Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
220 Fifth Ave., 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Ph: (212)683-5000
Fax: (212)683-9151
E-mail: inquiries@wennergren.org
URL: http://www.wennergren.org
Richard Carley Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships
Post PhD Grants
Professional Development International Fellowships-Postdoctoral
Professional Development International Library Residency Fellowships
Professional Development International Pre-doctoral Fellowships
Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants
Wenner-Gren International Collaborative Research Grants
Historical Archives Program
(Postgraduate/Grant)
Purpose: Grants available to encourage the preservation of unpublished records and other materials of value for research on the history of anthropology. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: resume. Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Richard Carley Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Nonrenewable grants are available to anthropology scholars within five years of receiving their PhD. Must have received PhD by the time of the application. Deadlines are May 1 and November 1. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $40000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Post PhD Grants
(Postgraduate/Grant)
Purpose: Grants awarded to individual scholars holding a doctorate or equivalent in anthropology or related field. Deadlines are May 1 and November 1. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $25000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Professional Development International Fellowships-Postdoctoral
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Fellowships are available to scholars in countries where anthropology is underrepresented and who seek additional training to enhance their skills or develop new areas of expertise in anthropology. Intended for researchers to advance their training beyond their PhD. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $35000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Professional Development International Library Residency Fellowships
(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Three-month research fellowship at the Wenner-Gren Foundation or one of their sponsored libraries with extensive anthropology collections. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Professional Development International Pre-doctoral Fellowships
(University/Fellowship)
Purpose: Fellowships are available to scholars in countries where anthropology is underrepresented and who seek additional training to enhance their skills or develop new areas of expertise in anthropology. Intended for study leading to a PhD. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: application form; essay; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grants
(University/Grant)
Purpose: Grants are available for doctoral candidates studying anthropology. Must be working jointly with a theses advisor or other scholar who will undertake responsibility for supervising the project. Deadlines are May 1 and November 1. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $25000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
Wenner-Gren International Collaborative Research Grants
(Postgraduate, University/Grant)
Purpose: Grants for joint anthropological research projects undertaken by at least two investigators from different countries with different but complementary perspectives, knowledge, and skills. One investigator must be from outside the United States, Canada, or Western Europe. Deadlines are June 1 and December 1. For more details and an application go to Web site: http://www.wennergren.org. Focus: Anthropology Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $30000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; essay; resume. Contact: Victoria Malkin, Information Officer, 212-683-5000, inquiries@wennergren.org.
