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Call for Dissertation Grant Proposals AERA Grants Program Seeks Proposals for Dissertation Grants

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With support from the National Science Foundation, the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Grants Program seeks proposals for Dissertation Grants. The AERA Grants Program provides advanced graduate students with research funding and professional development and training. The program supports highly competitive dissertation research using rigorous quantitative methods to examine large-scale, education-related data. The aim of the program is to advance fundamental knowledge of relevance to STEM education policy, foster significant science using education data, promote equity in STEM, and build research capacity in education and learning. Since 1991, this AERA Program has been vital to both research and training at early career stages.   

The Grants Program encourages the use of major data sets from multiple and diverse sources. It emphasizes the advanced statistical analysis of data sets from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other federal agencies. The program also supports studies using large-scale international data systems (e.g., PISA, PIRLS, or TIMMS) that benefit from U.S. federal government support. In addition, statewide longitudinal administrative data systems (SLDS) enhanced through federal grants are also eligible for consideration. The inclusion of federal or state administrative information that further expands the analytic capacity of the research is permissible. The thrust of the analysis needs to be generalizable to a national, state, or population or a subgroup within the sample that the dataset represents.

The Grants Program is open to field-initiated research and welcomes proposals that:

• develop or benefit from advanced statistical or innovative quantitative methods or measures;
• analyze more than one large-scale national or international federally funded data set, or more than one statewide longitudinal data system (SLDS) or incorporate other data enhancements;
• integrate, link, or blend multiple large-scale data sources; or
• undertake replication research of major findings or major studies using large-scale, federally supported or enhanced data.

The Grants Program encourages proposals across the life span and contexts of education and learning of relevance to STEM policy and practice. The research may focus on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to such issues as student achievement in STEM, analysis of STEM education policies, contextual factors in education, educational participation and persistence (pre-kindergarten through graduate school), early childhood education and development, postsecondary education, and the STEM workforce and transitions. Studies that examine issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion across STEM topics and/or for specific racial and ethnic groups, social classes, genders, or persons with disabilities are encouraged.

Applicant Eligibility Dissertation Grants are available for advanced doctoral students and are intended to support the student while analyzing data and writing the doctoral dissertation. Proposals are encouraged from the full range of education research fields and other fields and disciplines engaged in education-related research, including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, demography, statistics, public policy, and psychometrics. Applicants for this one-year, non-renewable award should be advanced doctoral students at the dissertation writing stage, usually the last year of study. Applicants may be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents enrolled in a doctoral program. Non­U.S. citizens enrolled in a doctoral program at an U.S. institution are also eligible to apply. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minority researchers as well as women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Data Set Eligibility The dissertation research project must include the analysis of large-scale data. The data set can originate from one or multiple sources, including (1) federal data bases, (2) federally supported national studies, (3) international data sets supported by federal funds, or (4) statewide longitudinal administrative data systems (SLDS) enhanced through federal grants. Although the emphasis is on large-scale education data sets and systems, other social science and health-related databases that can advance knowledge about education and learning are eligible for consideration.

Many national data resources, including important longitudinal data sets, have been developed or funded by NCES, NSF, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Institutes of Health, or other federal agencies. International datasets such as PISA, PIAAC, TIMMS, and others are supported. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.

NCES has enhanced and improved SLDS through grants to nearly every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. This federal investment has produced state-level data from pre-K to grade 12, through higher education, and into the workforce. Many SLDS are available for analysis and can be used to address salient issues in education research or linked with other data sets.

Data Set Access The data set(s) of interest must be available for analysis at the time of application. Use of public or restricted-data files is permissible. Prior to receiving funding, students must provide documentation that they have permission to use the data for the research project. In many cases, graduate students will gain access to restricted files through a faculty member or senior scholar.

Data Sharing All data or data-related products produced under the AERA Grants Program must be shared and made available consonant with ethical standards for the conduct of research. Grantees are expected to place article-related data, [1] codebook or coding procedures, algorithms, code, and so forth in an accessible archive at the time of publication. Also, at a reasonable time after completion of the dissertation research, all data or data-related products must be archived at the AERA-ICPSR Data Sharing Repository supported by NSF and located at the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University of Michigan. AERA provides guidance to facilitate the data sharing and archiving process.

Dissertation Grant Award

Award Component 1, $27,500 Stipend . AERA will award each grantee up to a $27,500 stipend to study education, teaching, learning, or other education research topics using one or multiple large-scale databases. The funds can be used for research-related expenses such as tuition, living expenses, travel to secure data enclaves or scholarly conferences, books, computer equipment, and other expenses directly related to conducting this research. As part of the proposal, applicants provide a budget that outlines anticipated research-related expenses. AERA encourages cost sharing from universities in the form of tuition assistance, office space, university fees, and other expenses. In accordance with AERA's agreement with NSF, institutions cannot charge overhead or indirect costs to administer the grant funds. In addition to the funding, grantees will be paired with a Governing Board member who will serve as a resource and provide advice and feedback to grantees and monitor grantees’ progress.

Award Component 2, AERA Research Conference. Grantees will participate in an AERA research conference held in Washington, DC. During this 2-day conference grantees will participate in seminar-type sessions on substantive, methodological, and professional issues. Also, they will have the opportunity to network and interact with the Grants Program Governing Board, senior scholars and researchers, other graduate students who use large-scale datasets in their research, and representatives from key federal agencies such as the National Center for Educational Statistics, the National Science Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Education. The award will cover all travel and lodging expenses for grantees to participate in the conference.

Award Component 3, AERA Annual Meeting Capstone Research Institute. Each spring AERA holds its Annual Meeting which brings together over 15,000 researchers, scholars, and policy leaders to present their research, share knowledge, and build research capacity through over 2,000 substantive sessions. Grantees will take a data analysis or appropriate methods course while attending the AERA Annual Meeting. The grantees will present their research in an invited poster session along with other graduate students who received dissertation support from AERA and other prestigious fellowship programs. Finally, grantees will participate in a Capstone conference directly after the Annual Meeting that will address issues such as building a research agenda, searching for a faculty appointment, and publishing research. Grantees must include travel and lodging expenses to the Annual Meeting in their budget.

Informational Webinar Applicants are encouraged to watch the informational webinar to learn more about the AERA Grants Program and discuss the application process..

Project Dates AERA is flexible on research project start dates, depending on what is best for the applicant. The earliest date a grant may start is approximately three months following the application deadline. Alternatively, an award start date several months or more after that may be requested.

Funding Restrictions Dissertation Grantees may not accept concurrent grant or fellowship awards from another agency, foundation, institution or the like for the same dissertation project that is funded by the AERA Grants Program. If the awardee is offered more than one major grant or fellowship for the same project for the same time period, in order to accept the AERA Grants Program Dissertation Grant, the other award(s) must be declined. Awardees may accept Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant appointments at their doctoral institutions and may have additional employment.

If the applicant is employed by a contractor of NCES, NSF, other federal agency, state agency, or other entity that provides the dataset proposed for the project, the dissertation research must not be considered part of the applicant's work responsibilities. An additional letter from the applicant's employer is required as part of the application submission, stating that the dissertation project is separate from the applicant's job duties. This letter must be sent electronically by the deadline to [email protected] .

Evaluation Criteria Evaluation criteria include the significance of the research question, the conceptual clarity and potential contribution of the proposal, the relevance to an important STEM education policy issue, the strength of the methodological model and proposed statistical analysis, and the applicant’s relevant research and academic experience. Additionally, the review criteria include the following: What is already known on the issue? How might this project inform STEM education policy? How does the methodology relate specifically to the research question? Does the applicant know the data set? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? How does this project promote equity in STEM education and learning? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study? Reviewers will be members of the AERA Grants Program Governing Board. Due to the large volume of applications received, the AERA Grants Program is unable to provide individual feedback on unfunded proposals.

Reporting Requirements Dissertation Grantees will be required to submit a brief (3-6 pages) progress report midway through the grant period. A final report will be submitted at the end of the grant period. The final report consists of an extended dissertation abstract (3-6 pages), a statement of research dissemination and communication activities and plans (1-3 pages), and the complete approved dissertation. It should be submitted electronically to [email protected] . All reporting requirements and deadlines are outlined in the award letter.

Funding Disbursement Funding will be linked to the approval of the progress report and final report. Grantees will receive one-half of the total award at the beginning of the grant period, one-quarter upon approval of the progress report, and one-quarter upon approval of the final report. Grants are awarded through the grantee’s institution. In accordance with AERA's agreement with NSF, institutions cannot charge overhead or indirect costs to administer the grant funds.

Considerations in the Development of the Proposal Applicants are strongly encouraged to read Estimating Causal Effects: Using Experimental and Observational Designs , by Barbara Schneider, Martin Carnoy, Jeremy Kilpatrick, William H. Schmidt, and Richard J. Shavelson prior to submitting a dissertation grant proposal. Selection bias is a recurring issue during the review process and should be addressed in the proposal.

Applicants should choose research topics that can be supported by the samples and variables contained in the proposed data set(s). Applicants should also be familiar with the User Guides and/or Manuals (e.g., use of design weights and design effects) of the specific data sets. Applicants should be familiar with statistical methods and available computer programs that allow for sophisticated analyses of the selected data.

Applicants should explicitly address the curricular content when it applies. Applicants are encouraged to capitalize on the capacity of large-scale data sets to examine diverse populations, including racial, ethnic, social class, and gender groups. Studies are encouraged that promote or inform diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented population as well as across STEM topics. The proposed topic must have education policy relevance, and the models to be tested must include predictor variables that are manipulable (e.g., course work in mathematics, instructional practices used by teachers, parental involvement). Studies focusing on STEM education policy are strongly encouraged. Studies that model achievement test data should clearly define the achievement construct and identify the kinds of items to be used to operationalize the topic of interest. Also, when planning to use existing sub-scales, the applicant should describe why these sub-scales are appropriate and how they will be applied. Existing sub-scales provided by NCES or other agencies may not be appropriate for the proposed construct.

Dissertation Grant Application Guidelines AERA Grants Program

Application Deadline All applications for the AERA Grants Program must be completed using the AERA online application portal by 11:59pm Pacific time on May 30, 2024 . An applicant may submit only one proposal to the AERA Grants Program for review at any one time. Due to the large volume of applications received, the AERA Program is unable to provide individual feedback on unfunded proposals.

Submission Information Please enter the background information requested in the proposal submission portal. This includes the applicant’s contact and background demographic information. Also, enter the proposal title, amount of funding requested, and the start and end dates of the project.

Dataset(s) used: Name data set(s) used (e.g., ECLS­K, ELS:2002, IPEDS, CCD, AddHealth, SLDS-State, PISA, and so forth). Proposals must include the analysis of at least one large-scale federal, international, or state administrative data system.

Dissertation abstract Enter the abstract of your proposed research project (250 words maximum).

Contribution to the field Briefly describe the potential contributions this research will make to the field of education (250 words maximum). You may cut and paste or type into the text box.

• Statement of how this research advances the current state of knowledge in the field, substantively and/or methodologically
• Theoretical or conceptual framework for the research
• Brief review of relevant research/policy literature
• Research questions, hypotheses to be tested
• Description of methodology including the data set(s) and justification for selecting data file to address research question; any additional or supplemental data sample (e.g., groups used, exclusions to sample, and estimated sample sizes); rationale for variables used; and specification and clarification of variables and analytic techniques
• Data analysis plan and/or statistical model or formulas, appropriately defined
• Brief dissemination plan for this research including proposed conferences to present the findings and potential scholarly journals to publish the research  
• Variables list: A categorized list of the variables from the NCES, NSF, or other data set(s) that will be used in this research project. (2 single-spaced pages maximum)  
• References cited (not part of page limit)  
• Budget . Awards for Dissertation Grants are up to $27,500 for 1­year projects. The budget must include funds to attend the AERA Annual Meeting. The funds can be used for research-related expenses such as tuition, living expenses, travel to secure data enclaves or scholarly conferences, books, computer equipment, and other expenses directly related to conducting this research. AERA encourages cost sharing from universities in the form of tuition assistance, office space, university fees, and other expenses. In accordance with AERA's agreement with NSF, institutions cannot charge overhead or indirect costs to administer the grant funds. There is no specific template for the budget. It may be a simple 2­column format or a more complex spreadsheet. (no page limit)  
• Research and academic employment history
• Relevant graduate courses in statistics and methodology
• Relevant publications and presentations
• Relevant professional affiliations and/or memberships

Please combine items 1-5 as one PDF document and upload on online application.

