Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
Official program page for the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, providing funding for PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses religion, ethics, or values.
PhD candidates in the humanities and social sciences; Scholars in STEM fields may apply if religion, ethics, or values are central to the dissertation; Must be in the final year of writing the dissertation; Must have completed all course work; Must have passed all preliminary examinations; Must have received approval for research proposals or plans by the November deadline
Requirements
Dissertation must demonstrate moral, ethical, or theological/religious relevance; Fellows must use the award for the final year of writing; Graduate schools must be willing to waive tuition and fees while maintaining health insurance
How to apply
Apply online via the official portal; Use Program Key: CWNF
Important dates
Opens: August 1 every year; Deadline: November 1 every year
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