Grants for graduate students who participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program to complete research prior to dissertation writing. Funding up to $5,000.
Graduate students who participated in the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program.; Candidate for the Ph.D. degree in recognized fields.; Must have passed all comprehensive examinations and completed coursework.; Dissertation topic must be approved by advisor.
Requirements
Application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on February 27, 2026.; One letter of recommendation from academic advisor/dissertation committee chair.; Research plans must include backup plans for COVID-19 disruptions.
Application materials
Application form; One letter of recommendation
Important dates
Application deadline: February 27, 2026; Award announcements: Late May
