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

March 2027 (full application, including sponsor letters)

Up to $20,000 per year for up to 3 years; possible additional year for dissertation write-up; about five fellowships awarded annually.

Supports doctoral anthropology students from underrepresented countries to pursue PhDs at internationally recognized universities, aiming to strengthen global expertise and academic ties in anthropology.

--- ## Description This fellowship provides substantial support to students from countries where anthropology is underrepresented and resources for overseas education are limited, enabling them to pursue a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at internationally recognized institutions. The program is designed to foster international collaboration, strengthen anthropological expertise globally, and encourage recipients to return to academic roles in their home countries. The fellowship prioritizes those at the start of their graduate training and requires close collaboration with both a home and host academic sponsor. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated): Full application submission deadline, including both home and host sponsor letters, submitted online or by email to internationalprograms@wennergren.org by March 1 (midnight Eastern Time, UTC-04:00). *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Annual stipend of up to $20,000, renewable for up to three years (total possible: $60,000). - Fellows may apply separately for an additional year of funding for dissertation write-up. - Funds may be used for travel, living expenses, tuition, fees, insurance, books, and research costs. - Institutional overhead and administrative fees are not covered. - About five fellowships are awarded each year. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be from countries with limited opportunities for advanced training in anthropology. - Not available to those wishing to study anthropology in their home country. - Must have an application for doctoral admission pending at the chosen host institution at the time of application. - Host institution must offer high-quality anthropology training and have a strong international reputation (location can be anywhere globally). - Only two active Wadsworth Fellows may attend a host institution at any time. - A host sponsor (faculty at host institution) and a home sponsor (faculty at home institution or prior degree institution) are required. - Applicants with a relevant master’s degree already in a doctoral program are eligible only if in their first year and not beginning fieldwork before the third year. - Applicants without a master’s must demonstrate ability to advance to doctoral candidacy within three years. - Priority is given to those who have not earned a prior degree outside their home country. - Applicants may only submit one application per cycle and may not apply through multiple institutions. - Applicants must demonstrate sufficient additional funding to complete their training. - Not eligible: those who already have a doctoral degree in anthropology, those seeking only fieldwork or dissertation write-up support, or those not intending to return to an academic career in their home country. --- ## Application Process - Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted in English. - Required materials: - Online application form (opens 2 months before deadline). - Detailed budget for one year. - Official transcripts (with English translation if needed). - Evidence of language proficiency if required by host institution. - CVs for applicant and host sponsor (max 5 pages). - Letters of support from both home and host sponsors, sent directly to [internationalprograms@wennergren.org](mailto:internationalprograms@wennergren.org) by the deadline. - [Home sponsor letter instructions (PDF)](https://wennergren.org/app/uploads/2023/01/WIF-App-Home-Sponsor-Info-UPDATED-Jan-5-2023.pdf) - [Host sponsor letter instructions (PDF)](https://wennergren.org/app/uploads/2023/01/WIF-App-Host-Sponsor-Info-UPDATED-Jan-5-2023.pdf) - Applications must be submitted online; if internet access is inadequate, contact the foundation at least one week before the deadline for alternatives. - Final decisions are typically made by May 1. - [Application Guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/wadsworth-international-fellowship/) - [Application Portal](https://wennergren.tfaforms.net/5032805) (opens two months before deadline) --- ## Additional Information - Fellows are expected to return to academic positions in their home countries after completing their degree. - The foundation expects host institutions to supplement the fellowship where possible. - Fellows may apply for additional Wenner-Gren funding (e.g., Dissertation Fieldwork Grant), but support is not guaranteed. - Compliance with U.S. laws, including OFAC sanctions, is required; special documentation is needed for projects in certain countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Venezuela, parts of Ukraine). See [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/). - The foundation does not cover institutional overhead or administrative fees. - Applicants must disclose any use of generative AI in preparing their application. See [AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/). - For U.S. tax implications, see [U.S. Tax Information](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/). --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://wennergren.org/program/wadsworth-international-fellowship/) - [Application Guide](https://wennergren.org/application-guide/wadsworth-international-fellowship/) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [U.S. Tax Information](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/) - [AI Policy](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [inquiries@wennergren.org](mailto:inquiries@wennergren.org) | | Application Questions | [applications@wennergren.org](mailto:applications@wennergren.org) | | Wadsworth Fellowships Program Admin | Judy Kreid: [jkreid@wennergren.org](mailto:jkreid@wennergren.org) | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Mailing Address | 655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017 USA | ---

Wadsworth International Fellowship

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