Grad Student Research Awards
Forecasted
The Grad Student Research Awards from the American Ethnological Society fund early-stage PhD students for exploratory ethnographic or documentary research in anthropology.
Funder: American Ethnological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application due, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 per award; additional travel support ($250) for presenting at AES meeting
Summary: Supports early-stage PhD students in anthropology or allied fields for exploratory ethnographic or documentary research.
Key Information: For first or second year PhD students only; strict application requirements.
Description
The Grad Student Research Awards, offered by the American Ethnological Society (AES), provide small grants to support early-stage PhD students in anthropology and related disciplines as they begin ethnographic or documentary research. The program is designed to encourage exploratory projects that contribute to a planned dissertation, fostering innovative research approaches and supporting meaningful contributions to the field. Grantees are also encouraged to share their findings with the broader anthropological community, including through reflective essays or presentations at AES meetings.
