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Find similar grantsThe Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships support dissertation projects that expand the traditional boundaries of doctoral research through new methodologies, innovative dissertation formats, and collaborations with partners within and beyond the academy.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Doctoral students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences who are enrolled in PhD programs in the United States and developing innovative dissertation projects. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $42,000 base stipend, plus up to $8,000 for research and professional development, and a $2,000 mentor stipend. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships are due October 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships is funded by American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) and The Mellon Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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