FellOwship Opportunities
The HE Program has compiled a suite of graduate fellowships to reduce tuition, to enhance organizational partnerships, to elevate and improve career competitiveness for select HE students. If you have applied, please indicate your interest in specific fellowships in an email to the corresponding faculty fellowship supervisor listed below. The number of program fellows will be determined each year by the quality and quantity of the candidate pool.
Minority Scholarships
Minority Scholarships
Xerox awards about 120 scholarships for underrepresented graduate students in the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. With this program, Xerox supports minority students’ academic success.
Eligibility & Requirements
For full-time graduate students who are working on a MS or PhD in a technical science or engineering discipline. Applicants with spouses and/or children who are Xerox employees are ineligible. This program is for: African-Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Native Alaskans, Hispanics, Latinas, and Latinos. Must have a B grade average or better. Must have tuition (or tuition related) expenses not covered by scholarships/grants (excluding loans). Resume.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student.
Deadline: 09-30-2020
Scholarships/Fellowships for American Indian and Alaska Native Students
Undergraduates – First Year
Undergraduates – Sophomore
Undergraduates – Junior
Undergraduates – Senior
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.
Description:
The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is the Nation’s oldest and largest provider of scholarship and fellowships to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students.
Visit the ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS page for full directions regarding the AIGC Online Application System. Should you have questions regarding any piece of your AIGC application, please email fellowships@aigcs.org.
Basic Eligibility for all AIGC Fellowships and Scholarships include:
Demonstration of one of the following:
‘ Pursuing a master, doctoral, or professional degree as a full time student at an accredited graduate school in the United States (Fellowship, Loan for Service, Wells Fargo)
‘ Pursuing an undergraduate degree as a full time student at an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (Wells Fargo and Accenture)
‘ A high school senior planning to attend an accredited undergraduate school in the United States (All Native American High School Academic Team)
All applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need through submission of a Financial Needs Form (FNF) and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All applicants must be able to demonstrate personal enrollment in a federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group, or possess one fourth (1/4) degree verifiable federally recognized American Indian blood through the submission of a Tribal Eligibility Certificate (TEC)
Each AIGC fellowship and scholarship program has additional criteria for eligibility beyond these basic listed qualifications. These criteria are found on the website and in the online application form.
Application Deadline: 7/15/2020
Graduate Science and Engineering for Minorities Fellowship
Graduate Science and Engineering for Minorities Fellowship
The National Gem Consortium (GEM) offers funding for up to 5 years, as well as 12-week internships, for underrepresented engineering or science grad students. Three fellowship programs are being offered to increase the number of minorities in the field of engineering and science. GEM’s principle activity is the provision of graduate fellowships at the MS and PhD levels coupled with paid summer (12-week) internships. Fellows are expected to write a summary report after the internship ends. Funding for the MS program is for one year and five years for the PhD program.
Eligibility & Requirements
The program is for members of these underrepresented groups in science and engineering: Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Latinos, and Latinas. Statement of purpose. Applicants must directly apply to a minimum of 3 GEM Member Universities STEM graduate departments. The deadline to apply to 3 GEM Member Universities is January 15th OR the relevant STEM graduate department deadline, whichever is earlier. Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the GRE to qualify for multiple GEM Member University programs. MS Engineering Program Applicants: 1) Must be a senior, or graduate of an accredited engineering or computer science program at the time of application. 2) Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0. 3) Must contractually agree to intern for 2 summers with sponsoring GEM Employer. Ph.D. Program Applicants: 1) Must be a senior, masters student, or graduate of an accredited engineering or applied science program at the time of application. 2) Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0. 3) Must contractually agree to intern with a GEM Employer member the Summer immediately after sponsorship.
Deadline:
11-15-2020
10-01-2020
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
To be eligible for the Class of 2021, you must be a New American who is 30 or younger as of the application deadline, and who is planning on starting or continuing an eligible graduate degree program full-time in the United States in the 2021-2022 academic year. You may apply to the Fellowship while you are applying to graduate school, or after you are already enrolled in graduate school. However, you must not have started or passed the third year of the graduate program that you are seeking funding for in the 2021-22 academic year as of the October 29, 2020 application deadline.
Women in STEM Scholarship
Undergraduates – First Year
Undergraduates – Sophomore
Undergraduates – Junior
Undergraduates – Senior
Post-Baccalaureate
Graduate Students (Masters)
Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.
