AAG Dissertation Research Grants
Forecasted
The AAG Dissertation Research Grants from the American Association of Geographers fund original Ph.D. research in geography, supporting innovative scholarship in all geographic specialties.
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2027 (Full application deadline for AAG Dissertation Research Grants, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award; one-time grant for dissertation research.
Summary: Supports Ph.D. candidates in geography with small grants for original dissertation research across all geographic specialties.
Key Information: The program is inactive for the 2026–2027 cycle; next application cycle will open in 2027 for 2028 awards.
Description
The AAG Dissertation Research Grants provide financial support to Ph.D. candidates in geography for their dissertation research. These grants are intended to foster innovative, original research and promote high standards of scholarship within the discipline. Funding is available for research in any geographic specialty, with the goal of advancing geographic knowledge and understanding. The program is supported by the American Association of Geographers and several dedicated funds, including the Robert D. Hodgson Memorial Ph.D. Dissertation Fund, the Paul Vouras Fund (with a preference for minority applicants), and the Otis Paul Starkey Fund (focused on regional or U.S.-related research). Recipients are required to acknowledge AAG support in any resulting publications or presentations.
