[Smith Richardson Foundation](https://www.srf.org)

October 5, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

Up to 20 grants of $10,000 each; one-year awards for dissertation research expenses.

Supports policy-relevant Ph.D. dissertation research in international relations, security, and U.S. foreign policy.

All application materials must be received by the deadline; no late materials accepted.

--- ## Description The World Politics & Statecraft Fellowship, offered annually by the Smith Richardson Foundation, funds Ph.D. dissertation research that addresses policy-relevant topics in American foreign policy, international relations, international security, strategic studies, area studies, and diplomatic or military history. The program aims to support young scholars whose work can directly inform U.S. policy debates by providing resources for field work, archival research, and language training. The Foundation prioritizes projects with clear implications for U.S. policy over those focused mainly on theoretical or disciplinary debates. --- ## Due Dates - October 5, 2026: Full application submission deadline (all application materials must be received by this date) No late materials will be accepted. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to 20 fellowships awarded annually - Each award is $10,000 for dissertation research expenses - Funds may be used for field work, archival research, language training, and related costs (preference is given to these uses over living expenses or equipment purchases) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be full-time Ph.D. students at a U.S. university, or at a university outside the U.S. with a properly incorporated U.S. 501(c)3 entity as sponsor. - Applicants must have completed all coursework and passed qualifying exams by the application deadline. - The sponsoring institution must administer the funds and may not charge overhead or administrative fees. - Previous fellowship recipients may reapply, but must submit a summary of prior activities. --- ## Application Process - Submit a single PDF application via email to [worldpolitics@srf.org](mailto:worldpolitics@srf.org). - Required materials: - Cover letter from a departmental representative certifying full-time status, completion of coursework and exams, and institutional agreement to administer funds without overhead. - Proposal (max 3 pages, following the provided template). - Appendices: - Budget (1 page) - CV - Letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with the applicant’s research (may be sent separately, but must arrive by the deadline) - For previous fellows: summary of fellowship-supported activities. - All materials, including recommendation letters, must be received by the deadline; the Foundation will not notify applicants of missing materials or allow late submissions. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to projects with direct policy relevance and practical implications for U.S. policy debates. - There are no strict limitations on use of funds, but field work, archival research, and language training are favored. - Proposals not conforming to requirements or missing documentation will not be considered. --- ## External Links - [Program Page and Application Instructions](https://www.srf.org/programs/international-security-foreign-policy/world-politics-statecraft-fellowship/) - [Application Requirements & Proposal Template (PDF)](https://gregoryt26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2021-WPFP-Application-Requirements-and-Proposal-Template.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------| | Smith Richardson Foundation | [worldpolitics@srf.org](mailto:worldpolitics@srf.org) | +1 (203) 222-6222 | 60 Jesup Road, Westport, CT 06880, USA |

World Politics & Statecraft Fellowship

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