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Current Fellowship Opportunities

Research fellowships come from a variety of federal agencies such as the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Defense Science and Engineering (NDSEG), Dept. of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation (NSF). Fellowships are awarded to outstanding students pursuing engineering, science and technology disciplines at Statler. Fellows become experts in their fields and contribute to research, teaching and innovation. Statler has had Graduate Research Fellowships from agencies such as U.S. National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Defense, and U.S. DOE’s ORISE Program.

Fellowship Opportunities Spring 2024

Students: Rankin Foundation Scholar Grants

Inspired by their namesake, the first U.S. Congresswoman, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to applicants who are working toward their first associate’s or bachelor’s degree, identify as women, nonbinary, or Two-Spirit, are 35 or older, and demonstrate financial need. Unlike traditional scholarships, these Scholar Grants are awarded directly to students. Rankin Foundation Scholars can use their funding to cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, childcare, or other living expenses while they are in school. Scholars may be eligible to renew their grant for up to five years.

DEADLINE: February 16, 2026

Ongoing/No Deadline Fellowships

  • Alfred P. Sloan Minority PhD Program

    The purpose of the Alfred P. Sloan Graduate Scholarship Programs is to assist efforts to diversify the U.S. PhD degree-holding workforce by increasing the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented doctoral students in sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), especially in fields where national trends document persistent underrepresentation. Substantial scholarships and other forms of support are available at select partner universities. Students must self-identify as African American, Hispanic, or American Indian/Alaska Native, and be U.S. citizens.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • CEDAR (Circular Economy and Data Analytics Engineering Research for Sustainability) NRT

    CEDAR will pioneer a new NSF traineeship model whereby NRT trainees join a community of scholars with expertise and interests that span chemical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics, engineering), data sciences (computing, statistics, mathematics), social sciences, and communication, with convergent focus on advancement of the circular economy.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • Chemometrics and Laser Spectroscopy Fellowship

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Engineer Research and Development Center - Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (ERDC CRREL). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) located in Hanover, New Hampshire, builds innovative products that support the warfighter, water resources, environment, infrastructure, and homeland security. CRREL uses a multi-disciplinary research approach that solves the most difficult environmental physics and cold region engineering problems. With recognized international expertise, CRREL fosters partnerships across government agencies, academia, and industry to solve complex problems. Postdoctoral, Post-Master's, Graduate Students.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP)

    The Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program competitively awards fellowships to students who are pursuing transportation-related degrees.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

    The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship allows some eligible Veterans and dependents in high-demand fields to extend their post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship benefits.

    DEADLINE TBD

  • GAANN PhD Fellowships in Big Data Computing Research

    The WPI Department of Computer Science is seeking candidates for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) PhD Fellowships in data-driven computing research. GAANN Fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and support U.S. citizens to pursue doctoral degrees in fields deemed to be areas of national need.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • MongoDB PhD Fellowship Program

    The MongoDB PhD Fellowship Program supports exceptional PhD candidates who want to make significant contributions to the future of computer science or related fields. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to conduct computer science research, connect with MongoDB engineers, and attend and present research at MongoDB events. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship and must also demonstrate a strong research background, passion for computer science or related fields, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The Fellowship includes an award of up to $50,000. The award will be given to universities to be distributed to recipients.

    DEADLINE Rolling

  • National Library of Medicine Biomedical Informatics Research Training Programs

    The NIH NLM supports research training in biomedical informatics at selected educational institutions in the United States, offering graduate education and postdoctoral research experiences in a wide range of areas including health care informatics, translational bioinformatics, clinical research informatics, and public health informatics.

    DEADLINE MULTIPLE

  • NIH Dissertation Award

    NIH Dissertation Awards support dissertation research costs of students in accredited research doctoral programs in selected fields in the United States.

    DEADLINE N/A

  • NSF Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    GRIP provides internship opportunities for NSF Graduate Fellows to enhance their professional development by engaging in mission related research experiences with partner agencies across the federal government, including NOAA.

    DEADLINE MULTIPLE (INC. Virtual)

  • Research Fellowships and Scholarships

    The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships program is designed to provide an opportunity for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers with doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DVM, etc.) to Environmental management and administration; Environmental science; and public relations and communications. Potential fellows apply to the AAAS Fellowships Energy, Environment, Agriculture Program. Fellows work in offices throughout the EPA on projects of mutual interest to the fellows and the hosting offices. Applications are accepted by AAAS in the fall of each year.

    DEADLINE MULTI

  • Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program (Office of)

    The DOE SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a Department of Energy laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission.

    DEADLINE MULTI

  • USDA ARS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Big Data Science and AI Research

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) SCINet and AI Center of Excellence offer exciting collaborative research opportunities to motivated participants interested in solving agricultural-natural resource related problems. One of the goals of the ORISE Fellowship program is to develop and apply new and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Many of these questions rely on the synthesis, integration, and analysis of large, diverse datasets that benefit from high performance computers (HPC) or a cloud computing environment. Fellows will have the opportunity to collaborate on problems of high priority to the USDA ARS, while being trained across a range of skills including AI, machine learning, deep learning, data science, and/or statistical software as needed for the success of the position.

