Deadline: November 1, 2025
Applications are invited for the Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Research Grant 2025-2026. This grant program funds individual research projects undertaken by doctorates in anthropology or a closely related field. Their goal is to support vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of what it means to be human. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, topic, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that integrate two or more subfields and pioneer new approaches and ideas.
Grant
- The maximum Post-PhD Research Grant is $25,000. Grants are nonrenewable. There is no limit to the duration of the grant, and applicants may request funding to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design. Wenner-Gren awards do not include funds to cover institutional overhead or any fees related to the administration of our grants and fellowships.
Eligibility
- Open to Doctorates in Anthropology, Doctorates in Related Fields and Independent Scholars.
- Qualified scholars of any nationality or institutional affiliation are eligible. Independent scholars and senior scholars are welcome to apply. Individuals who are within 5 months of receiving their doctorate or equivalent degree may apply, but they must complete their degree before the start date listed on their application form.
- Most grantees must fulfill all the requirements of their existing award and submit their final report before applying for a new award. But if you have a Conference and Workshop Grant, a Global Initiatives Grant, or a Historical Archives Program grant, you are welcome to apply; if so, please contact the organisers for more information if this situation applies.
- Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply. But as part of their resubmission, they must explain how they have addressed the reviewers’ concerns, along with any changes to their plans.
Application
The application asks for the following:
- General information about you and your project
- An abstract of your proposed project
- Answers to six questions about your project
- A resubmission statement if we declined a Post-PhD Research Grant application previously
- A detailed Plan A budget (Best-case scenario)
- A detailed Plan B budget (Worst-case scenario)
- A bibliography relevant to your proposed project.
For more information, visit Wenner-Gren Foundation Post-PhD Research Grant.
