Project SUSTAIN

Funding: Full tuition plus stipends for dissertation support, travel, and conference expenses ($2.5M grant funding 4 scholars at each university). Who can apply: Doctoral students in special education at the University of Maryland or Vanderbilt University pursuing leadership roles in higher education, school districts, or research organizations. Length: 4-year doctoral training grant, launched Fall 2025. Field: Disability Studies and Accessibility. Applications close around 2026-12-01 (expected; confirm on the official site).