    DEADLINE N/A

Deadline by Date:

January 2024

  • Bessemer Fellowship Program

    Bessemer Fellows intern with growing technology companies to acquire invaluable work experience and access to mentors, industry professionals and the Bessemer Fellows community. Fellows will work at a Bessemer-funded company for 8-12 weeks over the summer. In addition, fellows shadow the investment or operations teams and receive individualized career advice. There are social events and opportunities to hear from thought leaders within the Bessemer portfolio. Fellows are current third-year undergraduate students in engineering, product, or data science. Applications from students with underrepresented backgrounds in tech are encouraged. 

    DEADLINE JANUARY 29, 2024

  • Chateaubriand Fellowship - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

    The Chateaubriand Fellowship - Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) provides funding for PhD candidates currently enrolled in a U.S. university to conduct research in France at a French university, a school of engineering, a national laboratory, or a private enterprise, with a link to a Doctoral School. The fellowship is for 4-10 months, provides travel, health insurance and a monthly stipend of 1,400 Euros. Non-U.S. nationals are eligible to apply for a Chateaubriand Fellowship if they are currently enrolled in an American university.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 26, 2024

  • Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship

    U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE NNSA SSGF is open to any U.S. citizen planning full-time, uninterrupted study toward a doctoral degree at an accredited U.S. university. Those eligible to apply include senior undergraduate students and first- and second-year graduate students focusing their studies on high energy density physics, nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. Recipients will receive a $38,000 yearly stipend; payment of full tuition & required fees during the appointment period at any accredited U.S. university; a term of up to four years, subject to annual renewal, & other benefits.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 11, 2024

  • Killam Fellowships Program

    The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in the other country. The Killam Fellowships Program offers a cash award of $10,000 US ($5,000 US per semester), along with an allowance of $500 to offset health insurance costs. The Foundation hosts all new Killam Fellows at an Orientation program in Ottawa each fall and again at a seminar in Washington D.C. each spring. In addition, all Fellows are eligible to apply for a mobility grant in an amount not to exceed $800.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 31, 2024

  • Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program

    The Mickey Leland Energy Fellowship (MLEF) Program provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with opportunities to gain hands-on research experience with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE). The goal of the MLEF program is to improve opportunities for women and minority students in STEM majors, however all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. Selected candidates will train under the mentorship of program officials and scientists on focused research projects. During the 10 weeks, Fellows will receive a stipend, and some may be eligible to receive housing and a travel allowance.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 29, 2024

  • NDSEG Fellowship Program Applications and Fellowship will be administered by ITS-JV.

    Since the program’s inception, over 4,000 fellowships have been awarded and over 60,000 applications have been received. DoD plans to award new three-year graduate fellowships each fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds) to individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 2024

  • NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Post doctorate Au. D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences of promising Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to NIDCD's mission. This Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists Funding Opportunity Announcement is for basic science experimental studies involving humans, referred to in NOT-OD-18-212 as prospective basic science studies involving human participants. These studies fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and meet the definition of basic research. Types of studies that should submit under this FOA include studies that prospectively assign human participants to conditions (i.e., experimentally manipulate independent variables) and that assess biomedical or behavioral outcomes in humans for the purpose of understanding the fundamental aspects of phenomena without specific application towards processes or products in mind. Studies conducted with specific applications toward processes or products in mind should submit under the appropriate Independent Clinical Trial Required (PAR-21-xxx). Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial or proposing to gain research in a clinical trial led by another investigator must apply to the companion 'Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed' (PAR-21-yyy) FOA.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2024

  • NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Post doctorate Au. D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences of promising Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to NIDCD's mission. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary study to an existing trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOA (PAR-21-XXX).

    DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2024

  • NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Post doctorate Au. D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 No Independent Clinical Trials) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01) is to support comprehensive and rigorous postdoctoral research and career development experiences in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences of promising Au.D./Ph.D. audiologists who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to NIDCD's mission. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary study to a clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary study to an ongoing clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA (PAR-21-XXX).

    DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2024

  • NIDCD Research Dissertation Fellowship for Au. D. Audiologists (F32) Synopsis 1

    National Institutes of Health

    The purpose of the NIDCD Research Dissertation Fellowship for Au. D. Audiologists (F32) program is to support comprehensive, rigorous biomedical research training, and dissertation research leading to a research doctorate (i.e., Ph.D.) in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) does not allow applicants to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow applicants to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2024

  • NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (F99/K00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the NIDCR Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce (F99/K00) is to support outstanding graduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences, over the transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral research training. This phased award program will facilitate completion of graduate PhD or dual degree clinician scientist programs (F99) and progression to mentored postdoctoral positions in dental, oral, and craniofacial research (K00). It is anticipated that successful completion of this phased award program will enable achievement of an independent research faculty position and subsequent NIDCR career development and research project awards. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) does not allow prospective fellows to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow prospective fellows to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor

    DEADLINE JANUARY 7, 2024

  • Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureate in Biological Sciences Synopsis 1

    The Research and Mentoring for postbaccalaureate (RaMP) in Biological Sciences program invites the submission of proposals to establish networks to support full-time research, mentoring, and training for recent college graduates who have had few or no research or training opportunities during college in research fields typically supported by the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO). A strategic focus of the National Science Foundation is to foster the growth of a globally competitive and diverse research workforce. To that end, proposals submitted to this program are expected to create strong evidence-based, inclusive, and culturally aware mentorship programs that will advance the goal of creating a competitive and highly representative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce in the U.S. with a focus on the biological sciences. Projects are expected to train individuals for a range of potential career pathways in the biological sciences including research-focused M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs; entry-level positions in industry, federal, tribal, or state agencies, education and research centers, or not-for-profit science-based organizations; or other STEM careers.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 18, 2024

  • STPI’s Policy Fellowship Program

    This two-year fellowship provides recent bachelor’s degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations. Fellows work with teams of researchers to support a wide variety of S&T policy-related tasks. Individuals who earned a recent bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for the Fellowship. The fellowship is a paid, benefits-eligible position.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 15, 2024

  • USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program

    The mission of the U.S. Geological Society is to provide reliable scientific information to (1) describe and understand the Earth; (2) minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; (3) manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and (4) enhance and protect our quality of life. The USGS invites postdoctoral scholars to conduct concentrated research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff. Fellows will have two-year appointments to the USGS, receiving a full salary and benefits at the GS-12 level. Applicants must have their PhD degree no earlier than 5 years before the application opening date and prepare a proposal in addition to other application materials. Each Research Opportunity has a different application deadline, so double check on the web page to confirm.

    DEADLINE JANUARY 5, 2024

February 2024

  • AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program

    The AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) provides dissertation grants for doctoral candidates. This program supports dissertation research that addresses AHRQ’s mission and priorities and welcomes any areas of health services research as dissertation project topics. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and full-time academic students in good standing, who are enrolled in an accredited research doctoral program in such fields as behavioral sciences, health services research, nursing, social sciences, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health informatics, engineering, and mathematics. The award project period is minimum of 9 months up to 17 months & the award budget is up to $40,000 in direct costs.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2024

  • Arthur S. Tuttle Fellowship

    The purpose of the fellowship is to further the education of worthy students in any civil engineering discipline.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 10, 2024

  • Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship

    The Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity for students to pursue an IT-related degree and launch a career in the U.S. Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. Fellows receive up to $37,500 annually for their junior and senior years in an IT-related undergraduate program, or for a two-year master’s program. These funds are applied toward tuition, room and board, books, mandatory fees, and some travel expenses. Plus, you will receive stipends, housing, and travel allowances for the two summer internship experiences. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and enrolled in an undergraduate program relevant to Information Technology and entering the junior year OR seeking admission in an IT-related master’s degree program, at a U.S.-based accredited institution.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 2, 2024

  • Freeman Fellowship

    The Freeman Fund was established in 1924 by John R. Freeman, Past President & Honorary Member, ASCE. The income from the fund is to be used in the aid & encouragement of young engineers, especially in research work for objectives as indicated in the rules.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 10, 2024

  • Graduate Fellowship in Regional Science

    Graduate students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in North America are encouraged to apply for the Thirteenth Benjamin H. Stevens Graduate Fellowship in Regional Science. Regional Science is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the theory and method of urban and regional phenomena. Regional Scientists apply theoretical and empirical frameworks and methods of the social and other sciences, as well as develop new ones specifically for regional analysis and policy. The Fellowship consists of a stipend in the amount of $30,000 (U.S.), paid over a twelve-month period.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15, 2024

  • J. Waldo Smith Hydraulic Fellowship

    The purpose of the fellowship is to further the education of worthy civil engineering graduate students engaged in the study of experimental hydraulics.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 10, 2024

  • Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship

    Phi Kappa Phi. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi annually awards ten Dissertation Fellowships of $10,000 each to active members who are doctoral candidates and are completing dissertations. The fellowship supports students in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study. Awards are for 12 months of dissertation writing. All pre-dissertation requirements should be met by the application deadline, including approval of the dissertation proposal. The Dissertation Fellowship is open to all active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi members who attend a U.S. regionally accredited, doctoral-granting institution of higher education.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26, 2024

  • Polar Programs Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Synopsis 1

    The Office of Polar Programs (OPP) offers postdoctoral research fellowships (PRF) to provide opportunities for early career scientists, including social scientists, to accomplish one or more of the following goals: expand their work across traditional disciplinary lines, develop new partnerships connecting the polar regions and/or non-polar research communities, and provide entry to researchers who have traditionally had limited access to polar research resources, sites and facilities. The fellowship program encourages the integration of new investigators who have not previously worked in polar regions and/or innovative techniques that have not previously been applied to polar science into polar research. Additionally, the OPP-PRF aims to support beginning investigators with experience that will establish them in positions of leadership in the scientific community. During their tenure, Fellows will affiliate with a host research institution(s) and conduct research on topics supported by OPP. Successful proposers will participate in a professional development program that will promote mentoring skills and coordinate their involvement in activities that increase the engagement of groups that have previously had limited engagement in polar Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM).

