Dornsife Ph.D. Academy Scholarship and Research Fund
The programming offered by the Dornsife Ph.D. Academy is designed to support professional development and research needs, within the academy and beyond. To this end, we are pleased to be able to offer a certain amount of financial research support to our participants.
DEADLINE: APRIL 25, 2025 – [LATE APPLICATIONS NOT CONSIDERED]
Eligible to apply for up to $500 from the Ph.D. Academy Scholarship and Research Fund:
YR 1-6 students who attend a minimum of FOUR Ph.D. Academy events for their cohort during the course of the academic year
*Please note: welcome reception/social events/holiday party attendance does not count towards the scholarship.*
Application Details
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
Eligible to apply for up to $500 from the Ph.D. Academy Scholarship and Research Fund:
- YR 1-6 students who attend a minimum of FOUR Ph.D. Academy events for their cohort during the course of the academic year
*Please note: welcome reception/social events/holiday party attendance does not count towards the scholarship.*
Application Requirements
Eligible students must submit a single pdf containing:
- a one-page explanation of the scholarly project/need;
- detailed budget;
- timeline;
- a letter of support for the funds planned use from mentor, professor, DGS, or Chair (recommenders can also send their letter of support directly to phdacademy@dornsife.usc.edu and we will attach it to your application). This needs to be an official letter of support. We will not accept one line emails of approval from your recommender.
- dates of Ph.D. Academy attendance this academic year
Please use the following naming convention: YOURYEAR_YOURLASTNAME_YOURFIRSTNAME_YOURPROGRAM_AY24
e.g., YR3_YU_JASMINE_SOCI_AY24
Students should be advised that this will be a selective application process; however, we will attempt to fund as many such applications as possible, FUNDS PERMITTING.
*We cannot accept any late applications, applications missing any requirements, or applications with insufficient attendance*
Please Keep in Mind:
The Dornsife Ph.D. Academy reviews our comprehensive check out database to ensure applicants attended the events they list in their application. We count attendance for students who attend the entire event (dinner and program). We do not count attendance for students who only attend the free dinner. For Zoom attendees, we do not count attendance for students who stay in the Zoom meeting for only a few minutes. If you did not check out with the Ph.D. Academy staff after the event, then we did not count your attendance. It is your responsibility to check out with us.
Students should be advised that this is a competitive application process; however, we will attempt to fund as many applications as possible. Given the competitive process and limited funds, late applications cannot be considered. If you have any questions, please email us at phdacademy@dornsife.usc.edu.