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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) A*STAR  Graduate Academy offers and awards scholarships and fellowships to young aspiring scientific talent at top global universities to enable them to pursue their passion in science and to prepare for a rewarding R&D career. Since 2001, A*STAR has supported and nurtured a pipeline of more than 1300 local PhD talent, ensuring a sustainable flow of capable and committed PhD students and early-career researchers at public research institutes, industry and universities, as part of Singapore's efforts to strengthen the growing community of scientific talent in Singapore.

Air and Waste Management Association (A&WMA) Graduate Scholarships The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) provides several scholarships to outstanding students who are pursuing courses of study and research leading to careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management / policy / law, and sustainability.

Aker Scholarship The Aker Scholarship is for Norwegian students pursuing an advanced degree in all disciplines.  Scholarships are limited to students pursuing degrees at Caltech, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the National University of Singapore.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarship AG Bell offers several scholarship for full-time students who have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range, use listening and spoken language, and who are pursuing a bachelors, masters or doctorate (not law or public policy) degree at an accredited mainstream college or university.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Foundation Grants Grants are open to all geology graduate students.  Grants are based on merit, and in part, on the financial needs of the applicant. Although the focus of the program is the support of qualified candidates for Masters or equivalent degrees, qualified doctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply.

American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) - Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship for Dissertation Completion The Mellon/ACLS supports a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences  in the last year of PhD dissertation writing. The program encourages timely completion of the PhD. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their fellowship tenure.

American Council of the Blind Scholarship For blind individuals who plan to attend or are attending college, graduate school or vocational training.

American Foundation for the Blind Scholarships The AFB offers the Paul and Ellen Ruckes Scholarship of $1,000 to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the field of engineering or in computer, physical, or life sciences.  The Karen D. Carsel Memorial Scholarship offers one scholarship of $500 to a full-time graduate student.

American Geophysical Union (AGU) - Horton Research Grant in Hydrological Sciences Grants are awarded each year in support of Ph.D. candidates in hydrology or water resources research.

American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship AHA's predoctoral fellowship helps students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training.  Proposals are encouraged from all basic science disiplines, bioengineering or biotechnology, public health, behavioral, epidemiological and community and clinical investigations that bear on cardiovascular and stroke problems.

American Society for Microbiology (ASM) - Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship The goal of the fellowship is to increase the number of underrepresented groups completing doctoral degrees in the microbiological sciences. The ASM Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship is aimed at highly competitive graduate students who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program and who have completed their graduate course work in the microbiological sciences. The fellowship encourages students to continue and complete their research project in the microbiological sciences.

American Water Works Association (AWWA) The AWWA offers scholarships for graduate students conducting research in the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Argonne National Laboratory - Graduate Student Programs Argonne National Laboratory offers several opportunities for qualified graduate students who are engaged in work related to Argonne Programs.

Autism Speaks - Dennis Weatherstone Predoctoral Fellowships Autism Speaks supports global biomedical research into the diagnosis, causes, prevention and treatment of autism.  Autism Speaks invites applications from predoctoral students interested in pursuing careers in autism research. 

Candidates must be an enrolled student in a program leading to a research doctorate such as a Ph.D. or Sc.D., or a combined degree such as an M.D./Ph.D., in an academic department of an accredited university or health/medical institution.  The selected pre-doctoral fellow must spend at least 80% of his/her professional time engaged exclusively in their Autism Speaks' autism research related activities for the duration of the award, and cannot simultaneously hold another named fellowship award during the support period. International applications are encouraged.

Chateaubriand Fellowships for Science & Technology Research in France The Chateaubriand Fellowship in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Health for doctoral students aims to initiate or reinforce collaborations, partnerships or joint projects between French and American research teams. The Chateaubriand Fellowship supports PhD students registered in an American university who wish to conduct part of their doctoral research in a French laboratory.

This fellowship is offered by the Office for Science & Technology (OST) of the Embassy of France in Washington in partnership with American universities and French research organizations such as Inserm and Inria. It is a partner of the National Science Foundation's GROW program .

Christine H. Eide Memorial Scholarship Award For full-time graduate or undergraduate students who are legally blind and who are entering or attending an accredited college or university.

Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/Proquest Distinguished Dissertation Award Sponsored jointly by CGS and ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, a Division of ProQuest Information and Learning, and first presented in 1981, these awards are made annually to individuals who, in the opinion of the award committee, have completed dissertations representing original work that makes an unusually significant contribution to the discipline. 

Two awards are given annually in two different broad areas (biological sciences; social sciences; mathematics, physical sciences and engineering; and humanities and fine arts). Individuals must be nominated for these awards by a member institution.

Epilepsy Foundation of America - Research Training Fellowships The Epilepsy Foundation supports a series of grants and fellowships to advance the understanding of epilepsy that will lead to better treatment, more effective prevention, and ultimately to a cure. Funding is available to researchers at all professional levels including students, junior investigators and established investigators.

Facebook Graduate Fellowship Program Facebook offers fellowships to graduate students in computer science, electrical engineering, and related fields.

Fermilab Graduate Student Research Program in Theoretical Physics The Fermilab Graduate Student Research Program in Theoretical Physics is intended for graduate students at U.S. universities who are in the research phase of graduate study in theoretical particle physics or theoretical astrophysics.  Positions in this program will last for one year (12 months), generally starting in the Fall.  Graduate students in the Graduate Student Research Program will remain matriculated at their home universities but be in residence at Fermilab.

Fulbright Program for Foreign Students The Fulbright Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master's degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.  Foreign students apply for Fulbright Fellowships through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. The Institute of International Education (IIE) arranges academic placement for most Fulbright nominees and supervises participants during their stay in the United States.  See the Fulbright website for country specific information. 

Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Google has partnered with Lime Connect , a nonprofit organization that supports students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers, to help university students with disabilities work toward their academic goals in the field of computer science.

Google US/Canada PhD Fellowship The Google U.S./Canada PhD Student Fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related disciplines.  Applicants must be nominated by their department and forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office for review.  Two finalists will then be forwarded to Google for consideration in the national competition.

The Grass Foundation Fellowship Program Grass Fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory  (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA, support investigator-designed, independent research projects by scientists early in their career. Early investigators (late stage predoctoral trainees and beyond) are eligible to apply. This includes applicants with prior experience at MBL or with the Grass Foundation (MBL course alumni are encouraged to apply). Priority is given to applicants with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a research career. Please see FAQ page on website or contact the Program Coordinator  for more information. International Fellows (i.e., not US citizens or resident aliens) must hold a valid visa (J-1, H-1B, F1 or F1-OPT) for the entire duration of the fellowship.

HENAAC Scholars Program All science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors qualify for the HENAAC scholarships.  Applicants must be of Hispanic descent and/or must significantly participate in and promote organizations and activities in the Hispanic community.

HHMI International Student Research Fellowships This fellowship program supports outstanding international predoctoral students studying in the United States who are ineligible for fellowships or training grants through U.S. federal agencies. Participation is by invitation only. Nominated students must be in their second or third year of study to apply for the fellowship. To activate the fellowship, students must be in the third or fourth year of a PhD program at one of the designated institutions. Students in the first, second, or fifth year of their PhD programs cannot activate the fellowship. In no case will support be provided past year five of a PhD program.

Students invited to participate in this program are eligible for a fellowship to support years three, four, and five of a PhD program. Eligible fields of study include biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, and plant biology—as well as interdisciplinary research. 

