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Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants

Applicants and Eligibility

The APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants are available to all US-based graduate students who are at the point of initiating or are already conducting dissertation research focused on advancing knowledge and understanding of citizenship, government, and politics.

Application Materials and Format

All proposals for APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants must include the following...

FAQs

These frequently asked questions will be helpful to PhD students who are considering applying for the APSA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant.