Graduate students are encouraged to consult the Yale Graduate School's McDougal Center Fellowship Webpage as well as YCIAS for the most current information on these fellowships and grants as well as others that may be available.

NOTE: Several grants, including the Fulbright IIE and Fulbright-Hays, are adminisered through the Deans' Office of the Graduate School. Students who are considering applying for these grants are encouraged to meet and speak with an officer at the Deans' Office the summer prior to making an application.

Fulbright IIE
1090 grants to 134 countries world-wide – open to College seniors as well as advanced graduate students doing dissertation research (US citizens only).
For preliminary information: http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/mcdougal/resource.html
Fulbright booklet/application on-line: http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us
On-Line Application: http://www.iie.org/fulbright/us
Deadline: early October (Students interested must apply through Yale.)

Fulbright-Hays
US government fellowships for “Area Studies” research in Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia & the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, East Central Europe & Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (US citizens and permanent residents only).
For preliminary information: http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/mcdougal/resource.html
For applications: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/HEP/iegps/ddraapp.html
Deadline: mid-October (Students interested must apply through Yale.)

Japan Foundation (Doctoral Fellowships category)
Fellowships for doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences for research in Japan. Duration 4-14 months; applicants must have sufficient proficiency in Japanese language to pursue their research in Japan.
Address: The Japan Foundation New York Office
152 West 57th Street, 39th Floor; New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 489-0299
Fax: (212) 489-0409
Email: info@jfny.org
Website: http://www.jfny.org/jfny/index.html
Application: http://www.jfny.org/jfny/applications.html
Deadline: early November

Korea Foundation Fellowships for Korean Studies
Fellowships of 3-12 months for doctoral candidates for dissertation research in Korea in the fields of humanities, social sciences, or the arts.
Address: Fellowships for Korean Studies, International Cooperation Department, The Korea Foundation, Seocho PO Box 227; Diplomatic Center Bldg 1376-1
Seocho 2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-072, Korea
Tel: 011-82-2-3463-5614
Fax: 011-82-2-3463-6075
Email: fellow@kf.or.kr
Website: http://www.kofo.or.kr/english/kf/fellow.html
Deadline: late May of the year prior to the proposed start of the project

National Science Foundation (NSF) Dissertation Improvement Grants
Grants of up to $12,000 each to support Anthropological field work virtually anywhere in the world; there is no citizenship requirement (because the awards are technically made to the University). There are NSF programs in Cultural Anthropology, Lingustics, Law and Social Sciences (Global Perspectives on Sociological Studies); Science, Technology & Society; Archaeology and Physical Anthropology. For applications that fit, there may be better odds with Law and Social Sciences and with Science, Technology and Society than with Cultural Anthropology. All NSF applications MUST be filed via computer on the "fastlane."
Instructions on Preparation and Submission: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a1/newstan.htm
Fastlane portal: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp
Deadline: January 1 (for many grants)
NOTE: NSF funds are administered through Yale and Yale offices are close before the winter holiday. Therefore students applying are encouraged to consult with the Business Manager of the Department well before December in order to begin the budgetary preparations the grant requires.

Smithsonian Research Fellowships
For dissertation research done in-residence at the Smithsonian in association with the research staff and using the Institution’s resources. (See brochure/Website for possible areas of research.) Available to doctoral candidates for periods of 3-12 months. Stipend is $15,000 per year; prorated for periods of less than 12 months.
Address: Smithsonian Institution, Office of Fellowships
PO Box 37012, Victor Building 93000, MRC 902, Washington, DC 20013-7012
Tel: (202) 275-0655
Email: siofg@ofg.si.edu
Website: http://web1.si.edu/ofg/
Deadline: mid-January

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
International Dissertation Field Research Fellowships [IDRF]
Support for social scientists and humanists to conduct 9-12 months of dissertation field research on all areas or regions of the world. Approximately 50 fellowships will be awarded; there is no citizenship requirement.
Address: International Dissertation Field Research Fellowship Program [IDRF]
SSRC, 810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727
Email: idrf@ssrc.org
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf/
Application may be downloaded from the website
Deadline for On-line Registration: early November
Receipt of Completed Application Package: mid-November

SSRC Program on Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector
Fellowships provide support for dissertation research on the history, behavior, and role of nonprofit and/or philanthropic organizations in the US. 7 Fellowships of $18,000 for 10-12 months of research. Application is on line.
Address: SSRC Program on Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727
Email: phil-np@ssrc.org
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/philanthropy
Deadline: early December

SSRC Program on the Corporation as a Social Institution
The goal of this program is to develop a stronger, conceptually richer and potentially more interdisciplinary approach to the study of the nature of firms and other business institutions.
Address: SSRC Program on the Corporation as a Social Institution
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor; New York, NY 10019. Attn: Ellen Chan
Tel: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727
Email: corporation@ssrc.org
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/corporation/
Deadline: early January

SSRC Sexuality Research Fellowship Program
Dissertation Fellowships (also PostDocs) to support social and behavioral research on sexuality conducted in the United States. Awards are $28,000 including tuition, living expenses, & research costs.
Address: SSRC Sexuality Research Fellowship Program
810 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor; New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 377-2700
Fax: (212) 377-2727
Email: srfp@ssrc.org
Website: http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/sexuality/
Deadline: early December

The Aspen Institute (Doctoral Dissertation Research)
Grants of up to $20,000 to support research on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, including hospitals, universities, human service agencies, arts organizations, advocacy groups, and other tax-exempt entities in the US and other countries.
Address: Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 736-5838
Fax: (202) 293-0525
Email: nsrf@aspeninstitute.org
Website: http://www.nonprofitresearch.org
Deadline: early October

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research, Inc
Predoctoral grants of up to $25,000 to support basic research in all branches of anthropology. No citizenship requirement. Only one application may be submitted during any 12-month period. Application is available on-line.
Address: The Wenner-Gren Foundation
220 Fifth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001-7708
Tel: (212) 683-5000
Fax: (212) 683-9151
Website: http://www.wennergren.org/
Deadlines: November 1 and May 1 annually.