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The Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards Florida State University
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Each month, the Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards publishes a list of upcoming fellowship deadlines. You can find more opportunities using Pivot, or meet with OGFA to discuss opportunities
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Travel - Opportunities for graduate students who want to teach, study, or take their research across the country or world
Master’s - Opportunities for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree (also includes opportunities for students in professional programs)
Doctoral - Opportunities for graduate students at any stage of the doctoral degree
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RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate ProgramJanuary 5, 2017Program designed to introduce students to RAND, an institution that conducts research on a wide range of national security problems and domestic and international social policy issues. Designed for full-time students who have completed at least two years of graduate work leading to a doctorate or professional degree (e.g., law, medicine, engineering) to work with Rand in Santa Monica, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, or Boston.
Kobe College Corporation/Japan Education Exchange - Graduate Fellowship ProgramJanuary 9, 2017The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established in 1996 to support qualified graduate students for research or study in Japan. The purpose of the fellowship is to support future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan.
American School of Classical Studies at Athens Fellowships and GrantsJanuary 15, 2017; February 15, 2017; March 15, 2017One-year and short-term fellowships to travel to and study at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Chateaubriand FellowshipJanuary 27, 2017Grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States allowing doctoral students enrolled in American universities to conduct research in France for 4 to 9 months. Fellowships are available in two areas: STEM, Humanities & Social Sciences.
Boren FellowshipJanuary 31, 2017Boren Fellowships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Boren Fellows represent a vital pool of highly motivated individuals who wish to work in the federal national security arena. In exchange for funding, Boren Fellows commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation.
TravelVillers Fellowship for Health Care JusticeJanuary 2017 (anticipated)Year-long fellowship as a policy analyst for Families USA in Washington D.C. Commitment to social health care justice advocacy is expected.
Andrew W. Mellon Mediterranean Regional Research FellowshipJanuary 30, 2017The Council of American Overseas Research Centers is pleased to offer a focused regional fellowship program enabling pre- and early postdoctoral scholars to carry out research in the humanities and related social sciences in countries bordering the Mediterranean and served by American overseas research centers. These fellowships foster international scholarship, education, and cultural dialogue.
The Multi-Country Research FellowshipJanuary 30, 2017This Council of American Overseas Research Centers fellowship program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Scholars must carry out research for a minimum of 90 days in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center.
Wolf Trap Internships February 1, 2017Spring, Summer, and Fall internships available at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. to foster the next generation of arts leaders. 12-week program with flexible start & end dates.
Educational Testing Service (ETS) Summer Internship Program in ResearchFebruary 1, 2017 (anticipated)Students will be selected to participate in ongoing research projects under the supervision of ETS senior staff. The program seeks to increase the number of women and minority professionals in educational measurement and related fields.
47th St. Gallen Symposium February 1, 2017Essay competition to participate in the 47th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland. The top 100 qualify as Leaders of Tomorrow and are invited to participate in the world’s premier opportunity for intergenerational debates.
Center for Jewish History Graduate Research FellowshipFebruary 2, 2017 Residential ten-month fellowships for doctoral candidates to support original research using the collections of the Center’s partners: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO, Institute for Jewish Research. Preference is given to those candidates who draw on the library and archival resources of more than one partner institution.
National Museum of the American Indian Internship ProgramFebruary 6, 2017Internships are provided for students interested in the museum profession and related fields. Locations are in Maryland, Washington D.C. or New York for a duration of 10 weeks.
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Travel (Continued)Women Chemists Committee/Eli Lilly Travel AwardsFebruary 15, 2017Need-based grants offered to graduate and postdoctoral women chemists to travel and present the results of their research at scientific meetings.
Confucius China Studies Program Research Fellowships February 15, 2017 (anticipated)For qualified students who wish to pursue doctoral research in China. Funding awards range from six months to two years. Students from a wide range of academic areas focusing on China are encouraged to apply.
The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women and Public PolicyFebruary 26, 2017 (anticipated)$31,000, nine-month fellowships at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research assist in the professional development of students and graduates interested in economic and educational support for women.
University Research Association Visiting Scholars ProgramFebruary 27, 2017Funding for visits to work at Fermilab as a visiting scholar for up to one year. Visits can range from attendance at Fermilab conferences and summer schools to year-long stays at the Lab.
