Dissertation Fieldwork Grant

The Wenner-Gren Foundation awards Dissertation Fieldwork Grants to fund doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge. The Foundation's goal is to support vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas. The maximum grant award is $25,000 and grants are nonrenewable. There is no limit to the duration of the grant, and applicants may request funding to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design. Reviewers assess the quality of the proposed research, its potential contribution to anthropological knowledge, and its adherence to the principles articulated in the Foundation's mission, including a commitment to fostering an inclusive vision of anthropology.