Letter(s) of support: The letter(s) must be sent separately, by the faculty member. One substantive letter of support is required from the applicant's primary faculty dissertation advisor that includes an indication of the applicant's current progress toward the degree and expected date of completion, and of the student's potential for success in his or her anticipated career path.

If the applicant is from a discipline other than education, a second letter of support from a faculty advisor who has an education research background is also required if the primary faculty advisory does not specialize in education research. Although this second letter should focus mainly on the applicant's qualifications, research experience, and potential, it should also include a brief paragraph on the advisor's own education research experience.

Further Questions Contact George L. Wimberly, Co-Principal Investigator, AERA Grants Program ( [email protected]) or 202-238-3200 if you have questions regarding the application or submission process. NOTE: All awards are contingent upon AERA's receiving continued federal funding.

Visit the AERA Grants Program Website at http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram .

[1] Awardees with access to data under restricted access provisions are expected to archive a detailed specification of the data set so that others can request the same data under the same or similar restricted conditions. 

Google PhD fellowship program

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Application status, how to apply, research areas of focus, review criteria, award recipients.

Applications are currently closed.

Update on 2024 Announcement : Decisions for the 2024 application cycle, originally planned for July 2024, will now be announced via email in August 2024. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to finalize decisions.

• Launch March 27, 2024
• Deadline May 8, 2024
• Awardees Notified By Aug. 31, 2024

The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

PhD students must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the United States

PhD students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan must be nominated by their university. After the university's nomination is completed, either an official representative of the university or the nominated students can submit applications during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

India and Southeast Asia

PhD students apply directly during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Latin America

The 2024 application cycle is postponed. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

Algorithms and Theory

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Health and Bioscience

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Machine Intelligence

Machine Perception

Natural Language Processing

Quantum Computing

Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

Software Engineering

Software Systems

Speech Processing

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

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Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships

This award opportunity is made available through the Ford Foundation Fellowships administered by the Fellowships Office .

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Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation

Newcombe doctoral dissertation fellowships, this fellowship supports doctoral candidates in their final year of writing, who are working in areas of religion, ethics, values, or morals. .

Funding : $31, 000

Opens : August 1 every year

Deadline : November 1 every year

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Now in its fifth decade, the Newcombe Fellowship has become a nationally recognized award that distinguishes recipients within their fields. Fellows receive a $31,000 stipend to complete the writing stage of their dissertation. The Newcombe Fellowships have supported over 1400 graduate students who have written dissertations which respond to and participate in, deep and meaningful conversations within religion, values, and ethics. The conversation may be from the ancient past, with modern relevance; it may be a unique perspective on a well-known topic; it may revolve around culture, art, societies, or identity. Those awarded a Newcombe Fellowship are often at the forefront of creative and original scholarship, proposing new insights and ground-breaking work in the questions and conversations surrounding religion, ethics, and values.

Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence; quality and originality of the project; and commitment to research that advances religious understanding, ethics, and values.            

The purpose of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship is to offset living expenses while the dissertation is completed. Fellows must use the award for the final year of writing the dissertation. Fellows’ graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition and fees while maintaining health insurance for Newcombe Fellows.

Applicants must have completed all course work, passed all preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposals or plans by the November deadline.

The application is open primarily to fields of study in the humanities and social sciences. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering, and math fields may apply provided questions of religion, ethics, or values are central to the dissertation.

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The fellowship.

• $31,000 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing (No deferments, half-year, or partial awards)
• Fellows’ graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition and fees while maintaining health insurance for Newcombe Fellows

Eligibility

Applicants must:.

• be candidates for Ph.D. degrees in any field of study in the humanities and social sciences at accredited graduate schools in the United States. Candidates working on D.Min., JD, Psy.D., Ed.D. and other professional degrees are not eligible. Students in science, technology, engineering, and math fields may apply provided questions of religious understanding, ethics, or values are central to the dissertation.
• be ABD, and have completed all pre-dissertation requirements fulfilled by the application deadline, including approval of the dissertation proposal.
• be in the writing stage of the dissertation. Usually, this means that fieldwork or other research is complete and writing has begun by the time of the award.
• expect to complete the dissertation between April 1 and August 31, the year of the tenure of the award.
• have never held a similar national award for the final year of dissertation writing.

The program of study must:

• be campus-based at the institution. This Fellowship Program does not provide funding for distance learning or online programs, or for degrees heavily dependent on distance learning components (research travel excluded).

Additional eligibility notes:

• Fellows are not required to live in the U.S. during the tenure of the award.
• The Dissertation Fellowship is intended for applicants who are completing their first doctoral degree.
• Open submission application opens: August 1
• Open submission application closes: November 1
• Open submission applications under review: November 15 – January 15
• Finalist notification and status notification to other applicants: January 15 – January 21
• Finalist submission of application, full proposal, and recommendations: January 23 – February 13
• Finalist reviews begin: February 17
• Finalists and chosen Fellows notified of status: the first week of April

Selection Criteria and Application Review

Scholarly merit and originality.

• Does the proposal display outstanding scholarly merit?
• Does the proposal display originality?
• Does it promise to add a new dimension and significance to the body of knowledge within its field?
• What is the overall quality of this proposal?

Student Qualifications

• Does the student have the necessary qualifications for carrying out the proposal?
• Are there any glaring gaps in this student’s background, knowledge, or literature pertaining to this subject?
• Is the timetable reasonable?
• Is the applicant on a trajectory to complete the dissertation between April and August of the Fellowship year?

Relevance to religion, ethics, morals, and/or values

• Does the proposal contribute to the scholarly understanding of ethics, or religion, or values as they relate to this subject?
• Are values questions central to its purpose?

Application Required Components

Start the application process by clicking Apply Now (Use Program Key: CWNF) to create an account through our vendor site and access the application.

There are two rounds of application submission. The initial round opens with the application available to all candidates on August 1 and closes November 1.

First-round applicants are required to submit:

• basic demographics and contact information
• description of the project’s engagement with religion, ethics, or values
• description of the candidate’s career goals
• personal statement
• description of the project including abstract, design and methodology, timeline, and short proposal
• name and contact information for two recommenders (no letters need to be submitted at this time)
• curriculum vitae
• transcripts (official or unofficial)

These initial applications will be evaluated, and finalists will be selected for additional review.

Finalists will be required to submit:

• a full proposal
• two letters of recommendation

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Dissertation Completion Fellowships

Dissertation completion fellowships provide advanced doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences with an academic year of support to write and complete their dissertation.

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Eligible students in the humanities and social sciences are guaranteed a dissertation completion fellowship (DCF) between the G4 and G7 years and must apply for the DCF in advance of the dissertation completion year.

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• review DCF opportunities offered by Harvard research centers (see below) and search the CARAT database for DCFs offered by non-Harvard agencies
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• follow the instructions for dissertation completion fellowships and apply by February 14, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Award description and confirmation typically occurs in early May.

While there is no guarantee of a DCF beyond the G7 year, requests will be considered upon recommendation of the faculty advisor.

Instructions for departments can be found on the instructions for dissertation completion fellowships page.

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Other dissertation completion fellowships are available through the Harvard research centers.

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External Dissertation Completion Fellowships 

Search the CARAT database for dissertation completion fellowships offered by non-Harvard agencies.​ Here are a couple of examples:

• American Association of University Women Dissertation Fellowship
• Charlotte W. Newcombe Fellowship

Please contact the Academic Programs office with any questions.

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USC FELLOWSHIPS FOR INCOMING PhD STUDENTS

Most PhD students at USC will receive at least one year of fellowship funding from the Graduate School as part of a four or five-year package of support. The stipend amount and the duration of the fellowship will vary by department and by school. All applicants who are admitted into a qualifying USC PhD program are automatically considered for these fellowships. Fellowship recipients are selected by the faculty of the school or department in which they intend to pursue their studies. In addition to general opportunities, the Graduate School offers the following fellowship top offs for incoming PhD students. Fellowship top off recipients are selected by the faculty of the school or department in which the student intends to pursue their studies.

Provost’s Fellowship Top Off

for incoming PhD students whose combination of background and training will make a substantive, documentable, and unique contribution to the program as assessed by faculty. Provost’s fellowship top off recipients are students who excel through their academic or professional contributions and contribute to diversity and/or the reduction of salient inequalities in the program and/or field.

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Funding for prospective masters and professional doctorate students.

Funding for students pursuing a master’s or professional doctorate degree is coordinated by the school or program. Students are encouraged to explore additional opportunities through the USC Fellowships and Awards database

External Fellowship Opportunities for PhD Students

The USC Graduate School provides a variety of resources to support PhD students seeking funding, including information sessions, boot camps and proposal review workshops.

Students who receive one of a number of designated national awards may be eligible for stipend top offs from the Graduate School. Fellowships eligible for top offs are noted in the USC Fellowships and Awards database  

Staff in the Graduate School serve as coordinating officials for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the Ford Foundation’s Pre-Doctoral and Dissertation Completion Fellowships, the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship, the U.S. Department of Education, Fulbright Hays Program, the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships, the Josephine De Karman Fellowships and the Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships.

PhD students applying for external fellowships that are “institutionally limited,” meaning that there is a limit placed on the number of students who can apply, or whose applications require the approval of a university official, should contact the Graduate School well in advance of any deadlines.

FELLOWSHIP BOOT CAMP

The External Fellowship Boot Camp is an intensive writing workshop in which students prepare a funding application. In the fall, the Boot Camp is targeted to students pursuing the National Science Foundation, Graduate Research Fellowship Program and the Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship. In the Spring, Boot Camp is designed for advanced PhD students in the humanities and social sciences who will be applying for a variety of kinds of support.

Participants may be eligible for a research award of up to $1,000 if they submit a complete proposal to one of the identified fellowships. Boot camp attendees meet as a large group and in smaller, rotating groups of their peers.

Graduates of the boot camp have enthusiastically endorsed the program:

• The boot camp “definitely helped me gear my essay towards a larger audience, which is particularly important since the review panel for my discipline may include scholars from other fields”
• “I loved it and felt like because of the difference in discipline everyone had a unique perspective and advice so each reviewer’s comment was different instead of getting the same feedback over and over again”
• “The most important things I learned during the boot camp were about addressing the broader impacts criterion of the NSF GRFP. I feel much more confident now about telling a story relating my experiences to the evaluation criteria.”

For the fall Boot Camp, applications, including a recent CV and a rough draft of a 2 or 3 page personal statement are due to the graduate school in early June. Applications for the Spring Boot Camp are usually due in late February.

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Peace Scholar Fellowship Program

USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. Since 1988, the program has supported the dissertations of 427 scholars, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, higher education and policy making.

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This program partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships. Currently, the program awards up to 18 fellowships per year, and awards support both research and writing stages of work on dissertations.

Applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the field of international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, and other related academic disciplines, as well as diplomacy and international policymaking, are strongly encouraged.

2025-2026 Request for Applications

USIP seeks applications from doctoral candidates at U.S. universities with high-quality, policy relevant research that will deepen our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding, and security issues. Applicants must have completed all required Ph.D. coursework and comprehensive exams and have an approved dissertation research proposal. Priority will be given to applications closely related to the USIP Issue Areas and/or research priorities of the Minerva Research Initiative .