Sigma Delta Pi Graduate Research GrantMarch 1, 2017Research grants for active members of Sigma Delta Pi to travel to Spain and Spanish America for research related to Hispanic Studies.
NASW Foundation Social Work HEALS Policy FellowshipMarch 1, 2017 (anticipated)One-year fellowship through the National Association of Social Workers to social workers who have completed at least two years of a doctoral program. Fellows will participate in a social work specific opportunity to use their social work knowledge and research experience to work in Washington, D.C. on critical health policy issues facing our nation.
American Philosophical Society Library Short-Term Resident Research FellowshipsMarch 1, 2017Short-term residential fellowships for conducting research in the American Philosophical Society Library.
Dissertation Fellowships in Early American Economy & SocietyMarch 1, 2017One dissertation research fellowship and four one-month fellowships for research of the American economy and society, from its colonial beginnings to the 1850s. Possible topics include global trade, internal development, politics, the relationship between race/gender and economic forces, and capitalism. Awards provide support for research in residence at The Library Company of Philadelphia.
Sir John Soane’s Museum Foundation Traveling Fellowship ProgramMarch 1, 2017$5,000 fellowships support travel to London to pursue research projects related to the Sir John Soane’s Museum or its collections.
Arena Stage Allen Lee Hughes Fellowship and Internship ProgramMarch 11, 2017 (anticipated)Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of theater professionals by providing the highest standard of training through immersion in the art and business of producing theater.
Universität Kassel International Summer University ScholarshipsMarch 12, 2017Scholarships available for a graduate student who wishes to take part in the Nano Science module of the International Summer University at Kassel in 2017.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grants March 15, 2017Grants up to $2,200 in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The grant may be used to defray travel costs and living expenses.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Student Travel AwardsDeadline: Seven months before the first day of the conference for which support is requested.Travel awards to help students attend and present at SIAM conferences.
Institute for Humane Studies Conference and Research GrantDeadline: Rolling, at least four weeks before activity for which you are seeking fundingGrants awarded to graduate students advancing the principles of freedom through their career to present at academic or professional conferences, travel to academic job interviews on a campus or at a conference, travel to archives or libraries for research, and participate in career-development seminars.
The Center for Jewish History Steinberg Fund for Emerging Jewish FilmmakersDeadline: RollingFunding for projects whose subject matter is in line with the collections housed at the Center for Jewish History and who plan to do research at the Center’s archives in New York. The goal of this fellowship is to provide small stipends to emerging filmmakers working on topics related to modern Jewish history and is not limited to film students.
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Steven A. Stahl Research Grant: Support for graduate students who have at least three years of teaching experience and who are conducting classroom research
McKnight Doctoral FellowshipJanuary 15, 2017Designed to address the under-representation of African American and Hispanic faculty at colleges and universities in Florida by increasing the pool of candidates qualified with Ph. D. degrees. Currently enrolled Ph.D students are not eligible.
Hurst Review/American Association of Colleges of Nursing ScholarshipJanuary 15, 2017Scholarships fror students pursuing professional nursing degrees.
U.S. Department of Education EdSim ChallengeJanuary 17, 2017The U.S. Department of Education calls for concepts for immersive simulations that transfer academic, technical, and employability skills. Successful simulations will pair the engagement of commercial games with rigorous education content to prepare students for the 21st century workforce.
AAMFT Now Is The Time Minority Fellowship ProgramJanuary 20, 2017 (anticipated)American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Fellowship for master’s students enrolled in a Marriage and Family Therapy master’s program interested in service provision to the nation’s youth.
American College of Sports Medicine Dr. Raymond A. Weiss Research EndowmentJanuary 20, 2017Established for ACSM students studying exercise science. One project will be funded for applied research, with the intent of applying the results to programs involving physical activity and sports. The psychological and emotional benefits of physical activity are of particular importance to the benefactors of this endowment.
Pittsburgh Foundation - Walter Reed Hovey Memorial FundJanuary 21, 2017Scholarships to advance the careers of young persons with talent in the field of art history and related fields.
Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate FellowshipsJanuary 23, 2017Seeks to further an understanding of the principles held by the American Founding Fathers and the culture that formed their values and views.
Point Foundation ScholarshipJanuary 30, 2017Scholarships for LGBTQ students who are “out” to help cover expenses not covered by other funding sources.
