Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship

About this program

Phi Kappa Phi offers the Dissertation Fellowship to support doctoral students completing dissertation research and writing, with funds available for living expenses, dissertation-related costs, and teaching release time. Applicants must be active members or accept membership by November 30, 2026, attend a U.S. regionally accredited doctoral-granting institution, have completed all pre-dissertation requirements, and be pursuing their first doctoral degree. Applications must include an applicant statement, research significance response, 300-word abstract, CV, and dissertation chair endorsement, and must be submitted through the online portal by 11:59 p.m. CT on November 30, 2026.