Funder: Field Museum
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application and endorsement/recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Two one-year fellowships, each providing a $45,000 stipend plus moderate research funds
Summary: Supports Chicagoland Ph.D. candidates conducting independent research that substantially uses Field Museum collections, facilities, or expertise.
Key Information: A Field Museum sponsor must serve as a member or chair of the applicant’s academic committee.
Description
The Field Museum’s Science and Scholarship Funding Committee administers the Armour and Women in Science graduate fellowships. These one-year opportunities support two outstanding Ph.D. candidates enrolled in Chicagoland graduate programs who have completed their qualifying exams. Fellows conduct independent research that actively engages with the museum’s scientific community and relies heavily on its collections, facilities, or expertise.
The program prioritizes research aligned with the museum’s mission, with clear scholarly and institutional impact. Applicants should demonstrate independence, a clear research plan, and potential contributions to publications, collections-based outputs, and the broader Field Museum research community. Museum sponsors support and collaborate on the proposed work, connecting each project to institutional research priorities.
