Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Amount: $30,000
Deadline: November 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: phd
Renewable: No

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About

The Newcombe Fellowship is the largest and most prestigious award for PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses questions of ethical and religious values.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US, Permanent Resident
  • GPA: N/A
  • Doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose dissertations focus on ethical or religious values

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Dissertation Proposal
  • Writing Sample
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation

Timeline

Applications open in September. Deadline in November. Notifications in April.

Tips

Demonstrate a deep engagement with ethical or religious dimensions of your research. Submit a compelling and well-written proposal.