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study. These include: computer science and engineering (including cyber security, cloud, and mobile computing), electrical and mechanical engineering, physical sciences (including chemistry, material sciences, and physics),  mathematical sciences (including analytics of massive scale data with uncertainty, operations research, and optimization), public sector and business sciences (including urban policy and analytics, social technologies, learning systems and cognitive computing), and Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME).

Indo-US Science and Technology Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Provides unique opportunities for science, technology, engineering and medical students from the United States to undertake internships in national laboratories, federal research centers, academic research institutes, and private R&D laboratories in India. Objective of the internships are to provide students exposure to Indian S&T milieu, gain practical skills and develop collaborative networks. Internships are envisaged as a source of mutual cultural and professional enrichment for both the interns and their host institutions.

Intel PhD Fellowship Program The Intel PhD Fellowship Program awards fellowships to exceptional PhD candidates pursuing leading-edge innovation in fields related to Intel's business and research interests.

Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust The Josephine De Karman Fellowship Trust was established in 1954 by the late Dr. Theodore Von Karman, world renowned aeronautics expert and teacher and first director of the Guggenheim Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, in memory of his sister, Josephine, who passed away in 1951.  The purpose of this Fellowship program is to recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor Von Karman's high standards. 

DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States.  Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation within two years and undergraduates entering their senior year are eligible for consideration.  Postdoctoral and masters degree students are not eligible for consideration.  Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. 

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) Scholarship This program was established in 1974 to support talented young students in social sciences, natural sciences, computer science, and information technology-related fields. The program enables the students to pursue and successfully complete their doctorates at leading overseas research universities.

Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities (LASPAU) Laspau administers a part of the Fulbright Program which provides grants to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean for graduate study in the United States.  Grants are awarded for Master's and PhD programs in a variety of fields of study.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Livermore Graduate Scholar Program The Livermore Graduate Scholar Program (LGSP) and its predecessor programs have played a critical role for many years  in helping to recruit new scientific and engineering talent to Lawrence  Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Top Ph.D. students are granted appointments of up to four years to conduct research of interest to the Laboratory while completing their thesis.

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering and Technology Fellowship Resident fellowships for the duration of a minimum of 1 month to a maximum of 9 months are offered in support of research projects in science, engineering, and technology; in the history of science, engineering and technology; or in interdisciplinary topics that link science or technology to the broader culture.

Recipients of fellowships are expected to work full time on their research projects while at the Library, to engage with other resident scholars, and to offer a presentation on their work to the general public. 

Link Foundation - Energy Fellowships In an effort to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energy, the Link Foundation invites applications for 2-year fellowships for students working toward a Ph.D. degree.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) - Graduate Research Assistantship The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) Program is a year-round educational program that provides students with relevant research experience while they are pursuing a graduate degree. In some cases, students can arrange to conduct master's or doctoral thesis research at the Laboratory.

Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Microsoft Research is committed to advancing the state of computer science. Our fellowship program provides financial support for students and early-career faculty, allowing them to focus on their research. Fellowships build lasting relationships between Microsoft Research and academic institutions.  Applicants must be nominated by their department and forwarded to the Graduate Studies Office for review.  Finalists will then be forwarded to Microsoft for consideration in the national competition.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) NASA is seeking fellowship proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.  The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals.  Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities. 

National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) - Soffen Grants for Travel to Conferences The travel grants are awarded to students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences or engineering fields (astrobiology, astronomy, earth and space science, engineering, etc.) to attend a meeting at which they will present their research. Students of all nationalities are welcome to apply; however, applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution of higher learning in the United States.

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship For students residing in the United States who are legally blind in both eyes and who plan to pursue a full-time degree program at a U.S. college or university.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. Proposals must fall within the scope of any of the clusters in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) or the Behavioral Systems Cluster in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS). These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research for improvement beyond the already existing project. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research.

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Scholarships The Alexander Graham  Bell Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (CGS D) and NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships-Doctoral Program (PGS D) provide  financial support to high calibre scholars who are engaged in a doctoral program in  the natural sciences or engineering.  NSERC encourages interested and qualified Aboriginal  students to apply.

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowships in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science The QInF program is open to teams of two students from a preselected variety of top US based and international schools. Students are encouraged to apply and submit a proposal on any innovative idea of their choice. Qualcomm Research's top engineers carefully review submitted proposals and select the QInF finalists, who are then invited to present their proposals to a panel of executive judges. Winning students earn a one year fellowship and are mentored by our engineers to facilitate the success of the proposed research.

Roberto Rocca Education Program Fellowship The Roberto Rocca Fellowship provides Ph.D. support for exceptional university graduates from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Romania, and Venezuela in specific fields of study that include, but are not limited to, Materials Science, Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering.

Scholarships for Undocumented Students The Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) maintain a list of scholarships and fellowships available for immigrant students attending graduate and professional schools.  

Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Foundation Scholarships SEG Foundation Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences. The SEG Foundation offers a range of different scholarship opportunities. Funds provided may be applied to tuition, books, and fees. 

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Foundation Dissertation Scholarships Merit-based scholarships awarded to doctoral candidates, who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics and have completed All But Dissertation.

Symantec Graduate Fellowship Program Symantec will award Symantec Research Labs (SRL) Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Ph.D. students. Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on innovative research projects in areas related to Symantec's businesses such as security, data mining, storage, backup, machine learning, virtualization, cloud computing, big data infrastructure, etc.  

Taiwan/Caltech Ministry of Education Fellowship The Ministry of Education (MOE), Taiwan and Caltech jointly administer Taiwan-Caltech Graduate Scholarships to support new graduate students from Taiwan of outstanding talents who are pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Caltech. Scholarships are tenable in all fields of study. Applicants should be ROC citizens preferably residing in Taiwan, although those currently studying outside Taiwan are not excluded. Applicants must gain admission to Caltech and are subject to Caltech's standard procedures and requirements. Each scholarship will normally be of three (3) years' duration and will cover stipend, tuition and mandatory fees. Applicants must apply directly to MOE using the application portal by the posted deadline.

The Whitaker Foundation The Whitaker International Program sends emerging leaders in U.S. biomedical engineering (or bioengineering) overseas to undertake a self-designed project that will enhance their careers within the field.  The goal of the program is to assist the development of professional leaders who are not only superb scientists, but who also will advance the profession through an international outlook. Along with supporting grant projects in an academic setting, the Whitaker International Program encourages grantees to engage in policy work and propose projects in an industry setting.

Woods Hold Oceanographic Institution - Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) Fellowship Graduate students and researchers from a variety of fields who share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids share an intense ten-week research experience, and vigorous discussions of concepts that span different disciplines. Fellows pursue a research project under the supervision of the staff and present a lecture and a written report for a proceedings volume. Fellows are expected to be in residence for the full ten weeks of the program.

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External Funding for Graduate Students

Resources for cornell graduate students and a selection of external funding opportunities., internal funding for faculty, postdocs & students, cornell university graduate school.

• Offers many valuable resources for graduate students, including the  Graduate Writing Service ,  Pathways to Success  program, workshops, and more. 

Find Funding Opportunities

GrantForward :  A searchable database of grants from over 14,000 sponsors, including federal, state, private foundations and industry . Search by keywords and advanced filters. Save your favorite searches to receive alerts about new grants, and save your favorite grants to keep track of them. GrantForward also recommends grants to you based on your CV, past publications, and research interests.

• Cornell University subscribes to GrantForward. Faculty, students and staff with a Cornell netID have free full access. Sign up here using your Cornell email address. 
• Updated daily with new funding opportunities from diverse disciplines, including in the Life and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, and Arts and Humanities.
• Learn how to make GrantForward work for you :  Click here to access the March 2024 webinar "Using GrantForward as a Grant Seeker". Review  QuickTips  and the  Researcher Welcome Guide .