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 5, 2024

  • Summer Institutes for US Undergraduates

    The US-UK Fulbright Commission offers special Summer Institutes for US citizens to come to the UK. These summer programs provide the opportunity for US undergraduates with at least 2 years of undergraduate study left to complete, to come to the UK on a 3-6 week academic & cultural summer program. Participants will get the opportunity to experience an exciting academic program at a highly regarded UK University and explore the culture, heritage & history of the UK. The fellowship covers RT airfare from the US to the UK, tuition & fees at the host university/institution, accommodation & meals & in some cases a small daily allowance.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 7, 2024

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

    The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is a fully funded, eight-week summer residential program that brings approximately 20 talented, motivated, and bright undergraduate students from across the U.S. and provides them with an immersive research experience. Fellows will participate in a robust graduate school preparation program including a GRE study course, excursions around the Bay Area, community-building activities, participation in a research poster symposium, & a strong mentorship component. SURF provides students with housing, a meal plan, a travel stipend, & a stipend upon completion of the program.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1, 2024

  • Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore Fellowship

    The Trent R. Dames & William W. Moore Fellowship was established in 1990 by the partners of Dames & Moore in honor of the firm’s founders for the purpose of advancing the science & profession of engineering & to enhance mankind.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 10, 2024

  • WARA Post-Doctoral Fellowship

    The WARA Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides funding for 2 to 3 month’s research in West Africa during the summer and is for the purpose of 1) completing or elaborating upon an earlier project; 2) initiating a new research project; or 3) enhancing understanding of a particular topic to improve teaching effectiveness or broaden course offerings. This competition is open to U.S. citizens already holding a Ph.D. who are currently affiliated with an academic institution or who work in another related domain. Each fellowship will provide round trip travel to a West African country not exceeding $2,500 and a stipend of up to $3,500.

    DEADLINE FEBRUARY 26, 2024

March 2024

  • Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship

    The Millennium Fellowship is open to rising leaders and innovators around the world (age 35 and younger) committed to achieving transformational change in their communities, countries, and professional fields with a global impact. The fellowship is a two-year program. Throughout the fellowship and beyond, fellows will join a global network of outstanding peers, have unparalleled opportunities to meet with world leaders at flagship Atlantic Council events, go behind the headlines to discover issues at the cutting-edge of key global trends, and lead the debate on the issues that will shape the 21st century. Fellows commit to attending one global conference each year as well as one international study tour focused on a key global challenge. Fellows pay annual dues, but all travel is fully funded.

    DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2024

  • Jack E. Leisch Memorial National Graduate Fellowship

    The fellowship is a memorial to the outstanding professional accomplishments and contributions of Jack E. Leisch, M. ASCE to the fields of highway design, traffic operations and transportation planning. The fellowship is supported by the income from donations in Mr. Leisch's honor.

    DEADLINE MARCH 29, 2024

  • SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program

    The program’s goal is to produce more minority Ph. D students who seek careers as faculty on college campuses. The Doctoral Scholars Program provides multiple layers of support including financial assistance, academic/research funding, career counseling, & job postings, scholar counseling & advocacy, a scholar directory for networking & recruiting invitation to the annual Institute on Teaching and Mentoring & continued early career support. The fellowship is open to minorities pursuing a Ph.D. who are U.S. citizens or have permanent U.S. residency.

    DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2024

  • Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship

    The Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship is a $20,000 award that aims to foster an appreciation of the aesthetic potential in the structural design of buildings and bridges by enabling a gifted graduate to experience works of architecture and engineering firsthand. The Foundation hopes that the Fellow will in turn influence the practice and teaching of structural engineering in the future. Applicants must be graduating with a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or Ph.D. in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering from a U.S. school. U.S. citizenship is not required.

    DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2024

  • Structural Engineering Travel Fellowship

    Krell Institute manages three of the country’s leading four-year, federally funded science and engineering graduate fellowships for incoming and enrolled Ph.D. students. Each program offers a comprehensive set of financial benefits, plus access to DOE/NNSA laboratories, participation in an annual meeting of the fellowship community, and opportunities for professional development. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen DOE NNSA LRGF

    DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2024

  • Trio of Department of Energy Multi-Year STEM Ph.D. Fellowships

    Krell Institute manages three of the country’s leading four-year, federally funded science and engineering graduate fellowships for incoming and enrolled Ph.D. students. Each program offers a comprehensive set of financial benefits, plus access to DOE/NNSA laboratories, participation in an annual meeting of the fellowship community, and opportunities for professional development. Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen DOE NNSA LRGF

    DEADLINE MARCH 13, 2024

April 2024

  • AACSRE Emerging Fellows Program

    The Academic Advisory Council for Signage Research and Education (AACSRE), through its Emerging Fellows program, will provide research support for projects related to the societal benefits of on-premises signs. The research support is intended to stimulate and extend research projects by scholars from public and private universities in the United States who have demonstrated promise in conducting research related to signage. Fellowships of up to $10,000 per year will be awarded. Priority for these fellowships will be given to pre-tenured faculty, but post-docs and graduate students may also submit applications.

    DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2024

  • NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII)-Track-4: EPSCoR Research Fellows

    RII Track-4 provides opportunities for non-tenured investigators to further develop their individual research potential through extended collaborative visits to the nation’s premier private, governmental, or academic research centers. Any research topic within NSF’s traditional portfolio will be considered for support. Through these visits, the EPSCoR Research Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and shift their research toward transformative new directions. Principal Investigators must either hold a non-tenured faculty appointment at an institution of higher education or an early-career, career-track appointment at an eligible non-degree-granting institution. Only single-PI proposals will be considered. WVU is allowed to submit three (3) proposals for this solicitation.

    WVU Internal Deadline: Late January 2023. Agency DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2024

  • Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

    The Phi Kappa Phi Fellows Program funds first-year graduate students who are pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees across any academic or professional discipline. Endorsed by their local chapter, fellows go on to study at some of the nation’s top graduate schools. There are currently fifty Fellowships of $8,500 each, six at $20,000 each, and two at $35,000 each. Fellows are active members of Phi Kappa Phi who applied to a full-time post-baccalaureate program of study at an accredited US or international institution. International students are eligible. Selection is based on the applicant's promise of success in graduate or professional study.

    DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2024

  • SHPE Scholarship Program

    Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) offers Scholarships for Hispanic graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing a degree in STEM at a community college or 4-year university. ScholarSHPE provides opportunities for students or professionals pursuing technical certificates or graduate-level professional education and graduate students pursuing a master’s or doctoral STEM degree program at an accredited university. SHPE is actively narrowing the gap in the Hispanic STEM education pipeline.

    DEADLINE APRIL 8, 2024

  • Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program

    The Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program is designed to identify outstanding students with a passion for environmental education, organizing, and advocacy and provide them with financial support to conduct valuable projects or campaigns on behalf of the RCC. As a part of the program, students propose projects focused on sustainability and environmental justice that they wish to conduct on their campus or in their community. RCC Fellows receive a $2,000 stipend for their work in the academic year & attend a 2–3-day summer training program with their cohort hosted by RCC staff to sharpen writing, advocacy, & organizational skills.

    DEADLINE APRIL 30, 2024

May 2024

  • DOE Office of Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Awards

    The goal of the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is to prepare graduate students for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students (US citizens or lawful permanent residents) to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory/facility in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students’ overall doctoral thesis while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories/facilities.

    DEADLINE MAY 24, 2024

  • DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program

    The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The award period for the proposed research project at DOE laboratories may range from 3 to 12 consecutive months. Awardees are eligible to receive a monthly stipend in the amount of up to $3,000. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens.

    DEADLINE MAY 31, 2024

June 2024

  • CISE Graduate Fellowships

    The Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) program aims to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in computer and information science and engineering fields. The program helps bachelor’s degree holders return to academia and pursue their research interests, enabling them to engage in innovative and high-impact projects without the burden of financial constraints. Each year, a diverse cohort of CSGrad4US fellows is selected based on their demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing a doctorate in a CISE field. Once enrolled in a qualifying graduate program, fellows receive a funding amount of $53,000 each year for three years.

    DEADLINE JUNE 24, 2024

July 2024

  • CyberCorps: Scholarships for Service

    Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that may fully fund the typical costs of full-time students while attending a participating institution, including tuition and education and related fees. Additionally, Fellows receive stipends of up to $20,000 for undergraduate students and $32,000 for master's and doctoral students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

    DEADLINE JULY 15, 2024

  • CyberCorps®: Scholarships for Service (SFS)

    Scholarship for Service (SFS) program seeks proposals that address cybersecurity education and workforce development. The Scholarship Track provides funding to award scholarships to students in cybersecurity. In return for their scholarships, recipients will work after graduation for a Federal, State, Local, or Tribal Government organization in a position related to cybersecurity for a period equal to the length of the scholarship.

    DEADLINE JULY 15, 2024

  • Hellman Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy

    The Hellman Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy provides an opportunity for an early-career professional with training in science or engineering to learn about a career in public policy and administration. While in residence, fellows work with senior scientists and policy experts on critical national and international policy issues related to science, engineering, and technology. Applicants must have a PhD in an area of science or engineering and have experience or a demonstrated interest in an area related to science and technology policy. The appointment is for a one-year term and includes a stipend commensurate with experience.

    DEADLINE JULY 5, 2024

August 2024

  • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

    The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the NSF. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. Students must contact the individual REU sites for information and application materials. Two deadlines: end of August and May.