Special consideration will be given to proposed research in the following areas*:

• Reducing violence and addressing other factors, including organized crime, that destabilize communities and fuel migration from Central and South America, the Caribbean, and other regions.
• Promoting democratic transitions and counteracting violent extremism in strategic regions, including West Africa, the Sahel, and East Africa.
• De-escalating tensions in the areas of the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Indo-Pacific where deterrence mechanisms are underdeveloped, under stress, or breaking down.
• Countering the tactics used by U.S. adversaries to incite conflict and undermine U.S. influence in countries of strategic importance.

*See the USIP FY'25 Congressional Budget Justification for more information on the above topics.

Application Requirements

Applications will be selected based on the strength of the proposed research and its potential to make original contributions to the field. Applications that do not address a topic listed above or draw a clear connection to either the USIP or Minerva mission will not be considered.

Application Process

Applicants must prepare and submit an online application . USIP will not provide status updates on submitted applications.

Important Dates

• Application opens: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Application deadline: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4pm EDT

Peace Scholar Fellowship Details

USIP funds up to 18 Peace Scholars for a 10-month, non-residential fellowship. Peace Scholars receive stipends of up to $20,000 paid directly to the individual in three tranches. Peace Scholar awards may not be deferred.

Peace Scholars are required to participate in an annual workshop, in-person in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2025. The Peace Scholar is required to submit a copy of their completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP at [email protected] .

For more information, see the Peace Scholar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please direct questions about usage of USIP’s online application system to [email protected] .

Online Application

All application materials must be submitted through the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship online application: dev.hamiltoncore.com/Demonstration/Forms/Public/Peace Scholar .

The online application includes the following sections:

• Applicant Information
• Personal Statement
• Project Details
• Attachments: Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography
• References (two: your Ph.D. advisor and one other reference)
• Certification Information

Narrative Questions on the 2025-2026 USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship Application

Personal Statement: Why are you applying to the USIP-Minerva Peace Scholar Fellowship? Tell us who you are and why you are a strong candidate for this fellowship. What do you expect to accomplish after this fellowship? (2,000 character limit) 

Project Summary: Provide a brief description of your project. It should be written for a non-specialist audience. Explain its potential contribution to the field of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Include the case studies and the focus countries or regions. The summary is a critical part of the application as it is the first item that reviewers will read to determine the substance and relevance of the project. Additionally, it will serve as the project abstract during the review process. (2,300 character limit)

Contribution: Describe how your research is innovative or a unique contribution to advancing the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. How does your research enhance USIP's and/or Minerva's understandings of the social, cultural, behavioral and/or political forces that shape the issues and dynamics of conflict? Be sure to make direct references to current USIP programs and/or the Minerva research agenda. (2,300 character limit)

Relevance: Show a direct link between your research and the USIP mission, and/or the Minerva Research initiative mission. Describe the relevance of your project to the theory, policy or practice of the fields of conflict management, peacebuilding and related security studies. Applications with no clear connection to either mission will not be considered for the competition. (2,300 character limit)

Research Integrity: Explain how you will analyze the research evidence to test your hypotheses or answer your projects' defining questions. Describe your methodologies. Describe how your research findings will be generalizable across time, geopolitical regions, and/or other socio-cultural domains. Will your findings have predictive value? What is the broader significance of your project and what will be the likely lessons learned? (2,500 character limit)

Work Plan: Provide a timetable indicating the schedule of completion for your dissertation. Indicate which portions of your work (research, data collection, analysis, writing, etc.) are already finished, and which tasks remain to be completed. Please be as realistic as possible, taking into account the work that can be completed during the course of the scholarship. The institute expects scholars to complete work described in the timetable or as agreed in subsequent consultation with the program staff. (2,300 character limit)

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions, please email  [email protected].

Who may apply for the Peace Scholar fellowship?

The competition is open to Ph.D. candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who have successfully completed all required classwork and comprehensive exams.

Are non-U.S. citizens eligible to be Peace Scholars?

Yes, non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. They must be Ph.D. candidates currently enrolled at a U.S. university. Students at international and satellite universities are not eligible.

I am not a Ph.D. candidate, but I would like to apply for the Peace Scholars Fellowship. Am I eligible?

All applicants must be Ph.D. candidates at the time of application. Master’s students or other students pursuing graduate coursework are not eligible to apply.

Is there an age requirement for the Peace Scholar competition?

There is no age requirement for Peace Scholars.

What research topics are eligible for the Peace Scholar Award?

This fellowship supports research that deepens our understanding of conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. USIP strongly prefers applications closely related to the USIP mission and/or research priorities of the  Minerva Research Initiative . Applicants are encouraged to consult USIP’s budget justification to Congress (PDF) where the Institute describes its key priorities and initiatives.

The fellowships cannot support research focused on U.S. domestic issues, however, research on U.S. foreign policy  may   be eligible for support. Fellowships will not be awarded for dissertation projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance.

For examples of Peace Scholar research that USIP has supported in the past, please see the  list of Former Peace Scholars .

What are the requirements of the Peace Scholar Fellowship?

Peace Scholar fellows carry out their fellowship work at their universities or other sites appropriate to their research. Peace Scholars are expected to devote full attention to their work and provide the following:

• Participate in-person at the annual Peace Scholar workshop in Washington, D.C. in September 2025;
• Submit quarterly dissertation progress reports to be signed by the dissertation advisor;
• Submit updates for the USIP Peace Scholar seasonal newsletter;
• Participate in two virtual roundtable discussions;
• Submit a copy of your completed and committee approved dissertation to USIP;
• Submit copies of any other publications, including articles and books, resulting from the fellowship.

What is the timeline for the 2025-26 Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

• Completed applications  are due by 4:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Letters of recommendation  are due by 4:00 PM EDT Tuesday, December 5, 2024.
• Awards  are announced by spring 2025.

How do I apply for the Peace Scholar Fellowship competition?

All applications and documents related to this competition must be submitted online.

Starting and submitting an online application:

• Applicants must submit all application materials through the USIP web application.
• Check your work before submitting your application. Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be edited or changed.

How many recommendation letters are required?

Two letters of recommendation must be included as part of your application. One letter must be from your dissertation advisor, and one from another professor who knows your work well.

When are letters of recommendation due?

All letters of recommendation for the 2025-26 Peace Scholar competition must be submitted by 4:00 PM EDT Thursday, December 5, 2024.

How are letters of recommendation submitted?

Letters of recommendation must be uploaded directly by the applicant’s advisor and another professor. An email with an upload link and instructions on how to submit the letters of recommendation will be sent to the references. If you or your references experience technical difficulties, please email the Fellowship team at  [email protected] .

Is there a deadline to send the letter of recommendation link to my recommenders?

Applicants should send the letter of recommendation link to their dissertation advisor and professor as soon as they begin their application.

Does the link to submit recommendation letters expire?

No, the link does not expire. We recommend contacting your recommenders as soon as you enter their names and email addresses in the application. 

If my references encounter difficulty while submitting their recommendation letter, who should they contact?

If your reference is not able to upload their recommendation letter to the application, they may email the letter, in PDF format, to  [email protected] . The name of the applicant should be included in the subject line of the email.

Can I submit my application before my advisor or professor has submitted the recommendation letter?

Yes, applications may be submitted before the recommendation letters are submitted.

How many Peace Scholar Fellowships are awarded each year?

USIP awards up to 18 Peace Scholar Fellowships each year.

What is the duration of the Peace Scholars fellowship?

The Peace Scholar Fellowship last for 10 months, starting on September 1 of each year, and ending on June 30 of the following year.

What is the amount of the award?

Peace Scholar fellows receive a stipend of up to $20,000, paid directly to the fellow in three tranches.

Can this award be combined with other fellowship awards?

A combined amount of $50,000 is the maximum total that a Peace Scholar can receive in fellowship funding from USIP and other funders during the 10-month USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship period. The intent of the fellowship award is for the Peace Scholar fellow to work on their dissertation.

Is it possible to defer the Peace Scholar Fellowship to another year?

No. The fellowship cannot be deferred. It must be used for the year it is awarded.

What is the difference between the USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship and the Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship?

The fellowship requirements, timeline and stipend amount are the same. The only difference is the source of the funding. On your application form please indicate the funding source for which you would like to be considered:

• The USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship,
• Minerva Research Initiative Peace and Security Fellowship, or,
• No preference.  

Where can I find more information on the Minerva Research Initiative?

More information about the Minerva Research Initiative can be found at  https://minerva.defense.gov .

What is the difference between the Peace Scholar Fellowship program and the Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship?

USIP's Peace Scholar Fellowship program awards non-residential fellowships to PhD candidates enrolled at U.S. universities who are writing doctoral dissertations on topics related to conflict management, peacebuilding and security studies. The Jennings Randolph Senior Fellowship is an eight-month residential fellowship for senior experts across various disciplines.

Current Peace Scholars

Visit the list of current Peace Scholars .

Former Peace Scholars

Visit the list of former Peace Scholars .

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American Fellowships

Funding:  $8,000–$50,000 Opens: September 3 Deadline:  November 15

The American Fellowship program began in 1888, a time when women were discouraged from pursuing an education. It is AAUW’s largest fellowship program and the oldest non-institutional source of graduate funding for women in the United States.  

AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence; quality and originality of project design; and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.  

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

Postdoctoral: The primary purpose of the American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship is to increase the number of women in tenure-track faculty positions and to promote equity for women in higher education. This fellowship ’s purpose is to assist the candidate in obtaining tenure and further promotions by enabling them to spend a year pursuing independent research. Tenured professors are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering , and math fields or those researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.  

Publication: The Short-Term Research Publication Grants provide support to scholars to prepare research manuscripts for publication. AAUW’s funding priority is for applicants whose work supports the vision of AAUW: to break through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance. Time must be available for eight consecutive weeks of final writing and editing in response to issues raised in critical reviews. These fellowships can be for both tenure-track and part-time faculty, and to new and established researchers. The purpose is to assist the candidate in obtaining tenure and other promotions. Tenured professors are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Scholars engaged in science, technology, engineering , and math fields or those researching gender issues are especially encouraged to apply.  

Award Amount

Dissertation Fellowship: $25,000

Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship: $50,000

Short-Term Research Publication Grant: $8,000

September 3, 2024 Application opens.

November 15, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Deadline for online submission of application, recommendations, and supporting documents.

April 15, 2025 Notification of decision emailed to all applicants. AAUW is not able to honor requests for earlier notification.

July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 Fellowship year

When a date falls on a weekend or holiday, the date will be observed on the following business day.  

Eligibility

Applicants of all American Fellowships must meet the following criteria:  

• Members of the AAUW Board of Directors, committees, panels, task forces and staff, including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW’s fellowships and grants. A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards, committees, panels and task forces.  
• American Fellowship candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  
• Fellowships are open to women, including people who identify as women, in all fields of study at an accredited institution of higher education. AAUW will make final decisions about what constitutes eligible institutions.  
• Applicants may not apply for another AAUW national fellowship or grant in the same year.  
• Distance learning/online programs: Fellowships support traditional classroom-based courses of study at colleges or universities. This fellowship program does not provide funding for distance learning or online programs or for degrees heavily dependent on distance learning components. Final decisions about what constitutes distance learning under these fellowships will be made by AAUW. AAUW will accept applications from applicants who are temporarily studying remotely due to COVID-19 precautions at their institution.  
• American Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants).

A pplicants of Dissertation Fellowships must also meet the following criteria :  

• The American Dissertation Fellowship must be used for the final year of writing the dissertation. Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, and had the dissertation research proposal or plan approved by November 1, 2023 . The doctoral degree/dissertation must be completed between April 1 and June 30, 2025 . Degree conferral must be between April 1 and September 15, 2025 .  
• Dissertation Fellows are not required to study in the U.S.  
• Students already holding a fellowship or grant for the purpose of supporting their final year of writing or completing the dissertation the year before the fellowship year are not eligible to apply for the American Dissertation Fellowship.  
• The Dissertation Fellowship is intended for applicants who are completing their first doctoral degree.  
• Applicants may apply up to two times for a fellowship for the same dissertation project.  

