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BWF Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program
Nov. 20, 2024—Applications are open for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP). The Postdoctoral Diversity Enrichment Program (PDEP) provides $60,000 over three years to support the career development activities for underrepresented minority postdoctoral fellows in a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada whose training and professional development are guided by mentors committed to...
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship
Nov. 20, 2024—ABOUT L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process. Each year, the program attracts talented applicants from diverse STEM fields, representing some of the nation’s leading academic institutions and laboratories. Celebrating its sixteenth year in the U.S., the For Women in Science...
Apply to the 2025 – 2026 White House Fellows Application
Nov. 20, 2024—2025-2026 White House Fellows Application The Fellowship is extremely competitive; a well-prepared application and carefully selected references are key components to a successful application. Developing a clear, comprehensive, and competitive application is estimated to take at least 25 hours, so we encourage you to start this process as soon as possible. We suggest you complete...
AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
Nov. 20, 2024—AAAS works every day to increase public understanding of science and technology and to enhance communication among scientists, engineers, and the public. As one of AAAS’ immersive fellowships, the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship aims to strengthen the community of scientists who are well-versed in communicating complex ideas to a general audience and to...
NIH National Cancer Institute – Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)
Aug. 16, 2024—Deadline: September 30, 2024, 5pm URL: NCI F99/K00 Award – NCI (cancer.gov) Vanderbilt will be submitting an NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00): https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-23-042.html. This is a great opportunity for outstanding Ph.D. students completing their dissertation within the next one to two years who are interested in pursuing a career as an independent cancer researcher....
Postdoctoral Diversity Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Aug. 7, 2024—Applications for the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity are now open. Deadline to apply is October 18, 2024. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) views diversity as the key driver of achievement, particularly when innovation is critical. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for Academic Diversity at CHOP partners with the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn’s) Provost Fellowship...
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) – Predoctoral International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women
May. 9, 2024—Deadline: December 15, 2024 URL: International Peace Scholarship Fund – P.E.O. International (peointernational.org) Description: P.E.O. scholarships support female international students (from any country other than the US or Canada) during graduate study in the United States or Canada. The scholarship offers one year of support. Eligibility: Applicant must: Be or expect to be a full-time graduate...
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
May. 9, 2024—Deadline: October 26, 2024 URL: PD Soros Fellowships for New Americans Description: Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships support “New Americans,” i.e., green card holders, naturalized citizens, DACA recipients, asylees, refugees, or the children of immigrants, in any field and in any advanced degree-granting full-time program in the United States. The goal is to honor the contributions of immigrants and...
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – PGS Doctoral Scholarship
May. 9, 2024—Deadline: October 17, 2024 URL: NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Doctoral program (nserc-crsng.gc.ca) Description: NSERC supports Canadian citizens in doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering including cellular and molecular biology; chemical, biomedical, and materials science engineering; chemistry; civil and industrial engineering; computing sciences; electrical engineering; evolution and ecology; geosciences; mathematical sciences; mechanical engineering; physics and astronomy; plant...
National Science Foundation – Graduate Research Fellowships (NSF-GRF)
May. 9, 2024—Application: The NSF GRFP applications are accepted annually from mid-summer through early fall. Deadlines vary each year and depend on the applicant’s field of study. Visit the program website for the latest information. URL: Home – NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program (GRFP) (nsfgrfp.org) Description: The NSF-GRF is one of the nation’s premier fellowships for graduate students. Fellowships support students pursuing research-based...
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) F31 – Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
May. 9, 2024—Deadline: August 8, 2024 December 8, 2024 April 8, 2025 URL: Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award | Research Training (nih.gov) Description: NIH-NRSA/Kirschstein fellowships provide support for the research training of predoctoral students from underrepresented groups leading to the PhD or equivalent research degree, the combined MD/PhD degree, or another formally combined professional degree...
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) F30 – Predoctoral MD/PhD and Other Dual Doctoral Degree Fellowships
May. 9, 2024—Deadline: August 8, 2024 December 8, 2024 April 8, 2025 URL: Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral NRSA for MD/PhD and other Dual Degree Fellowships | Research Training (nih.gov) Description: NIH-NRSA/Kirschstein fellowships support individuals for combined MD/PhD and other dual doctoral degree training (e.g. DO/PhD, DDS/PhD, AuD/PhD). The participating Institutes award this fellowship to qualified applicants with the...
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Ruth Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 – Predoctoral Fellowships
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: August 8, 2024 December 8, 2024 April 8, 2025 URL: Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award | Research Training (nih.gov) Description: NIH-NRSA/Kirschstein fellowships support promising graduate students who are pursuing training and research in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH institutes. Most research-oriented fields in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences are eligible. The fellowships...
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – National Institute of Aging (NIA) – Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Increase Diversity (R36)
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: Summer: June 16, 2024 Fall: October 16, 2024 Spring: February 16, 2025 URL: PAR-19-394: Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Increase Diversity (R36 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (nih.gov) Description: The National Institute on Aging supports individuals whose advancement in research will help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists is available in scientific disciplines...
National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – Scholarships for Blind Students
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: March 31, 2025 URL: Scholarship Program | National Federation of the Blind (nfb.org) Description: The NFB annually offers scholarships to blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico, to recognize achievement by blind scholars. Eligibility: Applicants must: Be legally blind (PDF) in both eyes. Be residing in the United States, the District of Columbia, or...
Link Foundation – Doctoral Fellowships in Modeling, Simulation & Training
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: January 15, 2025 URL: The Link Foundation Modeling, Simulation, and Training Program (linksim.org) Description: Fellowships support doctoral research in modeling, simulation, and training, with preference given to research applicable to simulating real-time complex, interactive environments, or training and preparing individuals to perform in such environments. Fellowships are for one year but may be renewed for...
Lime Connect – BMO Capital Markets – Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: April 7, 2025 URL: Lime Connect Description: BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarships support students in the U.S. or Canada with visible and invisible disabilities pursuing graduate degrees in select business and STEM fields. Scholarships are for one year. Eligibility: Applicant must be: An undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled at a...
HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study – for student/advisor pairs in the biomedical & life sciences
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: December 7, 2024 URL: Gilliam Fellows Program | HHMI Description: Offered by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), the Gilliam Fellows Program aspires to build a more inclusive scientific ecosystem by supporting scientists at two levels: graduate students and their faculty advisers. The program invests in graduate students who are committed to advancing equity and...
Hertz Foundation – Graduate Fellowships
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: October 27, 2024 URL: Apply for the Hertz Fellowship | Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Description: Fellowships support doctoral students in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences, including applied mathematics, statistics, and quantitative aspects of modern biology (see eligibility fields at participating universities). With only 10-12 awardees each year, the Hertz is perhaps the most prestigious of all...
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) Program
May. 8, 2024—Deadline: December 12, 2024 URL: Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity – We help a diverse group of scientists and engineers achieve their graduate education dream. (stemfellowships.org) Description: Formerly known as the National Physical Science Consortium, the GFSD Program offers fellowships to support graduate students in astronomy, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geology, materials science, mathematical sciences, physics, and...