WMU Department of Political Science: The Dr. Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Award Grant

WMU Department of Political Science: The Dr. Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Summary

The Dr. Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Award at Western Michigan University provides up to $500 annually to support doctoral students in political science with their dissertation research. Applicants must submit a two-to-three page statement detailing their research plans and a budget for the intended use of funds. To be eligible, students must be in good standing and have achieved candidacy before the application deadline of February 1.

Overview

Graduate Scholarships The Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University announces the winners of its awards and scholarships at the honors luncheon in April of each year. With the exception of the William Ritchie Prize in Political Theory, an application is required for all awards and scholarships. The following scholarships require an application consisting of an essay by the applicant and the names of three faculty references. Deadline: February 1, unless otherwise noted. The Dr. Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Award The Claude and Nancy Phillips Dissertation Research Fund supports dissertation research by doctoral student in political science. Awarded annually for up to $500.At the time of this submission, you must include a separate two-three page statement describing the research this grant will help fund and a budget for how the funds will be spent.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The awardee shall be enrolled in good standing in the Ph.D. program and shall have achieved candidacy before the application deadline.The funds can go only to defray actual research costs and may not be used to cover living expenses or tuition.