The College of Social Sciences, College of Graduate Studies, and the Anthropology
Department are pleased to offer several grants in support of undergraduate and graduate
research. You can find more information by visiting the sections below.
This grant provides undergraduate students majoring in Anthropology or Behavioral
Science the opportunity to fund research projects under the supervision of a faculty
member. Up to $500 of support is available per student.
The Columbia Vecchi Fellowship in Native American Culture and Society offers support
to graduate and undergraduate students conducting scholarship and collaborative work
relating to Native American culture for up to $500.
Each year, the College of Social Sciences offers scholarships to students majoring
in one of the College's Departments. College Scholarship questions should be directed
to the College of Social Sciences Dean’s Office at 408-924-5300 or by contacting the
Associate Dean for Research.
The Society for Applied Anthropology proudly sponsors prestigious awards including
the Malinowski Award, the Peter K. New Award, and the Sol Tax Award; as well as co-sponsoring
the Margaret Mead Award with the American Anthropological Association. In addition,
the Society offers 12 student travel awards to help offset the costs of attending
the Annual Meeting.
American Anthropological Association offers a number of prizes and awards that you
can apply for yourself or nominate someone else.
The Columbia Vecchi Fellowship in Native American Culture and Society offers support
to graduate and undergraduate students conducting scholarship and collaborative work
relating to Native American culture for up to $500.
This grant supports graduate research and presentations, which fall under two categories.
Research and Development Grants (maximum award: $250) are awarded to students seeking
support for a project that will form the basis of an M.A. project report or thesis.
Travel Grants (maximum award: $500) are awarded to students seeking support for travel
to an academic conference for the purpose of presenting a professional paper.
Each year, the College of Social Sciences offers scholarships to students majoring
in one of the College's Departments. College Scholarship questions should be directed
to the College of Social Sciences Dean’s Office at 408-924-5300 or by contacting the
Associate Dean for Research.
The Society for Applied Anthropology proudly sponsors prestigious awards including
the Malinowski Award, the Peter K. New Award, and the Sol Tax Award; as well as co-sponsoring
the Margaret Mead Award with the American Anthropological Association. In addition,
the Society offers 12 student travel awards to help offset the costs of attending
the Annual Meeting.
American Anthropological Association offers a number of prizes and awards that you
can apply for yourself or nominate someone else.