Humanities Center Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

Funding: $25,000, dispensed as a monthly stipend over the fellowship period. Who can apply: PhD candidates in the humanities, arts, or related disciplines enrolled at Wayne State University; must have an approved dissertation topic/outline/prospectus, have completed all PhD requirements except the dissertation, and be actively writing with an expected completion by the following spring/summer; cannot hold teaching positions or major employment during the fellowship. Length: 9 months (recent cycle ran August 2026 through April 2027). Medical benefits, tuition remission up to 10 credits, dedicated office space with computer/printer/supplies, and participation in monthly research seminars with a cohort of interdisciplinary fellows. Field: Humanities and Arts Dissertation Writing. Applications close around 2027-03-21 (expected; confirm on the official site).