The AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship Competition supports advanced doctoral students in Jewish Studies as they complete and defend their dissertations, with funding and professional resources from the Association for Jewish Studies.
Funder: Association for Jewish Studies
Due Dates: November 2, 2026: Deadline to submit all materials, including recommendation letters
Funding Amounts: Up to $33,000 for one year; amount may be reduced if recipient has other funding.
Summary: Supports advanced Jewish Studies doctoral students completing their dissertations with financial and professional resources.
Key Information: Applicants must be current AJS members and ABD, with a dissertation in English and ability to defend by June 30, 2028.
This fellowship is designed to encourage the timely completion of doctoral dissertations by outstanding graduate students in Jewish Studies. The program provides financial support and professional recognition to candidates who are in the advanced stages of dissertation writing, aiming to help them complete and defend their dissertations within the fellowship year. The award also includes complimentary registration to the AJS Annual Conference.