ASEEES Summer Dissertation Writing Grant supports US-based PhD candidates writing dissertations on Slavic, East European, and Eurasian topics, enabling focused summer writing without in-region fieldwork.
Funder: Association for Slavic East European and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) (https://aseees.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 per award (typically $2,000/month for 2–3 months; summer writing period only)
Summary: Supports PhD candidates at US universities with summer funding to advance dissertation writing in any discipline focused on Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies.
Key Information: Not for projects involving significant fieldwork/research in the region; only one award per student.
The ASEEES Summer Dissertation Writing Grant Program provides financial support for PhD students at US universities who are engaged in dissertation writing on topics related to Slavic, East European, and Eurasian studies. The grant is intended to facilitate focused writing during the summer months, enabling recipients to make significant progress on their dissertations. The program specifically targets students who do not plan to conduct significant in-region fieldwork as part of their dissertation research.