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Joint PhD Program Funding

September Deadlines

  1. W. K. Kellogg Family Endowed Fellowship

    Department deadline: September 28, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This award was established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation along with matching funds provided by the Ann and Robert Lurie Family Foundation. It is awarded to students in the Joint Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science with a research interest in advancing the understanding of issues relevant to improving the well-being of children, youth and their families.

    W. K. Kellogg Family Endowed Fellowship Application

October Deadlines

  1. (Rackham) Harold and Vivian Shapiro/John Malik/Jean Forrest Awards

    Rackham deadline: October 18, 2023 Submit electronically to Rackham

    These awards were established by Harold T. Shapiro, former President of the University of Michigan, and Vivian Shapiro, former faculty member at the University of Michigan, to assist graduate students with interest payments on unsubsidized educational loans. John Malik, a devoted Rackham alumnus in Physics, established an endowment for the same purpose. Jean Forrest earned her master’s degree from Rackham in 1976, and in gratitude for her education, established an endowed fund to support graduate students with financial need. All three awards are made through a single competition.

    Harold and Vivian Shapiro/John Malik/Jean Forrest Awards

  2. (Rackham) Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France

    This student-initiated application must be submitted directly to Rackham.

    The Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust seeks to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and France and, secondarily, between Americans and Europeans in general. This is achieved by supporting scholarly activities and exchanges which allow members of one society to learn more about the people and civilization of the other society.

    Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France

  3. Rackham International Student Fellowship

    Department deadline: October 4, 2023 Submit electronically to Todd Huynh thuynh@umich.edu

    The Rackham International Student Fellowship assists outstanding international students, particularly those who may be ineligible for other kinds of support because of citizenship. In addition the Chia-Lun Lo Fellowship assists outstanding students in Rackham programs who have earned a previous degree from a university in Taiwan. These fellowships will be awarded in a combined competition.

    Rackham International Student Fellowship

November Deadlines

  1. Carol Thiessen Mowbray Research Fund

    Department deadline: November 24, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This award is to support research expenses for doctoral students. Preference will be given to students in the School of Social Work Joint Doctoral Program whose research addresses an area of community-based care with a focus on psycho-social education, rehabilitation, and social integration for those dealing with chronic mental illness. Research projects should expand opportunities, build strengths and promote social inclusion of individuals with mental health concerns.

    Carol Thiessen Mowbray Research Fund Application

  2. Joanne Yaffe Doctoral Fellowship

    Department deadline: November Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    (NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 2023-2024) This award is to support research expenses for doctoral students. Preference will be given to students in the School of Social Work Joint Doctoral Program whose research is on improving the quality of social work interventions.

    The Joanne Yaffe Doctoral Fellowship Application

  3. John F. Longres Award in Psychology or Sociology

    Department deadline: November 20, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This award is to provide an annual scholarship to one or more School of Social Work doctoral students who are joint with Psychology or Sociology whose research focuses on social psychological issues as they relate to social work practice with individuals families, groups, communities, organizations or policy.

    John Longres Award in Psychology or Sociology Application

December Deadlines

  1. Clara P. and Larry E. Davis Scholarship

    Department deadline: December 4, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This award is given to a PhD student whose research focuses on poverty and social justice.

    Clara P. and Larry E. Davis Scholarship Application

  2. Harold T. and Vivian B. Shapiro Prize

    Department deadline: December 17, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This note announces an award available to new and continuing students in the Joint Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program. To be eligible for the award, a student must be in good standing and show distinguished achievements in the Joint Doctoral Program.

    Harold T. and Vivian B. Shapiro Prize

  3. Joint Doctoral Program Grant

    Department deadline: December 15, 2023 Submit electronically to Laura Thomas lshirley@umich.edu

    This award is available to new and continuing students in the Joint Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program. To be eligible for the award, a student must be in good standing and show distinguished achievements in the Joint Doctoral Program.

    Joint Doctoral Program Grant Application

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