Extramural Fellowship Deadlines 2012-2013
Deadline
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) Awards
U.S. citizens who are affiliated full time with a North American college or university are eligible for academic
exchange programs in the Middle East and North Africa, Europe, Eurasia, and Asia.
Website: www.irex.org
See website
See website
The Smith Richardson Foundation Grant
Announcement (PDF)
The Smith Richardson Foundation is pleased to announce a new annual grant competition to support Ph.D.
dissertation research on American foreign policy, international relations, international security, strategic studies, area
studies, and diplomatic and military history.
Website: srf.org/home.php
September 17, 2012
UC MEXUS Grants for Dissertation Research
For support of dissertation research or MFA final projects by University of California graduate students in the areas
of Mexico-Related Studies—All Disciplines, Latino Studies, United States-Mexican Relations, Critical U.S.-Mexico
Issues, Mexican and Latino Topics in the Arts and Humanities. Grants for periods of up to two years will be provided
to support research leading to the dissertation.
Website: http://ucmexus.ucr.edu/funding/grant_dissertation.html
Luce Scholars Program
Provides an intensive experience in Asia for young Americans who show evidence of potential leadership and
accomplishment. Applicants should have a strong, mature, and clearly defined interest in a field other than Asian
affairs.
Website: www.hluce.org
October 1, 2012
George C. Marshall/Baruch Fellowships
The George C. Marshall/Baruch Fellowship offers maximum grants of $7,500 for doctoral or postdoctoral research
in 20th century U. S. Military or diplomatic history and related fields. For additional information and an application,
visit the George C. Marshall Foundation website at www.marshallfoundation.org (Scholarships and Fellowships) or
you may write: The George C. Marshall Research Library, Attention: Joanne D. Hartog, P. O. Drawer 1600,
Lexington, VA 24450; email: hartogjd@marshallfoundation.org
October 15, 2012
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships
For U.S. citizens and permanent residents conducting overseas dissertation research in modern foreign language and
area studies. Funding is for six to 12 months. Fellowships are not awarded for projects focusing on Western Europe
or for research in countries with which the U.S. has no diplomatic relations.
Website: www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/
December 2012
June 2013*
November 13, 2012
Winston Churchill Foundation Scholarships
Science, math, and engineering scholarships for U.S. citizens for one year of graduate work at Cambridge University.
Winston Churchill Foundation website: www.winstonchurchillfoundation.org
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Open to U.S. citizens in the applied and physical sciences who have a record of high scholastic performance.
Provides a stipend, tuition, and fees.
Website: www.hertzfoundation.org
Application for 2012 is
closed. Check website for
2013 application
HHMI International Student Research Fellowships
Announcement | Campus Application (PDF)
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute grants fellowships for international students pursuing doctoral degrees in the
sciences in the United States. The fellowship includes a $30,000 stipend, fees, and a $3,000 research allowance
annually for up to three years, but not beyond the fifth year of study. The fellowship supports outstanding
international pre-doctoral students, who are currently in their second or third year of a Ph.D. program. Applicants
must have a defined dissertation focus and those advanced to candidacy will be given priority. Individuals with
interdisciplinary research projects in biomedical fields or related sciences are strongly encouraged to apply �
examples of eligible fields include physical and biological sciences, engineering, and natural resources. U.S. citizens,
non-citizen nationals, and permanent residents are NOT eligible.
Website: http://www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/intl_fellows.html
October 31, 2012 (4 p.m.)
(Campus applications due
to the Graduate Division by
this date).
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
A two-year grant for graduate students: applicants must be New Americans (resident alien, naturalized as a U.S.
citizen, or the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens); have a bachelor's degree, be in their final year
of undergraduate study, or enrolled in the first or second year of a graduate program; and may not be older than 31
years of age as of November 9, 2012.
Website: www.pdsoros.org
November 9, 2012
Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowships
Announcement (PDF)
The American Council for of Learned Societies (ACLS) invites applications for the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation
Completion Fellowships, which support a year of research and writing to help advanced graduate students in the
humanities and related social sciences in the last year of Ph.D. dissertation writing. The program encourages timely
completion of the Ph.D. Applicants must be prepared to complete their dissertations within the period of their
fellowship tenure and no later than August 31, 2014. A grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supports this
program.
Website: acls.org/programs/dcf/
October 24, 2012
November 14, 2012
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowships
Three year fellowships for U.S. citizens or nationals who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are
committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement
as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all
students. Provides a $20,000 stipend.
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Awarded for study in mathematical, physical, biological, and social sciences; engineering; science education; and in
the history and philosophy of science. For U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents at or near the beginning
of graduate study. Three years of support.
Website: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/
November 14-18, 2012*
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships
For 12 months of full-time dissertation research and writing on ethical or religious values.
Website: www.woodrow.org/newcombe/
2012 application closed.
Check website for 2013
application.
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships
Dissertation and career development grants for women in graduate programs who have achieved distinction or show
the promise of distinction in their fields. Deadlines vary; applications can be requested online.
Website: www.aauw.org
2013 application available
August 1. Check website
for deadlines.
