12 Grant Programs for Specific Fields of Study Students Should Know

10. Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs

Who this helps: Doctoral students and recent PhDs pursuing research and teaching careers who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity in higher education. The Ford Foundation supports predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships that aim to increase diversity among college and university faculty. Eligibility rules, nomination requirements, and focus areas change, so check the Ford Foundation’s fellowship pages for current guidance.