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American Academy in Rome – Rome Prize Fellowships |
to support innovative and cross-disciplinary work in the arts and humanities from
scholars in the early or middle stages of their careers |
Applicants must be US citizens. Graduate students in the humanities may apply if they
have completed all but the dissertation. Visit the website for the guidelines for
specific disciplines. |
Stipend, meals, bedroom and private bath, and private workspace included. Winners
with children may live in a partially subsidized apartment nearby. |
November |
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American Association of University Women Grants and Fellowships |
The purpose varies by the award. |
Awards for US citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals are available.
Visit the link provided for the eligiblity criteria. |
Career Development Grants provide $2,000 - $12,000 for 1 year. International Fellowships
provide $18,000 for master’s/first professional degree, $20,000 for doctoral degrees,
and $30,000 for postdoctoral degrees. Selected Professions Fellowships provide $5,000
- $18,000 for 1 year. |
November |
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American Chemical Society-Hach - Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship |
to support the advancement of chemical sciences through research, education, and community
projects |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, college seniors, first-year
graduate students, or gap year students preparing for graduate school. Applicants
intend to pursue a PhD in applied physical and biological science, mathematics, or
engineering. Applicants also intend to direct their studies toward understanding and
solving major, near-term problems facing society. |
up to 3 years of yearly stipend of $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time
study toward completion of a masters degree in education or secondary chemistry/science
certification |
May |
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American Dissertation Fellowship – American Association of University Women |
to offset a scholar’s living expenses while she completes her dissertation. The fellowship
must be used for the final year of writing the dissertation. |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, identify as women, have completed
all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, had a dissertation research proposal
approved by November of the year prior to the start of the fellowship, and must not
already have a fellowship or grant supporting the final year of writing. |
$20,000 |
November 1 |
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American Educational Research Association - Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education
Research |
to enhance the racial and ethnic diversity of faculty, scholars, and researchers who
study topics in education research |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, members of racial and ethnic
groups underrepresented in higher education, at the writing stage of the dissertation
by the start of the fellowship, and must be from graduate programs in education research,
the humanities, or social or behavioral science disciplinary or interdisciplinary
fields. |
1 year of a $25,000 stipend, presentation at the AERA Annual Meeting, and a mentoring
and career development workshop |
December |
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American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship |
to enhance the integrated research and clinical training of promising students who intend careers
as scientists, physician-scientists or other clinician-scientists, or related careers
aimed at improving global cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and brain health |
At the time of application the applicant must be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate
program in nursing or equivalent clinical health science doctoral degree program,
enrolled full-time, and want training with a sponsor prior to beginning a research
career. |
annual stipend, health insurance allowance, and project support funds for 1 or 2 years |
September |
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American Historical Association Grants and Fellowships |
to advance the study and exploration of history in a diverse number of subject areas |
Research grant recipients must be AHA members. Applicants of the Fellowship in Aerospace
History must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must have a PhD in
history or a closely related field, or be enrolled as a student in a doctoral degree
program. |
Research grants provide up to $1,500. Fellowship recipients receive a $21,890 stipend
for 6-9 months. |
April |
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Fellowship for Minority Doctoral
Students |
to ensure that CPAs of diverse backgrounds are visible in college and university classrooms.
The goal is to increase the number of minority CPAs who serve as role models and mentors
to young people in the academic environment |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, be a CPA or plan to pursue
CPA licensure, have earned a Master’s degree or completed at least 3 years of full-time experience in
the accounting profession, and be a member of an ethnic minority group. See the website for further details. |
$12,000 for 1 year |
May |
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American Occupational Therapy Foundation Scholarships |
to support full-time students currently enrolled in accredited or developing occupational
therapy programs |
Applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students in a master’s, OTD, or
OT assistant program. Applicants must have completed at least one year of OT specific
course work. If you are studying to become an OT assistant, you must be in the final
year. See the website for further details. |
awards range $750 - $5,000 |
September |
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American Political Science Association – Research and Travel Grants |
Grants assist with the costs of research or the cost of attending the APSA Annual
Meeting. |
Research grants may not be used for overhead or indirect costs, must support work
not yet completed, and the proposed work must be within the political science discipline.
Recipients must keep an APSA membership. |
Research Grants provide up to $2,500 and up to $10,000 for conferences and workshops.
Travel grants reimburse travel, lodging, and meals. |
April 15 for spring research. June 15th for summer research. June for travel grants.
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American Psychological Association - Fellowships, Scholarships and Grants |
to help graduate students further their education in psychology |
Criteria vary by the award offered. Some awards support graduate students from underrepresented
group. Some awards require specialization in specific areas of interest. |
Award amounts vary. The Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship provides a $23,000 stipend
for doctoral students or $12,000 for masters students. The Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship
provides $4,000. |
deadlines vary by the award |
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American Research Center in Egypt |
to support scholars who want to conduct research in Egypt |
Review the eligibility criteria carefully. Some awards require US citizenship and
others do not. Some are open to pre-doctoral candidates who have completed all coursework,
doctoral candidates, or pre-doctoral students. |
Research fellowships provide a monthly per diem for 3-12 months and round trip airfare.
The NEH Fellowship provides a monthly per diem for 4 months. Travel grants provide
$2,400 and round trip airfare for a 1-2 month stay. The Romanoff Prize provides $4,000.
