Dissertation Fieldwork Grant
The Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant funds innovative doctoral research in any subfield of anthropology worldwide, supporting projects that advance anthropological knowledge and understanding of humanity.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | May 1, 2027 (annual cycles; see details below)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 (nonrenewable); project duration flexible; no institutional overhead covered.
Summary: Supports doctoral research in anthropology worldwide, encouraging innovative, interdisciplinary, and impactful projects.
Key Information: Open to doctoral students of any nationality or institution; strong emphasis on research quality and anthropological impact.
Description
This grant funds doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge, with a focus on fostering vibrant and significant work that explores what it means to be human. The Wenner-Gren Foundation welcomes proposals from all subfields of anthropology—archaeological, sociocultural, biological, and linguistic—without preference for methodology, research location, or topic. Projects that integrate multiple subfields or pioneer new approaches are particularly encouraged. Proposals are evaluated on research quality, potential contribution to anthropology, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission of inclusivity and field advancement.
