Evelyn L. Pruitt Fellowship for Dissertation Research
Forecasted
The Evelyn L. Pruitt Fellowship for Dissertation Research supports women PhD students in geography and related fields to pursue impactful dissertation research, funded by the Society of Woman Geographers.
Funder: Society of Woman Geographers
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $12,000 per award; typically for one academic year of dissertation research.
Summary: Supports advanced doctoral research by women in geography and related fields, honoring Evelyn L. Pruitt’s legacy.
Description
The Evelyn L. Pruitt Fellowship for Dissertation Research, established by the Society of Woman Geographers (SWG), is designed to support women PhD candidates conducting dissertation research in geography or the geographical aspects of allied fields. The fellowship is named in honor of Evelyn L. Pruitt, a pioneering research geographer whose work advanced coastal research and remote sensing. The program aims to foster innovative, high-impact research that advances the discipline and contributes to the next generation of women geographers.