Mister Rogers Memorial Scholarship January 31, 2017 (anticipated)$10,000 scholarships to support and encourage graduate students to pursue a career in children’s media and further the values and principles of Fred Rogers’ work.
Guy Harvey Scholarship Award January 5, 2017 by 4 PMSupports full time graduate students at Florida institutions of higher education who are conducting research related to the biology, ecology, habitat, or management of fish in Florida’s marine environment.
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences National Graduate Fellowship January 9, 2017Graduate fellowships for individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession, which encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments in order to strengthen communities and advance the well-being of individuals and families.
American Water Works Association ScholarshipsJanuary 10, 2017Numerous scholarships for students in the field of water works, including water science, water supply and treatment, aquatic chemistry, and environmental chemistry.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions FellowshipsJanuary 10, 2017Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in architecture, computer/information sciences, engineering, and mathematics/statistics programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low.
Humanity in Action - Summer Graduate Fellowship Program in Diplomacy and Diversity January 13, 2017 (anticipated)Fellows travel to Washington, D.C.; Berlin; and Warsaw to study how American and European governments and societies are responding to a wide range of international issues.
International Literacy Association Awards and GrantsJanuary 15, 2017
Elva Knight Research Grant: Grant for research in reading and literacy
Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship: Grant to support reading research by promising scholars
Master’s
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NASA Education Aeronautics Scholarship and Advanced STEM Training Research (AS&ASTAR) FellowshipFebruary 24, 2017Support for graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM while partaking in unique research projects under the guidance of an institutional Principal Investigator in collaboration with NASA Technical Advisers.
Archives of American Art Fellowships and Internships February 25, 2017Multiple internships of at least 10 weeks for students interested in archival science, information management, museum studies, art, administration, art history, and cultural studies.
LAGRANT Graduate Scholarships February 28, 2017 by 5pmAwards for minority students pursuing a graduate degree in advertising, marketing or public relations. Scholarship winners will receive a trip to Detroit in order to participate in career building activities.
American Society for Theater Research FellowshipMarch 2017 (anticipated)Funding to underwrite some of the research expenses of scholars undertaking projects significant to the field of theatre and/or performance studies. Must have been a member of ASTR for 3 of the last 5 years.*See website for more funding opportunities.
American Library Association Miriam L. Hornback ScholarshipMarch 1, 2017Annual scholarship to an ALA or library support staffer who is a U.S./Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is pursuing an MLS in an ALA-accredited program.
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy (NGC) Student Grant Program (SGP)March 1, 2017Foundation’s mission is promoting the conservation of savannas, gallery forests, wetlands, and associated ecosystems in Central and South America. The SGP supports graduate research projects that are often hindered by lack of funds for basic needs such as transportation, lodging, meals & consumable field supplies.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships March 1, 2017 (anticipated)Fellowships to individuals desiring to become a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level.
National Association of Social Workers Foundation Fellowships and ScholarshipsMarch 1, 2016
Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to master’s degree candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with, or who have special affinity with, American Indian/Alaska Native & Hispanic/Latino populations, or in public & voluntary nonprofit agency settings.
Verne LaMarr Lyons Scholarship: Grant awarded to master’s degree candidates in social work who demonstrate an interest in, or have experience with, health/mental health practice and a commitment to working in African American communities.
Master’s (Continued)Spencer Educational Foundation Graduate ScholarshipsJanuary 31, 2017Scholarships for master’s and pre-dissertation Ph.D. students studying education.
PADI Foundation GrantFebruary 1, 2017Grants to support underwater science, environmental projects, and education.
American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing February 1, 2017Supports graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in cancer nursing or doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). Awards may be for two years with a stipend of $10,000 per year.
Government Finance Officers Association ScholarshipsFebruary 10, 2017
Daniel B. Goldberg Scholarship: A non-renewable $14,000 scholarship offered to a full-time graduate student who is preparing for a career in state and local government finance.
Government Finance Professional Development Scholarship: Supports part-time graduate students in public administration, finance, business administration or a related field.
Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship: Scholarship for minority students in public administration, accounting, finance, political science, economics or business administration (with a specific focus on government or nonprofit management.).
Frank L. Greathouse Government Accounting Scholarship: For graduate students preparing for a career in state and local government finance in the United States or Canada.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships February 10, 2017Scholarships supporting Political Science, History, Government & Economics, Medical School and Nursing, Law School, Business Administration, Music or Voice, STEM, and Education. See website for detailed information.