Description:
The Women In STEM Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate female students. You must be pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be eligible for this $3,000 award.
Application Deadline: 4/15/2021
WomEn International Fellowship
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Postdoc & Early Career
Description:
Who can apply:
Women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Funding:
$18,000–International Master’s/First Professional Degree Fellowship
$20,000—International Doctoral Degree Fellowship
$30,000—International Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship.
Contact AAUW at: aauw@applyists.com
Application Deadline: 11/15/2020
Women Selected Professions Fellows
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Description:
Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who pursuing full-time study in a master’s or professional degree program in which women are underrepresented, including STEM, law, business, and medicine.
Award Amount:
$5,000-$18,000
Contact: aauw@applyists.com
Application Deadline: 12/1/2020
Women Career Development Grants
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Description:
American Fellowships are awarded to Women pursuing a certificate or degree to advance their careers, change careers, or reenter the workforce and whose bachelor’s degree was received at least five years before the award period.
Funding: $2,000–$12,000
Contact AAUW at:aauw@applyists.com
portable funding
Application Deadline: 11/15/2020
Mariam K Chamberlain Fellowship in Women and Public Policy
Mariam K Chamberlain Fellowship in Women and Public Policy
The Institute for Women’s Policy Research in DC offers a 9-month fellowship for individuals who will research and attend meetings about policies affecting women. These fellowships assist in the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic and social justice for women. The present research area is about the quality of women’s jobs. The fellow selected can perform office duties, attend relevant Congressional briefings, and review literature.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, statistics, economics, mathematics or women’s studies. Interest in and familiarity with an intersectional approach to women’s issues. Graduate work is not required. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Applicants should have basic quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women’s issues. Cover letter. Resume that includes a list of relevant classes taken. Preferred: knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, or graphics software. Qualitative and or survey research experience also a plus. Underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. CV/Resume (including a list of relevant classes taken). Cover Letter. 3-7 page writing sample. 2 confidential letters of recommendations.
Mediaocean's Women in Tech Scholarships
Mediaocean’s Women in Tech Scholarships
The Mediaocean Women in Technology initiative includes an annual scholarship fund. It also involves STEM volunteer days and partnering with organizations like AWNY and Step Up to help spark interest, support and encourage women to make waves in the technology industry. It aims to foster professional development, create greater awareness and shape future opportunities for women through a blend of support, resources and education programs. The final three winners will be selected by online vote, with the three top videos granted scholarship funds. The voting period will be open to the public on July 15 and close on July 22. Votes will be collected on the Mediaocean Women in Tech website at wit.mediaocean.com, with one vote allowed per person, per day. At the end of the voting period, July 22, the three videos with the most votes will be awarded the scholarship.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must be female full- or part-time, current or prospective graduate or undergraduate students studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at an accredited US university or college. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of October 15 of the year before the deadline. Applicants are required to complete the online application form and submit a video to be considered. The 30- to 60-second video must answer the question, “What is your dream career in technology, and how do you plan to achieve it?” Applicants will also be required to provide any supplementary information and/or documentation as may be requested from time to time.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student.
Deadline: 07-01-2020
Peace Researcher - Women PeaceMakers Program
Peace Researcher – Women PeaceMakers Program
The Women PeaceMaker Program offers a unique fellowship program for women building peace in their communities to participate in an active learning community. They aim to build stronger, more effective collaborations between peacebuilders from conflict-affected communities and international peace partners. This will be a 10-month fellowship to explore successes and challenges to their work ending cycles of violence.
Eligibility & Requirements
Graduate degree or current enrollment in a graduate or postgraduate program related to peace studies, conflict resolution, human rights, international relations or gender studies. Outstanding writing sills. Experience in qualitative research methods. Experience in conducting interviews in a cross-cultural setting and ability to work with people for whom English is a second language. Essay. Two letters of reference. Resume or CV Writing samples of analytic writing and research methods.
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity
Formerly known as the National Physical Science Consortium, Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD is open for application by all U.S. citizens regardless of race or gender. GFSD’s goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing the recruitment of a diverse applicant pool. As shown on the Diversity page, the GFSD applicant pool is the most diverse of any national STEM fellowship program. And applicants are talented: the average GPA of 2019 applicants was 3.7 and 19% had a GPA of 4.0 or above. GFSD seeks additional government agencies and corporations to support fellowships for these deserving students, a vital national resource.
