Grant for PhD Students by Horowitz Foundation 2021

Grant for PhD Students by Horowitz Foundation 2021 is a grant to support emerging and deserving scholars through small grants. The grant aims to address contemporary issues in social sciences. On the basis of merit, the successful applicants will receive a grant of USD 7,500.

Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy, New Jersey is offering this grant.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be a current Ph.D. researcher working on the dissertation
• Not hold a Ph.D. degree
• Have approved dissertation proposal from the head of the department 

Note – There is no specific eligibility requirement for US citizenship or residency. 

The selected candidates will receive a grant of USD 7,500. Initially, USD 5,000 will be offered and USD 2,500 will be offered after the successful completion of the project.

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button and read all the details carefully.
Step 2: Click the orange "Application Portal" button and create an account.
Step 3:Complete the two-question Eligibility Form, the Application Round, and upload an updated CV.
Step 4:  Click the "Review & Submit" button (on or before the deadline - December 1, 2021).

• Updated CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Project description in 750 words
• Project Overview - a brief snapshot  

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria -

• Applicability
• Feasibility 
• Originality
• Methodology
• Theoretically informed or empirically rich research
• Letters of recommendation 

Application Deadline – 1st December 2021

• Awards will be offered to individuals only. 
• Grants are usually administered in the month of June. 
• These grants are non-renewable and projects need to be completed within 5 years from the date of announcement of the award in order to claim the final payment. 
• Letters of recommendation must be relevant to the project mentioned in the application form.
• Announcement of award winners will be made in late May. 
• The scholars receiving this grant are also eligible for special monetary awards (if applicable).