    DEADLINE AUGUST 21, 2024

September 2024

  • Gates Scholarship

    The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school U.S. seniors with a GPA of at least 3.3/4. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution. Fellows should have outstanding academic records, leadership ability, and exceptional personal success skills.

    DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

  • Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required (BESH)) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the basic biomedical sciences research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIHs Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition to help awardees launch competitive, independent research careers. Additionally, MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars will be part of organized scientific cohorts that will be expected to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities coordinated by MOSAIC Institutionally Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5) grantees.

    DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

  • Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific & Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the basic biomedical sciences research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIHs Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition to help awardees launch competitive, independent research careers. Additionally, MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars will be part of organized scientific cohorts that will be expected to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities coordinated by MOSAIC Institutionally Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5) grantees.

    DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

  • Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific & Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the MOSAIC Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of early career, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds conducting research in NIH mission areas. The long-term goal of this program is to enhance diversity in the basic biomedical sciences research workforce. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds (e.g., see NIHs Interest in Diversity) from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. The MOSAIC K99/R00 program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition to help awardees launch competitive, independent research careers. Additionally, MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars will be part of organized scientific cohorts that will be expected to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities coordinated by MOSAIC Institutionally Focused Research Education Award to Promote Diversity (UE5) grantees.

    DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

  • USA to Australia Fellowship Program

    The Association awards Fellowships each year at the graduate (Masters, PhD or Postdoctoral) level of up to $40,000 USD for US scholars undertaking advanced research or study in Australia. Fellowships are available for Americans who will benefit from doing research or study in the fields of biophotonics, engineering, environmental and marine sciences, mathematics, medicine, sciences, sustainability, and technology. Applicants must make their own arrangements for university affiliation and have a confirmed placement by the time the Fellowship is awarded. Applicants must be US citizens or US permanent residents doing research or study at the graduate level. Applicants may already be in Australia.

    DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

October 2024

  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

    The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and the student’s need. There are multiple deadlines per year, so make sure to check out the website.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 5, 2024

  • Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship

    This 12-week professional development fellowship engages fellows in the analytical process that informs US science and technology policy. Fellows develop the basic skills necessary to participate in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels. Graduate and professional school students and those who have completed a graduate degree within the last 5 years may apply. Areas of study may include any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law, business, public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field. Fellows receive a stipend of $8,500.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 14, 2024

  • EAR Postdoctoral Fellowships Synopsis 1 National Science Foundation

    The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential, and provide them with research experience, mentorship, and training that will establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. EAR has made it a priority to address challenges in creating an inclusive geoscience discipline through activities that increase belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BAJEDI).

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 30, 2024

  • Fulbright U.S. Student Program for Study/Research

    Institute of International Education, US Department of State. A U.S. Student Fulbright Grant allows for individually designed study/research projects that will take place during one academic year (9-12 months) in a country outside the U.S. Applicants design their own projects and will typically work with advisers at foreign universities or other institutes of higher education. The study/research awards are available in approximately 140 countries. For recent BA/BS graduates, graduate and doctoral students, and young professionals including artists, musicians, writers, journalists, and those in law, business, and other professional fields. Undergraduate and graduate students must apply through their institution; professionals and former students can apply through their alma mater or at large.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 2024

  • Hector Research Career Development Award

    Hector Fellow Academy. The Hector Research Career Development Award (Hector RCD Award) was announced in 2020; with it the Hector Fellow Science Academy (HFA) pursuits the goal of promoting and supporting the scientific career of junior researchers in natural and engineering sciences. The award aims to nurture and encourage young scientists at a critical point in their careers. The award addresses W1 professors and junior research group leaders and is endowed with 25.000€. 50% of the awardees will be female.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 30. 2024

  • John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship

    The John Hope Franklin Dissertation Fellowship is designed to support an outstanding doctoral student at an American university or an exceptional American doctoral student abroad who is completing the dissertation. Fellows must be admitted to candidacy, have completed all other coursework, and be prepared to devote full time for 12 months - with no teaching obligations - to dissertation research & writing. The award is for $28,000 & above.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 2. 2024

  • Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Synopsis 1

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 16, 2024

  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

    The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes & supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science, social sciences & engineering research.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 18, 2024

  • Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

    The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships honor immigrant tradition in the U.S. by providing up to $90,000 over 2 years to 30 new Americans who will be pursuing a full-time graduate degree program in any field at an American institution in the United States. To be eligible, you must be 30 or younger, and either have been born in the U.S. to two immigrant parents or have been born outside the U.S. (as a non-citizen) and, as of November 1 of the year you apply, be a DACA recipient, naturalized citizen or in possession of a green card (i.e., be a resident alien). They will also be opening the requirements to all immigrants who graduated from high school and college in the US.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 26, 2024

  • Quad Fellowship Program

    The Quad Fellowship program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States. The fellowship will develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries. The Quad Fellowship offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and content programming. Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $50,000. All Quad Fellows are eligible to apply for separate demonstrated needs-based funding of up to $25,000 to cover costs related to completing graduate-level studies.

    DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2024

November 2024

  • AAUW American Dissertation Fellowships

    The purpose of the American Dissertation Fellowship is to offset a women scholar’s living expenses while she completes her dissertation. The fellowship must be used for the final year of writing the dissertation. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math fields or those researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Women Only.

    DEADLINE November 15, 2024

  • AAUW International Fellowships

    American Association of University Women (AAUW). AAUW International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Fellowships support graduate or postgraduate studies at accredited institutions. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. The overwhelming majority return to their home countries to become leaders in government, academia, community activism, the arts, and science. Applicants must have citizenship in a country other than the United States (dual citizenship is not allowed). Women Only.

    DEADLINE November 14, 2024

  • AAUW Research Publication Grant in Engineering, Medicine, and Science

    American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW’s Research Publication Grant in Engineering, Medicine, and Science funds women conducting research for a project that will culminate in a scholarly scientific publication. The grantee must plan to publish this research in a scholarly scientific publication within six months of the end of the grant year and be listed as the sole author, senior author, first author, or an author of equivalent significance. Applicants must be women who hold a doctorate degree in engineering, medicine, or the physical or biological sciences. The award amount will range from $10,000-$35,000. The grant year will run from July 1 to June 30. Women Only.

    DEADLINE November 15, 2024

  • AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships

    American Association of University Women (AAUW) AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships provide opportunities for women to pursue graduate and first-professional degrees in architecture, computer and information sciences, engineering, and mathematics, fields where women traditionally have been underrepresented and where the employment outlook and earnings potential are strong. To address the underrepresentation of women of color in promising professions and encourage cultural diversity in these areas, fellowships in business administration, law, and medicine are also available, but only to women of color. Recipients must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Women Only.

    DEADLINE November 15, 2024

  • Amelia Earhart Fellowship

    Established in 1938 in honor of famed pilot and Zontian, Amelia Earhart, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship Is awarded annually to women pursuing PhD/doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering. The Fellowship of US$10,000, awarded to 35 Fellows around the globe each year, may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. Open to women of any nationality. Women Only.

    DEADLINE November 15, 2024

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

    The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships program is designed to provide an opportunity for scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

    DEADLINE November 1, 2024

  • American Association of University Women (AAUW) Dissertation Fellowship

    The purpose of the American Dissertation Fellowship is to offset a scholar’s living expenses while they complete their dissertation. Fellows must use the award for the final year of writing their dissertation. Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposals or plans by the preceding November. Students holding fellowships for writing a dissertation in the year prior to the AAUW fellowships year are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math fields or those researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.

    DEADLINE November 30, 2024

  • Faculty for the Future Fellowships

    The Faculty for the Future program awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue Ph.D. or post-doctoral studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at leading universities worldwide. Candidates should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad when submitting their grant application. Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year and may be renewed. Women only.

    DEADLINE November 11, 2024

  • GEM PhD Engineering and Science Fellowship

    The National GEM Consortium. This program aims to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who pursue doctoral degrees in the engineering and natural science disciplines. Successful applicants will receive: a $16,000 stipend in the first academic year of the GEM Fellowship followed by a university-provided living stipend for the remaining years of the Ph.D., a minimum of one paid summer internship with a GEM Employer Member, and full tuition and fees at a GEM University Member. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be members of under-represented groups in science and engineering as defined by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    DEADLINE November 8, 2024

  • National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships

    U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). As a means of increasing the number of U.S. citizens and nationals trained in science and engineering disciplines of military importance, the Department of Defense (DoD) plans to award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships. The DoD will offer these fellowships to individuals who have demonstrated the ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering. National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships are awarded to applicants who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest.

    DEADLINE November 1, 2024

  • Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Fellowships

    The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center offers a variety of fellowship opportunities to graduate and postgraduate students. Scientists at the SERC conduct environmental research in temperate, tropical, and polar ecosystems across the globe. The SERC community recognizes the value of diversity in promoting innovative science and creative solutions, and candidates are strongly encouraged from all backgrounds to apply. Three types of fellowships are Graduate Student Fellowships, Predoctoral Fellowships, and Postdoctoral Fellowships that can support graduate and postdoctoral research. The appointment term is 10 weeks to 1 year providing stipends and other benefits. The Smithsonian Institution is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a policy of nondiscrimination.

    DEADLINE November 1, 2024

December 2024

  • NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology, and all other science, engineering, social science, and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, particularly by women and members of minority groups. Scholarships may provide up to $42,000 a year as well as additional support throughout the master's or PhD program for collaborations and field studies.

    DEADLINE December 20, 2024

  • Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program

    The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship & be gainfully employed upon degree completion at the U.S. Department of Defense. Includes full tuition & a stipend of $25K – $38K, & other benefits. Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Graduate applicants can be either currently enrolled in a U.S. university or awaiting notification of admission.