Woodrow Wilson National fellowship foundation
Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
If you have general questions about our grant making, please contact our Office of the Secretary.
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
ORISE: Graduate Research Opportunities
Offering a diverse collection of research opportunities for graduate students in STEM disciplines
If you are a graduate student looking for the ideal setting to conduct your thesis research or if you’re a master’s student preparing to pursue your doctorate, a graduate-level research position can open doors for advanced studies.
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers summer, fall and spring internship programs at locations across the United States for graduate students in STEM disciplines to participate in laboratory experiences to expand their expertise beyond the traditional university setting.
If you are looking for a short-term experience like a summer internship, ORISE has a diverse collection of opportunities in a variety of research areas. If an internships or fellowship opportunity during the academic year is more ideal, there are also a number of positions with immediate availability for students who have already earned their B.S. and are currently pursuing advanced degrees.
Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowship
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Postdoc & Early Career
Description:
The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship program helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand experience as they spend one year on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental environmental, natural resource, oil and gas, and public health agencies in the Gulf of Mexico region.
With the guidance of a mentor, fellows delve into activities like policy development, evaluation, restoration planning, grants management, and stakeholder outreach and learn what it takes to make scientific information not just useful but usable. Meanwhile, host offices get a talented technical expert with a fresh perspective and a new network of contacts across the Gulf of Mexico region.
Fellows who have completed an MA, MS, or MPH/MSPH degree or who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program will receive an annual stipend of $45,000. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, EngD, MD, DrPH, or DVM will receive an annual stipend of $55,000.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program or hold an eligible degree. Applicants currently enrolled in a doctoral program must take a leave of absence for the duration of the fellowship.
Areas of research- social and behavioral sciences, health sciences and medicine, engineering and physical sciences, earth and life sciences, and interdisciplinary scientific fields relevant to one or more initiatives of the Gulf Research Program.
Application Deadline: 3/4/2020
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Description:
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science and engineering. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering.
Application Deadline: 10/19/2020
Knowles TEacher Initiative
- have the capacity and determination to commit to teaching as their primary career;
- have earned a degree in a major related to the mathematics or science discipline they intend to teach between 2010 and September 1, 2020;
- have earned or will earn a valid state teaching credential/certificate/license that enables them to teach mathematics or science in grades 9–12 in the United States no earlier than January 1, 2015 and no later than September 1, 2020; and
- will be entering their first or second year as teacher of record during the 2020–2021 academic year.*
* For the purpose of eligibility, we consider an applicant’s first year of teaching to be the first year in which they teach full time for the full academic year as the teacher-of-record.
If you have questions about eligibility, please contact us at apply@knowlesteachers.org.
Boren Fellowship
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Description:
Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 to U.S. graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate education through specialization in area study, language study, or increased language proficiency. Boren Fellowships support study and research in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
Boren Fellows represent a variety of academic and professional disciplines, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages, including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Swahili.
Boren Fellowships are funded by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), which focuses on geographic areas, languages, and fields of study deemed critical to U.S. national security. Applicants should identify how their projects, as well as their future academic and career goals, will contribute to U.S. national security, broadly defined. NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness.
Application Deadline: 1/27/2021
EDF Climate Corps Fellow
Graduate Students (Masters)
Description:
Multiple Locations: 10-12 week Summer Fellowship
JUMP-START YOUR SUSTAINABILITY CAREER
EDF Climate Corps selects and trains graduate students from a wide range of programs, and places them inside leading companies and organizations around the world for 10-12 weeks during the summer to identify customized energy management solutions. Past host organizations include Yahoo, Dow Chemical, City of Boston, General Motors, PG&E, and the Chicago Housing Authority. See the full list on our website.
PROJECTS TO MATCH YOUR SKILLS AND GOALS
EDF Climate Corps fellows work on a growing variety of project types that include:
* Energy Efficiency Identify energy and cost-saving measures in commercial, industrial or municipal settings.
* Data analysis and energy information systems Through data tracking and analysis, help an organization better understand its energy usage.
* Employee engagement and behavior change Design and sustain programs to advance energy initiatives and cut costs by empowering employees.
* Energy Management Strategy Improve performance through benchmarking, energy tracking, goal setting, reporting and certifications.
* Demand response, renewables and clean energy Uncover opportunities for demand response, renewable energy, utility incentives and procurement policies.
