Outside Fellowships

Outside fellowships are opportunities from companies, private foundations, and government agencies to help fund graduate studies.

Using the Table

Individuals are encouraged to sort the chart below by citizenship requirements, research area, and deadline to find fellowships that suit their needs. Simply click the headings to choose by which field to sort. Click the award name to see expanded details for each fellowship. Type any word (e.g. "STEM") in the search box to filter the results. To find all the opportunities open to non-US citizens, please use an * in the search box.

Eligibility Legend

Master's: Open to master's students
Ph.D.: Open to Doctoral students
STEM: For students in STEM disciplines
SOSC: For students in social science disciplines
Hum: For students in humanities disciplines

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Award Name	Description	Eligibility	Deadline
ACLS Mellon Dissertation Innovation Fellowship	"The fellowships are designed to intervene at the formative stage of dissertation development, before writing is advanced, and provide time and support for emerging scholars’ innovative approaches to dissertation research – practical, trans- or interdisciplinary, collaborative, critical, or methodological. The program seeks to expand the range of research methodologies, formats, and areas of inquiry traditionally considered suitable for the dissertation, with a particular focus on supporting scholars who can build a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable academy."	Ph.D. SOSC Hum.	October	Award web site: https://www.acls.org/programs/mellon-acls-dissertation-innovation-fellowships/ Fellows receive a $40,000 stipend for one year. The strongest applications will show evidence of thoughtful plans for engaging the sources, resources, scholars, and communities necessary to advance their projects. Fellows might design a year that incorporates intensive digital methods training, a short-term practicum with a think-tank to develop experience with applied methods, and/or site-based research involving community-engaged or collaborative approaches.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowship	The AAUW International Fellowship is open to women who are not US citizens who intend to return to their home country after earning their graduate degree or completing their postdoc term. A one-year stipend of $18,000 is awarded for masters students, a $20,000 stipend is awarded for PhD students, and a $30,000 stipend is awarded for a one-year postdoc position.	* Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/ Eligibility Requirements Open only to women, Be entering a graduate research program, already in a graduate research program, or are seeking a postdoc research opportunity , Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work
American Association of University Women (AAUW): Dissertation Fellowship	The AAUW Dissertation Fellowship is for women who will be completing their PhD during the spring of the year after the following year. Fellows are selected based on scholarly excellence.	Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/ Eligibility Requirements: Open only to women, US citizen or permanent resident, Will graduate with their PhD in the spring of the year after the following year.
American Education Research Association (AERA) Dissertation Fellowship	The American Education Research Association (AERA) awards one-year fellowships to PhD candidates who are finishing their dissertations in education or social science that “rigorous quantitative methods to examine large-scale, education-related data”. Fellows receive a $25,000 stipend and free travel to the AERA Research Conference. Applicants submit a four-page research narrative, list of variables used from the large data set, references cited, budget, letters of recommendation, and CV.	* Ph.D. SOSC	March	Award web site: https://www.aera.net/Professional-Opportunities-Funding/AERA-Funding-Opportunities/Grants-Program/Dissertation-Grants Eligibility Requirements: • Education or Social Science PhD candidate • Must be prepared to complete your dissertation within the period of their fellowship tenure. • US Citizenship is NOT required. THE AERA allows awardees to accept Research Assistant or Teaching Assistant appointments and/or have additional employment while receiving the fellowship. However, no other fellowships may be in effect for the fellow. From the website: “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.”
Apple Scholars in AI,ML Fellowship	Apple Scholars in AI/ML Fellowships are awarded to PhD students with 2 or more years remaining in their program. Fellows receive up to two years of tuition coverage from Apple along with a monthly stipend. Apple fellows additionally are assigned a research mentor from Apple and have opportunities to conduct internships at Apple.	* Ph.D. STEM	September	Award web site: https://machinelearning.apple.com/updates/introducing-apple-scholars-aiml Applicants are required to submit requests for nomination through the Purdue Fellowship Office.
