Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) - Dissertation Completion Fellowship

A downloadable spreadsheet template for applicants to detail their research grant budget requirements.

DeadlineDecember 31, 2026; Dissertation defense target: By end of June 2027

Award amount$1,000; up to $5,000; Up to $33,000; AJS membership fees covered; $1,000 (Cashmere Subvention Award); Conference registration costs covered; $500 (Prize for Innovative Scholarship); Complimentary registration fees to the 2026 AJS Annual Conference

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Award workspace

Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.

Deadline

December 31, 2026; Dissertation defense target: By end of June 2027

Opening date

early 2026

Award amount

$1,000; up to $5,000; Up to $33,000; AJS membership fees covered; $1,000 (Cashmere Subvention Award); Conference registration costs covered; $500 (Prize for Innovative Scholarship); Complimentary registration fees to the 2026 AJS Annual Conference

Eligibility

Must hold a Ph D; Current AJS members; Open to all research disciplines; Must not have any guaranteed institutional funding; Must have secured a publishing contract for a first book; Scholars at all career stages (Cashmere Subvention Award)

Requirements

CV (5 pages); Dissertation Proposal; Bibliography (2–3 pages); Book proposal (5-10 pages); Writing sample (3-5 pages); Book contract (if available)

Application materials

Cover letter; Bibliography; Book proposal; Book contract; Writing sample; Nomination letter

Official source pages

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Application

AJS Contingent Faculty and Independent Scholar Research Grants

Information page for the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) research grants designed to support contingent faculty and independent scholars without guaranteed institutional funding.

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FAQ

Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) 2026 Call for Papers FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the 2026 AJS Annual Conference proposal submission process, including membership requirements, division selection, and evaluation procedures.

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FAQ

Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) Listserv FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding the AJS subject and division-based listservs, including joining procedures, moderation policies, and communication guidelines.

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Homepage

AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship 2026-2027 Competition

Official program page for the Association for Jewish Studies Dissertation Completion Fellowship, providing eligibility criteria, application requirements, and contact information for the 2026-2027 cycle.

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Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) 58 th Annual Conference Call for Papers

Official call for paper proposals for the 58th Annual AJS Conference held in Philadelphia in December 2026, including submission deadlines and membership requirements.

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AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship 2026-2027 Competition

Official program page for the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) Dissertation Completion Fellowship, providing eligibility criteria, application requirements, and award details for the 2026-2027 cycle.

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AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship Recipients

A historical archive listing the recipients and finalists of the Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) Dissertation Completion Fellowship from 2016 to 2025.

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AJS Award Recipients

A directory page listing past recipients of various fellowships, grants, and awards offered by the Association for Jewish Studies.

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