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American Sociological Association: Minority Fellowship Program

Main Purpose: To support sociologists of color in pursuing a doctoral degree in any area of sociology.

Benefits:

  • Annual Stipend: $18,000
  • Access to workshops and paper sessions at the American Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting
  • Travel support to scientific conferences,
  • Formal and informal networking

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be enrolled in a program that will grant a Ph.D. in sociology
  • Sufficiently advanced in a Ph.D program that commitment to a research career has been demonstrated (must have completed at least one academic year)
  • Specifically, applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: Blacks/African Americans, Latinos/as (e.g., Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans), American Indians or Alaskan Natives, and Asians (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian), or Pacific Islanders (e.g., Hawaiian, Guamanian, Samoan, Filipino).
  • Must be a citizen or non-citizen national of the U.S., or have been lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a permanent residence. Must possess an Alien Registration Card.

 

Application Link and Additional Information: click here

Deadline: January 31, 2016