Boren Award Fellowship	The Boren Fellowship offers funding to help masters and PhD students study or conduct research in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, or the Middle East for up to a year. Research projects can be from any discipline and typically involve learning local language to supplement or be the focus of the project. Boren fellows are required to work for the US Government for a year after graduation, and therefore applicants with interest in federal careers are encouraged to apply.	Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	January	Award web site: https://borenawards.org/fellowships/boren-fellowship-basics Eligibility Requirements: U. S. citizenship, Must not graduate until the completion of the proposed overseas study or research Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to the National and International Scholarship Office (NISO) to receive help with their applications for the Boren Fellowship.
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship	This dissertation fellowship is open for PhD students in humanities or social sciences with research pertaining to religion or ethics. Applications include a research proposal, CV, transcript, and three letters of recommendation.	* Ph.D. SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://citizensandscholars.org/fellowships/newcombe/ Eligibility Requirements: • Must plan to finish PhD between April 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023 • Humanities or Social Science discipline with research pertaining to religion or ethics. • Have all pre-dissertation requirements fulfilled by the application deadline in November 2021, including approval of the dissertation proposal.
Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-country Research Fellowship	Open to humanities and social science PhD students who will have ABD status at the time of the award of the fellowship, the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) offers funding to conduct research at specific oversees American research centers for three months or more. Applicants must request funding to carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which must host a participating Overseas Research Center (ORC). The fellowship provides $12,000 towards travel and living expenses oversees.	Ph.D. SOSC Hum.	December	Award web site: https://www.caorc.org/multi-fellowship-guidelines? American overseas research centers (ORCs) are located in the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Mexico, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cyprus, Greece, Egypt, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Jerusalem, Jordan, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Armenia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, and Yemen
Danone Gut Microbiome, Yogurt, and Probiotics Fellowship	Danone North America, the producer of Danone Yogurt, will award $25,000 towards tuition, fees, and other academic expenses to selected graduate students studying the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt in human health and wellness. Grant recipients will be selected based on their project proposal and academic performance.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	February	Award web site: http://www.dannon.com/fellowship-application/ Eligibility Requirements Current U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident, be an incoming or current full-time enrolled graduate student studying the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt in human health and wellness
DOE Computational Research Fellowship	The Department of Energy (DOE) offers initial one-year fellowships to graduate students in computer science, math, statistics, and other areas such as life sciences that involve computational research with a $37,000 annual stipend along with full coverage of tuition and fees.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	January	Award web site: https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/ This award is renewable for up to four years following the DOE Computational Fellowship Guidelines . Fellows also receive a 12 week practicum experience at a DOE lab and receive access to DOE supercomputers. Eligibility Requirements: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident who are fulltime graduate students, Undergraduate seniors, first year master’s students, or first year PhD students who do not have masters degrees or whose masters degrees are from a different university
DOE Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program - Fellowship	The Department of Energy’s SCGSR program gives graduate students who conduct research in the DOE’s priority research areas the opportunity to conduct research at a DOE laboratory. Priority research areas include: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR), Basic Energy Science (BES), Biological and Environmental Research (BER), Fusion Energy Sciences (FES), High Energy Physics (HEP), and Nuclear Physics (NP).	Ph.D. STEM	May	Award web site: https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/How-to-Apply/Priority-SC-Research-Areas Eligibility Requirements: US Citizen or US Permanent Resident, Doctoral students in physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences, Status as a doctoral candidate with defined thesis project and research advisor “The applicant and their primary graduate thesis advisor are responsible for identifying a collaborating research scientist at a DOE laboratory and jointly developing the research proposal as part of the SCGSR application process. Collaborating DOE Laboratory Scientists may be from any of the participating DOE national laboratories/facilities.” (https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr/Eligibility)
Dolores Zohrab Leibmann Fund Fellowship	Leibmann Fellows receive a one-year $18,000 stipend and have their tuition paid by the DZL fund. The DZL Fellowship application process requires that Purdue University select up to three nominees to submit to the DZL Fund for consideration for the award.	Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	December	Award web site: http://fdnweb.org/liebmann/ Eligibility Requirements: • US Citizen • Demonstrated Financial Need • Current graduate student in humanities, social sciences, engineering, or natural sciences Nomination requests are being accepted till Monday, December 5, 2022 at 5pm. Nomination Request Form
Facebook (Meta) Fellowship	The Facebook Fellowship is open to PhD students in a variety of research areas with no citizenship requirements. Fellows receive two years of tuition and fee coverage with an annual stipend of $42,000 along with $5,000 for conference and travel support. Applications consist of a short research summary, CV, and two letters of recommendation.	* Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	October	Award web site: https://research.fb.com/programs/fellowship/#Eligibility_Criteria Eligibility Requirements Full time PhD student with research related to applied statistics, photonics and optics, privacy and ethics, computational social science, computer graphics, computer vision, economics and computation, Facebook app wellbeing and safety, machine learning, privacy and data use, programming languages, social and economic policy, and data science.