* Logistics and Products Distribution Optimize the movement of goods by creating fuller truckloads and switching to more carbon-efficient modes.QUALIFICATIONS
* Current or recent graduate student studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management or public policy
* 2+ years of relevant work experience
* Self-starter with strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
* Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation
* Superior oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
* Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, energy or sustainability projects or initiatives
* Familiarity with climate change and energy issues.
Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation Scholarships
The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) has as its Mission “to secure and direct resources to advance environmental engineering and science in the areas of research, education and practice”. Towards that end, the Board of EESF has created six annual scholarships for Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science students at the undergraduate and Master’s levels.
A $2,500 scholarship is being offered in each of the following categories:
- Master’s level Environmental Engineering
- Master’s level Environmental Science
- Master’s level Environmental Engineering for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students
- Master’s level Environmental Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students
For eligibility requirements and application forms, refer to the links below:
- Master’s Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science
- Master’s Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students
To find answers to our most frequently asked questions, go to https://www.eesfoundation.org/scholarship/FAQ.php.
Greenlining fellowships
Eligibility
- Must be 18 years or older
- If you have not earned a bachelor’s degree, two to three years of relevant experience required
- If you have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution, at least one year of relevant experience required
- Relevant experience can be cumulative
- Committed to championing causes that serve low-income communities and communities of color
- Ability to prioritize tasks, strong organizational skills, and an ability to work independently
- Versatile and adaptable; can think on their feet in response to changing circumstances
- Thrives in, and contributes to, a team-oriented working environment
- Effectively communicates needs and solutions to personal and professional challenges
- Strong personal initiative and motivation, strong work ethic, and sense of pride in their work product
- Track record of working toward social and racial justice
- A self-starter who likes to take initiative, is curious and seeks opportunities to grow
- and expand their knowledge and skills
- Skilled at working well with a wide range of people and able to manage complex projects
- with attention to detail and deadlines
- Creativity; can spot nontraditional opportunities and find a way to take advantage of theme
MIT D-Lab fellow
Thriving Earth Exchange Community Science Fellowship
Thriving Earth Exchange Community Science Fellowships
Who are Community Science Fellows?
Thriving Earth Exchange Community Science Fellows are current and future leaders in the community science movement. Community Science is the process by which communities and scientists do science together to advance one or more community priorities. “Doing science” includes defining questions, designing protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and using scientific knowledge in decision-making and planning.
Community Science Fellows are committed volunteers who are eager to facilitate and lead collaborative, co-developed community science projects that produce on-the-ground impact in local communities. They can have any background, experience level, or location. To be successful, a Fellow must have a general knowledge of Earth science, be organized and proactive, value community science, and be committed to engaging with their community and scientific partners for the duration of the project. Fellows have a strong focus on community priorities; the ability to listen, empathize, remain flexible, communicate; and have a respect for all knowledge and ways of knowing. The skills Community Science Fellows hone prepare them to manage diverse teams, work across disciplinary boundaries, and connect science to action.
What do Fellows Do?
Each Fellow is matched with a local community and is responsible for guiding a community science project from idea to impact. This includes getting to know the community, identifying ways science can advance community goals, finding and recruiting partner scientists to assemble a project team, managing and supporting the project, and helping share the team’s story and project impact. Fellows are trained and receive ongoing support from AGU Thriving Earth Exchange staff, including a dedicated community science mentor, and a peer group of Fellows.
Examples of past projects include Assessing Flood Risks for Community-Led Action in Gulfport, Mississippi, Updating a Climate Vulnerability Assessment in Santa Cruz, California, and Mapping Heat Vulnerability and Community Health in the Bronx, New York, among many others!
A typical project can last anywhere from 6-18 months from start to finish. Fellows are expected to commit to at least 2-3 hours per week in the first month. Most of that time will be spent conversing with the community to understand their priorities, designing a project that leverages Earth and space science to meet those priorities, finding and interviewing scientists to work on that project, and connecting the scientist(s) and community lead(s) to form a project team. After that, the time commitment will decrease to 2-3 hours per month to schedule and facilitate team meetings, check in with team members, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Community Action Grants
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Postdoc & Early Career
Faculty & Administrators
Description:
Community Action Grants provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches, and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls.
