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

Requirements

Association for Jewish Studies (AJS) Annual Conference Submission Requirements

Outlines the mandatory submission rules, eligibility criteria, and formatting guidelines for proposals submitted to the AJS Annual Conference.

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Eligibility

Undergraduates may not submit proposals or be part of any proposal; All submitters and presenters must be AJS members; Presenters must be from two or more institutions; Sessions must have at least one presenter who does not identify as a cis-male; Presenters must have a diversity of academic ranks

Requirements

Submissions may not be based on prior publications/presentations; No one can submit more than two proposals (only one can be a paper); All submissions must be complete by the deadline; All submissions must be in English; All submissions are for in-person presentations only; Proposals may not be memorials or tributes

How to apply

Submit proposals through the AJS portal; Ensure all submissions are complete by the deadline

Contact

Mary Arnstein (Email provided on page)

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