A pplicants of Postdoctoral Fellowships must also meet the following criteria :  

• American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. at the time of application.  
• Tenured professors are not eligible.  

Applicants of Publication Grants must also meet the following criteria :  

• American Short-Term Research Publication Grant applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. at the time of application.  
• Tenured professors are not eligible.
• American Short-Term Research Publication Grants are for tenure-track, part-time, and temporary faculty, as well as new and established researchers at universities. Scholars with strong publication records should seek funding elsewhere. Applicants must have time available for eight consecutive weeks of final manuscript preparation. While many recipients, especially full-time faculty members, will use the award s during the summer, recipients may use the funds at any time during the award year. Applicants must demonstrate that the support will result in a reduction of their ongoing work-related activities during the eight-week period .  
• American Short-Term Research Publication Grants are not for preliminary research. Activities undertaken during the grant period can include drafting, editing, or modifying manuscripts; replicating research components; responding to issues raised through critical review; and other initiatives to increase the likelihood of publication.  
• The grantee must be listed as the sole author, senior author, first author, or an author of equivalent significance.  

Selection Criteria and Application Review

The panel meets once a year to review applications for funding. Awards are based on the criteria outlined here. The panel’s recommendations are subject to final approval by AAUW. Fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis according to funds available in a given fiscal year.  

To ensure a fair review process, AAUW does not comment on the deliberations of the award panels. AAUW does not provide evaluations of applications. No provisions exist for reconsidering fellowship proposals.

Applications and supporting documents become the sole property of AAUW and will not be returned or held for another year.  

In selecting fellowship recipients, the following criteria will be considered:  

• Applicant’s scholarly excellence.  
• Quality of project design.  
• Originality of project.  
• Scholarly significance of project to the discipline.  
• Feasibility of project and proposed schedule.  
• Qualifications of applicant.  
• Applicant’s commitment to women’s issues in the profession/community.  
• Applicant’s mentoring of other women.  
• Applicant’s teaching experience.  
• Potential of applicant to make a significant contribution to the field.  
• Applicant is from an underrepresented racial/ethnic background.  
• Applicant will be in an underrepresented area of the country and/or type of university other than a top-level research institution during the award year.  
• Financial need.  

The primary criterion for fellowship awards is scholarly excellence. Applications are reviewed by distinguished scholars and should be prepared accordingly.  

American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship and American Short-Term Research Publication Grant: When comparing proposals of equal merit, the review panel will give special consideration to women holding junior academic appointments who are seeking research leave, women who have held the doctorate for at least three years, and women whose educational careers have been interrupted. Preference will also be given to projects that are not simply a revision of the applicant’s doctoral dissertation and applicants whose work supports the vision of AAUW: to break through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.  

Regulations

American Fellowships funds are available for:  

• Educational expenses (American Dissertation Fellowship and American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship only).  
• Living expenses.  
• Dependent child care.  
• Travel to professional meetings, conferences, or seminars that does not exceed 10 percent of the fellowship total (American Dissertation Fellowship and American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship only).  

Additionally, American Short-Term Publication Grant funds are available for:  

• Clerical and technical support.  
• Research assistance related to verification (not basic research).  
• Office supplies, postage, copying and related expenses.  
• Journal fees.  

American Fellowships funds are not available for:  

• Purchase of equipment.  
• Indirect costs.  
• Research assistants.  
• Previous expenditures, deficits, or repayment of loans.  
• Publication costs (except for American Short-Term Publication Grants).  
• Institutional (overhead) costs.  
• Tuition for dependent’s education.  
• Tuition for coursework that is in addition to credits required for maintaining full-time status while completing a dissertation.  
• Extended field research (applicable to American Dissertation Fellowships only).  

Additionally, American Short-Term Research Publication Grants funds are not available for:  

• Salary increase.  
• Doctoral dissertation research or writing.  

AAUW regards the acceptance of a fellowship as a contract requiring fulfillment of the following terms:  

• All American Fellowship recipients are required to sign a contract as acceptance of the award. Retain these instructions as they will become part of the fellowship contract if the applicant is awarded a fellowship.  
• An AAUW American Fellow is expected to pursue their project full time during the funding period (July 1–June 30). No partial fellowships are awarded. Fellowships may not be deferred.  
• American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellows and American Short-Term Research Publication Grantees cannot pursue a degree during the award period.  
• Any major changes in plans for the award year must have prior written approval from AAUW.  
• AAUW must be notified promptly of any change in the status of an application resulting from acceptance of another award.  
• Stipends are made payable to fellows, not to institutions.  
• The determination of whether there is a tax obligation associated with the receipt of an AAUW award is the sole responsibility of the applicant. Specific questions regarding income tax matters should be addressed with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the applicant’s financial aid office or a personal tax adviser. AAUW cannot provide tax advice. AAUW is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity founded for educational purposes.  

Required Components*

Start the application process by clicking the Apply Now button below to access the application and create an account through our vendor site. Complete all required components in the following tabs.  

• Recommendations: Standardized or form-letter recommendations are discouraged. AAUW does not accept references from dossier services such as Parment or Interfolio.
• Dissertation Fellowship applicants: Applicant must provide two recommendations from the applicant’s advisers, colleagues or others well acquainted with the applicant, their project and their teaching. One of the two recommendations must be from the applicant’s dissertation advisor.
• Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship applicants: Provide two recommendations from the applicant’s advisers, colleagues or others well acquainted with their project or work.
• Short-Term Research Publication Grant applicants: Provide two recommendations from the applicant’s advisers, colleagues or others well acquainted with the applicant, their project/work and their teaching.
• Dissertation Fellowship applicants: Submit transcripts for all graduate work and courses listed in the application. Transcripts must show grades for coursework transferred in. If the transcript shows transfer courses and credits without grades, a transcript from the institution where the courses were taken is required. If you studied at an institution that does not require coursework or provide transcripts, an institutional letter stating that is required.
• Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship and Short-Term Publication Grant applicants: Proof of degree: Submit transcript(s)** or original letter showing proof of a Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.B.A., D.S.W., or M.P.H. degree.
• Dissertation Fellowship applicants: Dissertation certification form: Submit the form verifying the completion of all required coursework and qualifying examinations for the doctorate and approval of your dissertation research proposal (plan of research) signed by an institutional officer. No substitutions for this form will be accepted.
• Dissertation applicants: If you will conduct your project at an institution other than your own during the fellowship year, submit the form that indicates you have approval from the institution and the authority with whom the work will be done to conduct the research, laboratory or office space, and library privileges during the fellowship year. No substitutions for this form will be accepted. If you will conduct your project at your home institution, no project institution form is needed.
• Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship and Short-Term Publication Grant applicants: Submit the form that indicates you have approval from the proposed institution and the authority with whom the work will be done to conduct the research and have institutional affiliation, laboratory or office space, and library privileges during the fellowship year. No substitutions for this form will be accepted.

*A certified English translation is required for all components provided in a foreign language. Translations must bear a mark of certification or official signature that the translation is true and complete.

**All transcripts provided must include the applicant’s full name, the school’s name, all courses and all grades, as well as any other information requested in in the application instructions.  

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Meet a Recent American Fellow

Sarah Biscarra Dilley ’s research is focused on matrifocal and gender-expansive governance from northern villages of yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini to Mokupuni o Hawai‘i, rooted in shared land and kinship-based epistemology. Her written, visual and material practice is grounded in collaboration across experiences, peoples and place, connecting extractive industries, absent treaties and enclosure to emphasize movement, embodied protocol and possibility. Her aspirations are toward cultural resurgence and the return of land to her families’ stewardship.

Our Alumnae

Ayana Johnson

2010–11 American Fellow and marine biologist, policy expert and conservation strategist. She is the founder and CEO of Ocean Collectiv and founder of Urban Ocean Lab.

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2001-02 AAUW American Fellow and Maya Angelou Presidential Chair at Wake Forest University, a columnist for the Nation, editor-at-large for ZORA, author of Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America , and former host of The Melissa Harris-Perry Show on MSNBC.

Kimberly Ennico-Smith

1997-98 AAUW American Fellow and staff scientist with NASA who served as deputy project scientist for NASA’s New Horizons Mission, the historic project responsible for capturing unprecedented photos of Pluto.

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NSF 101: Graduate and postdoctoral researcher funding opportunities

The U.S. National Science Foundation supports research opportunities and provides stipends for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and scholars.

There are multiple ways to find these programs, including the funding search on NSF’s website and the NSF Education & Training Application , which is growing its list of opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

To help begin your search, opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are listed below. The principal investigator, or PI (a researcher who oversees a project), is often listed on these grants, along with their graduate students or postdoctoral researchers.

Graduate Student 

While funding for graduate students is often included in a PI’s research proposal, the following opportunities are also available for early career researchers. 

• Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards/Grants (DDRI/DDRIG) These programs help fund doctoral research in a variety of fields to help provide for items not already available at the academic institution. The funding provided cannot be used for items such as, but not limited to, tuition, stipends, textbooks or journals. The monetary amount listed in each DDRI/ DDRIG section does not include indirect cost associated with the project. The doctoral student should be listed as a co-PI on the grants with their advisor listed as the primary PI.

Archaeology Program- DDRIG : This program supports doctoral laboratory and field research on archaeologically relevant topics, with the goal of increasing anthropologically focused understanding of the past. Awards provide funding up to $25,000 per awardee.  

Arctic Science Section DDRIG : The Arctic Sciences Section offers opportunities for DDRI proposals in the following programs: Arctic Social Sciences supports research in any field of social science. Arctic System Science supports projects that address the relationships among physical, chemical, biological, geological, ecological, social, cultural and/or economic processes to advance our understanding of the Arctic system. Arctic Observing Network supports projects focused on scientific and community-based- observations; development of in situ or remote sensors and automated systems; design and optimization of coordinated and scalable observation networks; and management of Arctic Observation Network data, data accessibility and data discovery. Awards provide funding up to $40,000 for a maximum of 3 years. 

Biological Anthropology Program- DDRIG : This program supports research on human and non-human primate adaptation, variation and evolution. Awards provide funding up to $25,000 for up to two years.  

Cultural Anthropology Program- DDRIG : This program supports research that is focused on cultural anthropology research, including topics such as: Sociocultural drivers of anthropogenic processes (i.e., deforestation, urbanization); resilience and robustness of sociocultural systems; scientific principles underlying altruism, conflict, cooperation, and variations in culture and behaviors; economy, culture migration and globalization; kinship and family norms. Awards provide funding for up to $25,000 for up to two years.  

Decision, Risk and Management Science DDRIG : This program supports research on decision, risk and management sciences. This includes research in the areas of judgement and decision making; decision analysis and decision aids, risk analysis; perception and communication; societal and public-policy decision making; and management science and organizational design. Awards are for a maximum of 12 months. 

Economics DDRIG :This program provides funding for research focused on improving the understanding of the U.S. and global economy from macroscale to microscale, including all field of economics such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, economic theory, behavioral economics and empirical economics.  

Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program- DDRI : This program supports basic scientific research about the nature, causes and/or consequences of the spatial distribution of human activity and/or environmental processes across a range of scales. The program welcomes proposals for empirically grounded, theoretically engaged, and methodologically sophisticated, generalizable research in all sub-fields of geographical and spatial sciences. Awards may not exceed $20,000 in direct costs. 

Linguistics Program- DDRI : This program supports research on human language, including syntax, linguistic semantics and pragmatics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology of individual languages or in general. Awards provide up to $12,000 for a maximum of two years. 

Dynamic Language Infrastructure- DDRI : This program supports research on building dynamic language infrastructure, which includes describing languages; digitizing and preserving languages; and developing standards and databases for analyzing languages. Provides funding up to $15,000 for up to two years. 