    DEADLINE December 1, 2024

  • RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate Program

    The RAND Corporation. RAND’s Summer Associate Program introduces outstanding graduate students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. The program is designed for full-time students who have completed at least 2 years of graduate work leading to a doctorate (e.g., PhD, EDD, DRPH, SciD, etc.) or professional degree (e.g., law or medical degree, professional engineer certificate). Summer Associates work at RAND full-time for a 12-week period and receive bi-weekly compensation. Students must reside in the U.S. throughout their RAND summer assignment.

    DEADLINE December 1, 2024

April 2025

  • KUH Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Synopsis 1

    The purpose of the Kidney, Urology or Hematology (KUH) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Awards (F99/K00) is to recruit exceptional graduate students from diverse research fields to pursue postdoctoral training focused on Kidney, Urology or Hematology (K, U, or H) research. Talented graduate students from disciplines including, but not limited to, engineering, statistics, data science, imaging, biochemistry, and genetics are invited to apply to this opportunity. Graduate students who are already involved in K, U, or H research are not eligible for the F99/K00 award and are instead encouraged to apply for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31, PA-19-195). Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the NIDDK Program Official prior to initiating plans for application submission. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) does not allow applicants to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow applicants to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

    DEADLINE April 1, 2025

June 2025

  • AFRL Kirtland AFB

    Future Scholars for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce Development Programs Synopsis 1.

    DEADLINE June 17, 2025

August 2025

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  • Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence

    The Dan and Vicky Hancock Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering Excellence, established by Dan and Vicky Hancock, provides financial support for students pursuing college degrees in the field of mechanical engineering.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship

    The Donald and Barbara Mozley Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing an engineering degree at an ABET-accredited college or university. Don Mozley was a renowned broadcast journalist who spent 62 years working for CBS Radio and KCBS/74 in San Francisco. Hired by CBS in 1942, Don covered such historic events as WWII, the atomic bomb tests at Bikini the presidential campaigns of Nixon and Eisenhower, and the Senate race of Robert Taft.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship

    This scholarship, established by Hendrickson International, honors the late Edward D. Hendrickson, a pioneer in the commercial vehicle industry. Edward's father, Magnus Hendrickson, started his truck manufacturing company in 1913 and the company—as well as the Hendrickson family—became known for their contributions to trucking innovation. Many of the innovations created by Hendrickson in those early days are still used in trucks and other heavy equipment today.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • Ralph K. Hillquist Honorary SAE Scholarship

    This scholarship was established to honor Ralph K. Hillquist, a retiree from General Motors Proving Grounds, and is funded by the SAE Noise & Vibration Conference and related activities. Hillquist was the founder of the conference and served on its general committee. Contributions to this scholarship fund may be directed to the SAE Foundation.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship

    The SAE Doctoral Engineering Scholarship provides financial support for students pursuing a master’s or Doctorate in engineering with the intent of pursuing a career in teaching engineering at the university level. Students must demonstrate strong academic achievement and leadership ability.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • SAE Heinz C. Prechter Automotive Excellence Scholarship

    The Heinz C. Prechter Automotive Excellence Scholarship honors Heinz C. Prechter, founder of the American Sunroof Co. (now ASC Inc.). The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support young entrepreneurs pursuing a degree in engineering, including those with a passion for STEM. This scholarship will award the creative ingenuity, an enterprising spirit of a student-driven idea or initiative that is in the initial stages of implementation or has already been successfully executed. As one recent scholarship awardee so eloquently stated, “Engineering is more than just ideation, fabrication, and implementation. Engineering encompasses compassion and the drive to tackle human-centered issues.” In this spirit and in honoring the work, life, and memory of Mr. Prechter, this scholarship will award funds to support the applicant’s entrepreneurial endeavor.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • SAE International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The SAE International Undergraduate Scholarship has been established through generous donations to the SAE Foundation including the Noble Patterson estate and in gifts made in memory of Donald Burgoon. This scholarship provides academic financial support for students with a need who are pursuing a STEM Degree.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • SAE Long Term Member Sponsored Scholarship

    Established in 1994, this scholarship recognizes outstanding SAE student members who actively support SAE and its activities. It is awarded purely based on the student's support for SAE and its programs, the Collegiate Chapter or the local SAE Section and its activities.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024

  • Yanmar/SAE Scholarship

    This scholarship is sponsored by the SAE Foundation and through the generous support of the Yanmar America Corp.. Yanmar is the world's largest manufacturer of non-vehicle-use diesel engines. After more than half a century of producing and distributing diesel engines, Yanmar is now deeply committed to all aspects of agriculture, marine transportation, construction, and general manufacturing industries. With the motto "to conserve energy is to serve mankind," Yanmar founder Magokichi Yamaoka was quick to recognize the value of the diesel engine over the kerosene engines which Yanmar originally built. Given the urgency of limited fuel supplies and environmental concerns over continued use of fossil fuel, Yanmar established this scholarship to help promote their philosophy.

    DEADLINE OPEN February 1, 2024