AIBM Graduate Research Fellowship 2026 | $10,000 Per Year for Up to 2 Years
The American Institute for Boys and Men (AIBM) offers a Graduate Research Fellowship providing $10,000 per year for up to two years to support emerging scholars conducting empirical research on issues affecting boys and men.
Overview
The AIBM Graduate Research Fellowship is designed to support graduate students whose empirical research aligns with the mission of the American Institute for Boys and Men. The programme provides funding to help build a stronger research field and cohort of scholars studying challenges and opportunities facing boys and men.
For the current cycle, priority research areas include:
- Men's employment and labor force participation
- Online gambling, gaming, and pornography
- Modern fatherhood
- Social connection, belonging, and civic engagement among young men
Benefits
Selected fellows receive $10,000 per year for up to two years. Funds may be applied toward research-related expenses, such as:
- Interviews, fieldwork, and experiments
- Research participants and data purchases
- Stipend support
- Conferences, travel, and fees
- Contributions from project collaborators
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. programme at an accredited university in the United States.
- Conducting rigorous empirical research (qualitative or quantitative) relevant to boys and men.
- Open to multiple academic disciplines, including economics, political science, sociology, psychology, public policy, and education.
How to Apply
Interested graduate researchers should visit the official application portal to review requirements, prepare a clear research proposal, and submit their application before the deadline.
Deadline
The application deadline is December 15, 2026.