Several Cornell entities also have internal funding opportunities for graduate students.

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National institutes of health (nih) blueprint and brain initiative diversity specialized predoctoral to postdoctoral advancement in neuroscience (d-span) award (f99/k00 clinical trial not allowed).

This two-phase award will facilitate completion of the doctoral dissertation and transition of talented graduate students to strong neuroscience research postdoctoral positions, and will provide career development opportunities relevant to their long-term career goal of becoming independent neuroscience researchers. This opportunity has multiple application deadlines through 2026.

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Note: The following list is not regularly updated. The summaries are intended for informational purposes and do not replace the sponsor's actual funding opportunity announcement. Program availability, requirements, award amount, and deadlines are subject to change and should be verified with the sponsor.

Cornell University Research Excellence Scholars (CURES)

Pi research assistance while postdocs and research associates are on parental leave, foundation funding, limited submissions, recurring and prestigious funding opportunities, faculty recognition prizes and awards, early career faculty research funding, grants for women and underrepresented communities, external funding for postdoctoral fellows.

PhD Student Funding Overview

At Yale, you can earn your doctorate at our expense. 

Our funding packages for Yale PhD students are among the most generous in the world. Every PhD student receives a fellowship for the full cost of tuition, a stipend for living expenses, and paid health coverage, though the details of your funding package will differ depending on your academic program. On average, doctoral students receive more than $500,000 in tuition fellowships, stipends, and health premium benefits over the course of their enrollment. Full PhD funding normally extends for a minimum of five years, unless your doctoral program is of shorter duration, e.g., Investigative Medicine, Law, Nursing, and Public Health. 

The main categories of funding available to PhD students are detailed below. Our Programs & Policies handbook contains additional information about funding and fellowship opportunities available at the Graduate School, along with applicable policies. 

If you have questions about your funding, you can ask your program registrar or DGS, Graduate Financial Aid, or Associate Dean Robert Harper-Mangels.

Types of Funding for PhD Students

University Fellowships (UFs) are provided through the Graduate School and do not require teaching in Yale's Teaching Fellow Program. UFs are often used during the initial year(s) of your doctoral program to cover your stipend and tuition, when you are engaged in coursework and identifying an adviser.

For official policies governing University Fellowships, including information on deferring a UF, please see our Programs & Policies Bulletin .

In subsequent years and in most programs, your stipend will be funded by a teaching fellowship or a research assistantship.

Teaching Fellowships (TFs) are contingent on teaching Yale's Teaching Fellow Program (TFP). While you are on a TF, a portion of your stipend is compensation for teaching. The rest of your stipend will come from other sources, depending on your department or program. See the Teaching Fellow Funding page for more information.

The teaching portion of your stipend is subject to federal tax withholding, so you will notice a difference in your paycheck in teaching versus non-teaching semesters.

In lieu of teaching in the Teaching Fellow Program, PhD students in the humanities and social sciences may choose to undertake one of the available Professional Development Opportunities . These positions allow you to gain professional experience at a library, museum, or other office on campus relevant to your studies. 

If you are in the natural sciences, your funding will likely come from training grants and faculty research grants at some point during your enrollment. In most programs, you may only join a research group that has active grant funding. Please consult with your DGS, if you have questions about this aspect of your funding package.

We strongly encourage you to compete for external fellowships. Winning an external award in a national competition, whether sponsored by a public or private agency, is a significant honor. External fellowships may be subject to our Combined Award policy. Please be sure to review our External Fellowships & Awards page to understand how external awards interact with university funding.

An external fellowship may also offer you added flexibility in your program. 

• If you are a student in the natural sciences, an external fellowship may allow you to pursue a project or idea that is otherwise not eligible for financial support through your adviser’s research funding. 
• If you are a student in the humanities or social sciences, an external fellowship might allow you to defer a University Fellowship (UF) to a subsequent term or year. 

You can search for external fellowships through the Yale Student Grants Database , other university search engines (e.g., UCLA ), and commercial sites .

You must notify the Graduate School of any external awards you receive. 

• Send a copy of your award letter to the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] .
• If your award is subject to the Combined Award policy, then you will receive a combined award letter via email when your award has been processed, outlining your updated funding package. 

For any questions and concerns regarding your combined award letter, please contact the Graduate School Financial Aid Office via email at [email protected]. Associate Dean Robert Harper-Mangels can also advise regarding our Combined Award policy.

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Health Award

The Graduate School provides Yale Health Basic Coverage at no cost to all students (Master's and PhD) who are enrolled at least half-time in degree-seeking programs. In addition, all PhD students registered at least half-time receive a Health Fellowship Award that covers the cost of Yale Health Hospitalization/Specialty Care Coverage.

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Family Support Subsidy for Parenting PhD Students

PhD students who are registered full-time in any year of study are eligible for the family support subsidy to assist with child-related expenses.

Dean's Emergency Fund

The Dean’s Emergency Fund enables terminal master’s and PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to continue making academic progress despite unanticipated, extreme financial hardships that cannot be resolved through fellowships, loans, or personal resources. The maximum award for eligible requests is $2,000.

Conference Travel Fellowship (CTF)

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By partnering with the MacMillan Center and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, graduate students with representatives in the Graduate Student Assembly are eligible for annual conference travel funding of up to $800.

PhD Student Travel Health Fellowship

If you are a PhD student traveling for dissertation research, the Graduate School provides a Travel Health Fellowship to cover the cost of required immunizations and prescription drugs at Yale Health.

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Most successful external scholarship searches focus on areas of personal or professional interest or connection. We recommend searching for opportunities through your social or professional networks rather than general open-ended searches. External scholarships often have varying application procedures and deadlines, so the earlier you begin identifying potential sources the better your chances at success.

HGSE External Scholarship Guide

The HGSE External Scholarship Guide lists several external scholarship providers, and is mainly geared toward U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

External Funding Sources for International Students

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Harvard's Subscriber Database Access

Harvard subscribes to the  Sponsored Programs Information Network (SPIN)  and  Community of Science (COS) network  databases for its students. The lists provide thousands of funding possibilities. (Harvard students must use Harvard computers. Out-of-town alumni and prospective applicants may be able to obtain permission for use of these and similar databases, e.g., IRIS, through nearby colleges, universities, or public libraries.)

One of the most accessible databases is the UCLA Fellowship Database . This large, well-organized list is easy to search and available to everyone.

Online Search Engines and Websites

Among the many online options, some students find it helpful to utilize search engines such as  FastWeb .  FinAid.org  also contains a good amount of useful information and is a useful departure point.

There are many reputable and valuable online resources. Unfortunately, scams exist for fellowships and scholarships just as they do in other areas of the online world. You should never pay a fee in order to compete for a scholarship. Any group that asks for even a small payment is suspect.

Creative keyword searches online can be used in the same way the subscribed databases use them, and may provide listings of smaller or more specialized awards. To tailor a search to your academic or personal profile, use words that describe your research and writing interests and professional goals and skills, and, in a personal search, affiliations with organizations which may have funds to support students who share your interests and background. Consider who may benefit by the study or work you hope to do.

Try combinations of keywords (pre-dissertation, graduate fellowships, pre-doctoral grants and scholarships); use advanced search options to refine your ideas. Look up relevant professional societies; see if your undergraduate institution offers help. Consider and search your affinity groups (religious, ethnic, gender, racial) for opportunities as well.

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The Duke Graduate School offers numerous fellowships and other types of funding to support its students. In addition, this page also links to funding support from other Duke units and external sources .

