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AAA Dissertation Fellowship for Historically Underrepresented Persons in Anthropology

American Anthropological Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
154
Days
March 15 2025
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
No
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  • Checkmark Other - Cover Letter; Research Plan/Summary of Dissertation; Statement Regarding Employment; Disclosure Statement; Bibliography of References
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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 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. They must be Admitted to degree candidacy before the dissertation fellowship is awarded and 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: Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean, African

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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