The fellowship is intended to support research and writing of doctoral dissertations in history and associated national security studies fields that significantly enhance knowledge of U.S. naval history or closely related fields. Depending on Covid-19 restrictions, the successful applicant may be asked to travel twice to NHHC headquarters, once at the beginning of the fellowship period to meet with command historians, and once at the end of the fellowship period to make a presentation on their dissertation research. A single travel grant of up to $2,500 will be made to finance these two visits. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, not on active duty in the Armed Forces, be enrolled in a recognized graduate school, have completed requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation by June 30, and have an approved dissertation topic that significantly enhances knowledge of U.S. naval history.