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Graduate International Connection Program

External Funding Options for International Students

November 3, 2020 by yeku1

Written by Xuxu Song

It is very likely that, as a graduate student at UC Irvine, you are currently financially supported by fellowships, TAships, RAships, or even your family. With the cost of graduate education and that of living expenses here in Southern California rising year after year, many international graduate students are finding it increasingly difficult to support themselves, or simply feel obliged to be economically independent. While many grants and fellowships are restricted to domestic students only, there are, fortunately, a variety of funding opportunities out there, beyond campus, that international graduate students may pursue. As an international graduate student, you’ll need to keep an eye out and plan ahead, if you want to secure external funding to support your education, research, travel, and other initiatives, because the application process is usually very competitive. 

There are a few things that are important for you to know about before we start talking about how to secure external funding: what are some of the funding types and where can you find them? 

Types of Funding

First, you need to learn about what some of the common types of external funding sources are. While internal funding means that which is offered, for example, by UCI Graduate Division or an academic department, external funding is offered by an external organization or agency. Common types of funding include fellowships and scholarships provided by national, international or private foundations and professional grant-writing agencies (they might have different names such as fellowship, scholarship, grant, award etc.), and paid internships (such as summer internships). While some of these funding opportunities are open to diverse fields of study, many others do have a specific cause and target a particular field. 

You can learn more about different types of fellowships provided by the Grad Division here: 

https://grad.uci.edu/funding/

https://grad.uci.edu/funding/fellowships-awards/index.php

Learn about Your Field! 

It is extremely important for you as a graduate student to have a good knowledge of your own field both within the United States and internationally. The earlier the better. An easy way to start is to talk to your academic advisor, professors, and colleagues early on, ask them about what the most important professional and scholarly organizations as well as funding agencies in your field are, and join them. For example, for me as a German Ph.D. student, the most important professional organizations in the field of German Studies are the German Studies Association and the Modern Language Association, and the most prestigious grant-writing institution is the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service). These organizations offer various funding opportunities such as research and travel grants. Everyone in my field knows about, for example, the annual research grant the DAAD provides and the estimated deadline of its application. Most funding opportunities will require you to submit a statement of research, for which you may use a lot of things from your dissertation proposal, if you are using your dissertation project to apply for the funding. So, think about your dissertation proposal and other research plans with a broad horizon and make the most of them. 

In short, make sure you get to know about those important national and international organizations and funders and pay attention to their newsletters and announcements. 

Recommended Steps

Now that you have learned about the funding types and relevant organizations, you should start thinking about your own case, such as the timeline of your application and that of your academic program here at UCI. There are several steps that might help you plan your application early and be perfectly prepared for promising external funding opportunities. As an awardee of the one-year research grant in Germany from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), the most prestigious award for Ph.D. students in the field of German Studies, arguably, and a receiver of a paid 2020 summer internship off campus, I would like to provide you with some advice and give you the following suggestions based on my own experience. 

Keep an eye out for opportunities 

Check regularly the website of the grant-writing agencies and funding sources that are relevant to you or your field (many of the opportunities are multidisciplinary, of course), and pay attention to CfAs (Call for Applications) in your Email inbox and any other possible information sources. CfAs can be sent out by the UCI Grad Division, your academic unit, your professors, as well as the organizations. It is always important to keep yourself informed and updated. Ask yourself: Am I qualified? If yes, then you should apply! You never know! 

Here are several very useful websites where you can find a wide range of external funding sources. Go through them and identify the ones for which you are eligible and would like to apply. 

Website of Financial Aid and Scholarships

https://www.ofas.uci.edu/content/OutsideScholarships.aspx?nav=0

By Office of Research

https://research.uci.edu/research-development/funding-sources/index.html#internal

Familiarize yourself with the timeline of the application process and especially the deadline. 

Your proposal  

Bear in mind that most of the funding options are competitive, and the funders are usually looking for a compelling, academically-strong proposal. Reviewers of the applications are specialists but they can come from different backgrounds. Thus, it’s not only important to work on your proposal narrative but also to be able to talk about your own work to people who are not in your field. Most of the funders are looking at a set of questions: 1) How does the project fit into the funder’s agenda? 2) What does this applicant plan to do with the funding? 3) Why does the applicant want to do this project and why is it significant? 4) Are the work plan and budget feasible? So, when you work on your proposal, you need to think about your narrative carefully and communicate with your academic advisor. 

The application process

Pull together all the required materials early, such as letters of recommendation and your proposal/ statement of research. Register in the application portal at least two weeks in advance. Submit a most polished proposal at least two weeks in advance of the deadline. 

Here is an example, provided by the School of Social Science, of the instructions on how to apply for funding opportunities. It is a general guideline but might be of help for you who has already started to think about external funding. 

https://www.gradstudies.socsci.uci.edu/funding/instructions.php

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Harvard's financial support package is typically for the first four years of study and the completion year, using a tiered  tuition structure that reduces tuition over time as students progress through their degree programs. This multiyear funding package includes a combination of tuition grants, stipends, traineeships, teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and other academic appointments. In addition, Harvard Griffin GSAS students are particularly successful in securing grants,  fellowships , and other sources of external funding as part of their professional development.

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• if noted in your Notice of Financial Support, summer research funding following the first four academic years from Harvard Griffin GSAS or faculty grants
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In some programs, the timing and structure of living expense support may vary from this pattern. For example, students in the sciences typically receive full funding until they complete their degrees.

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This page contains information on where & how to look for external scholarships to help fund your Harvard Chan education.

• The External Scholarship Database is an interactive tool managed by the Office of Financial Aid to assist current and prospective students in finding sources of outside scholarships and other funding.
• The Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health has information and links to more search engines for scholarships.
• The Community of Science Pivot tool is another database that may be useful for students, especially those pursuing a scientific degree.
• Sallie Mae has put together a graduate student specific scholarship search engine,  ProFellow is a database for academic fellowships, and FastWeb is another tool to find scholarships.
• For international students, eduPASS , IEFA , and IIE are all good resources.

Many community organizations, scholarship search engines, and libraries also have information on external funding opportunities which students are encouraged to utilize. The Boston Public Library has a resource center that prospective students who live locally should visit. In addition, utilize the ultimate scholarship guide with tips and resources by Novoresume .

Former Harvard Chan Student’s Scholarship Search Tips

Get Organized! Keep an excel spreadsheet that lists the name, contact, and relevant deadlines for each scholarship, as well as a chart that indicates the status of your transcripts, recommendations, essays, and other requested materials.

Take note of “postmark” versus “in-office” deadlines.  Some scholarship organizations require that the materials be received in the office by a certain date, so be sure to send your application in a timely manner.

Think Locally:  Many people only consider national awards, but there may be scholarships available from organizations in your state or community. This can include fraternities and sororities, local Elk’s Clubs, and other service organizations.

Every little bit helps:  Many students often apply for large scholarship awards – which makes these types of scholarships very competitive.  Consider applying for smaller scholarship awards, which tend to be less competitive, and are also less likely to use strict cutoffs for grades and test scores.

Let people know you are applying:  Someone may be aware of a scholarship opportunity that is perfect for you, but you won’t know unless you ask!

Always have a resume ready to go:  You never know when you may come across a scholarship opportunity – so you must always be prepared.  Have a trusted friend or mentor read over your resume, or use your school’s local career services center for feedback.

Not just a resume, but transcripts too:  As you start applying for scholarships, request several copies of sealed, official transcripts from all of the institutions that you have previously attended to be sent to you.  Many scholarships request this information, and it is better to have it on hand than to have to wait several weeks for your university to send this information.

