Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Dissertation Fellowship

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)

Amount: $20,000
Deadline: November 1
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

Supports dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in the social sciences. Encourages innovative and impactful research.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: any
  • GPA: 3.0+
  • Doctoral candidate in the social sciences who has completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation.

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Dissertation proposal
  • CV
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts

Timeline

Applications open in September, close November 1. Notifications in April.

Tips

Craft a strong, well-defined dissertation proposal that clearly outlines your research questions, methodology, and expected contributions.