Graduate Sabbatical Grants 2024: $15,000 for PhD Candidates and Postdoctoral Fellows [APPLY NOW]

The Graduate Sabbatical Grants offer up to $15,000 to help you buy out teaching or research responsibilities for a semester, allowing you to focus on crucial academic work.

These grants are designed to support the completion of dissertations, publications, or other important milestones in the early stages of your academic journey.

Grant Overview:

• Grant Amount: Up to $15,000
• Duration: One semester, with the possibility of renewal for exceptional progress
• Purpose: To allow PhD candidates (ABD) and postdoctoral fellows to complete vital academic work without the burden of teaching or research responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• PhD Candidates: Must be enrolled as full-time students who have advanced to candidacy (ABD status).
• Postdoctoral Fellows: Currently holding a postdoctoral fellowship.
• International Students: Eligible to apply, with priority given to those at top research institutions.
• Research Focus: Preference for research directly tied to the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) areas of focus.
• Previous Applicants and Winners: Encouraged to apply again.

Grant Requirements:

• Milestones: Awardees are expected to complete significant milestones such as large portions of a dissertation, submitting material for publication, or preparing work for a major conference.
• Progress Updates: Awardees must provide regular updates on their milestones and research progress during the sabbatical.

Ineligible Expenses:

• The grant cannot be used to cover institutional overhead or indirect costs.

Application Process:

• Rolling Applications: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Notification: Applicants will be notified of their award decision within eight weeks of submission.
• Application Timeline: It is recommended to submit your application at least three months before the start of the semester.

For more information and to apply, visit the official website: Graduate Sabbatical Grants.