Halperin Memorial Fund
Forecasted
The Halperin Memorial Fund from the Society for Economic Anthropology supports PhD students' preliminary fieldwork on economic issues related to social exclusion and poverty.
Funder: Society for Economic Anthropology
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application) | January 2027 (full application)
Funding Amounts: $1,500 for preliminary research plus $500 for conference travel; 1-year SEA membership included.
Summary: Supports PhD students in anthropology conducting preliminary fieldwork on economic issues tied to social exclusion and poverty, with a focus on professional development.
Key Information: For preliminary dissertation research only; not for language study or dissertation fieldwork.
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 dedicated to economic anthropology and advocacy for marginalized communities. The fund provides small grants to students conducting preliminary dissertation fieldwork on topics related to social exclusion and poverty and encourages professional development through participation in SEA meetings. The award is intended to integrate anthropological theory with social activism and is broadly defined to include both applied and non-applied research addressing issues such as poverty, exclusion from political processes, and access to education.