The McHugh Memorial Fund provides $600. |
January |
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American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships and Grants |
to provide international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between
the US and the Nordic countries |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and have completed undergraduate
education by the start of the project. Priority is given to dissertation-related study
or research. |
fellowship up to $23,000, grant up to $5,000 |
November |
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American Sociological Association Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants |
to support theoretically grounded empirical investigations to advance understanding
of fundamental social processes |
Applicants must be doctoral students attending US institutions. Students must have
the support of a research sponsor from the same institution. |
1 year of funding |
November |
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American Sociological Association Minority Fellowships |
to attract talented doctoral students to ensure that a diverse and highly trained
workforce is available to assume leadership roles and conduct research that is relevant
to today’s global society |
Applicants must be a member of the Black/African American, Latino/a/x, American Indian
or Alaska Native, Asian, or Pacific Islander populations. Applicants must be US citizens,
US permanent residents, non-citizen nationals of the US, or eligible under DACA. Applicants
must be enrolled in a PhD program in sociology and advanced in the program by the
time of the application. |
stipend of $18,000 and tuition payment for 1 year |
January |
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Arab Student Aid International Loans |
to effectively contribute to the enhancement of specialized university graduates at
the PhD, MA, and BA levels in those fields that are highly in demand for sustainable
development and are not readily available at the academic institutions in the Arab
World without any prejudice to any Arab State, religion, gender or racial background |
Applicants must be a citizen of an Arab country, have a valid passport, and enrolled
at a reputable university. GPA must be B or “very good” and above for the first semester
of the MA or PhD. Students enrolled in a master’s or doctoral degree must have completed
one full semester. |
Applicants in MA or MS programs receive 2 academic years of support. Applicants in
doctoral programs receive 3 academic years of support. |
January 15, August 30 |
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Archaeological Institute of America – Site Preservation Grant |
to enhance global preservation efforts and promote awareness of the need to protect
threatened archaeological sites |
Applications should fit one or more of the following categories: planning for conservation,
conservation interventions, preventive measures, monitoring and maintenance of sites,
training of personnel in conservation and site management, and public outreach and
education. |
up to $15,000 |
November |
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Arkansas Department of Education – Minority Masters Fellows Program |
to support students entering a master’s program |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, bona fide Arkansas residents
for at least 6 months prior to the application deadline, enrolled full-time, have
a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, have received a baccalaureate degree, and must be admitted
to a master’s program in mathematics, the sciences or foreign languages. Applicants
must be African American, Hispanic, Asian-American, or Native American. |
up to $7,500 for one academic year |
July |
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Arkansas Space Grant Consortium - MSI Program |
to increase the number of under-represented minorities in STEM related fields by offering
a grant to help promote awareness of aerospace related topics around the state |
Applicants must be US citizens, pursuing a degree in a STEM related field, enrolled
full-time, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
$2,500 stipend |
February |
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Arkansas Space Grant Consortium - Student Intensive Training Program |
to support student projects around an aerospace research topic or an important training
topic |
Students must be US citizens or permanent residents, have a bachelor’s degree or higher
in chemistry or a chemistry-related discipline, have less than one year work experience
outside of the degree program, show an interest in being a secondary educator, and
accepted into an education master’s program or teacher certification program. |
up to $10,000 |
February |
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Asian Cultural Council Fellowships and Grants |
to support cultural exchange in the arts for practicing artists, scholars, and arts professionals |
Applicants must reside in or be citizens of an eligible country or region and must
be a practicing artist, humanities scholar, or arts professional in an eligible field. |
funding, logistical and programmatic support |
Fall |
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Association for Women in Science – Distinguished Doctoral Research Scholarship |
to award an AWIS member whose dissertation research project is judged likely to make
important and original contributions to her field |
Applicants must be women, AWIS members, and pre-doctoral students in life sciences,
physical sciences, behavioral sciences, mathematics or engineering. Applicants must
expect to graduate within two years of the application deadline. |
$10,000 |
February |
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AT&T Internships |
|
Applicants must be master’s and doctoral students specializing in cybersecurity, software
engineering, data analytics, network engineering, finance, leadership, supply chain
management, corporate development, or communications. |
full-time paid internship for 10-12 weeks during the summer |
Visit the website to enroll in program alerts. |
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Autism Science Foundation - Predoctoral Training Awards |
to support students interested in careers in basic and clinical research relevant
to autism spectrum disorders |
Applicants may be US citizens or or non-US citizens. Applicants must be enrolled and
in good standing in a research doctoral program or dual degree program. |
$35,000 |
December 2023 |
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Bibliographical Society of America Fellowships |
to promote inquiry and research in books and other textual artifacts in both traditional
and emerging formats |
Applicants may be US citizens and residents, or may be citizens of other countries
without US residency who wish to conduct research outside of the US. |
$1,500 - $3,000 |
October |
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Boren Fellowship for International Study |
to fund research and language study proposals in world regions critical to US interests |
Applicants must be US citizens and at least 18 years of age. The overseas program
must be outside Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Students must
study in a country which is not their home country. Graduate students in master's,
juris doctor, and doctoral programs are eligible. See the website for the preferred
countries and preferred fields of study. |
up to $12,500 for 12-24 week programs, up to $25,000 for 25-52 week programs, and
$12,000 for domestic summer intensive language courses |
January |
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Center for Cyber Safety and Education Scholarships |
Scholarships vary in purpose. The provider offers scholarships for women, Black or
African American students, veterans, spouses of veterans, National Guard and Reserve
members, and students from underrepresented groups. |
Citizens of all countries are eligible. A minimum GPA is required. The degree program
must be in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field. |
Benefits vary but can include funding for tuition, books, and housing. |
February, March, April, June, August |
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Center for Jewish History Graduate Research Fellowship |
to support cutting-edge research in the rich collections of the Center's partners
|
US citizens and foreign nationals are eligible. Hybrid and remote fellowships will
be considered. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree
except the dissertation. |
stipend of $20,000 - $30,000 for 10 months |
February |
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Charles R. Rangel International Affairs Program Fellowship |
to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign
Service of the US Department of State. The Program encourages members of minority
groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with
financial need to apply. |
Applicants must be US citizens, have a 3.2 cumulative GPA, and plan to begin a two-year,
graduate degree program at a US institution in the fall of the next year in an area
of relevance to the Foreign Service. |
Benefits include up to $24,000 per year for tuition and mandatory fees, up to $18,000
stipend per year for two years, two summer internships, mentoring from a Foreign Service
Officer, and appointment in the State Department Foreign Service after successful
completion of the program. |
September |
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Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship - Institute for Citizens and Scholars |
to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all
fields of the humanities and social sciences, and particularly to help PhD candidates
in these fields complete their dissertation work |
Applicants must be candidates for PhD or ThD in any field in the humanities or social
sciences at a school in the US. Applicants must have completed all dissertation requirements
by the deadline, be in the writing stage of the dissertation, must expect to complete
the dissertation between April 1 and August 31, and have never held a similar national
award for the final year of dissertation writing. |
$30,000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. The fellows’ graduate schools
are asked to waive tuition and fees and provide health insurance. |
November |
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Chateaubriand Fellowship – Embassy of France in the United States |
to support outstanding PhD students from US institutions who wish to conduct part
of their doctoral research in France |
US citizenship is not required. French citizens are ineligible. Doctoral students
in the STEM fields, humanities and social sciences are eligible. Applicants must be
currently working on a PhD. Knowledge of French is not mandatory and is left to the
host institution. |
4-12 months of a monthly stipend, round trip ticket to France, and health insurance |
January |
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Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes – Higher Education Scholarship |
to support tribal members in higher education throughout the US |
Applicants must be a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, be a high school or
GED graduate, approved for admission by the college or university, and provide reasonable
assurance to complete a two- or four-year degree program, |
Amounts are not specified. An incentive award is available for GPA and degree completion. |
October 1, March 1, June 1 |
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Churchill Scholarship |
to fund one year of study at the University of Cambridge for a Master of Philosophy
or Master of Advanced Study |
Applicants must be US citizens and must either graduate with a bachelor's degree in
the same academic year as the deadline or graduated within the 12 months preceding
the deadline. |
tuition, roundtrip airfare, visa fees, health surcharge, stipend, and eligibility
to apply for a $4,000 research grant |
November |
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CLAGS Center for LGBTQ Studies Fellowships and Awards |
to support graduate students, academics, adjuncts, and independent scholars doing
research on the LGBTQ experience |
Awards are given for scholarly articles, research proposals, dissertations, and book
manuscripts. |
$1,000 - $2,500 |
November, June |
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Cohen-Tucker Dissertation Fellowship Program for Russian Historical Studies |
to support the next generation of US scholars in Russian studies |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, be doctoral students at a US
or Canadian university, be student members of ASEEES at the time of application submission,
