Amount: $30,000 stipend
Deadline: November 15
Level: phd
Renewable: No
About
The Newcombe Fellowship is the nation's largest and most prestigious award for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences addressing questions of ethical and religious values.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Must be a Ph.D. candidate (ABD status) in the humanities or social sciences
- Dissertation must focus on ethical or religious values
Required Materials
- Application form
- Dissertation proposal
- CV
- Letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
Timeline
Applications open in August. Deadline in November. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Clearly articulate how your dissertation addresses ethical or religious values. Present a strong, well-defined research proposal. Secure excellent letters of recommendation from your dissertation committee.