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Mellon Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
by Mellon Foundation
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 PhD 🌍 Multiple
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
$25,000 for dissertation
Duration
3-5 years
Deadline
Varies by scheme
Level
PhD
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
$25,000 for dissertation year
⏱
Duration
3-5 years
📍
Study Country
Multiple
🏛️
Provider
Mellon Foundation
🎓
Level
PhD
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
Varies by scheme
Dissertation-year fellowships for humanities doctoral students.
Who Should Apply
Humanities PhD students at US universities
Education Level
PhD
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support
Tags
PhDFoundationStudy in Europe
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
No
Total Award
$25,000 for dissertation year
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
No
🏡 Accommodation
No
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
Yes (annual renewal)
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Check eligibility on official website 2. Prepare required documents 3. Submit online application 4. Review process 5. Shortlist and interview 6. Award decision
Demonstrate a compelling humanities dissertation project
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
PhD
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Check eligibility on official website
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Prepare required documents
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit online application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Review process
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Shortlist and interview
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
6
Award decision
⏱ Varies Medium
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
Varies by scheme
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
Varies by scheme
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; alignment with foundation values; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
$25,000 for dissertation year
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Humanities PhD students at US universities
The scholarship provides: $25,000 for dissertation year — Partial tuition support
The application deadline is: Varies by scheme. Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
Yes (annual renewal)
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
scholarships@mellon-foundation.org
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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