have dissertation research topics that fall within the fellowship project scope but
may be in any discipline, have language proficiency to do research in Russia, and
are prepared to successfully defend their dissertations within the fellowship period. |
up to $25,000 |
January |
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Council of Southern Graduate Schools – Master’s Thesis Award |
to support the completion of master’s theses in math, physical sciences, engineering,
humanities, fine arts, social sciences, business, education, life sciences, and non-traditional
theses, such as those created in MFA programs |
Applicants must be master’s degree students from two of four rotating categories of
most academic fields. Graduate deans nominate one person per category whose thesis
has been accepted in partial fulfillment of master’s degree requirements during the
past two academic years and/or summer sessions. |
$1,000, a plaque, and recognition at the award ceremony |
November |
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Critical Language Scholarship - US Department of State |
to provide opportunities for American college and university students to study languages
and cultures essential to America's engagement with the world |
Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years old, and successfully complete the
fall term prior to the program start date. |
room, board, travel expenses, visa application fees, language instruction and cultural
programs, textbooks, and eligibility for US government employment |
November |
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Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund |
to aid people active in movements for social and economic justice |
Applicants can be students who can do academic work at a college or university level
or are enrolled in a trade or technical program, are active in the progress movement,
and must have participated in activities in the US. |
maximum of $15,000 for one year |
April |
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Dissertation Fellowship – Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the Science History Institute |
to support scholars whose research would benefit from the use of our collections |
Applicants must be doctoral students whose dissertation proposals have been accepted
by their respective university departments. |
9 months of support including a stipend of $27,500, reimbursement for health insurance,
and participation in scholarly programs and a lecture series |
January |
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Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies – Institute for Citizens and Scholars |
to support the final year of dissertation writing for PhD candidates in the humanities
and social sciences whose work addresses topics of women and gender in interdisciplinary
and original ways |
US citizens and foreign citizens are eligible. Applicants must have completed all
dissertation requirements and are writing on issues related to women, gender, women’s
studies or feminist/gender/LGBTQ theory. Applicants must be pursuing a PhD or ThD
in area of study in the humanities or social sciences and expect to complete the degree
in the summer by the end of the award term. |
$5,000 for travel, data work, and supply expenses |
October |
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D. Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia |
to support graduate students and young scholars who are working in the history of
science and technology in modern East Asia |
Graduate students of all nationalities are eligible. PhD students applying for the
dissertation fellowship must intend to finish the dissertation in 1-2 years. |
The dissertation fellowship provides $25,000. The traveling/research grant provides
up to $2,500. The conference/workshop grant provides up to $2,500. |
December, May |
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Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards – Human-Environment and Geographical
Sciences Program |
to support basic scientific research about the nature, causes and/or consequences
of the spatial distribution of human activity and/or environmental processes across
a range of scales |
The doctoral student and advisor as the principal investigators submit the proposal.
HEGS welcomes proposals that creatively integrate scientific and critical approaches,
and that engage rigorous quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods in novel ways. |
$250,000 - $375,000 |
Proposals are accepted anytime. |
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Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship - USAID |
to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign
Service of the US Agency for International Development |
Applicants must be US citizens, seeking fall admission to a two-year graduate degree
program, and have a 3.2 cumulative GPA. |
$24,000 for tuition and fees, $18,000 stipend, and up to $10,000 for stipend, housing,
and transportation |
November |
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Dr. James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases RISE Fellowship Program – Kennedy
Krieger Institute |
to provide educational and professional development opportunities for |
Applicants must be US citizens, US nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must
have a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time graduate student in a medical, dental,
pharmacy, veterinary, public health, allied health, or social sciences degree program
during the entire summer program. |
Benefits include stipends of $46,752 for pre-masters, $47,820 for masters/pre-doc,
and $75,240 for post-doc. |
January |
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Edmund S. Muski Professional Fellowship Program |
to provide emerging leaders of the Fulbright Program with the opportunity to gain
real-world experience complementing and enriching their graduate studies in the US |
Applicants must currently be a Fulbright Foreign Student and currently studying toward
a graduate degree at a US college or university. Applicants must be a citizen of select
countries. |
travel support and a monthly stipend |
not specified |
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Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant for Artists |
to fund young artists who are pursuing their studies or are in the early stage of
their career, are working in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture
or printmaking, and demonstrate the determination and talent to pursue a lifetime
career in their art practice. The Foundation does not provide funding for the pursuit
of abstract or non-objective art. |
Applicants must work within a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpture
or printmaking. There are no citizenship or residency requirements. Applicants must
be 18-41 years old at the time of the application. |
The first grant is 15,000 Canadian dollars. The second and third grants are 18,000
Canadian dollars. |
Applications are accepted throughout the year. |
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Environmental Research and Education Foundation Scholarships |
to recognize excellence in master’s and doctoral waste management research and education |
Qualified applicants will be or are now full-time master’s or doctoral students and
have demonstrated interest in solid waste management research. |
up to $15,000 per year for up to 3 years for doctoral students, up to $7,500 per year
for up to 2 years for master’s students |
March |
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ETS Internship, Fellowship, and Visiting Scholar Programs in Research |
to support applicants who wish to collaborate with ETS team members to carry out innovative
and impactful R&D projects aligned with ETS's mission |
Eligibility criteria vary but some programs require current enrollment in a doctoral
degree program, enrollment in the same with at least two years completed, or are at
the dissertation stage of the program. Students from underrepresented groups are encouraged
to apply |
Award packages vary by program. The Gulliksen Psychometric Research Fellowship provides
a stipend, tuition payment, and a small research grant. |
January 20, February 1, March 3 |
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Everglades Foundation Fellowships |
to provide fellowships to graduate research students pursuing the development of innovative
scientific methods to advance the understanding of Everglades physical, chemical or
biological processes, or reserach in the economic impacts of environmental changes |
Qualified applicants are full-time graduate research students from any university
pursuing degrees in earth sciences, biological sciences, engineering, geography, planning
and resources management, and economics. Crossdisciplinary research is of special
interest. |
Fellowships range from $25,000 - $30,000 for one year to be used for stipends, tuition/fees,
travel, and research expenses. |
July |
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Explorers Club Grants |
to support the scientific fieldwork of groundbreaking explorers around the globe |
Graduate students are eligible for the Exploration Fund Grant, Rolex Explorers Club
Grant, Stephenson Explorers Advancement Program, and Fjallraven Field Grant. |
$1,500 – $10,000 |
October, November |
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Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Fellowship |
to provide financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising
graduate students in science and technology |
US citizenship is not required. Applicants must be pursuing or plan to pursue a degree
focusing on cybersecurity or information assurance. Applicants must be in a master’s
program or doctoral program and have a 3.5 GPA. |
up to 5 years of full tuition payment and a monthly stipend |
October |
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Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship |
to support individuals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to
a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in the US, show
promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use
diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students |
Applicants must be US citizens, US nationals, US permanent residents, DACA recipients,
Indigenous individuals exercising rights associated with the Jay Treaty of 1794, individuals
granted Temporary Protected Status, asylees, or refugees. Applicants must be enrolled
in an eligible dissertation-required program leading to a PhD or ScD degree in 9-12
months during the upcoming academic year, have completed all degree requirements except
for the dissertation by December of the year prior to the start of the fellowship,
and have not already earned a doctoral degree. |
one-year stipend of $28,000, invitation to the Conference of Ford Fellows, and access
to the Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons |
January |
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Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship |
to support individuals engaged in graduate study leading to a PhD or ScD degree |
Applicants must be US citizens, nationals or permanent residents. Applicants must
be enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based (dissertation required)
program leading to a PhD or ScD, have a minimum of three years of study remaining
to complete the degree as of the next fall semester, not have earned a doctoral degree
at any time in any field, and be committed to a career in teaching and research at
the college or university level in the US. |
annual stipend of $27,000 for three years, an invitation to attend the Conference
of Ford Fellows, access to a network of former Ford Fellows |
December |
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Ford Foundation - Ford Global Fellowship |
to connect and support the next generation of leaders from around the world who are
advancing innovative solutions to end inequlaity |
Fellows must be 18 or older and cannot be candidates for public office. Fellows should
be proximate to and directly engaged in addressing inequality, expansive in approach
and potential, ethical and skilled in leadership, and poised to benefit from the fellowship
experience. |
stipend of $25,000, paid travel costs for fellowship conferences |
Candidates are nominated by official nominators. |
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Frank Huntington Beebe Fund for Musicians |
to support gifted young musicians, generally performers and composers in classical
disciplines, who wish to pursue advanced music study and performance abroad, usually
in Europe |
Both US citizens and foreign nationals are eligible. Fellows should be musicians based
in the United States for whom this would be the first extended period of study abroad.
