AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship Competition
The AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports outstanding graduate students in Jewish Studies with funding and resources to help finish their doctoral dissertations.
Funder: Association for Jewish Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline; Deadline to Apply: November 21, 2025)
Funding Amounts: Up to $33,000 per award; amount may be reduced for recipients with other funding.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students in Jewish Studies to complete their doctoral dissertations with financial and professional resources.
Key Information: Fellowship is merit- and need-based; award may serve as a top-off or full support depending on other funding.
Description
The AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship is designed to encourage the timely completion of doctoral dissertations by exceptional graduate students in the field of Jewish Studies. The fellowship provides financial support and complimentary registration to the AJS Annual Conference, allowing recipients to focus on dissertation writing and professional development. Awards are based on both academic merit and financial need, and the fellowship can serve as either a top-off award for students with other funding or as full support for those without additional resources.
