Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs

Ford Foundation / National Academies of Sciences

All United States scholarships
ResearchVery competitive
Covers
$27,000 per year
Deadline
December of every year
Level
PhD, Postdoctoral
Country
United States
Fields
Social Sciences, Humanities, STEM, Education
Renewable
No

Who can apply

  • US citizen or international student enrolled in accredited US university
  • Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in academia
  • Demonstrated superior academic achievement
  • Proposing to pursue a PhD or in pre-candidacy stage
  • Not currently holding another major fellowship

How to apply

  1. 1Check you meet every point above.
  2. 2Confirm this cycle's deadline on the official site.
  3. 3Gather transcripts, CV, passport, English score and referee letters.
  4. 4Write essays specific to this award.
  5. 5Submit on the official portal and keep a copy.

Apply early, line up strong referees and tailor every essay to the award.

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