Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship 2026-2027
Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship 2026-2027 supports Native doctoral researchers with data collection and analysis costs for economics research focused on or influencing Native communities.
Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund
Due Dates: December 2, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 PM MST)
Funding Amounts: One-time assistance for doctoral research data collection and analysis costs
Summary: Supports American Indian and Alaska Native doctoral candidates conducting economics and economic development research focused on or influencing Native communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled members or descendants of a federally or state-recognized Tribe and current doctoral candidates.
Description
The Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship is administered by Native Forward Scholars Fund and was established through the support of Native Forward alumnus Robert J. Miller. It responds to the current economic climate and the underrepresentation of Native researchers in economics and economic development.
The fellowship supports American Indian and Alaska Native doctoral candidates pursuing research that focuses on or influences Native communities. Its one-time assistance helps cover the practical costs of collecting and analyzing research data, including research travel, supplies, analytical tools, and professional services. The program directs support toward the data collection and analytical work involved in doctoral research on economic issues affecting Native communities.
