Amount: $22,000 - $40,000
Deadline: November 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: phd
Renewable: No
About
The SSRC offers various dissertation fellowships, particularly the International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF), which supports doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences conducting dissertation research outside the United States.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: any
- GPA: N/A
- Must be a PhD candidate (ABD status)
- Varies by specific program (e.g., International Dissertation Research Fellowship, Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship)
Required Materials
- Online application
- Research proposal
- CV
- Official Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open September. Deadline November 1. Notifications in March/April.
Tips
Your research proposal should be exceptionally strong, clearly outlining your methodology, theoretical framework, and the significance of your project. For IDRF, demonstrate the necessity of international fieldwork.