The Wenner-Gren Foundation offers various resources and support pathways for researchers and scholars.

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants Support

Additional support is available for crafting a Dissertation Fieldwork Grant Proposal. Foundation Anthropologist Dr. Brendane A. Tynes provides a deep dive into each question and offers practical strategies for creating a successful application during a dedicated training session.

Available Training Materials

• Slides: Download
• Video: Narrated Presentation available for download.
• Video Timestamps: Download

Included with the training is the “Think Like a Reviewer” activity, which applicants may use to help assess their proposals. Dr. Tynes advises completing this activity within a writing group while refining drafts ahead of submission deadlines.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the Proposal Repository and watch informational workshops facilitated by President Danilyn Rutherford for further resources and insight on proposal writing.

General Resources and Support

The Foundation maintains several resources to guide applicants through the grant process.

• Application Guide: Provides foundational guidance for applicants.
• Informational Webinars: Access to recorded informational webinars.
• Proposal Trainings: Dedicated training sessions for proposal development.
• Proposal Collection: A repository for reviewing past proposals.
• Final Report Guide: Guidance for completing final reports.

Funding Opportunities

The Foundation directs applicants to specific areas for funding inquiries.

• Grants and Fellowships
• Symposia and Seminars
• Help Me Find a Grant
• Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

For inquiries, the Wenner-Gren Foundation can be reached at:

Wenner-Gren Foundation
655 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA

Telephone: (+1) 212.683.5000

Email: inquiries@wennergren.org