FFAR Future Leaders for Food and Agriculture (FFAR) Fellowship	FFAR Fellowships are for PhD students in agriculture who have a designated research advisor as well as an industrial sponsor for their research project. Fellows receive $50,000 a year for tuition and fees and living expenses for up to three years.	* Ph.D. STEM	February	Award web site: https://ffarfellows.org/ Eligibility Requirements: • Confirmation of an industry sponsor (sponsors can include companies, foundations, NGOs, grower organizations) • Three years remaining in the degree program (Fall 2020 to Spring 2023) • A confirmed PhD faculty advisor • (Some international students) TOEFL Score indicating a minimum of 25/30 for listening, speaking, writing
Ford Foundation Fellowships for Graduate Students and Postdocs	The Ford Fellowship focuses on diversity in academia by providing funding for diverse students, or those who have worked with diverse populations, who aspire to become university faculty researchers and teachers. Applications emphasize the proposed research and past research experiences along with identity and preparation for a career as a professor.	Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	December	Award web site: https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm Eligibility Requirements: U. S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), as well as individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) program¹, political asylees, and refugees, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in a research-based field of science, social science, or humanities. Resources for the Ford Foundation Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
Fulbright Fellowship for Domestic Students	Travel abroad to conduct a year of independent research in another country! Funding provides living expenses and project costs. The applicant’s project/research proposal may include university coursework, independent library, lab, or field research, or special projects in the social sciences, life sciences, or visual and performing arts.	Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	August	Award web site: https://www.purdue.edu/niso/scholarship/majorlist/fulbright.html Eligibility Requirements: • Applicants need to be US citizens • Bachelor's degree required - but not a Ph.D. - by the beginning date of the grant • For travel to non-English-speaking countries, the applicant must have language proficiency that supports the proposed project. Prospective applicants should contact the National and International Scholarships Office (NISO) for guidance.
GEM Fellowship	The GEM Consortium offers several fellowships for graduating seniors who plan to enter graduate school in science or engineering fields. As a part of the fellowship, GEM provides a summer internship and promotes career goals for either industry or academia.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	November	Award web site: http://www.gemfellowship.org/students/gem-fellowship-program/ Eligibility Requirements • Applicants need to be US citizens or US permanent residents. • Candidates should be members of one of the following underrepresented groups: American Indian/Native, African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino • A GRE score is required along with applying to at last 3 GEM Member Universities (see the list on the website)
Google Fellowship	Google fellowships are awarded to doctoral students who exhibit academic excellence in the area of computer science and related fields. Fellows are provided with a stipend for two years along with Google paying for their tuition and fees. A research mentor from Google will be assigned to each fellow. Instead of applying individually, applicants first apply to Purdue to request to be nominated for the Google Fellowship. Purdue will select two to three nominees to send to Google for their consideration.	* Ph.D. STEM	September	Award web site: https://research.google/outreach/phd-fellowship/ Applicants are required to submit requests for nomination through the Purdue Fellowship Office.