Fellows must not have reached the age of 30 by July 1. Enrollment in a college or
university is not required. |
$22,000 for 1 year |
December |
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Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program |
provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students
who conduct research in other countries, in modern foreign languages and area studies
for periods of six to 12 months |
Students apply through the institutions in which they are enrolled. Students must
be US citizens or permanent residents, admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program
in modern foreign languages and area studies, planning a teaching career upon graduation,
and possess adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to execute the dissertation. |
travel expenses, maintenance and dependent allowances for dependent(s), project allowance,
health and accident insurance |
April |
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Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grants |
to support individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant
Programs. Fulbrighters meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host
country, sharing daily experiences |
Applicants must be US citizens or US nationals. Permanent residents are ineligible.
Applicants must have a conferred bachelor’s degree or J.D. before the grant begins
and meet the language requirement. Doctors of Medicine may receive grants for advanced
academic study but not for internships or residencies. |
Benefits include accident and sickness health benefits, 24/7 support line, 12 months
of non-competitive eligibility hiring status within the federal government, and transportation,
room and board, and incidental costs. Orientation is provided before departure or
in-country. Some grants also include book and research allowances, mid-term enrichment
activities, full or partial tuition, and language study programs. English Teaching
Assistants receive a 60-hour online TESOL Fundamentals Course. |
April |
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship |
to fund outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate
degree at the University of Cambridge |
Applicants must be citizens of countries outside the UK and must be applying for a
PhD, Mlitt, or one year postgraduate course. |
The full cost of the study is funded including the composition fee, visa costs, immigration
health surcharge, and airfare. A maintenance allowance is provided. Students may apply
for additional discretionary funding. |
October |
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GEM Fellowship Program |
to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate
level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high
level technical careers |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must be American Indian/Native,
African American/Black, or Hispanic American/Latino. Applicants must be a senior or
graduate of an accredited engineering or computer science program at the time of application,
and must agree to intern with a GEM employer beginning the summer after the sponsorship.
MS students must have a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA and PhD students must have a minimum
3.0. |
Employer fellows receive $4,000 stipend each semester up to 4 semesters, up to 2 paid
summer internships with a GEM Employer Member, and full tuition and fee payment provided
by a GEM University Member. University fellows receive full tuition and fee payment.
Associate fellows receive full tuition and fee payment and at least $8,000 stipend
per year. |
November |
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Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowship Program – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution |
to support graduate students and researchers from a variety of fields who share a
common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids |
Applicants can be graduate students from any field sharing a common interest in the
nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids. Applications from women and members
of underrepresented groups are encouraged. |
Fellows will be in residence for 10 weeks, receive stipends of $7,793, and receive
a travel allowance. |
February |
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George J. Mitchell Scholarship - US-Ireland Alliance |
to introduce and connect generations of future American leaders to the island of Ireland,
while recognizing and fostering intellectual achievement, leadership, and a commitment
to community and public service |
Applicants must be US citizens, 18-30 years old on October 1 in the year of application,
and have earned a bachelor's degree by the time the scholarship begins. |
1 year of support for tuition, accomodation, and stipend |
September |
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarships |
to fund study and research visits to universities and non-university research institutions
in Germany |
Requirements vary by scholarship program. Masters and doctoral students may apply. |
Benefits include cost of living allowances and travel allowances. The duration of
funding varies by scholarship program. |
November |
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Goizueta Foundation Graduate Fellowship |
to engage emerging scholars with the materials available in the Cuban Heritage Collection
and thus contribute to the larger body of scholarship in Cuban and Cuban diaspora
studies |
All US citizens, US permanent residents, and foreign nationals on F-1 student visas
are eligible. Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program. |
Summer fellowships provide $3,000 for 1 month. Graduate research fellowships provide
$4,500 monthly for 1-3 months. |
February |
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Grassroots Development Fellowship – Inter-American Foundation |
on hold as of 3/6/2023 |
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Guttmacher Institute – Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship |
to support emerging leaders in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights |
Applicants must be entering or currently enrolled in a graduate study program in the
US for the entire upcoming academic year, pursuing a master’s degree in public policy
or public health., and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants should be planning to pursue
a career in advancing public policy related to sexual and reproductive health and
rights. |
$15,000 |
May |
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Harry Frank Guggenheim Emerging Scholar Award |
to support research that increases understanding of the causes, manifestiations, and
control of violence and aggression. |
Applicants must be PhD candidates entering the dissertation stage of study and may
be citizens of any country. |
$25,000 for one year |
February |
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Health Policy Research Scholars – Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
to recruit doctoral students from a variety of disciplines who are seeking to use
policy change to advance population health and health equity |
Applicants must be full-time doctoral students starting the second year of studies
with at least three years remaning. Applicants must be US citizens, permanent residents,
or granted DACA or TPS status. Applicants must be from underrepresented or historically
marginalized groups, doing a research-focused degree, and interested in health policy
and interdisciplinary approaches. |
Benefits include an annual award of $30,000 for four years or until program completion
and include policy and leadership training. |
March |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
to empower students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete
a higher education, while providing support services and scholarships to as many exceptional
students, HSF Scholars, and Alumni as possible |
Applicants must be of Hispanic heritage and must be US citizens, permanent legal residents,
or DACA recipients. College and graduate students must have minimum 2.5 GPA and must
plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profile, four-year university
or graduate school in the US. |
$500 - $5,000 |
February |
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Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy Grants |
to support emerging scholars through small grants, to promote scholarship with a social
policy application, to encourage projects that address contemporary issues in the
social sciences |
