Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025

The Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025 funds independent research projects in anthropology or closely related fields. Open to scholars worldwide, the program supports innovative and cross-disciplinary work that deepens understanding of humanity.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
2. Value: Up to $25,000
3. Type: PhD, Grant
4. Sponsor: Wenner-Gren Foundation
5. Eligible Countries: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025

Qualified scholars of any nationality or institutional affiliation are eligible. Independent scholars and senior scholars are welcome to apply. Individuals who are within 5 months of receiving their doctorate or equivalent degree may apply, but they must complete their degree before the start date listed on their application form.

Most grantees must fulfill all the requirements of their existing award and submit their final report before applying for a new award. But if you have a Conference and Workshop Grant, a Global Initiatives Grant, or a Historical Archives Program grant, you are welcome to apply; if so, please contact us for more information if this situation applies.

Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply. But as part of their resubmission, they must explain how they have addressed the reviewers’ concerns, along with any changes to their plans.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Post-PhD Research Grant

Our reviewers assess the quality of the proposed research, its potential contribution to anthropological knowledge, and its adherence to the principles articulated in our mission, including a commitment to fostering an inclusive vision of anthropology. We expect applicants to draw inspiration from a broad range of scholarship, including relevant work in English and other languages. Please refer to “Motion of the 32nd RBA: Diversify Information and Education about the Global Anthropologies of Foreign Researchers and Anthropology Students.”

Successful proposals have the following features:

1. A well-defined research question
2. A detailed description of the evidence that will be sought
3. A feasible plan for gathering and analyzing this evidence
4. A discussion of the applicant’s qualifications to carry out the research
5. A compelling account of the project’s potential to advance anthropological knowledge and transform debates in the field.

Applicants whose research is oriented toward primatology or primate conservation must demonstrate the broader anthropological relevance of their work. The Foundation supports work on language structure and endangered languages, but only when it is grounded in anthropological concerns.

Benefits of Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025

1. Maximum award of $25,000
2. Flexible funding duration (can cover multiple research phases)
3. Open to scholars of all nationalities and affiliations
4. Supports groundbreaking anthropological research without thematic or regional restrictions

How to Apply

For more details, visit Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025 webpage

Application Deadline

November 1, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Wenner-Gren Post-PhD Research Grant 2025