Florida Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship February 10, 2017 by 5 PMA one-year fellowship that provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean and coastal resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
The Great Lakes Commission-Sea Grant FellowshipFebruary 17, 2017 by 6 PMOpportunity for graduate students to work with members of the Great Lakes science, policy and education communities to advance the environmental quality and sustainable economic goals of the Great Lakes states.
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Egg Nutrition Center Grant/Fellowship ProgramJanuary 1, 2017 (anticipated)Grant/Fellowship program for those studying the nutritional value of eggs and egg-related nutrients and the role of eggs in a healthy diet.
American Geosciences Institute Harriet Evelyn Wallace Doctoral Student Scholarships for WomenJanuary 4, 2017American Geosciences Institute Scholarship that supports female geoscientists pursuing a doctoral degree. Scholarships provide two years of support. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Guy Harvey Scholarship Award January 5, 2017 by 4 PMSupports full time graduate students at Florida institutions of higher education who are conducting research related to the biology, ecology, habitat, or management of fish in Florida’s marine environment.
American Medical Association Seed Grant Research ProgramJanuary 6, 2017Grants to support medical students, physician residents, & fellows in conducting small research projects. In 2017, the AMA Foundation will be awarding grants up to $2,500 in the areas of cardiovascular pulmonary diseases, HIV/AIDS, and pancreatic cancer and up to $5,000 in the area of neoplastic diseases for small research projects.
American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences National Graduate Fellowship January 9, 2017Graduate fellowships for individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession. The field of family and consumer sciences encompasses the study of relationships among people and their personal environments in order to strengthen communities and advance the well-being of individuals and families over their lifespan.
Leaky Foundation Research Grants January 10, 2017Advanced doctoral students whose research is relevant to human origins and evolution may apply for awards between $3,000 and $15,000.
Doctoral
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Semi-Annual Excellence in Medicine Student Scholarship March 1, 2017 Scholarship toward tuition for students currently enrolled in a school of medicine in the U.S. or Canada.
Semi-Annual Outstanding Nursing Student Scholarship March 2, 2017 Scholarship toward tuition for students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the U.S. or Canada.
Education for Sustainable Energy Development ScholarshipMarch 4, 2017 (anticipated)Support for outstanding international students (citizens of the developing countries and territories identified on the website) pursuing advanced studies in sustainable energy development.
Florida Gubernatorial Fellows ProgramMarch 14, 2017 (anticipated)Non-partisan program immerses students from public and private universities in key areas of state government.
National Strength and Conditioning Association Grants and ScholarshipsMarch 15, 2017 (anticipated)Grants and Scholarships for students researching questions related to strength training and/or conditioning.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation ScholarshipsMarch 18, 2017Scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 for research in nutrition and dietetics.
Communicative Disorders ScholarshipMarch 30, 2017Scholarship for graduate students in audiology or speech-language pathology.
International Furnishings and Design Association ScholarshipsMarch 31, 2017
Vercille Voss IFDA Graduate Student Scholarship: Funding for graduate-level interior design students. Must have already completed four design courses at the graduate level.
Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship: Funding for graduate-level interior design students whose emphasis is on residential furniture design.
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Program for Continuing EducationDeadline: 3-4 months prior to the start of the term for which the grant is requestedOne-time need based grants to women who are citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada for use in completing a degree or certification necessary for improving or gaining skills leading to employment.
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U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) - Dissertation FellowshipsJanuary 15, 2017Dissertation Fellowships support scholarly research and writing among qualified civilian graduate students preparing dissertations in the history of warfare.
Link Foundation Modeling, Simulation & Training FellowshipsJanuary 15, 2017To foster advanced level research in modeling, simulation, and training; to enable Ph.D. students the freedom to work on their research full time; and to disseminate research through conferences, journals, & other publications.
Predoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicesJanuary 15, 2017Fellowship to support the training of practitioners in behavioral health services and prevention. Designed for students in clinical, counseling and school psychology, and other psychology doctoral students whose training prepares them for careers in behavioral health services. Minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
American Antiquarian Society Short-Term Visiting Academic Research FellowshipsJanuary 15, 2017Short-term fellowships for one to three months to allow scholars to visit the National Research Library. Various fellowships available to research American history, literature, and/or culture through 1876.