Graduate Research Fellowship Program This fellowship supports full-time master's or doctoral students earning their degree in a research-based program focused on STEM or STEM education. Students are the primary submitter for the fellowship. Fellows will be awarded a $37,000 stipend and $12,000 cost-of-education allowance for three years of the five-year fellowship. For tips on applying, see our previous NSF 101 article on the fellowship program . 

Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity   This supplemental funding opportunity is for graduate students funded by active NSF grants. PIs may submit for up to an additional six months of funding to allow students to participate in research internship activities and training opportunities in non-academic settings, such as the following: for-profit industry research; start-up businesses; government agencies and national laboratories; museums, science centers, and other informal learning settings; policy think tanks; and non-profit institutions. Students must have completed at least one academic year of their program. This funding request may not exceed $55,000 per student for each six-month period. A student may only receive this opportunity twice. In addition to the general INTERN opportunity, there are two topic-specific INTERN opportunities: 

Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students in Geothermal Energy Supplemental Funding Opportunity : This opportunity is provided by NSF in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. It maintains the same funding levels and requirements as the general INTERN program; however, funding may only be used for gaining knowledge, skills, training and experience in geothermal energy and technology.  

• Research Internships for Graduate Students at Air Force Research Laboratory Supplemental Funding Opportunity : This funding opportunity is for students supported on an active NSF grant to intern at a Air Force Research Laboratory facility. AFRL has several potential technology directorates available for students at locations across the U.S.: Aerospace Systems (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio), Information (Rome, New York), Materials and Manufacturing (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio), Directed Energy (Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico), Munitions (Eglin Air Force Base, Florida), Sensors (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio), Space Vehicles (Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico), 711th Human Performance Wing Training (Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio). 

Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship This summer internship is for doctoral students in mathematical sciences through a partnership between NSF and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and E ducation. It provides students who are interested in academic and non-academic careers with the opportunity to learn how advanced mathematics and statistical techniques can be applied to real-world problems. Participants in the internship will receive a stipend of $1,200 per week during the 10-week internship. In addition, there is travel reimbursement for up to $2,000 for those who live more than 50 miles away from their hosting site. 

NSF Research Traineeship Program Graduate students can apply for this traineeship through their institutions, if available. These topics can range across the scientific spectrum. Current projects can be found by state . 

Research Experiences for Graduate Students Supplemental Funding These awards provide additional funding for graduate students with mentors who have an active NSF grant. Currently funding is available through the following programs:  

Cultural Anthropology provides up to $6,000 per student for research activities. 

Human Environment and Geographical Sciences at Minority Serving Institutions and Community Colleges provides up to $7,000 per student for research activities. 

Postdoctoral Scholars 

Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship This fellowship supports research investigating a field within astronomy or astrophysics for up to three years. The stipend is $75,000, with a fellowship allowance (i.e., expenses for conducting and publishing research, fringe benefits) of $35,000. 

Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship This fellowship supports postdoctoral fellows in atmospheric or geospace sciences. Atmospheric science includes topics such as atmospheric chemistry; climate and large-scale dynamics; paleoclimate climate; and physical and dynamic meteorology. Geospace science focuses on aeronomy, magnetospheric physics and solar terrestrial research. This fellowship provides up to 24 months of support. The stipend is $70,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $30,000.  

Earth Science Postdoctoral Fellowship This program supports the study of structure, composition and evolution, the life it supports and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of Earth’s materials. Researchers are supported for up to two years at the institution of their choice, including institutions abroad. The stipend is $65,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $25,000 per year.  

Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

This program supports postdoctoral fellows performing impactful research while broadening the participation of members of groups that are historically excluded and currently underrepresented in mathematical and physical sciences. This fellowship can last between one and three years. The stipend is up to $70,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $30,000 per year. 

Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship has two options:  

• The Research Fellowship provides full-time support for any 18 months within a three-year academic period.  
• The Research Instructorship provides a combination of full-time and half-time support over a period of three academic years, which allows the fellow to gain teaching experience. Both options receive up to $190,000 over the fellowship period. The full-time stipend is $5,833 per month and the part-time stipend is $2,917 per month. In addition, the fellow will receive $50,000 in two lump sums ($30,000 in the first year and $20,000 in the second year) for fellowship expenses.  

Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports research in topic areas such as: biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, ocean science and technology. This two-year fellowship with a stipend of $67,800 for the first year and $70,000 for the second year, with a fellowship allowance of $15,000 per year.  

Office of Polar Programs Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in any field of Arctic or Antarctic science. This two-years fellowship, with a stipend of $67,800 for the first year and $70,000 for the second year, with fellowship expenses of $15,000 per year.  

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology The Directorate of Biology offers a fellowship for postdoctoral researchers in one of three areas: 

• Broadening Participation of Groups Underrepresented in Biology. This area requires a research and training plan that is within the scope of the Directorate for Biology and that enhances diversity within the field.  
• Integrative Research Investigating the Rules of Life Governing Interaction between Genomes, Environment and Phenotypes. This area aims to understand higher-order structures and functions of biological systems. Research should use a combination of computational, observational, experimental or conceptual approaches. 
• Plant Genome Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. This area has a broad scope and supports postdoctoral training and research at the frontier of plant biology and of broad societal impact. Highly competitive proposals will describe interdisciplinary training and research on a genome wide scale. The fellowships are for 36 months and have a stipend of $60,000 per year, with a research and training allowance of $20,000 per year. 

SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in the social, behavioral and economic sciences and/or activities that broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in these fields. Funding is up to two years and has two tracks available:  

• Fundamental Research in the SBE Sciences. This track supports research focused on human behavior, interaction, social and economic systems. 
• Broadening Participation in SBE Sciences. This track aims to increase the diversity of post-doctoral researchers in the social, behavioral and economic sciences. In addition to the research proposal, these applications should also answer the question: “How will this fellowship help broaden or inform efforts to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in the United States?” The stipend for this program is $65,000 per year (paid in quarterly installments) and the research and training allowance is $15,000 per year. 

SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at start-up companies through the Small Business Innovation Research program. By recruiting, training, mentoring, matching and funding these early-career scientists, this fellowship addresses the need of doctoral-level expertise at small, high-tech businesses. The base stipend is $78,000 per year with optional individual health and life insurance, relocation assistance (company dependent), professional conference travel allowance, and professional development funds.  

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Individual Postdoctoral Research Fellowship This fellowship is for postdoctoral researchers to enhance their research knowledge, skills, and practices of STEM education research. If the fellowship is granted, the fellow is expected to remain affiliated with the host organization and PI sponsoring them. The fellowship can last up to two years with an annual stipend of $70,000, with fellowship expenses of $15,000.  

Multilevel 

CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service This program is for students earning their associates, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in cybersecurity. A stipulation of the program is that the recipients must work after graduation in a cybersecurity mission of the federal, state, local or tribal government for an equal amount of time as the scholarship's duration. It will provide full tuition and fees plus a stipend of $27,000 per academic year for undergraduates and a stipend of $37,000 per academic year for graduate students, in addition to a professional allowance of $6,000 for all levels. 

NSF-NIST Interaction in Basic and Applied Scientific Research This supplemental funding request is for NSF-supported researchers to collaborate with researchers at a National Institute of Standards and Technology facility. It can be used for travel expenses and per diem associated with on-site work at NIST. It is available for NSF-supported PIs, co-PIs, postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate students and other personnel associated with the research. PIs should contact their NSF program director for their award before applying. 

This extensive list shows the ways in which NSF helps train the next generation of STEM researchers. If you are interested in learning more about any of these programs, reach out to contacts listed on the award webpages.  

If you are interested in awards for high school students, undergraduates and post-baccalaureate scholars, check out our previous NSF101 for more information! 

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Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship

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For eligible students at universities globally pursuing research aligned to Microsoft Research areas of focus.

Update : Microsoft Research has paused our call for proposals/nominations for the 2023 calendar year. We are exploring new avenues to invest in our academic partnerships and bring together students and researchers to collaborate, share knowledge, and pursue new research directions.

To learn more about the recently announced Microsoft Research AI & Society Fellows program , uniting eminent scholars and experts to collaborate on research at the intersection of AI and society, visit our program page .

The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. We currently offer PhD fellowships in Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States, EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), Latin America, Australia and New Zealand.

Over the last two decades, the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship program has supported over 700 fellows around the world, many of whom have gone on to work at Microsoft. Others have gone on to perform pioneering research elsewhere within the technology industry or accept faculty appointments at leading universities.

See your region for details, instructions, and answers to common questions.

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We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and celebrate individuality. We invite and encourage candidates to come as they are and do what they love.

The Microsoft Research 2022 Global PhD Fellowship recipients were announced in October 2022. Meet all the 2022 PhD Fellowship recipients on our “ 2022 Fellows ” page or hear about what this opportunity means to a few PhD fellows from around the globe below.

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As you are applying for admission to the PhD program, keep in mind that your application will also serve as your scholarship application. 

All of the materials that you submit with your online application are important for the scholarship review process - especially personal statements, academic records and letters of recommendation.

The following NIH-sponsored predoctoral training grant programs are available for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are admitted to the Department's PhD program.

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National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Provides pre- and post-doctoral support to scholars who are interested in person- and family-oriented health services and outcomes research that relates to aging populations.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

1. Provides pre-doctoral support to students interested in mental health and addiction policy. 

2. Provides pre- and post-doctoral support to students who will become leaders in mental health services and systems research, jointly administered by the Department of Mental Health .

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Provides predoctoral support for students focusing on injury prevention. 

Injury and Violence Prevention Endowments

Endowed scholarships supporting doctoral study in injury and violence prevention. All are welcome to apply.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding

Provides pre- and post-doctoral support for students interested in the intersections of gun violence prevention, equity, and policy. This funding is intended to support students from historically underrepresented groups.  All are welcome to apply.

Other Sources of Funding

In addition to the above institutional funding provided by these agencies, students may also apply for individual training support (you may not receive both awards.) The individual National Research Service Award (NRSA) may provide tuition and stipend support for up to three years for doctoral candidates planning to undertake research in certain areas. Typically, applications for NRSA awards are completed during the student's first year in the doctoral program.

Once a student begins work on a dissertation proposal, the Department strongly encourages the student to seek dissertation-support funding. Government agencies and private organizations provide funding for students once they are working on an approved thesis topic.

In addition to scholarships, other sources of funding include federal aid and grants from organizations outside of the Department and School. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on loans or federal aid. Browse multiple funding resources through Funding Opportunities .

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Research Grants

FOR RESEARCH RELATED TO HUMAN ORIGINS

Funding exploration and discovery

The Leakey Foundation is the leading nonprofit funder of research dedicated to understanding human origins. Each year, we award approximately $1,000,000 in grants and scholarships, advancing our mission to explore and explain the human story.

Leakey Foundation Research Grants support both PhD dissertation research and post-PhD research across multiple disciplines related to human origins, evolution, and behavior. We prioritize funding for the exploratory phases of promising new research projects. We particularly value innovative, multidisciplinary approaches that expand the boundaries of our current understanding. 

We welcome proposals from researchers at all stages of their careers, especially PhD candidates. If your research aligns with our mission and you have an innovative or multidisciplinary project, we encourage you to apply.

Information for Applicants | How to Apply Download Application Packet | Start Application | F.A.Q.

Information for Applicants

This program exclusively funds multidisciplinary research related to human origins, including dissertation research and exploratory studies.

The disciplines supported include archaeology, biological anthropology, paleoanthropology, primate behavioral ecology, genetics, geology, anatomy, morphology, paleobotany, and paleoclimatology.

