TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG)

Funding: Up to $5,000. Who can apply: Doctoral candidates in a PhD or EdD program who have been advanced to candidacy, completed required coursework and exams, and have an approved research plan. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens. Proposal must relate to TIRF's designated research topics in applied linguistics and language education. Length: Award supports work toward completion, typically over about two years. The highest rated proposal each year also receives the Russell N. Campbell Award. Field: Dissertation Completion. Deadline: Mid May annually (the 2026 cycle deadline was May 13, 2026).