US citizenship or residency is not required. Applicants must be current PhD or DrPH
candidates who are working on their dissertation and must have defended the dissertation
proposal or had the topic approved by the department. |
$5,000 followed by $2,500 upon completion of the project |
December |
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship for Advanced Study |
to ensure that students from groups historically excluded from and underrepresented
in science are prepared to assume leadership roles in science and science education,
and to foster the development of a healthier, more inclusive academic scientific ecosystem
by partnering with faculty and institutions committed to advancing diversity and inclusion
in the sciences |
Applicants must be US citizens, US permanent residents, undocumented childhood arrivals,
or undocumented DACA individuals. Applicants must also be from populations excluded
from and underrepresented in science because of ethnicity, race, or disability status,
or alumni of the HHMI EXROP program. Time-to-degree requirements are included. |
Fellows receive 3 years of funding including a stipend, institution allowance, discretionary
allowance, and adviser allowance. |
Application is by invitation only. |
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Humanity in Action Fellowship Programs |
to facilitate and promote a dialogue to understand and respond to the challenges that
democratic societies face as they become increasingly diverse |
Applicants must be current enrolled masters or doctoral students at US-based universities. |
virtual and in-person programming in the summer |
January |
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Idaho National Energy and Environment Laboratory Graduate Fellowship |
to provide financial support and mentoring to students in research areas aligned with
the INL’s strategic agenda |
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program or applied to one in a science or engineering
discipline related to the INL’s core areas of interest, have the university’s support
to pay tuition during the pre-candidacy portion of the degree program, and have a
minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. |
Benefits include full tuition payment, collaboration with an INL technical advisor,
and an internship. |
February |
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Institute of Food Technologists – Dr. Elwood F. Caldwell Graduate Fellowship |
for students currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program in the science of
food and will provide a generous stipend to students pursuing research focused on
addressing the current and future needs and demands of the global food system |
US domestic and international students are eligible. Applicants must be currently
enrolled in and pursuing a full-time graduate degree in food science and technology,
conducting research addressing future needs and demands of the global food system,
and in the second year of the graduate program. |
1 year fellowship paid in 2 installments. The amount is equal to 110% of the stipend
most commonly paid to University of Minnesota research assistants for part-time services. |
December |
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Institute of Food Technologists Scholarships |
to assist students who plan to continue their education by pursuing a MS or PhD degree
in food science |
US domestic and international students are eligible. Applicants must be currently
enrolled in a graduate degree in food science and technology, conducting research
addressing future needs and demands of the global food system, full-time, and in the
second year of the graduate program. |
$2,000 – $5,000 |
March |
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Institute of International Education |
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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology – PhD Fellowships |
to support highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue PhD research studies in a
world-class scientific environment |
Applicants must be nationals of an an ICGEB Member State. Candidates must have a good
working knowledge of the English language. Some locations limit age and require particular
degrees. |
stipend, full coverage of tuition fees, travel provision, and health insurance for
3 years |
March, September |
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International Foundation for Ethical Research - Fellowship for Alternatives to the
Use of Animals in Science |
to support the development, validation and implementation of innovative scientific
methodologies that advance science and replace the use of animals in research, testing
and education |
Applicants must be in a masters or PhD program in the sciences. |
up to $12,500 per year for up to 3 years |
April |
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Islamic Scholarship Fund – Policy Scholarship Program |
to improve negative portrayals of Muslims in the news, increase the number of Muslim
policymakers, and invest in the creation of positive and engaging stories about American
Muslims |
Applicants must be Muslims or active members of the Muslim community. Applicants must
be US citizens, US permanent residents, or DACA recipients. Applicants must be enrolled
at an accredited university in the US by the fall semester, studying an ISF-supported
major, and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
$3,000 - $10,000 |
March |
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James C. Gaither Junior Fellows Program - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace |
to provide research assistance to scholars working in Carnegie programs |
Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who graduated with the bachelor's
degreee during the last academic year. Current graduate students are ineligible except
those in joint bachelors-masters degree programs. |
a full-time paid position for one year, benefits package, and relocation support |
January |
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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation |
to help secondary level history, government, and civics teachers to become outstanding
educators of the US constitution |
Applicants must be US citizens, be teachers or plan to become teachers of grades 7-12,
and have a bachelor's degree or will receive one no later than August 31 of the year
of application. |
The fellowship provides up to $24,000 for tuition, fees, and books, and funds room
and board if you must live away from home |
March |
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Japan-International Monetary Fund Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies |
to help Japanese nationals obtain PhD degrees in macroeconomics and prepare them to
work as economists at the International Monetary Fund |
Applicants must be Japanese citizens, able to obtain the PhD by the age of 34, studying
at or applying to a doctoral program in macroeconomics at a university outside of
Japan, and entering the first, second, or third year of the doctoral program. |
2 years of full tuition and fees, medical insurance, monthly living allowance, selected
travel expenses, and a paid summer internship |
January |
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Kate Neal Kinley Memorial Fellowship |
to support advanced study in architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music,
theatre, or urban and regional planning |
Applicants should be graduates of the College of Fine and Applied Arts of the University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or graduates of similar institutions whose major studies
were architecture, art, dance, landscape architecture, music, theatre, and urban and
regional planning. |
$9,000 - $20,000 |
December |
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Leakey Foundation Research Grants |
to fund research related to human origins |
Both US citizens and citizens of other countries are eligible. Applicants must be
doctoral students, advanced to candidacy, and completed all but the dissertation. |
$3,000 - $20,000 |
January 10 and July 15 |
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LGBT Studies Research Fellowship – Yale University |
suspended for 2022-23 academic year |
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x |
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Lincoln Institute of Land Policy – C. Lowell Harriss Dissertation Fellowship |
to assist PhD students whose research complements the Institute’s interests in land
and tax policy |
Both US citizens and noncitizens are eligible. Applicants must be doctoral students
in the dissertation writing stage.
