American Sociological Association Minority Fellowship Program (MFP)

Funding: $20,000 annual stipend (August 1-July 31); ASA also works with departments to help cover tuition. Who can apply: PhD students enrolled in a sociology doctoral program, advanced in their program, who identify as a member of an underrepresented racial/ethnic group among sociology PhDs (Black/African American, Latino/a/x, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, MENA/SWANA). Length: 1 year (renewable based on program terms). Virtual programming, professional development at ASA Annual Meeting, travel support for conferences, mentoring network. Field: Social Science. Deadline: Check ASA site for current-cycle date (historically early winter).