Opportunity
The grants cover fieldwork or other forms of original research. Preference would be given to research conducted in the Global South but we will also consider research on development (broadly defined) conducted in the Global North.
Preference will be given to students who participate in GPD sponsored events and activities, and to pre-dissertation students (students who have not defended their prospectus) .
How to apply for GPD 2024 summer funding:
Preference will be given to PhD students who participate in GPD sponsored events and activities.
The grants cover fieldwork or other forms of original research. Preference would be given to research conducted in the Global South but we will also consider research on development (broadly defined) conducted in the Global North.
Preference will be given to students who participate in GPD sponsored events and activities, and to pre-dissertation students (students who have not defended their prospectus) .
The maximum grant award for exceptional grant awards is $3,000, but typical awards are between $500 and $1,500. Students are encouraged to seek additional sources of funding depending on the scope of their project.
Recipients will be required to present at the Back from the Field event in fall 2024 and required to submit a 1,000 word written reflection on their fieldwork to be posted on our website.
To apply, please send the following items to GPD@brown.edu.
Deadline for submitting the application: April 3rd at 5pm
Please include your name and “GPD Summer Funding” in the subject line of the email.
(1) A one-page summary of the purpose of your research and how it relates to your graduate studies at Brown and to your dissertation project
(2) On a separate page, a budget showing anticipated expenses. It should also state other sources of support (including any you plan to apply for).
For questions regarding the application, please contact the GPD director, Prerna Singh at Prerna_Singh@brown.edu.
Decisions will be made in late April 2024.