Spellchecker is never enough:  Most people know the importance of ensuring that your application is free from spelling and grammatical errors, but even your computer spellchecker can miss mistakes.  Always have someone read over your materials to ensure that it looks professional.

What do you want to be when you grow up? Most scholarships will ask for a statement that explains your future career goals.  Thus, even before you apply, take the time to create an essay that highlights your background, achievements, and future aspirations.

Make it easy for others to help you: When you ask for letters of recommendation, always provide a resume, most recent transcript, and a brief statement of your career goals.  You can also provide an addressed, stamped envelope for your recommenders as well.

Give Thanks: Once you receive a scholarship, be sure to send a thank you note or email to the scholarship committee, as well as to your recommenders for taking the time to write a letter on your behalf.

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Several Stanford schools and degree programs and other universities maintain lists of funding opportunities that may be of interest to individual students. Professional and scholarly societies often offer funding to graduate students for dissertation research or conference travel. These sources may take time and patience to investigate, and the links may not be current.

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SOLO: Stanford On and Off-Campus Learning Opportunities

The School of Medicine maintains a list of searchable database of funding and fellowship opportunities and guidance on how to use them:

Visit the School of Medicine database site

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• The American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting
• Computational Intelligence Society Conference
• Modern Language Association Convention
• American Association of University Women
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Explore External Funding Opportunities for PhD Students – November Deadlines

We are excited to bring to your attention several external funding opportunities with upcoming November deadlines that could greatly benefit your dissertation research and studies. Here are some noteworthy external funding opportunities with application deadlines in November:

Important Deadlines in November for PhD Students

ARIT Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences in Turkey Description : The American Research Institute in Turkey is offering ARIT fellowships for the 2024-2025 year to support research conducting research on Turkey’s history, ranging from ancient to modern times, within the humanities and social sciences fields. Eligible applicants include scholars and advanced graduate students looking to conduct research in Turkey. Graduate students must have completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation by June 2024. Deadline : November 1, 2023

Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries Description : The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers year-long fellowships of up to $23,000 and short term (1-3 months) fellowships of up to $5,000 to graduate students (preferably conducting dissertation research) and academic professionals interested in pursuing research or creative-arts projects in the Nordic region (Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sámpi, and Sweden). Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related research. The number of awards varies each year according to total funds available. Awards are made in all fields. Deadline : November 1, 2023

AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program Description : The AHRQ Grants for Health Services Research Dissertation Program (R36) supports doctoral candidates in health services research by providing dissertation grants of up to $40,000 in direct costs for a project period ranging from 9 to 17 months. This program encourages dissertation research aligned with AHRQ’s mission, which aims to enhance healthcare safety, quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability while leveraging data and technology for better patient outcomes. Research focused on patient safety, the use of data and technology in healthcare, and innovative approaches to care delivery and financing to improve accessibility and affordability are particularly prioritized within this initiative. Deadline : November 1, 2023

AJS Dissertation Completion Fellowship Description : The Association for Jewish Studies Dissertation Completion Fellowship is designed to support promising graduate students in Jewish Studies and encourage the timely completion of their doctoral dissertations. Eligible candidates are those in the final stages of dissertation writing, demonstrating the ability to defend their work by the end of June in the fellowship year. Recipients can receive up to $33,000, along with complimentary registration fees for the 2024 AJS Annual Conference. These fellowships are awarded based on both merit and financial need, and recipients must disclose any additional funding they receive, which may result in an adjustment of the fellowship amount. Deadline : November 1, 2023

ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG)  Description : The ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (ASA DDRIG) program supports empirical research with strong theoretical foundations to enhance our understanding of key social processes. Each year, it offers up to 25 awards, with a maximum value of $16,000 per grant. Eligible research topics encompass various areas such as organizational behavior, health, crime, inequality, social movements, family, gender, race, and the sociology of science and technology. The program also encourages projects exploring novel methodologies, including computational sociology, big data analysis, large-scale modeling, and innovative use of emerging technologies. Deadline : November 1, 2023

Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant Description : The Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fieldwork Grant is a program that provides funding for doctoral or thesis research in anthropology with the aim of advancing anthropological knowledge and our understanding of humanity. This fellowship is open to a wide range of methodologies, research locations, topics, and subfields within anthropology. It particularly encourages proposals that integrate multiple subfields and explore innovative approaches and ideas. The maximum grant amount for Dissertation Fieldwork is $25,000, and the grants are nonrenewable. There is no specific limit on the duration of the grant, and applicants can request funding for distinct research phases, such as multiple summers, as part of their research design. Deadline : November 1, 2023

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Description : The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship program, established in 1989 by Congress, aims to increase the number of U.S. citizens earning doctoral degrees in science and engineering (S&E) disciplines that have military significance. Applicants interested in advancing their education in these critical fields can compete for fellowships through the Department of Defense’s Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) for research development. The fellowship covers a wide range of research areas, including aeronautical and astronautical engineering, biomedical engineering, chemistry, computer science, geosciences, mathematics, physics, and more, with a focus on military relevance. Deadline : November 3, 2023

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Description : The Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future program supports women from developing countries pursuing STEM doctoral or postdoctoral studies globally. The goal is gender equality in STEM fields, empowering women to contribute to their communities and nations. Scholarships cover actual expenses in the host country, up to $50,000 per year for doctoral programs and $40,000 per year for postdoctoral research, and can be renewed based on performance. Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, leadership skills, community involvement, and a commitment to return to their home country after studies to benefit their region’s progress. Deadline : November 10, 2023

Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship Description : The Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship, established in 1981 by the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, is a prestigious award for late-stage Ph.D. students in the humanities and social sciences. It supports research that explores religious commitments and ethical ideals in various contexts throughout history. The fellowship aims to understand the communities, social practices, and political arrangements that embody these principles. Fellows receive a $31,000 stipend to assist them in completing the writing stage of their doctoral dissertation, and it has gained national recognition for its distinction within academic fields. Deadline : November 15, 2023

Amelia Earhart Fellowship Description : To promote gender equality in the field and ensure women’s access to resources and decision-making roles, Zonta International provides the Amelia Earhart Fellowship. This fellowship, established in 1938 in honor of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, grants $10,000 annually to up to 30 women who are pursuing Ph.D. or doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Recipients can use the fellowship at any accredited university or college offering post-graduate courses and degrees in these fields. Deadline : November 15, 2023

American Institute of Indian Studies Junior Research Fellowships Description : The American Institute of Indian Studies offers Junior Research Fellowships to doctoral candidates from U.S. universities in any field of study. These fellowships are aimed at supporting doctoral candidates in conducting their dissertation research in India. Recipients of Junior Research Fellowships establish official affiliations with Indian universities and research supervisors. These awards can fund research for up to 11 months and are intended for graduate students working on their doctoral dissertations while conducting research in India. Deadline : November 15, 2023

Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Fellowship Description : The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowship Program offers financial support for graduate students conducting research in child psychology. This program aims to cultivate promising scholars pursuing careers in various psychology fields, including child-clinical, pediatric, school, educational, and developmental psychopathology. The fellowship provides a substantial grant of $25,000 and is available to candidates who have completed their doctoral candidacy, demonstrated research proficiency, and have a dedicated focus on child psychology. Deadline : November 15, 2023

Please note that these are just a few examples , and there are many more opportunities available. We encourage you to seek out additional funding opportunities using various databases and resources, professional organizations, and faculty advisors and mentors.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your funding search or application process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Graduate Funding Information Center ([email protected]). We are here to support you!