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$10,000 |
March |
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Luce Scholars Program - Henry Luce Foundation |
to forge stronger relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities
for young Americans to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures,
and people of Asia |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Applicants can be college seniors,
gradaute students, or young professionals from all fields. |
13-month commitment consisting of language training and professional placements customized
to the scholar's interests. |
October |
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Marshall Scholarship - Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission |
to enable intellectually distinguished young Americans to study in the UK |
Applicants must be US citizens, have earned the bachelor's degree by the time the
scholarship begins, and have a minimum 3.7 GPA. |
1-2 years support for university fees, cost of living expenses, books, thesis grant,
research and daily travel grants, airfare, and support for a dependent spouse |
September |
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MD/PhD Partnership Training Program - NIH |
to encourage the success and development of students pursuing a future as physician-scientists
in basic and translational biomedical research |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, have a bachelor's degree, have
MCAT scores, have an AMCAS application, have research experience, and currently enrolled
in or applying to a US medical school or Medical Scientist Training Program. |
varies by track and degree program |
August |
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Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance Foundation Scholarship |
to support those interested in pursuing careers within the meat industry or engineering
field |
Applicants must be junior level undergraduates, masters students, and PhD candidates
in engineering or the meat sciences attending a North American university. |
$10,000 |
June |
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Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship – Social Science Research Council |
to support doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences in the US who are
conducting research about US Indigenous or non-US cultures and societies |
Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in the humanities and social sciences
located in the US. Applicants must complete all PhD requirements except on-site research
by the time the fellowship begins or by December, whichever comes first. |
Benefits include 6-12 months of support and participation in an interdisciplinary
workshop. The amount depends on the research plan. Fellowships average $23,000. |
November |
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Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture Doctoral Grants |
to create an international network of emerging scholars and foster the next generation
of academics working in Jewish studies by providing financial assistance and peer
and professional support |
Applicants should be in the dissertation writing phase of the degree program. |
$10,000 and monthly meetings |
March |
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x |
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Microsoft Dissertation Grant |
to increase the pipeline of diverse talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related
fields by providing a research funding opportunity for doctoral students who are underrepresented
in the field of computing |
Applicants must be PhD students enrolled at a university in the US or Canada and must
be in the fourth year or beyond of the PhD program as of the application deadline.
The proposed research must relate to the general research areas of Microsoft researchers.
Applicants must identify as women, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American
Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LGBTQI+, and/or person with
a disability. |
1 year of up to $25,000 and an invitation to the PhD Summit |
March |
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Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship |
to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-fields
to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community |
Applicants must be nominated by the student’s department, enrolled full-time at a
university in Canada or the US, and in the third year of the PhD program in the fall.
The proposed research must closely relate to the areas of research done by Microsoft
Research or other parts of Microsoft. |
2 years of tuition and fee payment, $42,000 stipend, and mentoring with Microsoft
researchers |
June |
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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal
Policy |
to recognize outstanding Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are
currently pursuing advanced degrees in health care fields and who have demonstrated a commitment
to Native health care |
Applicants must have completed at least one semester of graduate-level coursework
in a health care field and will be enrolled at least half-time in a graduate program
during the academic year. Applicants must be enrolled in a state- or Federally Recognized
Tribe or Band, a descendant of an enrolled member of the same, or permanent residents
or US citizens who are members of the First Nations of Canada. |
$25,000 |
May |
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NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship |
to encourage a new generation of scholars from a variety of fields to undertake research
relevant to the improvement of education. |
Applicants must be candidates for doctoral degrees at graduate institutions in the
US and must confirm completion of pre-dissertation requirements by June. US citizens
and non-US citizens are eligible. |
$27,500 to be expended within 2 years |
October |
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NASA Fellowships |
to support student-authored graduate research proposals responding to a NASA Research
Opportunity listed in the solicitation |
Applicants must be US citizens or naturalized citizens, have bachelor’s degrees in
a STEM field earned before the fall term of the academic year, and enrolled in a graduate
degree program by September 1. |
stipend, tuition payment, research allowance, health insurance allowance, faculty
adviser allowance, professional development allowance |
July |
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National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine Fellowships and Grants |
Early career fellowships, middle-to-late career fellowships, and grants are offered. |
Requirements vary by the award. |
Benefits vary by the award. |
Deadlines vary by the award. |
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National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program |
to award blind scholars across the fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto
Rico in recognition of their achievements and professional aspirations |
Applicants must be legally blind in both eyes and residing in the US, District of
Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Applicants must be 18 years of age by the July prior to
the fall semester, pursuing or plan to pursue a full-time, post-secondary course of
study in a degree program at a US institution in the fall of the year of application, and
must participate in the entire NFB National Convention. |
Scholarships range from $3,000 to $12,000. Past recipients received a laptop, JAWS
screen reading software, and a KNFB Reader. |
March |
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National Women’s Studies Association Scholarships and Awards |
Awards support the research or writing stages of a thesis or dissertation in women’s
studies and areas of lesbian, queer, and LGBT studies, and support scholarly work
in trans studies. |
All awards require NWSA membership. Additional eligiblity criteria apply for each
award. |
$200 - $1,000 |
June |
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National Pacific Research Board - Graduate Student Research Award |
to support research dedicated to pressing fishery management issues and important
ecosystem information needs as prioritized by our Science Plan. Proposals are focused
in the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, and Arctic Ocean. |
Students must be accepted by or enrolled in a graduate degree program at the time
of application. The research topic must be relevant to the themes and issues listed
in the 2018 NPRB Science Plan. |
$26,000 which may fund stipend and benefits, tuition, university fees, research travel,
supplies, and laboratory analysis |
February |
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NDSEG Graduate Fellowship |
to increase the number of US nationals trained in science and engineering of military
importance, develop relationships among recipients and military services, and encourage
students to earn doctoral degrees aligned with the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements |
Applicants must be US citizens, dual citizens, or US nationals. Applicants must have
completed an undergraduate degree prior to beginning of the fellowship in September.
Applicants must be applying to, accepted to, or enrolled in a graduate degree program
and have at least 3 years remaining in the program by September. Research must align
with specific topics stated in the Department of Defense’s Broad Agency Announcements. |
For 3 years the fellowship provides full payment on tuition and mandatory fees, a
monthly stipend, travel budget, and a health insurance allowance. |
August |
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NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship |
to diversify the nation’s STEM workforce by increasing the number of STEM graduate
degrees awarded to populations historically underrepresented in these disciplines |
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in STEM and meet minimum admissions requirements
for the graduate programs. Priority is given to students of the Arkansas Louis Stokes
Alliance for Minority Participation, but all students from underrepresented groups
may apply. |
Benefits last 2 years including a $32,000 annual stipend, mentoring, laboratory research
with faculty coaching, participation in professional conferences, and payment of tuition,
fees, and health insurance. |
February |
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Native Forward Scholars Fund |
to provide funding opportunities for American Indian and Alaskan Native graduate students
in the US |
All applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized American Indian
Tribe or Alaska Native group or provide documentation of ancestry to possession of
¼ degree Indian blood of a federally recognized Tribe to be verified only by submission
of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate in the online application. Additional eligibility
is required by scholarship. |
Award amounts vary by scholarship. Some scholarships support research and travel expenses. |
June, November, anytime |
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NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program |
to enable exceptional students to pursue doctoral research with individualized coursework
and no rotations |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and have a bachelor's degree. |
tuition support and stipend |
August |
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program |
to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce
of the United States |
Applicants must be US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. Applicants must
be pursuing research-based master's or PhDs in GRFP-supported fields, should be in
the early stage of their graduate careers, and have completed no more than 1 year
of graduate study. |
annual stipend of $37,000, cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution,
access to supplemental funding |
October |
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Nurses Educational Funds Scholarships |
to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education
possible |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, have current RN registration,
have current national nursing association membership, have a 3.6 GPA, and have completed
at least 12 credits in a masters or doctoral program or 45 credits in an accelerated
BSN to doctoral program. |
not specified |
February |
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Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education - Fellowships and Internships |
to attract students to prepare for a career applying technology skills in support
of diplomacy |
Applicants must be students entering the junior year of the undergraduate program
or enrolling in an IT-related master’s program, have a 3.2 GPA, and have the ability
to maintain medical and security clearances and sustainability requirements. A minimum
five-year commitment to the Foreign Service is required. Women, members of minority
groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial
need are encouraged to apply. |
Benefits include 2 years of payment for tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, books,
and some travel. Benefits also include stipends, housing and travel allowances for
two summer internships, mentoring and professional development, and appointment to
the Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program. |
January |
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Oncology Nursing Foundation Doctoral Scholarships |
to provide scholarships to registered nurses who are committed to oncology nursing
to continue their education by pursuing a research doctoral degree (PhD) or clinical
doctoral degree (DNP) |
Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents, have a minimum of two semesters
remaining after award notification, have current RN license or registration from any
state in the US, and have a national professional nursing association membership.