Our current funding focus areas include:

• Paleoanthropology of the Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene
• Primates: Evolution, behavior, morphology, ecology, endocrinology, genetics, isotope studies
• Modern hunter-gatherer groups

When to apply

• January 10 for spring cycle
• July 15 for fall cycle
• Up to $20,000 for PhD candidates
• Up to $30,000 for post-PhD researchers

Who can apply

• Your research must be relevant to human origins and evolution.
• Applications are open to advanced doctoral students or post-PhD researchers.
• PhD students must be advanced to candidacy (all but dissertation).
• There are no citizenship requirements. Applications are open to candidates from anywhere in the world. 
• Applicants must be affiliated with an institution such as a university or museum. We do not give directly to individuals.
• Resubmittals are welcome and encouraged.
• If you have received a Leakey Foundation grant in the past, you must complete all reporting requirements before receiving a new one.

Eligible expenses

• The grant can only be used for expenses directly related to your research and essential to the project such as travel, living expenses during fieldwork, supplies, and research expenses.
• Aid is not offered for salary and/or fringe benefits of applicant or senior project personnel, child care, equipment, travel to meetings, institutional overhead, publication costs, or institutional support.

How to apply

• Download the instructions and materials packet.
• Read and follow all instructions.
• Submit your application online.

If you have questions about the application or the eligibility of your research after reading the instructions, please review the frequently asked questions below.

If your question is not answered there, email [email protected] .

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions about Leakey Foundation grants. Contact our Grants Department at grants at leakeyfoundation.org if your question is not answered below.

Applications

May I submit more than one proposal per granting cycle?

Investigators may only submit one proposal as a principal investigator (PI) per granting cycle. This policy does not apply to co-investigators. For example, you may be the PI on one proposal and a co-investigator on another.

What expenses can I include in my budget?

Our grants cover expenses directly related and essential to the project (i.e., travel, living expenses during fieldwork, supplies, research assistance, and other relevant expenditures). Aid is not offered for salary and/or fringe benefits of the applicant (or senior project personnel), tuition, non-project personnel, child care, equipment, travel to meetings, institutional overhead, publication costs, or institutional support.

Eligibility

Who is eligible to apply? Advanced doctoral students and people who already hold PhDs. High school and undergraduate college students are NOT eligible. There are no citizenship restrictions.

Do I need to be a US citizen to apply? No! Our grants are open to applicants from anywhere in the world.

How can I know my topic is eligible for funding? Your topic must be relevant to human origins. Our current funding priorities include:

If you are unsure, please write to us at grants at leakeyfoundation.org and provide a brief description of your project before you apply.

I won’t be a PhD Candidate until after the grant deadline. Can I still apply? The foundation’s grants officer will determine your eligibility. Please email grants at leakeyfoundation.org to explain your status.

Does The Leakey Foundation offer research grants for undergraduate or masters students? No, Leakey Foundation Research Grants are limited to applicants who either already hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in anthropology or a related discipline or are enrolled in a doctoral program with all degree requirements fulfilled other than the thesis/dissertation.

I received a previous award from The Leakey Foundation. Can I apply for another? Yes, as long as you are fully compliant with the terms of your prior award.

If I am not affiliated with a school or research institution, may I apply for a grant? Individuals must be affiliated with a school or research institution.

How much funding can I request? As of May 2022, PhD candidates may apply for up to $20,000. As of May 2022, post-doctoral applicants and senior scientists may apply for up to $30,000.

How much can my institution deduct for administrative costs? Your institution may not deduct anything. Charges for overhead, administrative or indirect costs are not allowed.

Is funding available for publishing research results? We do not currently have funding programs for dissertation writing or any other form of publication assistance.

Granting Process

What are the application deadlines and how long before I can expect a decision? Research Grants have two application cycles each year, with deadlines falling on January 10th (Spring Cycle) and July 15th (Fall Cycle). Decisions for the Spring Cycle are announced in mid-May. Decisions for the Fall Cycle are announced in mid-December.

How do you select which grants to fund? Grant proposals are generally selected for award based on but not limited to the following criteria: the scientific merit of the proposal, methods and feasibility, the budget, the qualifications of the investigators, the relevancy of the proposal to understanding human origins, the current applicant pool, and the funds available during a given year. The following is the standard process we follow for selecting grants to fund:

• Grant proposals are reviewed for completion and eligibility by The Leakey Foundation’s Grants Department.
• Proposals are then sent to The Leakey Foundation’s network of scientists with pertinent expertise for peer review.
• Next, proposals and peer reviews are evaluated by The Leakey Foundation’s Scientific Executive Committee (SEC).
• Our SEC then presents award recommendations to our Board of Trustees for approval.
• Once proposals are approved, applicants are notified, and peer review feedback is shared. 

You are a nonprofit organization, does that mean donors choose which projects to fund? No. Although we depend on donations to fund our mission, decisions are made through a rigorous peer-review process. Donors and Leakey Foundation staff do not weigh in on the decisions.

How and when should I receive the decision about my proposal? You will receive a notification via the email address included with your application. We send notifications in mid-May and mid-December. If you haven’t heard by June 1st (Spring Cycle) or December 20th (Fall Cycle), please contact us at grants at leakeyfoundation.org .

What types of projects does The Leakey Foundation support? The Leakey Foundation exclusively funds research into human origins, including paleoanthropology, genetics, primate behavior, and the behavioral ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers. Proposals that are not relevant to human origins are generally not considered.

Are there any Leakey Foundation grant programs for research that is not directly relevant to human origins? No. All applicants must explicitly demonstrate that the research is related to understanding human origins and evolution.

Explore past grant and scholarship recipients in the grantee database .

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I [name], of [city, state ZIP], bequeath the sum of $[ ] or [ ] percent of my estate to L.S.B. Leakey Foundation for Research Related to Man’s Origins, Behavior & Survival, (dba The Leakey Foundation), a nonprofit organization with a business address of 1003B O’Reilly Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129 and a tax identification number 95-2536475 for its unrestricted use and purpose.

If you have questions, please contact Sharal Camisa Smith sharal at leakeyfoundation.org.  

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Fellowships at IU Indianapolis include all unrestricted, non-service related stipends, regardless of the funding source or name of the award for the purpose of aiding a graduate or professional student's study, training, or research. A Graduate Fellow will primarily focus on pursuing a course of study or research for their personal benefit.

Remember that funding for graduate school may come from many sources, so students should explore resources within IU Indianapolis as well as external resources. The Office of Student Scholarships , the Office of Student Financial Services , or IU Global offer additional resources on funding at IU Indianapolis.

Questions regarding IU Graduate School internal awards should be sent to [email protected] .

Internal Fellowships and Awards

Internal awards and fellowships are funding that comes from the university. Most graduate-level funding at IU Indianapolis comes through the academic schools.

Students, please note that the individual departments or schools submit the nomination for the majority of these awards and fellowships. To determine if you can self nominate, check the Nominated by section or follow the links to websites.

Recruitment

University Fellowships Award Amount: One year support – Stipend / health insurance, tuition (provided by the program) – Master’s stipend ($18,000) PhD stipend ($22,500) – continued support by program in subsequent years Deadline:  February 14, 2025 Student eligibility: Incoming PhD or Master’s students in research-based programs Nominated by: Department/School

University Fellowships are competitively awarded to the best MA/MS and PhD students entering Indianapolis's research-based graduate programs each fall. Discipline-appropriate research is therefore a key consideration in the evaluation of applications. Programs are encouraged to nominate candidates with extraordinary qualifications as this is a very competitive fellowship. Applicants must meet all admissions criteria for their program, be entering as a first year student, enrolled full-time on the Indianapolis campus during the fellowship year, and must maintain satisfactory academic performance.

Adam W. Herbert Graduate Fellowship Award amount: Four year stipend for PhD ($25,000), and two year stipend for Master’s student ($10,000) Deadline:  Priority deadline - February 7, 2025 (by 4 p.m.) | Late deadline - February 23, 2025 Student eligibility: Incoming PhD or Master’s students in a science program who have graduated from an Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Nominated by: Department/School

Created through an endowment from the President’s Fund for the purpose of supporting graduate study in an Indiana University Program at Indianapolis for graduates of HBCU newly-admitted to Indiana University Graduate School program(s).

President's Graduate Diversity Fellowship Award amount: Five year support – Stipend / SAA, health insurance, tuition (shared support by Graduate School and program) $22,500 for non-STEM, and $25,000 for STEM Deadline: February 7, 2025 Student eligibility: Incoming underrepresented PhD students Nominated by: Department/School

This program seeks to support outstanding newly-admitted underrepresented students in their pursuit of an Indiana University degree at the Indianapolis campus. The program offers a multi-year funding package, professional development and mentoring support to outstanding scholars in all fields. As part of the Indianapolis academic community these scholars, through their research, teaching, and service, will enhance scholarship through the numerous benefits that diversity confers.

Leadership and Service

John H. Edwards Fellowship Award amount: One year - $20,000 stipend Deadline: February 3, 2025 Student eligibility: PhD, EdD, M.D., J.D., M.F.A, M.A.T. students who have completed 24 credit hours by 2/2025 Nominated by: Department/School

Programs are encouraged to nominate a candidate with an extraordinary record of voluntary public service, exemplary character, superior scholastic ability, and intellectual capacity that promises dividends for society. Consistent with University policy, nominations for this award should be made without regard to sexual orientation or disability. Nominees should have a clear record of voluntary public service; special consideration will be given to nominees who can demonstrate financial need in order to complete their studies (see Nominee Financial Statement Form). Initiating service projects is an especially strong credential for earning this award.

The Wells Graduate Fellowship Award amount: One year - $42,000 stipend Deadline: November 4, 2024 Student eligibility: The nominee must be a doctoral or M.F.A. student. Nominated by: Department

Any department can nominate one doctoral or M.F.A. student who exemplifies the characteristics of Chancellor Wells. The nominee must be at least in the second year of graduate studies at any Indiana University Campus and a regularly enrolled student during the award.

William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion Deadline:  February 2025 Student eligibility: Applicants for the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion are undergraduate, graduate and professional students who will receive their respective degrees from December 2024 - August 2025.  If you are receiving your doctorate degree and have permission to walk in graduation from your academic school, you are eligible to apply for this award. Nominated by: Faculty / Staff / Student

The Plater Civic Engagement Medallion honor graduates who have excelled in their commitment to the community through activities such as service learning, volunteerism, community/social issue advocacy, community work-study, and political engagement.

University Distinguished PhD Dissertation Award Award amount: $5,000 Deadline: April 28, 2025 Student eligibility: Ph.D. students must have received a Ph.D. degree during the two previous academic years (see application for details) Nominated by: Director of Graduate Studies / Departmental Chair

Each degree granted by The Indiana University Graduate School may nominate one "truly outstanding" PhD dissertation for consideration by the Awards and Financial Aid Committee of the Graduate Council.

University Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award Award amount: $1,500 Deadline: September 23, 2024 Student eligibility: Must have received a Master’s degree from the IU University Graduate School during the two previous academic years Nominated by: Director of Graduate Studies / Departmental Chair

Each degree granted by the Indiana University Graduate School may nominate one "truly outstanding" master’s thesis for consideration by the Awards and Financial Aid Committee of the Graduate Council.

Previous Master Thesis Award recipients

President’s Diversity Dissertation Fellowship at IU Indianapolis Award amount: One- year stipend - $22,500 for non-STEM, and $25,000 for STEM Deadline: April 21, 2025 Student eligibility: Applicants must have been admitted to candidacy and receive PhD recorder approval at least one month prior to the application deadline Nominated by: Department/School

These are one time fellowships meant to offset a scholar’s living expenses while completing the dissertation. This competition is specifically aimed at Indiana University PhD graduate students on the Indianapolis campus who are underrepresented in their field. Graduate students in the natural, physical and life sciences, technology, and math fields, are especially encouraged to apply. In order to apply for this award, applicants must have been admitted to candidacy and receive PhD recorder approval at least one month prior to the application deadline.

