Hunt Postdoctoral Fellowships
Wenner-Gren Foundation
Award: $40,000
Deadline: May 1, 2026
To support basic research in anthropology. Qualifications: Applicants should be no more than ten years beyond their PhD; preference to applicants who are untenured or do not yet have a permanent academic position; the research that forms the basis of the writing project should be completed by the time of application; must be ready to devote a continuous block of time to the fellowship; they may request support for a project requiring less than 9 months; prior recipient are not eligible. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on quality of the proposed project, its potential contribution to anthropological knowledge, and its adherence to the principles articulated in our mission, including a commitment to fostering an inclusive vision of anthropology. How to apply: Applicants must be submitted online; applications must be in English; must submit general information about applicants and applicants writing project; an abstract of applicants writing project; answers to four questions about applicants project; a resubmission statement if we declined a Hunt Postdoctoral; fellowship application applicants submitted previously; a bibliography relevant to applicants proposed project. Focus: Anthropology.