American Political Science Association (APSA) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant

A required form for dissertation chairs to confirm awareness, support, and approval of an applicant's APSA DDRIG proposal.

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DeadlineJune 1, 2026; Award notifications: Late summer 2026; October 2026: Expected fund disbursement; Late Summer 2026: Expected award notifications

Award amountUp to $20,000; $10,000 - $20,000; $10,000 to $20,000; Up to $10,000 (if NSF funding is not received)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Application Materials and Format - APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

Outlines the required application materials, formatting guidelines, and submission deadlines for the APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant.

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Deadline

2026-06-01T23:59:00

Requirements

Do not include your name or institution in any part of your application materials.; Do not include your name or institution in the file names of uploaded materials.

Application materials

Proposal Summary; Project Description and Research Plan; Adviser Support Form; Institutional Support Form; Other Sources of Support; Budget

Important dates

2026 cycle opens April 1, 2026; 2026 cycle closes June 1, 2026, at 11:59pm Eastern Time

Contact

dissertations@apsanet.org

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