Joan and Stanford Alexander Award January 15, 2017Two grants of $5,000 each for doctoral candidates working on dissertations that concentrate on photography.
Mary Isabel Sibley FellowshipJanuary 15, 2017Awarded alternately in the fields of Greek and French. Must be unmarried woman 25-35 years of age who has completed all doctoral requirements except the dissertation.
Hurst Review/American Association of Colleges of Nursing ScholarshipJanuary 15, 2017Scholarships for students pursuing professional nursing degrees.
U.S. Department of Education EdSim ChallengeJanuary 17, 2017The U.S. Department of Education calls for concepts for immersive simulations that transfer academic, technical, and employability skills. Successful similations will pair the engagement of commercial games with rigorous education content to prepare students for the 21st century workforce.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship January 18, 2017First year graduate students in engineering, mathematics, or the physical, computer, or life sciences are eligible to apply. The DOE has a special interest in encouraging the development of the next generation of scientists and engineers who can lead the application of high performance computing to problems in their disciplinary areas.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions FellowshipsJanuary 10, 2017Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in architecture, computer/information sciences, engineering, and mathematics/statistics programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low.
Doris Duke International Clinical Research FellowshipJanuary 10, 2017Provides an opportunity for up to three US medical students with at least two years of medical school training to complete a yearlong international clinical research project in one of four locations: India, Kenya, Peru, or Tanzania.
Inter-American Foundation Ph.D. Grassroots Development FellowshipJanuary 11, 2017Fellowships for currently registered students who have advanced to candidacy for the Ph.D. in social sciences, physical sciences, technical fields, and the professions related to grassroots development issues. Fellowships provide support for field research in independent countries in Latin America or the Caribbean, except for Cuba.
Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) National Fellowships ProgramJanuary 13, 2017The GWIS National Fellowships Program is proud to offer fellowships to help increase knowledge in the fundamental sciences and to encourage research careers in the sciences by women. Endowment funds, mostly generated from bequests, provide the annual income that supports scientific research done by award winners.
Economic History Association Doctoral and Postdoctoral Grants and FellowshipsJanuary 15, 2017Grants support graduate and postdoctoral research on every phase of economic history, broadly defined.
International Literacy Association Awards and GrantsJanuary 15, 2017
Elva Knight Research Grant: Grant for research in reading and literacy
Jeanne S. Chall Research Fellowship: Grant to support reading research by promising scholars
Helen M. Robinson Grant: Grants for doctoral students to assist at the early stages of dissertation research in the areas of reading and literacy
Steven A. Stahl Research Grant: Support for graduate students who have at least three years of teaching experience and who are conducting classroom research
Doctoral (Continued)
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NOAA Fisheries/Sea Grant Graduate FellowshipJanuary 27, 2017Joint National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries/Sea Grant graduate fellowship program in Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics for PhD students to provide real-world experience to graduate students and accelerate their career development.
Point Foundation ScholarshipJanuary 30, 2017Scholarships for LGBTQ students who are “out” to help cover expenses not covered by other funding sources.
Josephine de Karman Fellowship January 31, 2017Recognize and assist students whose scholastic achievements reflect Professor von Karman’s high standards.
Spencer Educational Foundation Graduate ScholarshipsJanuary 31, 2017Scholarships for master’s and pre-dissertation Ph.D. students studying education.
Center for Retirement Research at Boston College Dissertation Fellowship ProgramJanuary 31, 2017The program is funded by the U.S. Social Security Administration and provides funding opportunities for doctoral candidates to pursue cutting-edge research on retirement income issues.
Harry Frank Guggenheim Dissertation FellowshipsFebruary 1, 2017Fellowships intended to support doctoral students in completing the writing of a dissertation. Questions that interest the foundation concern violence and aggression in relation to social change, intergroup conflict, war, terrorism, crime, and family relationships, among other subjects.
Jefferson Scholars Foundation National Fellowship February 1, 2017Funds scholars completing dissertations that employ history to shed light on American politics and public policy, foreign relations and the impact of global affairs on the US, media and politics, and the role of the presidency in shaping American political development.
Harry S. Truman Library Dissertation Year FellowshipFebruary 1, 2017Dissertation Year Fellowships that are intended to encourage historical scholarship of the public career of Harry S. Truman or the Truman era. This fellowship is intended to free a doctoral student from teaching or other employment to facilitate completion of his or her dissertation.
