resources such as networking opportunities, specialized workshops, exclusive events, and corporate showcases. The fellowship is open to international applicants and supports both master's and doctoral students across eligible WashU graduate programs.
International Society for the History of Rhetoric (ISHR) Research Grants
ISHR awards six research grants annually to support individuals engaged in advanced research related to the theory and practice of rhetoric in all periods and languages and the relationship of rhetoric to poetics, literary theory and criticism, philosophy, politics, religion, law, and other aspects of the socio-cultural context. Grants may not be used for research designed to further pedagogy in rhetorical speaking and writing. Grants are designed to support research projects that may be completed within one year. Grant recipients are expected to work full time on award projects for at least two months during the award year. To encourage early-career membership, ISHR will seek to award one of its annual grants to a promising graduate student and/or post-doc.
French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) Field Scholarships
The French School of Asian Studies (EFEO) awards fieldwork grants twice a year to support students conducting research in the humanities and social sciences on the civilizations of South, Southeast, and East Asia. These grants enable recipients to undertake a study stay at one of the EFEO Centres in Asia, as part of an academic research project. The program is open to students enrolled in a Master's (second year) or doctoral program, regardless of nationality. The grant takes the form of a monthly financial allowance, the amount of which varies according to the recipient's level of study and the country of residence. For guidance, the monthly allowance generally ranges between €700 and €1,360. The duration of the stay is limited to a maximum of two months for Master's students and may range from one to six months for doctoral candidates.
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship Program aims to help remove financial obstacles to higher education by providing deserving students of all ages with scholarships that can be used to pay for college or graduate school. This is a merit-based program which means financial need is not considered. The selection of the winner is made by an independent panel of judges and is based primarily on the quality of the submitted personal statement. Past academic performance such as grades and standardized test scores are not considered. The goal is to create a level field where students have complete control over their applications and are not given an advantage or disadvantage based on financial or academic circumstances.
MyBioSource Inc. Scholarships for STEM and Other Fields
MyBioSource announces their annual scholarship program offering two separate opportunities: one for S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors and another for students in all other fields. The STEM scholarship supports students exploring endless possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, helping them pursue discoveries in constantly changing fields. The scholarship for other fields recognizes that all educational pursuits play important roles in society and need to connect to show the bigger picture. Students can use the awards towards tuition, books, supplies, or other costs associated with obtaining a higher education. Five scholarships of $1,000 USD each will be awarded for STEM fields, and five scholarships of $1,000 USD each will be awarded for other fields, for a total of ten scholarships. The program is open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students, including international students, who are enrolled or will be enrolled at an accredited college or university for the next Fall semester.
Racing the Classics
Racing the Classics is a cohort-based fellowship that aims to support practitioners in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies and adjacent fields as they navigate the challenges of the discipline, the academy, and this historical moment. The fellowship aims to equip scholars in Classics and closely related fields—including but not limited to ancient history, classical art and archaeology, Biblical and New Testament studies, and early Christian studies—to produce innovative work and to chart a sustainable, well-supported career that involves scholarship in all its forms. By participating in an in-person two-week summer seminar, an academic year-long virtual practicum (October-June), and an in-person mid-academic year gathering, each fellow will learn critical skills for refining their scholarship, navigating the higher education landscape, and building a supportive network of colleagues and advisors. Fellows will also receive a $5,000 stipend for full participation, travel, lodgings, and partial board (10 lunches, approximately 4 dinners) during the in-person summer seminar, and support for attending mid-year cohort dinner.
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) Swenson Family Fellowship in Eastern Christian Manuscript Studies
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) photographs, catalogs, and provides access to manuscripts located in libraries and archives worldwide. HMML forms partnerships with manuscript repositories to create digital images of the manuscripts in their collections and to share these images online. HMML gives special priority to manuscripts located in regions endangered by war, political instability, and other threats. Located on the campus of Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota, HMML's digital and microfilm collections include photographs of approximately 486,000 manuscripts preserved in partnership with more than 1,500 repositories worldwide. In addition, HMML's print reference collection holds approximately 50,000 volumes on topics related to manuscripts, printed books, art, liturgy, and monasticism. The Swenson Family Fellowship is for graduate students or postdoctoral scholars with demonstrated expertise in the languages and cultures of Eastern Christianity. Awardees must be undertaking research on some aspect of Eastern Christian studies requiring use of the digital or microfilm manuscript collections at HMML. The fellowship supports research residencies of two to six weeks at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. Awards range from $2,500 to $5,000, based on project proposal and length of residency. Funds may be applied toward travel to and from Collegeville, housing and meals at Saint John's University, and costs related to duplication of HMML's microfilm or digital resources (up to $500). Graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, non-tenure, pre-tenure, researchers without permanent or full-time positions, and independent researchers are eligible to apply. The program welcomes international applicants, but does not sponsor J visas.
Max Weber Foundation (MWS) Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants
Once a year the Max Weber Foundation (MWS) confers Gerald D. Feldman Travel Grants to predoctoral and early career academics with an international focus. The travel grants are meant to expand the professional opportunities for humanities and social science researchers early in their careers (late-stage PhD or postdocs). The recipients develop their proposed research projects in at least two and at most three host countries, either at MWS institutes or branches or at the Richard Koebner Minerva Center for German History. The total term of funding shall not exceed three months. Placements (at most one month per host country, with shorter stays possible) are to be used for research, particularly in libraries and archives. The recipients are expected to produce transnational and transregional research, imbuing scholarship with new and original ideas. The research placements should ideally be completed within 12 months – and must be completed within 24 months – of receipt of the grant.
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