Halperin Memorial Fund
Forecasted
The Halperin Memorial Fund supports PhD students in anthropology researching poverty and social exclusion, offering funding for preliminary fieldwork and professional development.
Funder: Society for Economic Anthropology
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 for preliminary PhD research, plus $500 for SEA conference travel and 1-year SEA membership
Summary: Supports PhD students in anthropology conducting economic research on poverty, social exclusion, and related topics, with funding for preliminary dissertation fieldwork and professional development.
Description
The Halperin Memorial Fund, administered by the Society for Economic Anthropology (SEA), honors the legacy of Rhoda Halperin by supporting PhD students in anthropology or allied fields who are undertaking economic research related to poverty, social exclusion, and access to education. The fund encourages projects that integrate anthropological theory with social activism and provides small grants for preliminary dissertation fieldwork. In addition to research support, the award fosters professional development by offering travel funds to present research at the SEA annual conference and a one-year SEA membership.
