Helen Krich Chinoy Dissertation Fellowships
The Helen Krich Chinoy Dissertation Fellowships from the American Society for Theatre Research fund archival travel for Ph.D. candidates conducting original theatre studies research.
Funder: American Society for Theatre Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: $3,000 total, typically split into three awards of $1,000 each per cycle.
Summary: Supports dissertation research travel for Ph.D. candidates in theatre studies, especially projects requiring national or international archival work.
Key Information: ASTR membership is not required to apply; applicants may only receive this fellowship once during their graduate career.
Description
The Helen Krich Chinoy Dissertation Fellowships, offered by the American Society for Theatre Research (ASTR), provide financial support to Ph.D. candidates undertaking dissertation research that necessitates travel to national or international collections. The fellowship honors the legacy of theatre historian Helen Krich Chinoy and encourages innovative scholarship in theatre studies, with a particular emphasis on projects that contribute substantially to the field.
