University of Massachusetts-Amherst/Research funding

Jumpstart Grants for Dissertation Research

Amount variesNot guaranteed

These grants are available to doctoral students who defended their prospectus in the Spring semester or who defended their prospectus within the past two semesters (that is, in the previous calendar year) and are intended to jumpstart dissertation research. The award may cover travel to collections as well as the acquisition of equipment or library materials needed to advance research.

Award Varies

Deadline 3 March 2027

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Who it is for, in the provider's words

Which collegeJumpstart Grants for Dissertation Research - University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarships
Who can applyThese grants are available to doctoral students who defended their prospectus in the Spring semester or who defended their prospectus within the past two semesters (that is, in the previous calendar year) and are intended to jumpstart dissertation research. The award may cover travel to collections as well as the acquisition of equipment or library materials needed to advance research.
Who can applyAnticipated Total Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award. $2,500.00

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Where this comes from

Official source: https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 3 March 2027
How often: one time

In the provider's words: where each detail comes from

Name: Jumpstart Grants for Dissertation ResearchRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Provider: University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
What it provides: These grants are available to doctoral students who defended their prospectus in the Spring semester or who defended their prospectus within the past two semesters (that is, in the previous calendar year) and are intended to jumpstart dissertation research. The award may cover travel to collections as well as the acquisition of equipment or library materials needed to advance research.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Deadline: Deadline 03/03/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Which college: Jumpstart Grants for Dissertation Research - University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Who can apply: These grants are available to doctoral students who defended their prospectus in the Spring semester or who defended their prospectus within the past two semesters (that is, in the previous calendar year) and are intended to jumpstart dissertation research. The award may cover travel to collections as well as the acquisition of equipment or library materials needed to advance research.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176
Who can apply: Anticipated Total Anticipated total amount over the full term of this award. $2,500.00Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/26176

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