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Funding for Graduate Education

We know a big part of your graduate school decision hinges on funding, both for your education and for research in your chosen field. We are dedicated to fully covering our Graduate students’ needs, with 99% of PhD students receiving a stipend and full tuition coverage. Even if you have guaranteed funding from Washington University, there are several reasons to apply for external funding:

• Distinguish your CV when you enter the job market.
• Clarify your thinking about your research and expose you to valuable feedback.
• Increase your flexibility in selecting advisors, choosing research projects, and conducting field work. 

Where to Look for Funding

Fellowship databases are a great place to start your funding search. There is no single/master database so students are encouraged to conduct a robust search and talk with their departments, schools and faculty. Several databases and key fellowships are highlighted below.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Most external fellowships are open to graduate students at universities nationwide, but some funding organizations restrict eligibility to specific partner universities or require nomination by a department/university.

The Beineke Fellowship for Graduate programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Eligible students must be nominated by their undergraduate institution. Interested students should visit The Fellowships Office website for application information.

The German Academic Exchange Service provides the opportunity to do research or independent study in Germany, or to complete a full Master’s degree program at a German university, in nearly any field.  Award :The Study Scholarship offers a 10-month scholarship (750 euros/month plus additional payments towards health insurance, travel, etc.) to be used for a full master’s degree program at a German university or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program completed in the home country.

These fellowships provide funding for graduate school fellowships in any recognized field of study in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training). Students must be nominated by the University for this Fellowship. Please contact Rachel Pepe for more information.

The Eisenhower Roberts Fellowship seeks to support study and education dealing with the role of government in a free society, citizen public service, public policy, and improved understanding of America’s role in world affairs; primarily intended for those in an advanced stage of their doctoral candidacies. Students must be nominated by their University for this Fellowship. Please contact Rachel Pepe for more information on the application process.

The Ford Foundation Fellowship Program provides pre-doctoral fellowship for doctoral study in any field.

The Fulbright-Hays Fellowship supports graduate research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months.  Award : The applicant will submit a budget estimate of the expenses they will incur while conducting research overseas. This estimate will be made according to the maintenance allowance guidelines established by the Department of Education.  Eligibility : A citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.; advanced to PhD candidacy prior to departure; conducting research in modern foreign languages and non-western area studies; planning a teaching career in the U.S. upon graduation. While applicants may apply to a western European country, they must research non-western studies at an institute which specializes in such studies. Overseas Programs has primary responsibility for the administration of the DDRA. Funding is provided to those who win awards through WU, NOT directly to the students.

The Hertz Foundation supports graduate students working towards their PhD in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences. These fields include applied mathematics, statistics, and quantitative aspects of modern biology.

Doctoral students are eligible for up to $15,000 in research funding. The Institute for Research on Innovation and Science (IRIS) seeks to fund researchers who will use the IRIS data to address questions about the social and economic returns to investments in research. For more information and to apply, please visit the IRIS website .

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is available to students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Fellows receive $34,000 annually in stipend support and $12,000 in Cost of Education for three years. Please note that graduate students are limited to only one application to the GRFP, submitted either in the first year or in the second year of graduate school. There are several workshops on NSF-GRFP applications held each fall. Calendar can be found here.

Pathways to Science provides education and career training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans are open to immigrants and the children of immigrants who are 30 or younger and entering or are in their first two years of graduate school as of the November 1 deadline. Fellows receive up to $90,000 over two years in support of their education: $40,000 in tuition support and $50,000 in stipend support.

These awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. In addition to recognizing and encouraging excellence in higher education, these awards provide partial support for study and research for women who will make significant contributions in their varied fields of endeavor. Priority is given to women who are well established in their programs, study or research. Students must be nominated by their department and the University for this Fellowship. Please contact Rachel Pepe for more information.

Fellowship Writing Workshops

The Office of Research Education and Information sponsors workshops each year to help students develop grant writing skills through step-by-step guidance, and a series of online lectures and mentored sessions.

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• MSU Library's Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans List of Graduate resources compiled and edited by Jon Harrison, Michigan State University Libraries.
• UCLA’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Extramural Support (GRAPES) Database Extensive database of 625 graduate and postdoctoral funding opportunities, maintained by UCLA.
• Fellowship Database compiled by Cornell University Searchable database of graduate fellowships.
• Dow Sustainability Fellows The Dow Sustainability Fellows Program at the University of Michigan supports full-time graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at the University of Michigan who are committed to finding interdisciplinary, actionable, and meaningful sustainability solutions on local-to-global scales.
• National Academies Fellowship Office for Policy and Global Affairs The Fellowship Office of Policy and Global Affairs administers predoctoral, dissertation, postdoctoral, and other fellowship programs for advanced study in research-based disciplines.
• Presidential Management Fellowship A flagship 2 year leadership development program from the US Office of Personnel Management.
• The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Includes teaching fellowships and higher education fellowships to address emerging needs, serve specific populations underrepresented in the academy, strengthen designated fields, and support key stages in professorial careers.

Professional Organizations

Many professional associations offer funding and/or provide information about fellowships and grants on their websites. A few examples are listed below, but check with associations related to your discipline or research interests for additional opportunities.

Adapted from Rackham Graduate School Resources

• American Anthropological Association
• American Association of Immunologists
• American Chemical Society
• American Economic Association
• American Historical Association
• American Meteorological Society
• American Nuclear Society
• American Philosophical Association
• American Political Science Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• American Sociological Association
• Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Mathematical Association of America
• Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

Open Access Scholarship and Funding Research Tools

• Cappex Scholarship Database Free database with "more than $11 billion" in scholarships
• Chegg Scholarship Database A database of "over $1 billion" scholarships, compiled by the textbook rental company Chegg
• Grants for Individuals: All Students List of sources compiled and edited by Jon Harrison, Michigan State University Libraries. Can be filtered in a number of ways.
• StudentAid Scholarship search options from the federal government, including the U.S. Department of Education.
• UNIGO's Scholarship Directory A directory of scholarships for high school, college, and graduate school. Easy to browse, with a scholarship matchmaker newsletter.
• US Department of Labor Scholarship Search The Department of Labor's scholarship search tool.
• Michigan Student Aid College students in Michigan, regardless of U.S. state of citizenship, can find information on scholarships and loans at this Michigan government site.

Scholarships for Underrepresented Demographic Groups

Because of long-term, historical barriers for students from marginalized groups, many organizations offer targeted funding to improve access to education. The sites listed below can help to identify some of these resources, but be sure to include general resources in your search as well.

• Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver The Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver program, authorized by the State of Michigan, waives the tuition costs for eligible Native Americans in the state's public community colleges and universities. The student must have been a Michigan resident for the past 12 months.
• American Association of University Women Fellowships The AAUW Educational Foundation, which is the largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women in the world, supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.
• Financial Aid Opportunities for Minority Students This website posts a wide range of grants and funding opportunities for students from underrepresented demographic groups and undocumented students at all levels of higher education.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund This site provides resources and information about the college application process as well as lists of scholarships available through the site.
• LEAD Scholars Program The U-M Alumni Center offers scholarships to admitted African American, Latinx, and Native American U-M students open to all U-M campuses.
• Scholarships and Awards for Students with Disabilities Provided by the University of Michigan Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, this resource includes U-M scholarships as well as external funding opportunities.
• United Negro College Fund Provides a list of scholarship programs managed by the UNCF.

Crowdfunding

Create a fundraising campaign to fund your research, travels, or education. Collect small donations through a  crowdfunding platform.

