CPD 2016-2017 Doctoral Dissertation Grant

The USC Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD) is pleased to announce its Doctoral Dissertation Grant program for the academic year 2016-17, which is a part of broader CPD Research Opportunities. CPD will select two doctoral students with dissertation topics in the area of public diplomacy. The Dissertation Awards, $2,500 each, are intended to recognize and support the work of emerging scholars from around the world engaged in cutting-edge research on public diplomacy. 

The application process for the 2016-2017 CPD Doctoral Dissertation begins April 1, 2016. Applications are due May 15, 2016 and should be sent electronically to cpd@usc.edu with "ATTN: Jay Wang – Dissertation Award Application" in the subject line. To learn more about the award and application process, click here. 

CPD is committed to supporting work examining a broad range of public diplomacy topics from diverse geographical areas and perspectives, with special interest in topics in line with CPD Research Initiatives. Awards will be announced in August 2016 and disbursed shortly thereafter.