PADI Foundation GrantFebruary 1, 2017Grants to support underwater science, environmental projects, and education.
Lewis and Clark Fund for Exploration and Field ResearchFebruary 1, 2017Exploratory field studies for the collection of specimens and data for doctoral students up to $5,000.
Dennis Weatherstone Pre-doctoral Fellowship Program January 18, 2017 by 8 PMTwo-year fellowship for students interested in pursuing careers in autism research. The program honors the late financier Sir Dennis Weatherstone and his commitment to the education of young scientists pursuing autism research. Lady Weatherstone and daughter Cheryl Weatherstone continue to actively support the Autism Speaks Weatherstone fellows on a personal level.
AAMFT Minority Fellowship ProgramJanuary 20, 2017 (anticipated)
Doctoral Fellowship: Fellowship for doctoral students enrolled in a Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral program interested in service provision to the nation’s youth.
Dissertation Completion Fellowship: Fellowship for doctoral students enrolled in a Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral program who have completed all required pre-dissertation core courses.
American College of Sports Medicine Research Grants and AwardsJanuary 20, 2017
Dr. Raymond A. Weiss Research Endowment: Established for ACSM students studying exercise science. One project will be funded for applied research, with the intent of applying the results to programs involving physical activity and sports.
ACSM Foundation Doctoral Student Research Grant: Research grants for doctoral students up to $5,000 for a one-year period. The awards are to be used for experimental subjects, supplies, and small equipment needs.
Carl V. Gisolfi Memorial Fund: Grant designated to encourage research in thermoregulation, exercise, and hydration. In support of the mission to increase diversity at ACSM, special consideration is given to minority applicants and proposals addressing minority health issues.
NASA Space Physiology Research Grant: Grant for doctoral students researching in the area of exercise, weightlessness, and musculoskeletal physiology.
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation Summer Student FellowshipJanuary 23, 2017Fellows work under the close supervision of a sponsor who is an expert in the Parkinson’s community and oversees the project.
Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowships January 23, 2017Supports the study of students who intend to use their advanced degree to teach or pursue graduate work related to the American founding.
Doctoral (Continued)
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Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship for students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor at an approved, accredited medical school. Also available to students in the field of psychiatric nursing at the graduate level.
Alice W. Rooke Scholarship: One-time scholarship for a student who has been accepted into or who is pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor at approved, accredited medical schools, colleges, and universities.
Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship: One-time scholarship for students in financial need and accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy).
Florida Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship February 10, 2017 by 5 PMA one-year fellowship that provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean and coastal resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
2017-18 Virginia Space Grant Consortium Graduate STEM Research FellowshipFebruary 13, 2017Supplements research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and fields relevant to NASA. Supports increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities, females, and students with disabilities.
The Great Lakes Commission-Sea Grant FellowshipFebruary 17, 2017 by 6pmProvides an opportunity for graduate students to work with members of the Great Lakes science, policy, and information/education communities to advance the environmental quality and sustainable economic goals of the Great Lakes states.
Joseph L. Fisher Dissertation Fellowships February 19, 2017 (anticipated)Fellowships sponsored by Resources for the Future for doctoral dissertation research on issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy. Supports graduate students in the final year of their dissertation research. RFF’s primary research disciplines are economics and other social sciences, and proposals originating in these fields will have the greatest likelihood of success. Proposals from the physical or biological sciences must have an immediate and obvious link to environmental policy matters.
NASA Education Aeronautics Scholarship and Advanced STEM Training Research (AS&ASTAR) FellowshipFebruary 24, 2017Support for graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM while partaking in unique research projects under the guidance of an institutional Principal Investigator in collaboration with NASA Technical Advisers.
Institute for Humane Studies PhD ScholarshipFebruary 28, 2017Scholarships for promising doctoral students dedicated to developing, teaching, and applying the principles of a free society.
PhRMA Pre Doctoral FellowshipsFebruary 1, 2017Fellowships for students who expect to complete their Ph.D. in two years or less from the time the fellowship begins. Fellowships are offered in five areas: Adherence Improvement, Health Outcomes, Informatics, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology/Toxicology.
American Meteorological Society Graduate FellowshipsFebruary 3, 2017
Fellowship in the History of Science: For PhD students in the dissertation writing stage. Carries a $15,000 stipend to support one year of research.