Health Policy Research Scholars Fellowship	Health Policy Research Scholars is a leadership development program for full-time doctoral students who are entering their second year of study and are from populations underrepresented in specific doctoral disciplines and/or historically marginalized backgrounds. The fellowship provides a $30,000/year award for each year until the fellow graduates.	* Ph.D. STEM SOSC	March	Award web site: https://healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org/ Applicants are expected to be from historically marginalized backgrounds and/or populations underrepresented in specific doctoral disciplines. Examples of eligible individuals include, but are not limited to: first-generation college graduates; individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals from communities of color; and individuals with disabilities. Eligibility: -Full-time doctoral students, starting their second year of studies in fall 2023, who will have at least three years of doctoral study remaining as of September 2023. -From historically marginalized backgrounds and/or populations underrepresented in specific doctoral disciplines. Examples of eligible individuals include, but are not limited to: first-generation college graduates; individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals from communities of color; and individuals with disabilities. -Pursuing a research-focused discipline that can advance a Culture of Health. -Interested in health policy and interdisciplinary approaches.
Hertz Foundation	The Hertz Foundation Fellowships are merit-based awards for doctoral students who are studying applied science or engineering. Fellows are selected based on technical endeavors, commitment to the physical sciences, and moral and ethical values.	Ph.D. STEM	October	Award web site: http://hertzfoundation.org/fellowships/eligibility Eligibility Requirements: • Applicants need to be US citizens or US permanent residents. • The applicant must be in their first year of their doctoral program. • Applying students must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in science, math, or engineering.
iBuild Fellowship (DOE)	Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship from the Department of Energy: The goal of the IBUILD Fellowship Program is to strengthen the pool of well-trained, diverse graduate student scholars who are equipped for research-intensive careers in fields supporting the larger mission of building energy efficiency. IBUILD Fellows will receive financial support to conduct innovative research at their home institution in an area with demonstrated relevance to building energy efficiency.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	December	Award web site: https://ibuildfellowship.org/ US Department of Energy Building Technologies Office (BTO) provides resources and strategies to significantly reduce building energy use and intensity. BTO’s funded research has contributed to significant improvement in building energy efficiency including new technologies in solid-state lighting, energy-saving windows, heat pump water heaters, and high-efficiency furnaces and air conditioners.
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG): Grants and Fellowships	Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) Scholars programs provide professional networking and development opportunities for graduate students and faculty from institutes of higher learning in Illinois and Indiana who wish to develop extension, education, or communication capacities related to their scholarly interests. Awards are issued for one year and activities should be completed during that year. Graduate student applicants can request up to $9,000 to support research expenses, travel, or other activities that help expand the scholarly or societal impact of their research.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM	March	Award web site: https://iiseagrant.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-IISG-Scholars-RFA.pdf While work proposed as part of this award should further the IISG mission to empower southern Lake Michigan communities to secure a healthy environment and economy and align with the IISG 2018–2023 Strategic Plan, it may be acceptable to adapt research methods or results from other geographic locations locally. For example, a research project conducted in southern Indiana could be expanded to include northwest Indiana and/or northeast Illinois; methods developed in another region could be applied to southern Lake Michigan and surrounding communities Eligibility: No citizenship requirements Applicants may contact Carolyn Foley (cfoley@purdue.edu), the Purdue Research Coordinator for the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant for information on the application submission process and for more information about the program.
Indiana Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Fellowship	The Indiana CTSI fellowship is awarded to doctoral students who conduct interdisciplinary translational, clinical research. Two years of funding are provided, including a stipend and health insurance.	Ph.D. STEM	November	Award web site: https://indianactsi.org/translational-research-development/all-ctsi-funding/ Eligibility Requirements Applicants need to be US citizens or US permanent residents. The applicant must be in their second or third year of a doctoral program. The research area must be translational research (T1 or T2) and the applicant must be mentored by two faculty members in different disciplines.
