Fellowship Graduate

AAA Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology

American Anthropological Association

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
308
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
No
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Cover Letter; Research Plan/Summary of Dissertation; Statement Regarding Employment; Disclosure Statement; Bibliography of References
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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AAA Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology
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Description

The American Anthropological Association invites minority doctoral candidates in anthropology to apply for a dissertation writing fellowship. The annual Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology (formerly the Minority Dissertation Award) is intended to encourage members of racialized minorities to complete doctoral degrees in anthropology, thereby increasing diversity in the discipline and/or promoting research on issues of concern among minority populations. Dissertation topics in all areas of the discipline are welcome. Doctoral students who require financial assistance to complete the write-up phase of the dissertation are urged to apply. Applicants must have graduated from a U.S. high school or completed a GED certificate in the U.S. Applicants must have been also admitted to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded. Applicants must also be a member of the American Anthropological Association. Applicants must have had their dissertation proposals approved by their dissertation committees prior to application. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$10,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Anthropology
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African, Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Cover Letter; Research Plan/Summary of Dissertation; Statement Regarding Employment; Disclosure Statement; Bibliography of References
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
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