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Uncover lesser-known funding sources and find important information about your potential funders, using  subscription databases  like, Pivot and Foundation Directory Online.

Explore the millions of funding opportunities found in  free, public scholarship databases like UNIGO and Chegg.

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Graduate fellowships

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Consider the following as you search. Your:

Attributes: race/ethnicity, gender, ability status, and other characteristics

Affiliations: place of employment (or of parents), religion, home town, military service, memberships, union affiliations, etc.

Aspirations: career or academic goals

Many scholarships are directed to individuals that fit very specific criteria. For example, some workplaces, unions and professional organizations provide scholarships to their employees/members or children of employees/members; there are scholarship programs for students who belong to a designated religious or ethnic group; and there are scholarships for students who come from certain geographic locations. Think about the characteristics that reflect you .

Financial Support

Mit scholarships.

Incoming students who wish to be considered for financial aid from MIT should indicate this when completing the online application form . These awards are made by April 15 and typically cover the first two years of study.

Department funding

For years one and two, all students admitted to our PhD program are offered (either directly by the department, or as a supplement to other funds) fellowship support equivalent to: full tuition for the academic year, twelve-month individual health insurance, and a stipend for the nine-month academic year.

In years three through six, all students are offered full-time teaching or research assistantships that provide full tuition, a nine-month stipend, and health insurance. This support is contingent on satisfactory academic progress.

The department also offers paid summer research assistantships and summer fellowships as a supplement to academic-year stipends.

Institute rules require every holder of a graduate scholarship or fellowship to pursue a full-time program of graduate study.

Dissertation fellowships

The department is currently able to offer a limited number of competitive dissertation fellowships that allow PhD students in years four or five to have a year free from TA and RA duties.

Outside funding

Incoming students are encouraged to apply for external sources of funding, such as NSF graduate fellowships , UniCredit Foundation Scholarships , SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships , and JASSO scholarships .

For years three through six, the department is able in some cases to provide supplementary funding for students with partial outside fellowships, thereby allowing them to reduce their TA and RA work requirements. Such supplements are provided to all students with active NSF fellowships, and supplements to other fellowships are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Health insurance

Your mandatory health insurance fee is covered by your award (and is not taken out of your stipend) and includes accident and hospitalization insurance. You will receive this insurance unless you can demonstrate that you have equivalent coverage through another source and complete a waiver with MIT Medical .

For more detailed information regarding the cost of attendance, including specific costs for tuition and fees, books and supplies, housing and food as well as transportation, please  visit MIT's Student Financial Services website .

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Incentive program for doctoral students.

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The Graduate School incentive program aims to encourage graduate students to independently seek external funding. The policy described applies to externally funded fellowships active on or after July 1, 2016, replacing earlier versions of the policy.

The Graduate School provides incentive supplements for external fellowship awards received by eligible doctoral students in good standing over the course of the academic year (defined as September-May) based upon the standard Graduate School academic year stipend. External fellowship awards are considered to be those awarded to graduate students via competitive external funding agencies based on the student’s initiative and application. Competitive internal or external fellowship awards and external fellowship grants based on faculty applications do not qualify for incentive funding under this policy.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Graduate School’s incentive policy applies to doctoral students in good academic standing. Students enrolled in doctoral programs in the Division of Biology and Medicine are not eligible.
• The incentive policy only applies to external awards used during years 1 through 5 (including intervening summers) and during a year in which the student is scheduled to receive stipend support.
• The external funding must have been won on account of the student’s initiative. Grants by faculty, even when they benefit a graduate student, do not count. Therefore, graduate student support through research grants and contracts, and awards such as IGERT, GAANN, etc., are not part of this incentive plan.
• External funding sources include all sources outside of Brown University. In cases where regulations of the external agency prohibit, render ineffective or otherwise affect this incentive program, the rules of the funding source apply.
• Students in the humanities and social sciences receiving external funding in amounts close to the base Graduate School stipend may want to consider applying for  Advanced Status .

Students who receive external funding that is equal to or more than 1 1 ⁄ 9 (111.11%) of the Graduate School fellowship stipend will receive the external funding with no additional Graduate School contribution. If external funding is less than 111.11% of the Graduate School fellowship stipend, students will receive a combination of external funding, Graduate School stipend, and incentive payment, not to exceed 111.11% of the Graduate School fellowship stipend.

Keep in mind that the length of time over which a student receives an external award will play an important role in determining whether and how the incentive policy applies. Please see examples of the incentive policy below.

Restrictions

Students typically cannot receive full (or close to full) support from more than one source at a time. A student can accept, for example, both a Javits and a National Science Foundation award, but must take them in sequential years. A student cannot hold a Javits (or NSF, etc.) in addition to Brown’s full University support. Students may be able to use more than one smaller external award concurrently depending on the amounts of the awards and whether the awards allow concurrent funding. Students with possible funding from more than one external award should reach out to the Graduate School at  [email protected]  for approval.

External Awards which Provide Funding for Tuition and/or Fees

If an external award provides partial tuition, health fees, or insurance, the Graduate School will supplement this partial support up to the standard tuition and fee levels provided to doctoral students.  If the award does not provide tuition or fees, the Graduate School will provide full standard doctoral tuition, health fee, and insurance coverage for funding-eligible students.

Application

To qualify for a Graduate School incentive supplement, students must provide their external funding documentation to their Program Administrator and to the Graduate School as described on the  External Funding  webpage. A student’s eligibility for an incentive and the amount of the incentive will be reviewed and, if awarded, will be disbursed in the same manner as the regular Graduate School stipend.

Students applying for external funding should visit the  External Funding  webpage for further information.

Students in programs in the Division of Biology and Medicine should contact the Associate Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies for further information regarding that Division's incentive policies.

To determine how the incentive policy will be implemented, funding can be broken down into monthly payment amounts. The following hypothetical Graduate School fellowship stipend amounts are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual standard fellowship stipend for a given year or program.

Annual Amounts

Base Graduate School fellowship stipend = $43,791.00 Maximum incentive supplement of 11.11% = $4,865.18 Incentive enhanced stipend (base fellowship stipend plus maximum incentive supplement ) = $48,656.18 *Annual stipend amounts are based on the fiscal year (July 1-June 30)

Monthly Amounts

Base Graduate School fellowship stipend = $3,649.25 Maximum incentive supplement of 11.11%  = $405.43 Incentive enhanced stipend (base fellowship stipend plus maximum incentive supplement ) = $4,054.68 per month

There are four scenarios to consider (using the hypothetical monthly amounts listed above):

• If a student has external funding that is less than the maximum incentive supplement ($405.43 per month) , the student will receive the external funding plus the full base Graduate School fellowship stipend. Their stipend will be more than the base Graduate School fellowship stipend, but not more than 111.11% of the base stipend.
• If a student has external funding that is more than the maximum incentive supplement ($405.43 per month) and less than the base Graduate School fellowship stipend ($3,649.25 per month) , the student will receive the external funding, top up funding to make the monthly payment equal to the base Graduate School fellowship stipend, and the maximum incentive supplement of 11.11% ($405.43 per month). Their incentive enhanced stipend will be equal to 111.11% of the base Graduate School fellowship stipend.
• If a student has external funding that is more than the base Graduate School fellowship stipend ($3,649.25 per month) and less than the incentive enhanced stipend ($4,054.68 per month) , the student will receive the external funding and an incentive supplement that brings their total incentive enhanced stipend equal to 111.11% of the base Graduate School fellowship stipend.
• If a student has external funding that is more than the incentive enhanced stipend ($4,054.68 per month) , the student will receive the external funding with no additional Graduate School contribution. Their stipend will be more than 111.11% of the base Graduate School fellowship stipend and completely dependent on the amount of the external funding.

