Due Nov 1, 2026
AAA Doctoral Dissertation Grant Competition
Direct application
Amount varies
Eligibility
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
AAA graduate student members working on advertising dissertation proposals at the time of submission may apply, and must maintain membership through project completion.
Competitive awards range from $1,000 to $2,500 and are paid in two installments: half at selection and half after a successful defense within three years.
Applicants submit a dissertation proposal (10-page limit), a CV, and a chair endorsement.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Dissertation proposal (maximum 10 pages)
- CV
- Chair endorsement
- Recipient must maintain American Academy of Advertising membership through project completion.
- The second installment is paid after a successful dissertation defense within three years.