Link Foundation Modeling, Simulation, and Training Fellowship	For the Modeling, Simulation, and Training Fellowship, the Foundation is especially interested in research that is ultimately applicable to human-in-the-loop simulation. Areas of research emphasis include (1) Developing or applying technologies that enables or improves modeling and simulation (2) Modeling and simulating interactive, real-world environments in which people function (3) Training and preparing individuals to perform in interactive environments through the use of simulators	* Ph.D. STEM	April	Award web site: https://linksim.org/ Eligibility: The applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an established doctoral degree program. (Please note: the applicant must have already been accepted into a Ph.D. program.) No limitations are placed on citizenship. Fellows must be enrolled as full-time students during the fellowship year
Microsoft Dissertation Grant	This grant for underrepresented PhD students in the field of computing is open to both domestic and international students who self-identify as a woman, African American, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, LGBTQI+, and/or person with a disability. Up to $25,000 is provided for research supplies, travel, and other expenses; however, the grant is not a fellowship and therefore it cannot be used for the student's stipend.	* Ph.D. STEM	March	Award web site: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/academic-program/dissertation-grant/ The application requires a description of the student's research plan for their dissertation along with a CV and a budget justification for what the funding would pay for. Applicants are required to be in their fourth year or beyond in their computing-based PhD program.
Molecular Sciences Software Institute (MolSSI) Fellowship	MolSSI awards both “seed fellowships” (six months of stipend, tuition and fees covered) and “Investment Fellowships” (18 months, collaboration project with MolSSI researchers) for graduate students and postdocs in any area of science and engineering with research on computational molecular sciences.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM	April	Award web site: https://molssi.org/the-molssi-software-fellowship-program/ From the MolSSI website: “Fellows will receive specialized training in state-of-the-art software design principles and tools, and they will engage in outreach and educational efforts organized by the MolSSI. Each Fellow will be assigned a mentor among the Institute’s Software Scientists, who will oversee their software development efforts and training.” Eligibility requirements: • Maintain graduate student or postdoc status during the application process and duration of the fellowship • From the website: “MolSSI Software Fellows will be selected by the MolSSI Science and Software Advisory Board based on (1) the quality of the applicant’s software research proposal and its relevance to the Institute’s goals; (2) the applicant’s research productivity, including previous software-development efforts; (3) previous academic performance; and (4) external references.” Note: this fellowship has two application rounds each year: one in April and one in October
NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NASA NSTGRO)	NASA’s NSTRF fellowship is for graduate students conducting STEM research related to space technology. This fellowship provides 1 year of funding ($36,000 stipend) for masters students and PhD students that may be renewed annually.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	November	Award web site: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/strg/nstgro Eligibility Requirements: • STEM program with research related to space technology • US citizen, US national, or US permanent resident Note: Applications must be submitted through the University's Pre-Award Office. Faculty advisors are required to fill out the online grant proposal worksheet and GTS request processes in order for the application to be submitted. Resources for the NASA Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
National Academy of Education (NAed) Spencer Dissertation Fellowship	PhD students in education or who conduct research relating to education-related areas and will graduate in the spring or summer of 2021 can apply for the NAed Dissertation Fellowship. Fellows receive a $27,500 stipend for the final year of their doctoral program. The application consists of a dissertation abstract, personal statement, work plan for finishing their dissertation, narrative of the dissertation, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.	* Ph.D. SOSC	October	Award web site: https://naedfellowships.secure-platform.com/a/page/dissertationfellowship Eligibility Requirements: • Doctoral candidate who is working on their dissertation • Have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by June 2021 • US Citizenship is NOT required.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship	The NDSEG fellowship is for graduating undergrads and current masters or PhD students who work in technical areas related to national defense.	Ph.D. STEM	November	Award web site: https://ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/Applicants/How-to-Apply The NDSEG fellowship is for graduating undergrads and current masters or PhD students who work in technical areas related to national defense. Masters students who are interested in continuing on to a PhD are eligible to apply along with first and second-year doctoral students. Recipients can receive up to three years of funding including coverage of tuition and fees along with a $3,200 monthly stipend. Resources for the NDSEG Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)	The NIJ Fellowship is not being offered for the 2020-2021 academic year. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) provides 10 – 20 fellowships a year to graduate students whose doctoral research has relevance to crime and criminal justice in the United States, including forensic science. As stated in the NIJ mission statement, “We are dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science.”	