Applications are being accepted for a $5,000, one-year fellowship supporting doctoral research and dissertation writing that contributes to understanding of women’s philanthropy or gender differences in philanthropic behavior.
April 30 is the deadline to apply for the 2018 Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship.
The doctoral dissertation fellowship contributes new research to expand the knowledge base about women’s philanthropy. Previous fellowship recipients have studied a wide range of topics across several disciplines including Jewish women’s philanthropy and social change; an analysis of how donors, especially women, choose among volunteering, fundraising, and monetary donations; the effect of specific women’s philanthropy initiatives at higher education institutions on giving; women’s holiday houses at the beginning of the 20th century; the philanthropy of same-sex couples; and the history of gospel rescue missions.
The 2017 fellowship recipient, Lauren Dula of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, is exploring how the gender composition of grant-making nonprofit boards of directors and executive leadership shapes the organization’s performance.
View details about the 2018 WPI fellowship and the application form
About the Women’s Philanthropy Institute
The Women’s Philanthropy Institute is part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. WPI increases understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing these insights broadly to improve philanthropy.
About the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU Indianapolis is dedicated to improving philanthropy to improve the world by training and empowering students and professionals to be innovators and leaders who create positive and lasting change. The school offers a comprehensive approach to philanthropy through its academic, research and international programs and through The Fund Raising School, Lake Institute on Faith & Giving, and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute. Follow us on Twitter or “Like” us on Facebook.