George E. Pozzetta Dissertation Award
The George E. Pozzetta Dissertation Award from the Immigration and Ethnic History Society supports graduate research on U.S. immigration, emigration, and ethnic history.
Funder: Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Two awards of $3,500 each (one-time, for dissertation research)
Summary: Supports graduate students conducting dissertation research on U.S. immigration, emigration, or ethnic history.
Description
The George E. Pozzetta Dissertation Award, offered annually by the Immigration and Ethnic History Society (IEHS), provides financial support to graduate students engaged in original dissertation research on topics related to U.S. immigration, emigration, or ethnic history. The award aims to encourage innovative scholarship that broadens our understanding of migration and ethnicity within the American context. Each year, two recipients are selected based on the significance and methodology of their proposed research.