Minority Scholarships: Funding for minority students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the sciences, especially Hispanic, Native American, and Black/African American students.
American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship February 9, 2017For research broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease and stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems, including multidisciplinary efforts.
National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement AwardsSociology: February 9, 2017 | Geography and Spatial Sciences: February 28, 2017Doctoral dissertation improvement grants to promote scientific research, advance theory, facilitate education and training, and enhance the capabilities of current and future researchers.
Daughters of the American Revolution ScholarshipsFebruary 10, 2017*See website for more funding opportunities.
Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship: One-time scholarship for students in financial need and accepted and enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship: One-time scholarship for students in financial need and accepted and enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Must be member, descendent of member, or eligible for membership in NSDAR.
Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship: Scholarship for a student either attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school, college or university.
Arthur Lockwood Beneventi Law Scholarship: One-time scholarship awarded to a student who is either enrolled in or attends an accredited law school.
DAR Centennial Scholarship: Scholarship for students pursuing a course of graduate study in the field of historic preservation at a college or university in the United States.
Doctoral (Continued)
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Israel Institute Doctoral Fellowship March 15, 2017Two-year fellowships open to both doctoral students who are working on Israel as a primary topic of research and also to candidates whose focus is broader but whose work incorporates an Israeli dimension.
Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Research Grants ProgramMarch 15, 2017 (anticipated)Grants up to $2,500 to support study of the Middle East and Africa. Applicants must be ASMEA members and enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Recipients will be required to present their research at the annual ASMEA conference in Washington, D.C.
The Kevy Kaiserman Memorial GrantMarch 15, 2017Summer fellowships from the Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Center for American and Jewish History of up to $3,000 to support research in the American Jewish experience.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation ScholarshipsMarch 18, 2017Scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 for research in nutrition and dietetics.
Communicative Disorders ScholarshipMarch 30, 2017Scholarship for graduate students in audiology or speech-language pathology.
International Furnishings and Design Association ScholarshipsMarch 31, 2017
Vercille Voss IFDA Graduate Student Scholarship: Funding for graduate-level interior design students. Must have already completed four design courses at the graduate level.
Ruth Clark Furniture Design Scholarship: Funding for graduate-level interior design students whose emphasis is on residential furniture design.
Botstiber Fellowship in Austrian-American Studies March 31, 2017The fellowship will be awarded to a scholar or professional who seeks funds for a project that promotes an understanding of the historic relationship between Austria and the United States. A grant of up to $30,000 will be considered for support for salary, travel, or other necessary expenses.
Institute for Supply Management Doctoral Dissertation Grant Program March 31, 2017 (anticipated)This program exists to encourage and develop doctoral students interested in procurement, supply management and supply chain management to pursue and complete their dissertation research in these fields of study. The program welcomes applications from doctoral students in supply management and closely related areas.
National Association of Social Workers Foundation Eileen Blackey Doctoral FellowshipMarch 1, 2017 (anticipated)Fellowship for social work doctoral candidates who are engaged in dissertation research in welfare policy and practice.
American Society for Theater Research FellowshipMarch 2017 (anticipated)Funding to underwrite some of the research expenses of scholars undertaking projects significant to the field of theatre and/or performance studies. Must have been a member of ASTR for 3 of the last 5 years.*See website for more funding opportunities.
Mellon Scholars Program in African American HistoryMarch 1, 2017Dissertation fellowship designed to increase the participation of scholars from underrepresented backgrounds and others in the field of African American history prior to 1900.
American Psychological Foundation Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants March 1, 2017Support will be provided for activities on the advancement and application of knowledge related to identify gifted and talented children and adolescents.
Giva, Inc. Scholarships and Awards
Semi-Annual Excellence in Medicine Student Scholarship March 1, 2017 Scholarship toward tuition for students currently enrolled in a school of medicine in the U.S. or Canada.
Semi-Annual Outstanding Nursing Student Scholarship March 2, 2017 Scholarship toward tuition for students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program in the U.S. or Canada.
Beta Phi Mu Eugene Garfield Doctoral Dissertation FellowshipMarch 15, 2017Awards for doctoral students who are working on their dissertations in Library and Information Science, Information Studies, Informatics, or a related field.
National Strength and Conditioning Association Grants and ScholarshipsMarch 15, 2017 (anticipated)Grants and Scholarships for students researching questions related to strength training and/or conditioning.
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