Funding Opportunities

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

support women scholars who are completing dissertations, planning research leave from accredited institutions, or preparing research for publication. Open to applicants in all fields of study.

are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Deadline: 30 September

Association of American Colleges and Universities K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award

The recognizes graduate students in terminal degree programs (Ph.D. and M.F.A) who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education and who are committed to academic innovation in the areas of equity, community engagement, and teaching and learning. Requires nomination from a faculty member.

Deadline: 3 October

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

are designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help Ph.D. candidates in these fields complete their dissertation work in a timely manner. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations appropriate to the Newcombe Fellowship competition might explore the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature.

Deadline: 1 November

National Institute of Social Sciences Grants

offers dissertation grants and travel funding to students in social science fields. At least as of 2023, they have a specific list of fields for the dissertation grants that does not include either international studies or criminology. However, they also say that "Interdisciplinary projects that include one or more of these fields as a major component may also be considered." Please note that the dissertation grants are a limited submissions program, which means that there can only be a limited number of applicants from Âé¶¹´«Ã½. If you wish to apply, please notify limitedsubmissions@odu.edu well in advance. If more than two students wish to apply, there will be an internal competition to choose nominees.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

is proud to honor the contributions of continuing generations of immigrants and refugees to the United States.

Deadline: 30 October

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP)

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research and to utilize the resources of the Institution with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff serving as advisors and hosts. These fellowships are offered through the Smithsonian's Office of Fellowships and Internships, and are administered under the charter of the Institution, 20 U.S. Code section 41 et seq.

Deadline: October 15

Southern Regional Education Board Doctoral Scholars Program

More than one-third of America's college students are people of color. But racial and ethnic minorities make up only small fractions of college faculty. Nationwide, about 5 percent of faculty are African-American, about 3 percent are Hispanic and about 1 percent are Native American. The is working to change that. The program offers fellowships and other forms of support. It has a STEM focus but an Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Ph.D. student in English did receive funding.

Virginia Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellowships

The purpose of the VASG Graduate Research Fellowship is to support exceptional graduate students who are engaged in education and research that furthers the goals of VASG. The fellowship provides hands-on experience in translating research results to coastal and marine stakeholders through a professional mentor. Selected fellows also have the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive set of professional development training opportunities offered by VASG.

Deadline: 5 January