Partial PhD / Doctorate

Dissertation Fieldwork Grant 2026

Wenner-Gren Foundation

Award

Partial

Awards

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Eligible

India

Deadline

Rolling

Overview

The Dissertation Fieldwork Grant 2026 is offered by the Wenner-Gren Foundation to support doctoral research in anthropology. It provides partial funding of up to USD 25,000 for PhD candidates conducting dissertation fieldwork. The grant is open to Indian students and applicants of all nationalities. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program and have a dissertation supervisor from the same institution. The grant can be used at any research institution worldwide. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and require documents such as a CV, research abstract, detailed budget, bibliography, and answers to six project questions.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program.
Applicants may come from any nationality.
Applicants must have a dissertation supervisor from the same institution.
Applicants must fulfill all the doctoral degree requirements to receive the grant.

Benefits

The successful candidates are awarded a grant of up to USD 25,000.

How to apply

Submit your CV.
Provide general information about the applicant, supervisor, and the project.
Submit an abstract of your proposed research.
Submit a detailed budget entailing the best and worst possible scenarios for your research plan.
Submit a bibliography relevant to your proposed project.
Answer six questions about the project.
If you previously had a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant application declined, submit a resubmission statement.

Please note: scholarship values, the number of awards, eligibility and deadlines change from year to year and are indicative here. Always confirm the current details on the official provider or university website before applying, and beware of any third party asking for payment to “secure” a scholarship.

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.wemakescholars.com/scholarship/dissertation-fieldwork-grants