Note that some external funding awards may not line up with Brown’s monthly payment cycle or Academic Year cycle. If this is the case for your funding, or if you have other questions about the best option for your situation, please email  [email protected] .

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External fellowships and grants are awarded by an organization or agency outside of Georgetown University. If you are looking for information about scholarships and fellowships offered by Georgetown University, please visit Merit-Based Financial Aid . If you are an applicant to Georgetown University, please review our advice to applicants searching for external funding .

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Many external fellowship competitions have deadlines six to twelve months before funds are awarded, so plan ahead and be proactive! Applicants should search for external fellowships to fund the first year of a master’s program while simultaneously applying to graduate school. During the fall semester of their first year, current master’s students should begin looking for external funding for their second year. 

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Most external fellowships are open to graduate students at universities nationwide, but some funding organizations restrict eligibility to specific partner universities. Georgetown University is a participating institution for the following funding opportunities for master’s students.

Finding External Funding Opportunities

There is not one master database of all available external fellowships, so students should explore many avenues when searching for funding. Students should review the links below and also consult with faculty and classmates for advice about awards specific to their field of study. Each fellowship will have its own eligibility requirements and selection criteria, so students are encouraged to review the resources below to identify possible options to discuss before scheduling an appointment with the Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards.

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The Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards is available to support current Georgetown University graduate students on the Main and Medical campuses. The office is able to work with graduate students enrolled at the Law Center or School of Continuing Studies for select funding opportunities . Unfortunately, assistance is not available to individuals currently applying to Georgetown graduate programs.

We are also available to provide individual feedback on essay or proposal drafts for external fellowships. Before submitting a draft, students should first have it reviewed by their advisor or another faculty member.

If you are a current Georgetown graduate student and would like to schedule an appointment, email Elizabeth George at [email protected].

External Funding Sources for International Applicants

Aga khan foundation international scholarship program  .

Eligibility : International students from select developing countries Focus : Civil society, health, rural development, economic development, humanitarian assistance Award : Grants/loans based upon needs of student Dates :  Call for applications opens in January; March deadline Website

American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships  

Eligibility : Women/international students Award : $18,000 Dates :  December deadline Website

The American-Scandinavian Foundation  

Eligibility : Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden Focus : Postgraduate study in the United States Award : The number and size of awards varies widely by country Website

College Women's Association of Japan Graduate Scholarship  

Eligibility : Japanese Women Award : ¥3 Million Dates :  November deadline Website

COLFUTURO  

Eligibility : Citizens of Colombia Focus : Postgraduate study in the United States and abroad Award : Scholarships/loans up to $25,000 per year (maximum of two years) Website

Fulbright Foreign Student Program  

Eligibility : International students; program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country Focus : Postgraduate study in the United States Award : Varies widely Website

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program  

Eligibility : International students from developing countries; Japanese Nationals Focus : Eligible Heller programs are SID, MS-GHPM, and COEX Award : Fully funded scholarships Dates :  Students must apply jointly in the Heller application by our advertised international deadlines Website

Margaret McNamara Education Grants  

Eligibility : Women from select countries Focus : Development; Women and youth empowerment Dates : Call for applications opens in September; January deadline Website

Organization of American States (OAS) Regular Program for Academic Scholarships  

Eligibility : Students from North and South America Focus : Social development; sustainable development and the environment Award : Up to $30,000 per year Dates : Varies by country Website

Organization of American States (OAS) Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund  

Eligibility : Citizens from Latin American and Caribbean OAS Member States  Award : Interest-free loan up to $15,000 Dates : No deadline Website

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund  

Eligibility : Women/international students Award : Up to $10,000 Dates : March-April deadline Website

Quad Fellowship (IIE Foundation)  

Russell e. train fellowships  .

Eligibility : International students from select countries; varies by fellowship Focus : Conservation Award : Up to $30,000 Dates : March deadline Website

Funding for U.S. Study Database

Funding for U.S. Study Online  is an extensive database of external scholarships, fellowships and grants organized and maintained by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Loans for International Students

International students are eligible for private loans. Private educational loans depend upon applications sent directly to the lending organizations. Each private lending organization has its own policies governing when the approval can be made, so the best way to check this out would be on the organizations' individual websites. If you are considering loans to finance your studies, you will need to show that you have secured the amount indicated on your VIDOF form minus any scholarships you may have received from the Heller School. As the loan process can be lengthy, you should begin the process as soon as possible. There are U.S. based private loan options, but international students need to have a U.S. or naturalized citizen to co-sign the loan. You can research these loan options at the Federal Student Aid web site . Please note that you would NOT be eligible for the federal loan options, only the private lenders. You may also want to conduct a search for educational loans for international students on the web. Two options are International Student Loan and Global Student Loan Corporation .

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PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources

There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all.

Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden of academic study.

Each funding body will have its own criteria for eligibility. At PhD level full funding will tend to be awarded on academic merit, but there are also some that take into account financial background and other criteria such as gender (such as in the case of the British Federation of Women Graduates).

Research Councils

The seven Research Councils invest in the region of £380 million into doctorate research every year. However, funding is made available through the participating universities rather than the research councils themselves. Universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in order to receive funding.

It is then up to the universities to decide who to award studentships to – usually based on academic merit following a competitive application process.

Eligibility criteria and award amounts are standardised and you will find many other funded PhDs referring to research council rates when defining their own. Research council studentships include fees and a minimum stipend per annum which is paid tax-free.

The seven Research Councils include:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The above organisations have been grouped together with Innovate UK and Research England in 2018, and the umbrella organisation is called UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

UKRI’s key objectives include providing funding for the training of new researchers.

Academic institutions

Universities, colleges and research institutes also fund their own studentships, and these are typically listed on the institution’s own website alongside its research council-funded studentships. Some will offer fees only, while others may offer a stipend as well. Amounts may vary although many use the research council rates as a benchmark.

Commercial and charitable organisations

A number of non-academic organisations help fund research at PhD level in collaboration with the university hosting the study. CASE (Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering) studentships are for four-year PhDs. These are part-funded by a non-academic ‘co-operating body’ such as a UK industrial firm, public sector organisation or charity. Students spend at least three months of the PhD working in-situ at the co-operating body which makes a financial contribution to both the student and the project. Students often find these to be good avenues for finding full-time work at the end of their placement, and will have gained valuable hands-on work experience. There are also CASE-Plus studentships where students spend a further year working full-time on the premises of the co-operating body as an employee following the PhD.

A number of charitable organisations, foundations and trusts can help fund PhDs:

The Wellcome Trust

Cancer Research UK

The British Academy

The British Federation of Women Graduates

The Institution of Civil Engineers

Institution of Engineering & Technology

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Royal Geographical Society

Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland

Leverhulme Trust

Action Medical Research

The Grundy Educational Trust .

Self-funding

If you are having difficulty in getting funding from the above sources, you may be able to fund your own way through a PhD. You may be eligible for Professional and Career development loans. It is wise to review the specific application criteria to ensure that you are eligible.

A further option is to study part-time while working. This could however place additional demands on your time and financial situation. Be aware that if you have managed to access some funding elsewhere, you may be prohibited from working during your PhD as part of the stipulations of the award.

The jobs.ac.uk website lists some excellent PhD opportunities as well as a wide range of jobs – do take a look at them!

For more PhD tips:

Your PhD Journey – Top Tips 

What Can You Do With a PhD?

PhD Application Tips

What is a PhD and Why Should YOU do one?

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