[Wenner-Gren Foundation](https://wennergren.org)

May 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026

Up to $25,000 per project; nonrenewable; no institutional overhead covered.

Supports innovative, individual research projects by post-PhD scholars in anthropology or closely related fields to advance understanding of humanity.

--- ## Description The Wenner-Gren Foundation's Post-PhD Research Grant is designed to fund individual research projects led by scholars who have earned a doctorate in anthropology or a closely related field. The program encourages proposals that push the boundaries of anthropological research, especially those that integrate multiple subfields or introduce novel approaches. There are no restrictions on methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The grant aims to support research that deepens our understanding of humanity and has the potential to transform debates within the discipline. --- ## Due Dates - May 1, 2026: Full application deadline (for project start dates between January 1 and June 30 of the following year) - November 1, 2026: Full application deadline (for project start dates between July 1 and December 31 of the following year) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $25,000 per project - Grants are nonrenewable - No limit on project duration (funding may cover distinct research phases if justified) - Institutional overhead and administrative fees are not covered --- ## Eligibility - Open to scholars holding a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in anthropology or a closely related field - Independent scholars and senior scholars are eligible - Applicants of any nationality or institutional affiliation may apply - Applicants within 5 months of completing their doctorate may apply but must have the degree before the project start date - Previous grantees must generally submit final reports before reapplying (exceptions for certain grant types; contact the Foundation if unsure) - Unsuccessful applicants may reapply but must address previous reviewer concerns --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online in English; the portal opens 2 months prior to each deadline - Required materials: - General and project information - Project abstract - Responses to six project-related questions - Resubmission statement (if applicable) - Detailed Plan A (best-case) and Plan B (worst-case) budgets - Bibliography - List of required permits/permissions (documents not needed at application stage) - Do not submit transcripts, reference letters, manuscripts, or supplementary materials - Compliance with U.S. laws and OFAC regulations is required, especially for projects in sanctioned countries/regions - Review process takes approximately 6 months --- ## Additional Information - Proposals are evaluated on research quality, contribution to anthropological knowledge, and alignment with the Foundation's inclusive mission - Projects in primatology or language must demonstrate clear anthropological relevance - The Foundation has a policy on the use of generative AI in applications --- ## External Links - [Post-PhD Research Grant Program Page](https://wennergren.org/program/post-phd-research-grant/) - [All Grants & Fellowships at Wenner-Gren](https://wennergren.org/grants-fellowships/) - [U.S. Tax Information](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [Wenner-Gren AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | inquiries@wennergren.org | | Application Questions | applications@wennergren.org | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Address | 655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA | ---

Post-PhD Research Grant - Wenner-Gren Foundation

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