Dissertation Grants for Graduate Students

AABS invites applications for grants of up to $4,000 to support doctoral dissertation research and write-up in any field of Baltic Studies. Funds may be used for travel to research site, equipment, duplication or other needs as specified.

The application deadline for academic year 2025-2026 is February 1, 2025. Applications will be evaluated by the AABS 2024–2026 Grants Committee consisting of AABS VP for Professional Development Dr. Kaarel Piirimäe, AABS President Dr. Jörg Hackmann, and AABS Director-at-Large Dr. Dovilė Budrytė. Award notifications will be made in April 2025.

AWARD: Up to $4,000

Application deadline

The application deadline for academic year 2025-2026 is February 1, 2025.

Award notifications will be made in April 2025.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

Applicants must be current AABS members at the time of application.

Proposals will be evaluated according to the scholarly potential of the applicant, and the quality and scholarly importance of the proposed work, especially to the development of Baltic Studies. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a PhD or MA program and have completed all requirements for a PhD/MA except the dissertation.

Guidelines for Application:

1. Check that your AABS membership is active and complete the online grant application form.

2. The application must include a proposal packet (single PDF file, in English), which must consist of the following:

a) One-page proposal;

b) One-page budget specifying expenses;

c) One-page Curriculum Vitae;

d) Evidence of current enrollment in a PhD program;

e) A writing sample of no more than 25 pages.

Thinking of applying? Read reports from past winners here!

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

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