Johnson Underrepresented Student Scholarship Deadline: Please see website for deadline information. Student eligibility: Graduate students who are Indiana residents from the Indianapolis Public Schools District (IPS) and Marion County Township Schools in Indiana Nominated by: Student

Offered through the Office of the   Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students from any IU campus. Recipients must be Indiana residents from the Indianapolis Public Schools District (IPS) and Marion County Township Schools in Indiana, excluding public and private charter schools. Preference will be given to African American students. Special consideration will be given to underrepresented populations, first-generation college students, and students with demonstrated financial hardship. Consideration will be extended to students enrolled in the Center for Real Estate Studies. For questions about the application, please contact [email protected] .

Jan Marie Carroll Bicentennial Scholarship Deadline: Please see website for deadline information. Student eligibility: Graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.3 Nominated by: Student

Offered through the Office of the   Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, this scholarship accepts applications from undergraduate or graduate students on any IU campus pursuing a non-general studies degree and have a minimum GPA of at least 3.3. Students must demonstrate financial need as determined by the IU Office of Financial Aid. Students from underrepresented populations, including financially challenged students, will be given primary consideration, and donor prefers female students. This scholarship will be renewable upon yearly review. For questions about the application, please contact [email protected] .

Diversity Fellowships

Adam W. Herbert Graduate Fellowship Award amount: Four year stipend for PhD ($25,000), and two year stipend for Master’s student ($10,000) Deadline: Priority deadline - February 7, 2025 (by 4 p.m.) | Late deadline: February 23, 2025 Student eligibility: Incoming PhD or Master’s students in a science program who have graduated from an Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Nominated by: Department/School

Created through an endowment from the President’s Fund for the purpose of supporting graduate study in an Indiana University Program at the Indianapolis campus for graduates of HBCU newly-admitted to Indiana University Graduate School program(s).

President’s Diversity Dissertation Fellowship at IU Indianapolis Award amount: One-year stipend - $22,500 for non-STEM, and $25,000 for STEM Deadline: April 21, 2025 Student eligibility: Applicants must have been admitted to candidacy and receive PhD recorder approval at least one month prior to the application deadline Nominated by: Department/School

These are one-time fellowships meant to offset a scholar’s living expenses while completing the dissertation. This competition is specifically aimed at current Indiana University PhD graduate students on the Indianapolis campus who are underrepresented in their field. Current graduate students in the natural, physical and life sciences, technology, and math fields, are especially encouraged to apply. In order to apply for this award, applicants must have been admitted to candidacy and receive PhD recorder approval at least one month prior to the application deadline.

President's Graduate Diversity Fellowship Award amount: Five year support – Stipend / SAA, health insurance, tuition (shared support by UGS and program) $22,500 for non-STEM, and $25,000 for STEM Deadline: February 7, 2025 Student eligibility: Incoming underrepresented PhD students Nominated by: Department/School

This program seeks to support outstanding newly-admitted underrepresented students in their pursuit of an Indiana University PhD degree at the Indianapolis campus. The program offers a multi-year funding package, professional development and mentoring support to outstanding scholars in all fields. As part of the Indianapolis academic community these scholars, through their research, teaching, and service, will enhance scholarship through the numerous benefits that diversity confers.

Career Development

INSPECT Fellowship Award amount: $8,500   Deadline:  February 3, 2025 Student eligibility: Current science-based graduate students. Nominated by:  Department/School

Available to current science-based graduate students, the INSPECT Fellowship is a paid, 10-week summer fellowship sponsored by the Graduate School and the Indiana Academy of Science. Selected Fellows are placed as nonpartisan, scientific advisors in specified executive agencies (Host Office) within the state of Indiana, with the appointment starting May 30. While gaining real-world experience in science policy by researching and drafting science, technical, and/or policy issues of agency interest, Fellows build their network and expand future career opportunities in the field of science policy. Previous fellows were placed as advisors in the IN Dept of Education and IN Dept of Health.

Google PhD Fellowship Award amount: a fellowship stipend up to 2 years Deadline: internal IU, TBD April 2025 Student eligibility: full-time PhD students in the following fields -  Algorithms and Theory, Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing, Health and Bioscience, Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization, Machine Intelligence, Machine Perception, Natural Language Processing, Networking, Quantum Computing, Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention, Software Engineering, Software Systems, and Speech Processing. Other areas may be listed on the application Nominated by: Student, with 2-3 recommendation letters

IU Indianapolis Travel Fellowships Award amount: Up to $1,000 Deadline: If you are traveling between May 8, 2024 and April 30, 2025, the application deadline is October 11, 2024. Award notification by November 10, 2024. If you are traveling between March 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, the application deadline is March 14, 2025. Award notification by April 12, 2025. Student eligibility: Master’s and PhD students in research-based programs presenting a first author poster / oral presentation at a research conference Nominated by: Student / Mentor

The Fellowship Committee has set aside funds for Travel Fellowships to assist full-time graduate students in attending a meeting or conference relevant to their degree program to present their research. Students must be currently enrolled in a research degree program on the Indianapolis campus (master's or Ph.D.) to qualify for these competitive awards. Additionally students must be registered full time when their application for a Travel Fellowship is submitted, and be similarly enrolled full time on the Indianapolis campus during the semester of their travel. These awards are competitive with students eligible to receive this fellowship only one time per academic year.

Graduate and Professional Education Grants (G-PEG) Award amount: Up to $500 Visit Graduate and Professional Student Government's (GPSG) website for complete information

G-PEG’s, are grants awarded to graduate and professional students at IU Indianapolis by the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG) for the assistance in the development of their educational experiences. G-PEG’s can be applied towards attending a conference, conducting research, or gaining training outside the campus. Each student can receive up to $500 per academic year. G-PEG’s are individual and not group grants (i.e. a group attending a conference cannot apply together, each participant must submit a separate and unique application).

James D. Fielding Student Advocacy & Leadership Award Deadline: Application may be submitted at any time, but please plan to submit applications no less than six weeks in advance of workshop/conference. Student eligibility: Any full-time graduate student, from any IU campus, seeking funding for leadership development activities and/or advocacy training. Nominated by: Student

Offered through the Office of the   Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, t he James D. Fielding Student Advocacy & Leadership Award will provide preference to training and development activities on LGBTQ+ issues with the ultimate goal of building future leaders and advocates for civil and human rights. The Award makes possible and accessible, training and development activities for full-time undergraduate or graduate students, Indiana University students from any campus. For questions about the application, please contact [email protected] .

Merit and Achievement

Lieber Memorial Teaching Associate Award Award amount: $1,000 Award Deadline: October 4, 2024 Student eligibility: Graduate students who combine their programs of advanced study with instructional employment in their schools and departments Nominated by: Department chairs or deans

The Lieber Memorial Teaching Associate Award is available to outstanding teachers among the university's graduate students. Students who receive this award can be nominated for the MAGS Excellence in Teaching award. Find out more information on how to prepare a Lieber Memorial Teaching Associate Award dossier .

Sherry Queener Graduate Student Excellence Award Award amount: $1,000 Award Deadline: November 15, 2024 Student eligibility: Master’s / Doctoral or Professional Degree Students Nominated by: Department/School

This is an Indianapolis campus-wide honor includes a $1,000 cash award. One award will be given to an outstanding Indianapolis candidate enrolled in a master’s degree program, and another award will be presented to an outstanding Indianapolis student pursuing a doctoral or professional degree. Students will be nominated by their respective schools, and the nomination must be accompanied by a dossier. Each school will be asked to nominate one currently enrolled master’s degree student and one student pursuing a doctoral or professional degree.

Chancellor’s Scholar Award Deadline: January 20, 2025 by 5 PM Student eligibility: Degree seeking master’s and doctoral student in their final year who has the highest cumulative GPA Nominated by: Indiana University Indianapolis Graduate School

One student from each designated academic unit is to be selected. The IU  Graduate School Indianapolis works directly with the Indiana University Graduate School programs to identify the annual Chancellor’s Scholar who meets the eligibility criteria for this award. The student selected should have met the stated criteria at the end of the fall semester; he or she may be a December, May, or summer graduate.

Lieber Memorial Associate Instructor Award

Lieber Memorial Associate Instructor Award Award amount: Recipients of this award will receive a one-time supplemental pay of $2,500 Deadline: October 4, 2025 (by 5:00 p.m. EDT) Student eligibility: Nominees must have held an appointment as an associate instructor for at least two years. Nominated by: Department Chair/Dean or Dean's designee

The Lieber Memorial Associate Instructor Award recognizes distinguished teaching by IU graduate students with an appointment as an associate instructor. A recipient of the Lieber Memorial Associate Instructor Award becomes Indiana University’s nominee for the Midwestern Association of Graduate Students Awards (MAGS).

Nomination dossiers include the following: Primary Letter of Nomination Nominee’s Teaching Philosophy and Self-Analysis Statement Current Curriculum Vitae of Nominee Courses Taught at Indiana University Course Evaluation Summary and Reflection Peer/Administrative Review Portfolio Video Recording of Teaching Research and Public Activity Related to Teaching (Optional) Academic Student Counseling and Mentoring (Optional) Additional Letters of Support (Optional)

Submit your nomination. To review sample dossiers and for all other questions please contact [email protected]

Discipline Specific

Max Kade Graduate Fellowship

IU School of Liberal Arts Women's Studies, various awards and scholarships

External Fellowships and Awards

External awards and fellowships are also available, which is funding that comes from organizations and corporations unaffiliated with the university.

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Lessons from the PhD Journey of the 2024 ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award Winner

By Nivedita Arora

Nivedita Arora , this year’s ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award winner, candidly shares stories from her six-year Ph.D. Computer Science journey at Georgia Tech, advised by Gregory Abowd and Thad Starner . She talks about the ups and downs, the strategies that helped make her research more impactful yet enjoyable, and how it shaped who she is today.

Nivedita is a multidisciplinary researcher who recognizes that with the growing challenges of climate change and e-waste, the need for ubiquitous Internet of Things (IoT) devices must be balanced with sustainability. Her research rethinks computing devices and systems from a sustainability-first approach for their entire lifecycle — low-carbon manufacturing, a battery-less system design, and responsible end-of-life bio-degradation or reuse. She calls this emerging field Sustainable Computational Materials (Figure 1). Its first demonstration, battery-free interactive sticky notes for smart home control, was developed in her dissertation, Sustainable Interactive Wireless Stickers: From Materials to Devices to Applications . Now, she is expanding that vision to other applications like precision agriculture, robotic exoskeletons, and smart infrastructure as the Breed Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS) at Northwestern University, where she directs the VAK Sustainable Computing Lab . Below, Nivedita shares 19 lessons from her Ph.D. journey that she teaches in her Ph.D. Life Skills Building Class and to her grad students. 

1. Be on a Constant Mission to Refine Your Ph.D. Research Story

A Ph.D. dissertation typically comprises three projects combined under a common research theme or vision. Your purpose as a Ph.D. student is to weave these projects into a compelling vision. This does not happen overnight; rather, it takes time and constant effort over the years. You need to keep returning to the question: What is my research vision and impact? Ph.D. students often achieve solid first-author papers (or projects), but their works may lack cohesion under a single theme. This is why it’s essential to think both in terms of long-term vision as well as short-term outcomes. In my case, I initially outlined a high-level plan to create an interactive battery-free sticky note encompassing individual projects on sensing, communication, display, and computation. However, my overarching dissertation story required constant refinement and a stronger rationale. Initially, the focus was on interaction (computational materials), but through significant effort and feedback from multiple researchers at conferences, it evolved into a sustainability narrative (sustainable computational materials) by the end of my Ph.D. This shift allowed me to address urgent environmental issues such as climate change, food security, and disaster monitoring without contributing to e-waste. 

2. Be Fearless and Don’t Let Anyone Limit Your Potential

As a CS Ph.D. student, I worked in a cleanroom, built devices in a fume hood, and frequently spent time in wet labs (see picture on the left). This unconventional approach was essential for pursuing my vision of Sustainable Computational Materials, which required rethinking the computing stack. I needed to embrace my identity as an innovator. I am still often asked, “Are you an HCI, Systems, or Materials researcher?” I believe that boxing myself into those categories stifles my creativity. Maintaining this perspective takes courage, especially when others try to categorize you. My advice is to stay grounded: listen to feedback, but don’t change your answers to please others. Ultimately, do what feels true to yourself, and remember—you are meant to fly.

