Pre-Dissertation Grants

Pre-Dissertation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
Amount: US $3,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Pre-Dissertation Grants, offered by the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, support doctoral students who are in the early stages of their research. These grants, ranging from $3,000 to $4,000, are specifically designed for Harvard graduate students who have passed preliminary exams and are beginning their dissertation work on topics related to international and comparative research.

Overview

Pre-Dissertation Grants Pre-dissertation grants are awarded to doctoral students who are pre-prospectus, have recently passed preliminary exams, and who are exploring or beginning to launch research on a project related to the core research interests of the Center. These interests are broadly defined to encompass research on international, transnational, global, and comparative national issues and may address contemporary or historical topics, including rigorous policy analysis, as well as the study of specific countries and regions outside the United States. Awards Grants of $3,000–$4,000 each will be awarded.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For Harvard graduate students only.Pre-dissertation grants are available to doctoral students who are in the early stages of dissertation research, that is, who are exploring or beginning to launch a project.The grants may be used at any time during the summer or academic year for dissertation-related travel, training, or for the compilation of data sets relevant to the student's research.