Post-PhD Research Grant
Wenner-Gren's Post-PhD Research Grant funds innovative, original research by PhD-level anthropologists or related scholars to advance knowledge and debates in anthropology, with no restrictions on topic or methodology.
Funder: Wenner-Gren Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (for projects starting July 1–Dec 31, 2027) | May 1, 2027 (for projects starting Jan 1–June 30, 2028)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; nonrenewable; project duration flexible.
Summary: Supports innovative research by PhDs in anthropology or related fields to advance anthropological knowledge.
Key Information: No institutional overhead allowed; open to all nationalities and institutions.
Description
The Wenner-Gren Foundation's Post-PhD Research Grant funds individual research projects led by scholars holding a doctorate in anthropology or a closely related field. The program is designed to support innovative, significant research that deepens understanding of humanity, with no restrictions on methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. Proposals that integrate multiple subfields or pioneer new approaches are especially encouraged. The grant aims to advance anthropological knowledge and transform debates in the field.