Master’s degree applicants, doctoral degree applicants, and accelerated doctoral degree
applicants have specific requirements. |
$7,500 |
January |
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Pat Tillman Foundation – Tillman Scholarship |
to select remarkable service members, veterans, and military spouses as they look
to begin their next chapter as public and private sector leaders |
Applicants must be veteran and active-duty military services members or current or
surviving spouses of them and must be full-time students. |
Benefits inlcude a scholarship for tuition, books, and living expenses, and leadership
development opportunities. The award amount depends on the merits of the applicant.
The average scholarship is $10,000. |
February |
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x |
x |
x |
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans |
to support thirty New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are
pursuing graduate school in the United States |
Applicants must be US citizens by birth and both parents born abroad as non-US citizens,
a naturalized citizen, born abroad and adopted by American parents, green card holder,
refugee or asylee, or born abroad and graduated from high school and college in the
US. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree as of the fall of the first award year.
Applicants must not have begun the third year of the program and must not have passed
the 31st birthday as of the application deadline. |
1-2 years of $25,000 annual stipend and 50% of tuition and fees (up to $20,000 per
year) |
October |
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x |
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Project GO (Global Officer) |
for all qualified ROTC students offering fully-funded opportunities in critical language
education, overseas study, and cross-cultural experience |
Applicants must be US citizens and must be undergraduate or graduate students on track
to military commission through ROTC. |
full funding for tuition, room and board, textbooks, visas, fees, insurance, and travel |
January, March |
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Religion, Spirituality, and Democratic Renewal Fellowship – Social Science Research
Council |
to bring knowledge of the place of religion and spirituality into scholarly and public
conversations about renewing democracy in the US |
Applicants must be doctoral students who have advanced to candidacy and postdoctoral
researchers within five years of the PhD. Scholars from any country are eligible. |
up to 12 months of support for doctoral students |
March |
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x |
x |
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Rhodes Scholarship |
to enable outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University
of Oxford |
The scholarship is available to citizens from countries around the world. Applicants
must meet the age limit and have completed or will complete the undergraduate degree
by the July prior to starting. |
Benefits include an annual stipend provided and payment of course fees, visa fees,
health surchange, and travel. |
July |
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x |
x |
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Richard A. Freund International Scholarship |
for the graduate study of the theory and application of quality control, quality assurance,
quality improvement, and total quality management |
The academic concentration must be in quality control, quality assurance, quality
improvement, total quality management, or similar quality emphasis. A minimum 3.25
GPA is required. |
$5,000 |
April |
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Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Fellowships in Buddhist Studies |
to support work that will expand the understanding and interpretation of Buddhist
thought in scholarship and society |
Students of all citizenships and residencies may apply. Applicants must be pursuing
a PhD at an accredited university, complete all requirements for the degree except
research and writing of the dissertation by April, and the work must be in the humanities
or social sciences. |
stipend for 10 months |
November |
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x |
x |
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Rotary Global Grants |
to support international activity with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary's
areas of focus |
Applicants must plan to pursue a career and graduate-level education for an area of
focus. |
1-4 years funding for visa, immunizations, travel, tuition, fees, room and board,
supplies, language training, and transportation |
June |
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x |
x |
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Rotary Peace Fellowship |
to support dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of the Rotary peace
centers |
Applicants must have English proficiency, have a bachelor's degree, have at least
3-5 years of full-time work experience relevant to peace or development, and must
have a gap of 3 years between completion of the last academic degree and the start
of the fellowship. |
The fellowship supports a master's degree program or a professional development certificate.
Benefits include tuition and fees, room and board, travel, applied field experience
expenses, and health insurance. |
May |
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Ruth L. Kirchstein NRSA for Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) |
to support promising doctoral candidates who will be performing dissertation research
and training in priority scientific, health-related research fields relevant to the
NICHD mission. |
Applicants must be US citizens, non-citizen nationals of the US, or US permanent residents.
Applicants must be at the dissertation research stage at the time of the award and
must be enrolled in a PhD or equivalent research degree program in the biomedical,
behavioral, or clinical sciences. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, are currently
enrolled in a PhD or equivalent research degree program, and must be within the first
6 years of the graduate degree program. |
up to 5 years of a stipend, tuition and fee payment, and institutional allowance |
April, August, December |
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Samvid Ventures Scholars |
to empower future leaders and changemakers by providing financial support for graduate
study and leadership training |
Applicants must be pursuing a full-time graduate program of two years or longer at
a university in the US. The program must be MD, MBA, JD, MPP, MPH, EdD, or MS/MA in
the social sciences or STEM. Applicants must be first-year graduate students for the
upcoming academic year, have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5, and must be US
citizens or DACA recipients. |
Up to $50,000 for tuition and fees each year and leadership development programming
for 2 years |
February |
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Schwarzman Scholars |
to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to depen understanding
between China and the rest of the world |
Applicants must be 18-28 years old as of August 1 of the enrollment year. |
fully-funded one-year master's degree and leadership program at Tsinghua University
in Beijing |
September |
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x |
x |
x |
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Smithsonian Institution Fellowships |
The purpose varies by fellowship. |
Eligbility criteria vary by fellowship. |
Amounts and award terms vary by fellowship. |
August, November |
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Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) |
to increase the number of minority PhD students who seek careers as faculty on college
campuses |
Take the online eligiblity quiz to check eligiblity. Applicants for the State Doctoral
Scholars Program must be US citizens or permanent residents, accepted or enrolled
in a full-time PhD program in a participating instutition, cannot be in the second
year of study, and must be a member of a racial or ethnic minority group. Applicants
for the Dissertation Award must have completed all coursework, all comprehensive exams,
and defended the prospectus. |
1-year funding package consisting of $20,000 stipend, university-covered tuition and
fees, $500 research allowance, professional development support, and expenses paid
to attend the annual meeting |
March |
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Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Graduate Student Grants |
to provide sustainable ag research opportunities for Master's and PhD students |
Applicants must be master's and PhD students enrolled full-time in the Southern US
region. |
up to $16,500 for a 2-year research project |
May |
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Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program |
to attract and prepare outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the
US Department of State. The program values varied backgrounds, including ethnic, racial,
social and geographic diversity |
Applicants must be US citizens and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Applicants
must plan to begin a two-year, full-time, on-campus, master’s degree program at a
US-based graduate institution and the academic field must be relevant to the work
of the Foreign Service. |
Benefits include up to $24,000 per year for tuition and fees, up to $18,000 stipend
per year for 2 years, summer internships, mentoring from a Foreign Service Officer,
and appointment in the State Department Foreign Service after successful completion
of the program. |
September |
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Title VIII Research Abroad Grants – American Councils for International Education |