* Ph.D. STEM SOSC	March	Award web site: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/fellowships/graduate-research-fellowship-program US citizenship is NOT required. Requirement for Submission: Interested Purdue applicants must coordinate with the Fellowship Office (fellowships@purdue.edu) in order to ensure that the Office of Sponsored Programs and Services (SPS) can submit their application. Students do not submit their application on their own. Resources for the NIJ Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) F31 Fellowship	NIH fellowships are prestigious funding sources for graduate students in the life sciences, health sciences, and related fields. See the details for information on upcoming information sessions and Purdue resources for this fellowship and the three annual deadlines for submission.	Ph.D. STEM	April	Award web site: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-671.html Eligibility Requirements: -US citizen or permanent resident who will use the fellowship during their PhD program Three Annual Submission Times (submit to only one): April, August, and December Online NIH F31 resources are available on the Fellowships Resource Page
National Science Foundation (NSF)	The NSF Fellowship provides three years of funding for masters and PhD students in a variety of STEM fields.	Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC	October	Award web site: https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ The NSF Fellowship offers three years of a $34,000 annual stipend for masters and PhD student in STEM or STEM-related fields, ranging from engineering to physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences as well as STEM education. Fellows also get the opportunity to apply for opportunities to conduct research abroad and may apply to have industry internships through the NSF GROW and GRIP programs for NSF Fellows. Applicants submit a two-page research plan along with a three-page personal statement with information on their previous research experiences. Eligibility Requirements: US citizen or US national or US Permanent Resident, as well as a graduating senior, first year master’s student, or first or second year doctoral students who did not earn a master’s degree and have not applied previously for the fellowship while in grad school Resources for the NDSEG Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
NIH National Cancer Institute F99	The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition (F99/K00) Award supports third or fourth year PhD student complete their dissertation research training (F99 phase) and transition in a timely manner to mentored, cancer-focused postdoctoral career development research positions (K00 phase). Applicants should have research areas that relate to cancer or proposed postdoctoral research that relates to cancer. Purdue is eligible to nominate one student for the F99 Fellowship.	* Ph.D. STEM	September	Award web site: https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/funding/f99 The Fellowship Office oversees the selection of the F99 nominee through organization of a nominee-request system each fall. A panel of faculty and researchers will select the nominee from the pool of students who request nomination. The nominee will be required to submit their full application by November with guidance from the Fellowship Office. The 2022 F99 nomination request form can be accessed here.
NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant - Biological Anthropology	The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers small research grants to PhD students in anthropology, economics, linguistics, sociology, and political science to fund research-based travel and research supplies up to $12,000 for projects that enhance basic scientific knowledge.	* Ph.D. SOSC	July	Award web site: https://bit.ly/2EmjKff Resources for the NSF DDRIG are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant - Cultural Anthropology	The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers small research grants to PhD students in anthropology, economics, linguistics, sociology, and political science to fund research-based travel and research supplies up to $12,000 for projects that enhance basic scientific knowledge.	* Ph.D. SOSC	August	Award web site: https://bit.ly/2YmlI6e Resources for the NSF DDRIG are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant - Linguistics	The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers small research grants to PhD students in anthropology, economics, linguistics, sociology, and political science to fund research-based travel and research supplies up to $12,000 for projects that enhance basic scientific knowledge.	* Ph.D. SOSC	July	Award web site: https://bit.ly/327U3r2 Resources for the NSF DDRIG are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
NSF Dissertation Improvement Grant - Political Science	The National Science Foundation (NSF) offers small research grants to PhD students in anthropology, economics, linguistics, sociology, and political science to fund research-based travel and research supplies up to $12,000 for projects that enhance basic scientific knowledge.	* Ph.D. SOSC	June	Award web site: https://www.apsanet.org/PROGRAMS/Doctoral-Dissertation-Research-Improvement-Grants Resources for the NSF DDRIG are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.
NSF Human Environment DDRI	Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards (HEGS-DDRI): This grant for PhD students provides funding that can be used for research supplies or research travel (not a fellowship - no stipend or tuition coverage). Note that applications are accepted anytime during the year - there is no "deadline" for this opportunity.	* Ph.D. STEM SOSC	January	Award web site: https://beta.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/human-environment-and-geographical-sciences-program-doctoral-dissertation It should be noted that HEGS is situated in the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate at NSF. Therefore, it is critical that research projects submitted to the Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program illustrate how the proposed research questions engage human dimensions relevant and important to people and societies.
