For Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships

Each year, the Haynes Lindley Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships awards $26,000 to PhD candidates enrolled at universities in the Los Angeles region. These fellowships support doctoral students with approved dissertation proposals under the guidance of a faculty advisor, relevant to any topic of public policy or history in the L.A. region. Grants are typically for one year.

1. Create your account in the online application portal.
2. Type PhD in the search field.
3. Click on “Apply” in the Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships box.
4. Confirm your contact information.
5. Complete the Application form fields.
6. Upload your proposal, bibliography, resume, and letter from faculty advisor.
7. Click on “Submit Application” when finished.

Application Deadlines

Currently Closed

Next applications open in 2027.

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the submission deadline date.