Ford Foundation Dissertation Diversity Fellowships
One year dissertation fellowships for U.S. citizens or nationals who have demonstrated superior academic
achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of
future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the
education of all students. Provides a $21,000 stipend.
Website: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/
November 19, 2012
National Physical Science Consortium
The NPSC offers Ph.D.-track fellowships in the physical sciences and related engineering fields. It is open to all
qualified U.S. citizens, with an emphasis on recruiting applications from historically underrepresented minorities
November 30, 2012
NPSC Fellows receive two paid summers of internship at their NPSC-sponsoring employer's research facility, as
well as tuition, fees, and stipends for up to six years.
Website: www.npsc.org
UNCF Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship
To be considered, applicants must be: African American; enrolled full time in a doctoral program in the life or
physical sciences; engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research; and a U.S. citizen or
permanent resident. Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships are also available.
Website: www.uncf.org
2013 application available
September 15. Check
website for deadlines.
Department of Defense-National Defense and Science Engineering Fellowships
Awarded to outstanding students planning to conduct graduate study and research leading to a doctoral degree in
science and engineering. Provides a 12-month stipend, fees, and tuition for three years.
Website: www.asee.org/ndseg/
2013 application available
in September. Check
website for deadlines.
Symantec Research Labs Graduate Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the one-year 2009 Symantec Fellowship for graduate students pursuing
innovative research related to information security, storage, and availability. The stipend is $20,000 plus tuition and
fees, and comes with an opportunity to work alongside Symantec researchers. Symantec is a global leader in
providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help businesses and consumers secure and manage
their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, the firm has operations in more than 40 countries. Application and
further information are available online.
Website: www.symantec.com/about/careers/college/fellowship.jsp
January 9, 2013*
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation – Teaching Fellowship
KSTF Teaching Fellowships support individuals with exceptional science and mathematics content knowledge who
are committed to teaching high school in the United States.
2013 application available
in September. Check
website for deadlines.
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Physical Science Teaching Fellowships support those with at least a bachelor's degree in a physical science
(for example, physics, chemistry or astronomy) or engineering
Mathematics Teaching Fellowships support individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in mathematics or
mathematical content preparation equivalent to a mathematics major
Biological Science Teaching Fellowships support individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in
contemporary biology or other life science
Website: www.kstf.org/programs/teaching.html
Mabelle McLeod Lewis Fellowships
Provides grants to advanced doctoral candidates in the humanities for completion of a scholarly dissertation project
on which significant progress has already been made.
January 14, 2013*
Soroptomist International Founder Region Women's Fellowships
Open to outstanding graduate women, preferably in the last year of study, who are working toward the doctoral
degree.
Website: www.founderregionfellowship.org
January 31, 2013*
March 15, 2013
Georges Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France
Announcement | Application (PDF)
An award for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to study or undertake research in France. The research
topic should pertain to France and be one that can be pursued only in that country. A stipend will be provided for one
academic year to cover the cost of travel, educational fees, and living expenses in France.
April 13, 2013*
UC MEXUS-CONACYT Doctoral Fellowships for Mexican Students
Provides up to five years of funding for Mexican students doing their doctoral studies at one of the ten University of
California campuses. Students may pursue doctoral studies in most of the academic disciplines, with the exception of
the arts. Provides full non-resident tuition, fees, a stipend, and support towards health insurance.
Website: http://ucmexus.ucr.edu/funding/doctoral_fellow.html
October 17, 2012
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Applicants must be U.S. citizens holding a B.A. degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the grant. Provides
round-trip travel, tuition, books, and stipend for one academic year. Approximately 1,300 awards are available for
study in over 140 countries. Applies to course work, master's or dissertation research.
Website: us.fulbrightonline.org
WAGS/UMI Innovation in Technology and Distinguished Master's Thesis Awards
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The WAGS/UMI Innovation in Technology Award recognizing the innovative application of technology to
scholarship, as shown in the research supporting either a master's thesis or a doctoral dissertation for a
degree earned within the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Initial screening will be based on
originality, creativity, scholarly significance of the use of technology, and overall quality. The award this
year consists of a certificate, $1,500 to the recipient, and travel expenses for the student and the student's
adviser to the WAGS annual meeting.
The WAGS/UMI Distinguished Master's Thesis Award for Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, and
Business recognizing distinguished scholarly achievement at the master's level, in any discipline in which the
institution offers a master's degree earned within the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Initial
screening will be based on originality, significance of the study, overall quality and outcomes and
accomplishments from the thesis. The award this year consists of a certificate, $1,000 to the recipient, and
travel expenses for the student and the student's adviser to the WAGS annual meeting.
The WAGS/UMI Distinguished Master's Thesis Award for the Biological Sciences, Mathematical and
Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Engineering recognizing distinguished scholarly achievement at the
master's level, in any discipline in which the institution offers a master's degree earned within the period of
July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. Initial screening will be based on originality, significance of the study,
overall quality and outcomes and accomplishments from the thesis. The award this year consists of a
certificate, $1,000 to the recipient, and travel expenses for the student and the student's adviser to the WAGS
annual meeting.
Website: www.wagsonline.org/home.html