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

March 1, 2026 (Full application & sponsor letters)

$20,000 per year, renewable for up to 3 years; possible additional year for dissertation write-up

Supports doctoral students from underrepresented countries to receive advanced anthropology training at international institutions.

Both host and home sponsor letters must be received by the deadline for application review.

--- ## Description The Wadsworth International Fellowship is designed to support students from countries where anthropology is underrepresented and where resources for overseas education are limited. The fellowship enables these students to pursue a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at institutions offering international-level training in anthropology. The program aims to strengthen global anthropological expertise and foster international ties by supporting talented scholars likely to return to academic positions in their home countries. The fellowship prioritizes early-stage doctoral students who have not previously studied abroad and emphasizes the importance of strong support from both home and host sponsors. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (via online portal) - March 1, 2026: Host and home sponsor letters of recommendation due (must be received by internationalprograms@wennergren.org) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $20,000 per year, which can be used for travel, living expenses, tuition, taxes, fees, insurance, books, research costs, and other relevant expenditures. - Renewable for up to two additional years (maximum 3 years). - Fellows can apply separately for an additional year of support for dissertation write-up. - Institutional overhead or administrative fees are not covered. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be from countries with limited opportunities for advanced anthropology training. - Not open to students wishing to study anthropology in their home country. - Candidates must have a pending application for doctoral admission at their chosen host institution at the time of applying. - Host institutions must have a strong international reputation in anthropology and may be located anywhere in the world. - Only two active Wadsworth Fellows can attend a host institution at any given time. - Applicants must have both a host sponsor (at the host institution) and a home sponsor (from their home country institution). - Priority is given to those who have not previously earned a degree abroad. - Applicants must apply during the first year of their doctoral studies if already enrolled. - Applicants exclusively seeking fieldwork or dissertation write-up support are not eligible. - Only one application per funding season is allowed; applicants may not apply through multiple host institutions simultaneously. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application through the [application portal](https://wennergren.tfaforms.net/5032805) (portal opens 2 months before the deadline). - Submit all required materials in English by March 1, including: - Application form with general and academic information. - Answers to questions about background, proposed plan of study, research interests, and professional goals. - Detailed budget (using the [Wadsworth Budget Form](https://wennergren.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/f4000002bgfV/a/Jw000001LoUH/Y08wgf_xpo_63kf0rciOOPtGiiRZJ9UMuvNlRjvdz.g)). - Official transcripts from the home institution (with English translation if necessary). - Evidence of language fluency (if applicable). - CVs for both the applicant and host sponsor. - Request letters of support from both the home and host sponsors; these must be sent directly to [internationalprograms@wennergren.org](mailto:internationalprograms@wennergren.org) by the deadline. - [Home sponsor letter guidelines (PDF)](https://wennergren.org/app/uploads/2023/01/WIF-App-Home-Sponsor-Info-UPDATED-Jan-5-2023.pdf) - [Host sponsor letter guidelines (PDF)](https://wennergren.org/app/uploads/2023/01/WIF-App-Host-Sponsor-Info-UPDATED-Jan-5-2023.pdf) - Applicants must comply with U.S. laws, including OFAC regulations for research in sanctioned countries. - Final decisions are made by May 1. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows are encouraged to secure additional funding to supplement the fellowship and to seek outside support for dissertation research. - The fellowship does not cover institutional overhead or administrative fees. - Compliance with all U.S. laws is required, including special documentation for projects in certain countries (see [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/)). - The Wenner-Gren Foundation has a [policy on Generative AI](https://wennergren.org/ai-policy/) in applications. - For U.S. tax guidance, see [U.S. Tax Information](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/). --- ## External Links - [Program page and full details](https://wennergren.org/program/wadsworth-international-fellowship/) - [Application portal](https://wennergren.tfaforms.net/5032805) - [Wadsworth Budget Form](https://wennergren.my.salesforce.com/sfc/p/f4000002bgfV/a/Jw000001LoUH/Y08wgf_xpo_63kf0rciOOPtGiiRZJ9UMuvNlRjvdz.g) - [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) - [OFAC Guidelines](https://wennergren.org/ofac-guidelines/) - [U.S. Tax Issues & Reporting Requirements](https://wennergren.org/united-states-tax-issues-and-the-wenner-gren-foundations-tax-reporting-requirements/) - [Generative 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) | | Program administrator (Wadsworth) | Judy Kreid ([jkreid@wennergren.org](mailto:jkreid@wennergren.org)) | | Phone | (+1) 212.683.5000 | | Address | 655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA |

Wadsworth International Fellowship

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