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The Mentoring Grants Program deadline was February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. The rfp_url points to the general funding hub page, not the specific Mentoring Grants page. The dedicated page (wtgrantfoundation.org/funding/mentoring-grants) confirms the program is currently closed with applications last
Mentoring Grants Program is sponsored by William T. Grant Foundation. This program supports Black or African American, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian or Pacific Islander American junior researchers (doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows) in their career trajectories and helps faculty strengthen their mentoring support.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: William T. Grant Scholars and Principal Investigators of major research grants who are mentoring junior researchers of color. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $60,000 for doctoral students; up to $110,000 for postdoctoral fellows. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Mentoring Grants Program is funded by William T. Grant Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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