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans	This fellowship is open to domestic and international students who meet the “New American” status, particularly as immigrants or the children of immigrants to the United States. Fellows are selected based on their creativity and commitment in academics.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://www.pdsoros.org/apply/eligibility Eligibility Requirements: • “New American” status: an applicant’s birth parents must have both been born outside of the US as non-US citizens, and both parents must not have been eligible for US citizenship at the time of their birth; additionally, the applicant must either meet one of the following criteria: born in the US, be a naturalized citizen, have a Green Card, have been adapted by American parents, or is a DACA participant. • Age 30 or younger • Must be in the first or second year of their graduate program • Must not have a previous graduate degree
Purdue Collaboratory Fellowship-Assistantship	The program is meant to support high-caliber graduate students whose research is focused on complex systems problems and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration between faculty members with different expertise in “systems”.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/programs/fellows/learn-more/index.html The Systems Fellows Program supports graduate students who want to participate in the convergence of knowledge and expertise from diverse disciplines to identify, formulate and address a complex system problem. This approach requires faculty and students to explore research questions at the intersection of their respective fields, conduct joint research projects and develop methodologies that can be used to re-integrate knowledge in pursuit of a new science of systems. Examples include (but by no means are limited to): research projects in developing a technology that also investigate the effects, reception and implications of the technology on humans, society and social interactions; or studying the advancement of secure communication while explicitly addressing the policy implications. The program is meant to support high-caliber graduate students whose research is focused on complex systems problems and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration between faculty members with different expertise in “systems”. Applicants submit a two-page project summary, a brief management plan from each advisor, and CVs for themselves and their advisors. Stipend and tuition can be provided for up to three years. Systems Fellows Program can be used in conjunction with other fellowships/assistantships. For more information, contact Kat Burkhart (caburkha@purdue.edu). Eligibility Requirements: • The student’s research must be related to addressing a systems problem or advancing systems science. • The primary home of the student is in his or her home college, and is co-supervised by a faculty from another college. • The student nominee must have completed at least one year of his/her graduate research program. • Assistantship recipients are required to submit an annual report outlining their progress and showcasing the relevance of their research to systems thinking/science • Systems Fellows will be required to contribute to the Collaboratory’s activities (for example, assisting with seminars and courses, mentoring, course coordination)
Quad Fellowship	Each Quad Fellow will receive a one-time award of $50,000 which can be used for tuition, research, fees, books, room and board, and related academic expenses (e.g., registration fees, research-related travel). The funding can be used in tandem with a RA or TA position or a separate fellowship. In addition to the funding, Quad Fellows receive special networking opportunities and online professional development activities.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM	June	Award web site: https://www.quadfellowship.org/ Eligibility: Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States, Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field, Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level; If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow
Rickover Fellowship	"This program is designed to meet the needs of the Naval Reactors Division of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for appropriately trained personnel for the maintenance and development of science and engineering technology as it pertains to naval nuclear propulsion. The program will assist in preparing students for roles in naval nuclear propulsion and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of the fellows. The principle emphasis is on students seeking doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering, or in closely related fields."	Ph.D. STEM	January	Award web site: https://www.scuref.org/rfp/rfp-application-procedures/
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship	This fellowship is open to international female PhD students and postdocs who intend “to return to their home countries after completion of their studies to contribute to economic, social and technological advancement by strengthening the STEM teaching and research faculties of their home institutions.”	* Ph.D. STEM	November	Award web site: https://www.facultyforthefuture.net/content/about-faculty-future-program Eligibility Requirements: • Female PhD student or postdoc in a STEM field • Citizen of a developing country or emerging economy • Demonstrate interest in teaching and research, have an interest in the application of science in public policy
SMART Scholarship Program (a Graduate Fellowship)	The Science, Mathematics, and Research For Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-Fellowship is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) to provide tuition, stipend, insurance, and internships for masters and PhD students who are willing to commit to working for the DoD for at least one year after graduation.	Masters Ph.D. STEM	December	Award web site: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart Eligibility Requirements: • a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application • Masters or PhD student in a STEM field • able to complete at least one summer internships at a DoD facility • willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD • requesting at least 1.5 years of degree funding prior to graduation (which starts after the fellowship has been awarded, not at time of application)
Smithsonian Institute Fellowship Program (SIFP)	The Smithsonian Institute offers fellowships for history, anthropology, environmental science, earth science, molecular biology, and materials research as well as interdisciplinary fields. Graduate student fellowships (before candidacy) give the fellow ten weeks of research time at the institution with a $7,500 stipend.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM SOSC Hum.	November	Award web site: https://fellowships.si.edu/opportunity/smithsonian-institution-fellowship-program-sifp Eligibility Requirements: -Fellowship tenures must begin between June and March of the following year. -When they apply, students must be formally enrolled in a graduate program of study at a degree-granting institution. Before the appointment begins fellows must still be enrolled and must have completed at least one full-time semester. Graduate Student Fellowships are usually intended for students who have not yet been advanced to candidacy if in a doctoral program.