3. Focus on Quality, Not Quantity

Play the long game. Striking a balance between quality and quantity is crucial. During my Ph.D., I chose to pursue projects that I believed would significantly advance the research field rather than ideas that felt like mere iterative additions. Consider what you want to be known for in five years, then work backward and let that guide your project choices. If you aim for high-quality work, you may produce papers at a slower pace—be patient, and don’t compare yourself to others. Submit short posters or review articles to keep your momentum going while working on full papers. These are archived but considered works in progress and don’t count against your full papers. This strategy helps maintain a sense of accomplishment and allows you to hone your communication skills. During the pandemic, I continued submitting posters and workshop papers, which helped me maintain my confidence. For example, after SATURN as the main technical paper, I wrote SATURN: An Introduction to the Internet of Materials and SATURN: Technical and Design Challenges of Building a Self-Sustaining Sound and Vibration Sensing Material as commentaries on the original work in CACM and GerMobile magazines.

4. Attend Random Talks in Your Department/Engineering School

Research often happens at the intersection of fields. Broaden your horizons beyond your own research area. Attend random talks in your department and beyond. You might only understand 10% of the talk, and that’s okay. Slowly, you’ll build the vocabulary to understand different types of research and how they can influence each other. My Ph.D. research, in particular, mixes CS systems research with materials science. I made it a point to interact with a materials scientist and even attend their conferences. Actively seeking out these opportunities helped me become the multi-disciplinary researcher I am today. 

5. Keep a Running List of Potential Research Topics

As a graduate student, my early research ideas weren’t always original, but I made it a habit to write down every idea in a notebook. I believe you have to generate a lot of “bad” ideas before the good ones start to emerge. Over time, I began to connect dots across different fields, resulting in the research I do today. So, start documenting your ideas—it will help you refine your sense of what quality research looks like. Bonus: A few years later, you can look back and either smile at your early thoughts—or even surprise yourself!

6. Keep a Running List of Relevant Researchers to Help Create a Knowledge Map

As a young researcher, tracking all the names you encounter in papers or conferences can be overwhelming. Keep a spreadsheet of researchers, their universities, fields, and academic lineage to map out key contacts and the “innovation story” of your field. Study the career paths of established researchers—their backgrounds, key papers, and milestones. Also, read iconic papers from 50 years ago. Understanding the history of your field helps you better imagine its future and write stronger paper introductions and contributions.

7. Be Bullish About Improving Your Communication Skills

Learn to communicate confidently and clearly in every type of medium (written, oral, video, diagram, poster), length (prep your research elevator pitch), size of group (1-1, 5, 50,100), place (conference room, stage), and type of audience (K12, the general public, academic). Learn to make quality figures and videos; don’t underestimate the impact of visuals on your audience. As a Ph.D. student, I gave a talk at Georgia Tech Ubicomp on how to give a good poster presentation , where I detailed how to create an experience with give-away postcards, live prototypes, and visualizations when presenting a poster. I hope this helps! 

8. Maintain an Active Online Presence

People are Googling you and your work—believe me, they are. Keep your website and resume updated, and actively post about your research on social media. When your paper is published, be sure to tweet about it and write blog posts to inform your network. Sharing your work not only increases visibility but also fosters connections with others in your field. An active online presence can help you build your professional identity and engage with a broader audience interested in your research. 

9. Network with Different Researchers in Various Settings

I suggest that all Ph.D. students seek opportunities to work with researchers in various settings—whether in academia, industry, patent law, or consultancy. Internships and conversations at conferences can provide valuable insights into responsibilities and the different paths available after research. My internships at Microsoft Research and Intel Labs connected me with strong female mentors like Lama Nachman and  Vaishnavi Ranganathan , who inspired me to believe that success was attainable. Additionally, sharing my vision with researchers across various conferences and departments, including Georgia Tech, contributed significantly to my growth as both a scientist and a person.

10. Do Service Work—Lots of It

Service builds character, organizational skills, and a network. It also makes you more tolerant and teaches you how to handle sudden changes in plans. I was a group meeting organiser for GT Ubicomp Lab for two years. This empowered me to take on bigger tasks like organising conference workshops. These responsibilities have  definitely prepared me to become an assistant professor today. 

11. Proactively Apply for Ph.D. Fellowships and Awards

Taking the initiative to apply for Ph.D. fellowships and awards can create a snowball effect—winning one prize often opens doors for future opportunities. I’ve seen firsthand how the best paper and poster awards at conferences like UbiComp, UIST, and Mobisys led to larger accolades, such as the ACM Ubicomp Outstanding Student Award. Being proactive is essential: keep track of deadlines, prepare your proposal materials thoroughly, and request letters of recommendation on time. Networking can be a valuable asset in this process, as having other accomplished researchers know and value your contributions can significantly enhance your chances of success. 

12. Understand How Money Flows in Your Research

Whether you join industry or academia, you will eventually be responsible for raising funds for your research team and ideas. Empower yourself by actively participating in proposal writing with your principal investigator (PI) during your Ph.D. This experience will deepen your understanding of how funding works and prepare you for the real world. As a new PI, I wish I had engaged more in this process during my own Ph.D. journey.

13. Learn Psychology and People Skills

Being a researcher is fundamentally a people-oriented profession. Pay attention to those around you and strive to understand their motivations and how you can contribute to their success. Familiarize yourself with concepts like attachment styles and listen to experts like Brene Brown and Adam Grant . Developing a high Emotional Quotient (EQ) is invaluable, and with intentional effort, you can enhance this crucial skill.

14. Normalize Struggle During Your Ph.D.

Talk about your struggles with other researchers. It does not make you less of a human. I experienced depression during my Ph.D. for about two years. I don’t shy away from acknowledging the hard journey or the lessons I learned, and in fact, it definitely made me a more empathetic person and a better researcher. The message of my diversity statement was that mental health is an issue of equity. Acknowledging this makes me a better professor today. With the same intent, I have started a Ph.D. life skills-building course at NU ECE. Here is the coursework . 

15. Detach Your Emotions from Research

Don’t get too happy when you win awards or make significant research discoveries, and don’t get too sad when things don’t work out. View paper rejections as an opportunity to improve and submit to other journals or conferences. This is not failure. Learn to detach your emotions from research. Make sure you have other sources of dopamine. Pick a sport or hobby. Sit in the sunshine every day. Journal. Meditate.

16. You Are Not on a Timeline in Life

Life flows out of you, not at you. If you have anxiety and panic built up in your nervous system, others will notice. I easily added an extra year to my Ph.D. to focus on my mental health. Taking gap years or progressing slowly takes courage. Recognizing that you are never “late” in life and are perfectly fine on your own timeline is empowering.

17. A Ph.D. Will Grow You as a Human Being, Not Just a Researcher

If you have something to work on in your personality, a Ph.D. has a strange way of bringing it to the surface. It can be painful, and you might feel like you’re doing two PhDs at the same time—one in self-growth and the other in research. However, I guarantee that going through it will make you a much better version of yourself. Personally, I needed to integrate parts of myself that were in complete duality. As an Indian female student, I was weighed down by a feeling of incompleteness because I was not married—something society and family deeply ingrained. I knew how to be strong and assertive in my professional life, but I struggled to have a similarly strong voice or boundaries in my personal life and was primarily a people pleaser. I had to understand the nuances of my conservative upbringing and societal conditioning in my behavioral patterns, redefine my beliefs, and create a life in alignment with my values. Sadly, this is not an uncommon scenario and is faced by many women. For any female going through something similar, reach out to your mentors, consider consulting a therapist, and develop a strong self-care routine. Please know that you can also reach out to me for help and advice. 

18. Strategically Position Yourself in Healthy Research Environments

Doing quality work also means overcoming your insecurities, which is perhaps even harder than the research itself. It also requires strategically positioning yourself in labs that support your ambition and help you grow. Identify what a healthy and safe lab environment looks like to you. One good indicator is that you feel hopeful and happy after meeting your advisor or lab mates, even if everything in research doesn’t seem to be going well. Observe the interaction between the PI and the students in the lab. The students generally should not be working out of fear of their PI but out of excitement of creating something cool.

19. Feel Responsible for the Health of Your Lab, University, and Research Community

Understand that the research you are doing is a product of your efforts and environment. You have a significant role in shaping the culture in your lab. Be a leader and take initiative. Be on the lookout for ways to contribute to both your lab and the research community at large. 

On this PhD journey, you have the potential to not only grow as a person and researcher, but also to impact those around you—embrace every moment, learn from the challenges, and enjoy the ride! 

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University at Buffalo Nursing PhD Student Awarded NEF Scholarship

Caitlin Nye, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHSE, is a PhD candidate in the School of Nursing.

By Sarah Goldthrite

Published September 24, 2024

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF), a nonprofit organization established in 1912, has awarded a scholarship to Caitlin Nye, a PhD candidate at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Nursing, for the 2024-2025 academic year.

NEF, founded by nurses for nurses, supports leadership and health equity by providing scholarships to nurses pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees in education, practice, service and research.

Nye, who uses she/her pronouns, received the NEF scholarship this summer. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (2005) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Nursing Education from Drexel University (2016). She is also a clinical assistant professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Nursing. Before her nursing career, Nye earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with a concentration in Feminist and Gender Studies from Haverford College.

Nye's diverse nursing experience spans reproductive health care, oncology, medical-surgical and emergency nursing, and a decade in nursing education, both in professional development and academic settings. Her career reflects the versatility and promise of the nursing profession.

During her time in professional development, Nye identified critical aspects of the "education-practice gap," particularly among newly licensed registered nurses in the Nurse Residency Program, which she coordinated for seven years. She observed that many of these nurses were unprepared to provide culturally competent care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) populations. This insight motivated her dissertation study, LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Nursing Education , which explores faculty experiences in incorporating – or omitting – LGBTQ+ health content. As a queer-identified person and dedicated educator, she finds this work especially critical with the current political climate surrounding transgender rights and the broader issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.

At the University at Buffalo, Nye has received mentorship and collaborated with faculty across disciplines to develop her research program. The NEF scholarship will enable her to further expand the scope and reach of her work. Her long-term goal is to improve, expand and diversify LGBTQ+ health content in pre-licensure nursing curricula to better prepare new nurses to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ+ populations.

The biographies of all the 2024 NEF scholars are available on the NEF website .

Applications for the next NEF scholarship cycle will open on Oct. 1, 2024, and close on Feb. 3, 2025. For more information or to apply, visit n-e-f.org .

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The effects of race-related stress, racial socialization and burnout in african american teachers who attended hbcus vs. pwis.

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Pamela Moore

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Burton, Catava M., "The Effects of Race-Related Stress, Racial Socialization and Burnout in African American Teachers Who Attended HBCUs vs. PWIs" (2024). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects . 6058. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/6058

Prior research has indicated racial socialization (RS) safeguards against race-related stress (RRS). Despite previous investigations, there has been a dearth of scholarship exclusively examining how RRS, RS, and burnout effect African American teachers with divergent collegiate experiences. To illuminate this research gap, this quantitative study used an online survey to examine the predictive role of RRS and RS on burnout in African American teachers (N = 20) who attended HBCUs or PWIs. This study also measured the potential moderating role of collegiate experience on RRS and RS. The respondents were administered the Trauma Symptoms of Discrimination Scale (TSDS), Cultural and Racial Experiences of Socialization (CARES), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educator Survey (MBI-ES). The findings concluded that no statistical significance emerged in the predictive role of RRS, RS, and collegiate experiences on burnout. The findings indicated the need for future research into African American teachers’ experiences who attended both a PWI and HBCU, in addition to teachers who attended a PWI or HBCU for both undergraduate and graduate studies.

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