Top 33 Anthropology Scholarships in July 2024

Fulbright Canada and Carleton University have established dedicated research chairs in support of educational programming and research. This opportunity will allow extraordinary American scholars and top-tier applied researchers to spend one academic year as a visiting research scholar working in a targeted area of academic inquiry. Eligible topics of inquiry include the Arts and Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship and/or Social Innovation, Environmental Science, Society, Policy, and Media. Applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred host institution to discuss research interests. Eligible applicants must have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree, and submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. For more information on the scholarship, keep on reading!Show Less

Are you an exceptional and motivated college junior who hopes to complete a graduate degree in the Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences? If so, consider applying for the Beinecke Scholarship Program! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to chosen scholars immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. The scholarship was established to honor Edwin, Frederick, and Walter Beinecke, the board of Directors of The Sperry and Hutchinson Company, who believed in the importance of corporate philanthropy. If you’re passionate about completing a graduate degree in the arts or social sciences and are looking for some help to fund your graduate study, we encourage you to apply! P.S.: Interested students should bear in mind that participating institutions will have internal deadlines linked to their nominating process that will fall earlier than February. We recommend contacting your campus liaison for more information.Show Less

The New England Regional Fellowship Consortium, a collaboration of 31 major cultural agencies, will offer at least two dozen awards in the current application cycle. Each grant will provide a stipend of $5,000 for a minimum of eight weeks of research at participating institutions. Awards are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who hold the necessary U.S. government documents. Grants are designed to encourage projects that draw on the resources of several agencies. NERFC grants support work in a broad array of fields, including but not limited to: history, literature, art history, African American studies, American studies, women's and gender studies, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, environmental studies, oceanography, and the histories of law, medicine, and technology. If you have an interest in conducting research in any of these fields, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Post PhD Research Grant offers up to $25,000 to qualified Ph.D. holders and soon-to-be-graduates of any nationality or institutional affiliation who are conducting "vibrant and significant anthropological work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human." The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas. To apply, interested individuals must submit an abstract for their project, the answers to six (6) questions about their project, detailed budgets, and a bibliography for their project. Bear in mind that application deadlines are May 1 (for project start dates between January 1 and June 30 of the following year) and November 1 (for project start dates between July 1 and December 31 of the following year). If you have a Ph.D. or soon will and are looking for help funding your anthropology-related research, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants annually offers up to $25,000 to doctoral students looking for help funding anthropological research projects. Applicants should be conducting “vibrant and significant anthropological work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human.” To apply, interested individuals must submit an abstract for their project, the answers to six (6) questions about their project, detailed budgets, and a bibliography for their project. Bear in mind that application deadlines are May 1 (for project start dates between January 1 and June 30 of the following year) and November 1 (for project start dates between July 1 and December 31 of the following year). If you're a doctoral student looking for help funding your anthropology-related research, don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Keep on reading to learn more! Show Less

The Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships offer up to $40,000 to early career scholars (no more than twelve years beyond their Ph.D) who need time and resources to publish their Anthropology-related research. Each year, up to 20 fellows are awarded annually to allow for nine months of full-time writing. To apply, interested individuals must submit an abstract for their project, the answers to four (4) questions about their project, and a bibliography for their project. If you've earned a Ph.D. within the past 12 years and are looking for help publishing your anthropology-related research, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to share it with the world. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The AMS History of Medicine and Health Care Project Grants are here to help you bring your research initiatives to life! With a focus on advancing the history of health, healthcare, disease, or education in health professionals, these grants provide seed money for small budget proposals. The application process is administered by Ontario SPOR Support Unit, so don't hesitate to apply and make your mark in the field of medicine and healthcare history. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you majoring in Anthropology or a cross-discipline field, with an emphasis in Archaeology at a Colorado college or university? If so, you may be eligible for the Alice Hamilton Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $200 and $1,000 to multiple Colorado students with a passion for anthropology and/or archaeology. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

The Wadsworth International Fellowships are intended to provide support for students undertaking study leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree at universities where they can receive international-level training in anthropology. These fellowships are available only to students from countries where anthropology is underrepresented and where there are limited resources to send students overseas for training. Priority is given to applicants who have not already begun graduate training abroad, and who are likely to return to an academic position in their home country upon completion of their degree. The applicant should request letters from both the Home Sponsor and the Host Sponsor, to be sent directly to the Foundation by the application deadline. If you're pursuing a  doctoral degree and receiving international-level training in anthropology, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Graduate Student Research Grants will be awarded to the top two applicants in each grant category (archaeology, bio-anthropology, cultural/linguistic anthropology) selected by the National Executive Council.Show Less