Top anthropology scholarships for you

The Graduate Research Grant is designed to encourage thesis and dissertation-related field research. Requests for financial support for travel, basic field equipment, and on-location labor costs would be favored. The grant cannot be used for indirect expenses. The funds of $2000 will be awarded annually to each of the three sub-disciplines: archeology; biological/physical anthropology; and cultural/linguistic anthropology, with the maximum of one applicant per discipline, per chapter. The application must clearly state the sub-discipline the grant candidate is applying for. Applicants must be a lifetime member of Lambda Alpha and be enrolled in the graduate program in their department for at least one academic year. They must have selected their thesis advisor and have formally formed a thesis or dissertation on an anthropological topic. Applicants must have their advisor agree to be responsible for the dispersal of the grant funds, possibly in conjunction with the university's research office. A letter of nomination and support stating the sub-discipline of the applicant is required. A statement of financial responsibility from either their thesis advisor or thesis committee chairman containing their name and mailing address; and a summary of the applicant's thesis or dissertation proposal must be submitted. In addition, the proposal must include an itemized budget for no more than $2000 and any references cited. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society National Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate senior students. The scholarship nominees must be majoring in anthropology and plan on attending graduate school in anthropology. This scholarship is intended to help pay for the students' graduate education costs. Please have the documents in the following order in the PDF application submission: (1) a letter of nomination from the chapter faculty sponsor stating the candidate is applying for the National Scholarship; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) a statement signed by the applicant giving permission to the National Executive Council to view submitted transcripts; (4) a current transcript of the students' undergraduate course; (5) two supporting letters of recommendation, one must be from a professional anthropologist; (6) a statement of future professional plans limited to one page or less, single spaced; (7) a document submitted in manuscript form, ready for consideration for publication in the Lambda Alpha Journal. The purpose of submitting a paper is to evaluate formal writing skill, and an ability to compose a research paper. Original thesis manuscripts, previously published papers, co-authored publications, and contract archaeological reports are not acceptable. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants funds doctoral or thesis research that advances anthropological knowledge. The goal is to support vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas. Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent, if outside the U.S.). Qualified students of any nationality or institutional affiliation may apply. Applicants must designate a dissertation advisor or other scholar from the same institution who will take responsibility for supervising the project. To receive an award, applicants must fulfill all of their program's doctoral degree requirements, other than the dissertation/thesis, before the start date listed on their application form. Successful applicants must provide proof from their department that they have completed all the necessary coursework and exams. Applicants will also be asked to provide answers to six questions about the project; a resubmission statement if the applicant's application has been previously denied; detailed Plan A budget (Best-case scenario); and detailed Plan B budget (Worst-case scenario). The application portal opens 2 months before the deadline. Applications must be in English. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research Post-PhD Research Grant funds individual research projects undertaken by doctorates in anthropology or a closely related field. The goal is to support vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas. Applicants must be Doctorates in Anthropology, Doctorates in Related Fields, or independent scholars. Qualified scholars of any nationality or institutional affiliation are eligible. Individuals who are within 5 months of receiving their doctorate or equivalent degree may apply, but they must complete their degree before the start date listed on their application form. Applicants will also be asked to provide answers to six questions about the project; a resubmission statement if the applicant's Post-PhD Research Grant application has been previously denied; detailed Plan A budget (Best-case scenario); and detailed Plan B budget (Worst-case scenario). The application portal opens 2 months before the deadline. Applications must be in English. Please visit the award's website for more information.

The Research Grant Program to Assist Foreign Scholars in Chinese Studies will award a direct round-trip ticket between the domicile of grant recipients and Taipei. Monthly grants are also awarded to Full Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, and/or Doctoral Candidates. The duration of the grants may be between one month and one year. Applicants must submit their Research Plan and at least one letter of recommendation. Please visit the award's website for more information.