Dissertation Completion Grant
Supports U.S. doctoral candidates completing dissertations on Eastern Europe/Eurasia that have clear relevance to U.S. foreign policy, across any discipline.
Funder: National Council for Eurasian and East European Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award for 9–12 months; contingent on federal funding availability.
Summary: Supports U.S. doctoral candidates completing dissertations on Eastern Europe/Eurasia with clear relevance to U.S. foreign policy.
Key Information: Only U.S. citizens enrolled at U.S. institutions and in the final year of dissertation work are eligible.
Description
The Dissertation Completion Grant from the National Council for Eurasian and East European Research (NCEEER) provides support to doctoral candidates in the advanced stages of dissertation research focused on the countries of Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Projects must demonstrate a clear and compelling connection to current U.S. foreign policy, though research topics are not restricted by discipline. The grant aims to facilitate the timely completion of dissertations and offers recipients the opportunity to submit working papers for possible publication in the journal Problems of Post-Communism. Regular progress reports and a final dissertation are required deliverables.