The Norton Labs Graduate Fellowship	Norton offers $20,000 for tuition/fees and/or research expenses for PhD students who are researching one of the following areas: privacy and identity, security, machine learning and data mining, and human factors. The application includes a CV, short personal statement with research interests, and two letters of recommendation. Norton Labs fellows also received a paid internship with NortonLifeLock and potential post-graduation job offers. However, there is no obligation to work for NortonLifeLock after graduating.	* Ph.D. STEM	January	Award web site: https://www.nortonlifelock.com/about/careers/graduate-fellowship Eligibility Requirements: • Applying students must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program. • Preference will be given to students with a desire to work in an industrial research lab and those working on innovative research projects in areas related to Norton's businesses and interests. • Recipients will also be selected based on their overall potential for research excellence and their academic progress to date as evidenced by publications.
University Nuclear Leadership Program (UNLP) Fellowship	UNLP works to attract qualified nuclear science and engineering (NS&E) students to nuclear energy professions by providing graduate level fellowships, which are awarded for graduate level work leading to a masters or doctoral degree in the fields or disciplines of NS&E relevant to the DOE-NE mission. Fellows receive three years of stipend ($37,000 annually) and tuition coverage. Applicants must have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by August, 2022.	* Masters Ph.D. STEM	January	Award web site: https://neup.inl.gov/SitePages/Fellowship%20Information.aspx The primary mission of NE is to advance nuclear power as a resource capable of meeting the nation’s energy, environmental, and national security needs by resolving technical, cost, safety, proliferation resistance, and security barriers through research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) as appropriate. Note: The following topics are NOT a priority of DOE-NE: medical physics, nuclear fusion, nuclear forensics, or environmental management. Eligibility Restrictions: -Only students who are in their early stages of graduate level work are eligible to apply. -Students must have maintained at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. GPAs are not rounded. -Students holding a F1 student visa are not eligible.
USDA NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Fellowships	The USDA’s AFRI Fellowships are open for graduate students who have agriculture-related research from a wide variety of academic disciplines. One to three years of funding can be requested, including $35,000 annual stipend for along with requested travel funds, tuition and fee coverage, and some research supplies.	Ph.D. STEM SOSC	June	Award web site: https://nifa.usda.gov/program/afri-education-workforce-development Eligibility Requirements: • US Citizen, US National, or US Permanent Resident • Must have achieved candidacy in their PhD program (based on their department’s requirements for candidacy) • Research related to one or more of the AFRI priority areas (food and fiber needs, enhance environmental quality, natural resources for agriculture, efficient use of nonrenewable resources and farm resources, economic viability of farm operations, enhance quality of life for farms and society, sustainability of agricultural systems) Applicants are required to submit their application through Purdue's Sponsored Program Services Pre-Award group, which requires a student's advisor to submit a Proposal Worksheet at least a few weeks in advance to start the process. Resources for the USDA Fellowship are available on the Fellowship Resources Page.

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