to support US graduate students, faculty, and independent scholars seeking to conduct in-country,
independent research throughout Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe |
Applicants must be US citizens and 18 years of age by the application deadline. Graduate
students, PhD candidates, faculty, and post-doctoral scholars are eligible. |
Benefits include round-trip travel, housing and living stipends, visa support, and
insurance for health, accidents, and evacuation. Benefits also include access to archives,
in-country logistical support, and 24/7 emergency contact. |
October |
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x |
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Tom Imbordino Dairy Science Scholarship |
to support those interested in pursuing careers within the dairy or food industry |
Applicants must be junior level undergraduates, masters students, and PhD candidates
in engineering or the meat sciences attending a North American university. US or Canadian
citizenship is not required. |
$3,500 |
May |
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United Negro College Fund Fellowships and Scholarships |
The UNCF offers fellowships, scholarships, internships, and faculty development opportunities. |
Eligiblity criteria vary by scholarship. |
Benefits vary by scholarship. |
March
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US Department of Defense - Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART)
Scholarship Program |
to offer scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in
one of 21 STEM disciplines |
Applicants must be US, UK, Canadian, Australian, or New Zealand citizens and have
a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Applicants must be pursuing a degree related to the
21 STEM disciplines and must have at least one year remaining in the degree program. |
full tuition, annual stipend, summer research internships for 8-12 weeks, health insurance
allowance, miscellaneous allowance, a mentor, and employment with the Department of
Defense after graduation |
December |
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US Department of Education |
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US Department of Energy - Computational Science Graduate Fellowship |
to provide benefits and opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields
that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems |
Applicants can be undergraduate seniors to first-year doctoral students with an MS
degree. |
4 years of a yearly stipend, full payment of tuition and mandatory fees, annual professional
development allowance, 12-week practicum, an annual program review each summer, and
more |
January |
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US Department of Energy NNSA - Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship |
to provide financial benefits and professional development opportunities to students
pursuing a PhD in fields of study that address complex science and engineering problems
critical to stewardship science |
Applicants must be US citizens, full-time students, in the second or later year of
doctoral work in one of the supported fields of study. |
up to four years of a yearly stipend, full payment of tuition and fees, yearly academic
allowance, yearly program review, two 12-week residencies at a laboratory or site,
and more |
March |
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US Department of Energy NNSA - Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship |
to provide financial benefits and career development opportunities to students pursuing
PhDs in fields of study that solve complex science and engineering problems critical
to stewardship science |
Applicants must be US citizens, enrolled full-time, and undergraduates and first-
and second-year graduate students focusing on high energy density physics, nuclear
science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. |
up to 4 years of a yearly stipend, full payment of tuition and fees, annual academic
allowance, an annual program review, a 12-week research practicum, and more |
January |
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US Department of Energy Office of Science - Graduate Student Research Program |
to prepare students for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics careers by
providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories |
Applicants must be full-time PhD students in STEM fields who are conducting research
in targeted areas of importance to the DOE Office of Science. Applicants must be US
citizens or lawful permanent residents. |
3-12 months of monthly stipend, travel reimbursement |
May |
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US Department of State - Foreign Affairs Information Technology Fellowship |
to attract students to prepare for a career applying technology skills in support
of diplomacy |
Applicants must be students entering the junior year of the undergraduate program
or enrolling in an IT-related master’s program. Applicants must have a 3.2 GPA, the
ability to maintain medical and security clearances and sustainability requirements,
and must be willing to commit 5 years to the Foreign Service. Women, members of minority
groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial
need are encouraged to apply. |
Benefits include 2 years of tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, books, and some
travel support. Benefits also include stipends, housing and travel allowances for
two summer internships, mentoring and professional development, and appointment to
the Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program.
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January |
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US Department of Transportation - Dwight David Eisenhower Fellowship Program |
to attract the nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation, enhance the
careers of transportation professionals, and bring and retain top talent in the transportation
industry of the US |
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from or be a graduating senior at a US university,
be accepted into a US university in a transportation-related discipline, have at least
1 academic year remaining, conduct ongoing research, and plan to enter the transportation
profession. US citizens and non-citizens are eligible. |
$5,000 - $35,500 |
July |
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USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship |
to support PhD candidates enrolled in US universities who are writing doctoral dissertations
on topics broadly related to conflict management, peacebuilding and relevant security
studies |
Both US citizens and noncitizens are eligible. Applicants must be PhD candidates enrolled
in US universities who have successfully completed all of the required classwork and
any required comprehensive exam. Priority is given to applications closely related
to the mission of USIP and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative. |
stipend of up to $20,000 for 1 academic year |
October |
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World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program |
to match aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with
World Bank research economists creating unique opportunities for the fellows to participate
in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice
Presidency (DEC) |
Applicants must be nationals of World Bank WBG member countries with preference to
nationals of developing countries, have a master’s degree or currently pursuing a
PhD in economics or a related field, be available to relocate to Washington, D.C.,
and be no older than 35 by June 30 of the year the fellowship begins. |
monthly payment |
April |
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World Politics and Statecraft Fellowship – Smith Richardson Foundation |
to strengthen the US community of young scholars and researchers conducting policy
analysis in these fields (American foreign policy, international relations, international
security, strategic studies, area studies, and diplomatic and military history) by
supporting the research and writing of policy-relevant dissertations through funding
of field work, archival research, and language training |
Applicants must be full-time students at US universities, must have completed the
coursework and passed all the qualifying examinations by the time of the application
deadline.
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$7,500 |
October |
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www.grants.gov |
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Yenching Academy Fellowship |
to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary
master's program in China Studies |
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree by August and have English proficiency. |
full fellowships for a master's degree at Yenching Academy of Peking University |
August |
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YIVO Institute for Jewish Research – Research Fellowships |
to support scholarly research in YIVO’s library and archival collections |
Applicants must be graduate students researching East European Jewish studies, Baltic
Jewish studies, Polish Jewish studies, East European Jewish literature, American Jewish
studies, or East European arts, music and theater. |
stipend of $8,000 - $30,000 depending on the type of research |
February |
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Zonta International Fellowships and Scholarships |
to further the mission that women have access to all resources and are represented
in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men |
Applicants can be women of any nationality. Other eligiblity criteria vary by award. |
$10,000 for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship, $2,000 - $8,000 for the Klausman Women
in Business Scholarship, $8,000 for the Women in Technology Scholarship |
November |