Application guide for the Louisville Institute Dissertation Fellowship, detailing eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements for Ph.D. or Th.D. students.
Candidates for Ph.D. or Th.D. at accredited US or Canadian graduate schools.; Must reside in US or Canada (citizens or international students with valid visas).; Must be 'all but dissertation' by February 1, 2027.; Expect to complete and defend dissertation before December 31, 2028.; Cannot have previously received and declined an LI Dissertation Fellowship.
Requirements
Complete all pre-dissertation requirements by February 1, 2027.; Limit outside employment to no more than 20 hours/week.; Cannot simultaneously hold two grants totaling more than $55,000 from Lilly Endowment-funded organizations.; Cannot accept LI Dissertation Fellowship and another comparable dissertation completion grant simultaneously.; Must attend Winter Seminar in January 2028.
Application materials
General information about dissertation program and progress.; Dissertation prospectus (max 1500 words).; Recommendation letters (due February 8, 2027).
How to apply
Apply online through the application portal.; Create an online profile.; Submit application by 11:59 p.m. ET February 1, 2027.; Provide contact information for recommenders.
Important dates
Application Due Date: February 1, 2027; Recommendation Letters Due: February 8, 2027; Awards Announced: Spring 2027; Fellowship Timeframe: Fall 2027 – Spring 2028; Winter Seminar: January 2028
Contact
fellowships@louisville-institute.org
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