Woodrow Wilson Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies
Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the US who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. US citizenship not required.
The Women’s Studies Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at institutions in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. The most competitive applications include not only a clear, thorough, and compelling description of the candidate’s work, but also evidence of an enduring interest in and commitment to women’s issues and scholarship on women.
No awards will be offered for the 2011 academic year.
Refer to website for details.
Applications will be judged on originality and significance to women’s studies, scholarly validity, the applicant’s academic preparation and ability to accomplish the work, and whether the dissertation will be completed within a reasonable time period. Evidence of commitment to women’s studies is also considered. Collaborative work is not eligible. Important tips appear at the end of these instructions.
Applications must be filed using the online form. A completed application comprises the online application form, two letters of recommendation, and a current transcript.
NOTE: In order to file an application, you must register as a user of the Woodrow Wilson Web site. There is no filing or registration fee.
When you register, you will provide basic contact information and choose a username and password. Completing this user profile will enable you to save your unfinished application, so that you can return later to add or change entries and view a checklist of supporting documents received.
After registering, select “Apply for Fellowship,†then choose “Woodrow Wilson Women’s Studies Fellowship.â€Â
Expenses connected with the dissertation. These may include, but are not limited to, travel, books, microfilming, taping, and computer services.
The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women's Studies encourages original and significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional, or cultural boundaries. Previous Fellows have explored such topics as transnational religious education for Muslim women, the complex gender dynamics of voluntary marriage migration, women's role in African-American adult literacy, women's sports, militarism and the education of American women, and the relationship between family commitments and women's work mobility.