Funding:
$2,000-$7,000—One-year grant
$5,000-$10,000—Two-year grant
Contact AAUW at: aauw@applyists.com
Application Deadline: 12/1/2020
NIH: Intramural and Extramural Loan Repayment Programs
Graduate Students (Masters)
Graduate Students (PhD)
Description:
You do the research. NIH will repay your student loans. That is the idea behind the National Institutes of Health Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs).
NIH wants to encourage outstanding health professionals to pursue careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical research. If you commit at least two years to conducting qualified research funded by a domestic nonprofit organization or U.S. federal, state, or local government entity, NIH may repay up to $35,000 of your qualified student loan debt per year, including most undergraduate, graduate, and medical school loans. Loan repayment benefits are in addition to the institutional salary you receive for your research.
Fulbright Program for US Students
Undergraduates – Senior
Graduate Students (Masters)
Description:
The flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Government, the Fulbright Program, is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. With this goal as a starting point, the Fulbright Program has provided approximately 308,000 participants — chosen for their academic and leadership potential — with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Currently, the Fulbright Program operates in over 155 countries worldwide.
It is the policy of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board that grants be awarded to the best qualified students regardless of degree level. Preference, however, will be given to candidates who have recently received a baccalaureate degree. These candidates are not restricted as to field of study, nor will they be required to have formulated long-term specific educational or career goals beyond those necessary for a successful experience abroad. Master’s level students, young professionals, and doctoral candidates are expected to have fully-developed programs of study or research that can be completed during the grant period.
General Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant.
Applicants may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application.
Applicants may hold a J.D. degree at the time of application.
Applicants should have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study/research. Such proficiency is especially important for students wishing to undertake projects in the social sciences and the humanities.
Applicants must be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Certificate of Health from a physician.
Application Deadline: 10/13/2020
Selected Professions Fellowship
Selected Professions Fellowships
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides women in male-dominated fields of law, medicine, science and technology a 1-year fellowship. These Selected Professions Fellowships were created to assist women with funding for graduate studies in certain areas of study that are predominantly male.
Eligibility & Requirements
Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited US institution during the fellowship year and should be pursing a course of study in the US over the full academic year. Students must have the intent of pursuing a full-time study. Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded for certain master’s programs. Applications of business administration must be for 2nd year of study only. Applications of law must be for 3rd year of study only. Applications of medicine must be for 3rd/4th year of study only. Requires proposed fellowship project with budget. Official Transcripts of postsecondary academic work. 3 letters of recommendation (at least 1 from a professor under whom you have studied recently). Medical students: must submit a dean’s letter as one of the three letters of recommendation. CV or resume. Narratives. Budget. $35 filing fee. Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate their intent to enter professional practice in disciplines in which women are underrepresented. Special consideration given to non-traditional students. Priority is given to women who do not already hold a master’s or first professional degree.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student. Working on Master’s Thesis. Working on Doctoral Dissertation.
SERC Internship Program
SERC Internship Program
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Chesapeake Bay awards 35 grad students and grads to take part in environmental research for up to 4 months. Several full-time (40 hours per week) internships are offered for 12-16 weeks to beginning graduate students or students who have recently graduated from an undergraduate or Masters program. The internship allows for hands-on experience in the fields of environmental research and education. Students work on projects under the direction of SERC’s professional staff.
Eligibility & Requirements
Must be currently enrolled in a university as a beginning graduate student. OR, have recently graduated from an undergraduate or Masters program. Applicants must be in a position to commit fully to the completion of a project. Essay. CV or resume. Transcripts. 2 letters of recommendation.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student.
Deadline:
11-15-2020
02-15-2021
06-01-2020
Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Grants
Harry Frank Guggenheim Research Grants
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation funds research for 1-2 years in the natural and social sciences and the humanities that explore understanding of violence. Fellows will promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression. Questions that interest the foundation concern violence and aggression in relation to social change, intergroup conflict, war, terrorism, crime, and family relationships, among other subjects.
Eligibility & Requirements
Individual researchers in any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities. While almost all recipients of our research grant possess a PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, there are no formal degree requirements for the grant. Project budget and survey. Budget. Publications. Other support. Protection of subjects. Referee comments. May not be used to support research undertaken as part of the requirements for a graduate degree. Research with no relevance to understanding human problems will not be supported. Nor will proposals to investigate urgent social problems where the foundation cannot be assured that useful, sound research can be done. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and improvement of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student. Working on Doctoral Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholar.
