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Competition Details

American Political Science Association (APSA) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant


Goes By: APSA DDRIG

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.

About this Fellowship

Provides up to $15,000 for research costs for empirical political science dissertations.

Research should advance knowledge and understanding of citizenship, government and politics. Applicants should be in the dissertation stage of a doctoral program at a U.S. institution at the time of application. Open to international students.

Deadlines are typically in early June. Refer to the program website for details.


Award Value

Up to $15,000 for research costs


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Doctoral

Minimum Grade Point Average

3.3

Citizenship

No Requirements
Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: June 18, 2025




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