Deadline: 08-01-2020
NRC Research Associateship Programs
NRC Research Associateship Programs
The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) awards are 1 to 3-year awards available for scientists and engineers at all stages of their career. There are graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Some laboratories have citizenship restrictions (open only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents), and some laboratories have research opportunities that are not open to senior applicants (more than 5 years beyond the PhD). When searching for research opportunities you may limit your search to only those laboratories which match your eligibility criteria. In addition, note the application deadlines, as not all laboratories participate in all reviews.
Eligibility & Requirements
Research should be compatible with the interests of the sponsoring institution. Open to current master’s and doctoral students, recent doctoral degree recipients who have held the doctorate for less than 5 years and senior investigators who have held the doctorate 5 years or more. Proposal must be approved by the prospective Research Adviser and endorsed by the Laboratory Program Representative or Program Committee of the sponsoring laboratory. PhD Dissertation Abstract (Postdocs only). List of publications. Previous and current research.
Academic Level
Current Graduate Student. Postdoctoral Scholar.
Deadline: 02-01-2021, 05-01-2021, 08-01-2020, 11-01-2020
Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
Grants-in-Aid of Research Program
Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, funds research and mentors graduate students from the sciences and engineering, many of whom are Sigma Xi members. Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, is is the international honor society of science and engineering. Research projects shall promote scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.
Eligibility & Requirements
Open to graduate students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement, but approximately 75% of the funds are restricted for use of Sigma Xi students. The National Academy of Sciences funds certain grants for astronomy research and for vision related research.
Deadline:
10-01-202)
03-15-2021
SMART Scholarship Program
SMART Scholarship Program
The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) offers scholarships for STEM graduate students for 5 years who will work with the Department of Defense. Graduate and doctoral students can apply. Several multi-year scholarships are offered to graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Tenure of an awardee is up to the time typically required to complete the current degree, with a minimum of 1 years and a maximum of 5 years to receive the scholarship. Students are also provided opportunities to continue their research in civil service roles in Department of Defense laboratories following graduation.
Eligibility & Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age by four months before the application deadline. Be eligible to receive and hold a security clearance. Participate in summer internships at Department of Defense (DoD) laboratories. Be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD. Student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Can be either currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or awaiting notification of admission to such. If awaiting admission, students must be accepted for entrance in the fall term before application deadline is due. GRE test scores. 3 reference letters. Proposed area of study. Resume or CV. Transcript. Summary of goals. Interest and research explanation.
Academic Level
Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student.
Deadline: 12-03-2020
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
The National Academy of Sciences awards grad students and postdoctoral scholars a 12-week fellowship to develop science and technology policy in Washington DC. Scientists and engineers will have a role in advising the nation. Each year, applicants from around the world become part of a National Academies committee, board, or unit where they are assigned to a mentor and learn about the world of science and technology policy. The program is designed to broaden fellows’ appreciation of employment opportunities outside academia and leave them with both a firm grasp of the important and dynamic role of science and technology in decision-making and a better understanding of the role that they can play in strengthening the science and technology enterprise for the betterment of mankind. The 12-week fellowship session starts in late January and ends in early April. Fellows will learn at the National Academies in Washington, DC.
Eligibility & Requirements
Current graduate and professional school students and those who have completed graduate studies (degree awarded) within the last 5 years may apply. 2 letters of recommendation.
Academic Level
Current Graduate Student. Working on Doctoral Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholar.
Deadline:
09-06-2020
Delta Science Fellows Program
Delta Science Fellows Program
NOAA and California Sea Grant Program offers approximately 6 two-year fellowships for graduate and postdoctoral students to research with Bay-Delta scientists. Fellows work on collaborative data analysis and research projects applicable to the California Bay-Delta system. The goal of funding this research is to invest in knowledge that will fundamentally advance the understanding of the complex environments and systems within the Bay-Delta system to aid policy-makers and managers, and to train the next generation of research scientists for water issues in California.
Eligibility & Requirements
Title or cover page. Project summary. Project narrative. Budget and budget justification. 3 letters of reference. 2 letters of support (1 letter of support from the prospective mentor and 1 letter of commitment from the research mentor). Transcripts. Predoctoral candidates must be in or have recently been admitted to a PhD degree program at any accredited US institution of higher education. Candidates must remain associated with an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning for the duration of the award.
Academic Level
Current Graduate Student. Working on Master’s Thesis. Working on Doctoral Dissertation. Postdoctoral Scholar.
Deadline: 12-20-2020