The Global Urban Humanities Fellowships for graduate students and faculty at UC Berkeley support research on contemporary and historical cities that engages approaches from the arts and humanities, the humanistic social sciences, and from the disciplines of architecture, landscape architecture, … Continued
According to Women in Aerospace, in 2010, roughly 10 percent of the aerospace industry was made up of women. While the number has slowly increased, there must be reinforcements behind each step forward. To assist the future of women in this … Continued
Are you interested in careers in government and policy? Don’t miss Beyond Academia‘s “Public Sector Fellowships” event on Tuesday, September 25! The event includes a panel, workshops on applying for policy fellowships, and a networking reception. Hear from alums of the … Continued
The National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is open to U.S. citizens/nationals who are pursuing a doctoral degree in one of fifteen eligible STEM disciplines. Sponsored by the Department of Defense, fellowships provide up to three years of … Continued
The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to PhD candidates at American institutions located in the United States who will complete their dissertations during the academic year 2019–2020. In the current Newcombe competition, at least 20 non-renewable Fellowships of $25,000 will be … Continued
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The Alcohol Research Group, in association with UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, is currently accepting applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) for research training in alcohol studies. Fellowships at … Continued
Three more Berkeley students bring home $15,000 Switzer Environmental Fellowship awards to help them tackle environmental challenges.
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The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who are enrolled in Ph.D. programs in the United States and conducting dissertation research on non-US topics. Seventy … Continued
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers fellowships (up to $23,000) and grants (up to $5,000) to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. The grants are considered suitable … Continued
Have you received a notice about outstanding Fall tuition/fee charges? Still waiting for your Fall stipend or loan to disburse? Here is some basic guidance on disbursement of Fall funding: Unexpected tuition/fee bill? Fellowship tuition/fee awards apply toward charges one … Continued
Fellows are recognized for their scholarly excellence and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.
The David M. Howard Memorial Prize in American Politics recognizes an exceptionally deserving graduate student conducting research in the field of American political behavior or public policy. Recipients of the Howard Prize must demonstrate a passion for — and engagement … Continued
The Gateway Fellowship Program provides annual fellowships to UC Berkeley doctoral students in collaboration with the Graduate Division and the recipient’s academic program.
For more than 50 years, the American Institute of Indian Studies has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit of knowledge about India. The AIIS fellowship competition is not restricted to those from its member institutions. Non-U.S. … Continued
The U.S. Department of Education is now accepting applications for FY 2018 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) fellowships; the campus deadline is June 18, 2018, at 12:00 noon. DDRA fellowships provide students in modern foreign language and area studies … Continued
The Pathways to Science Portal hosts opportunities across a range of STEM disciplines, funded by NSF, NASA, NIH, and university and research labs across the country. Along with funding opportunities find a library, webinars, and tips on applying, interviewing, and negotiating a … Continued
CAORC announces the call for applications for the Kaplan Responsive Preservation Initiative. The program is designed to aid in the preservation of the cultural heritage resources associated with multiple archaeological sites in countries within American overseas research centers’ networks. For this … Continued
The overarching goal of the University of California Global Food Initiative (UC GFI) is “to harness the resources of the University of California — its research, people, expertise, and tradition of public service — to put the world on a … Continued
Six students in humanities and social services receive prestigious dissertation-writing fellowship!
Odebrecht USA and Braskem America invite graduate students nationwide to join them in the search for innovative technologies and methods to promote sustainable and responsible development. The Odebrecht Group is a diversified business leader laying the groundwork for positive sustainable change worldwide. The Odebrecht Award for Sustainable … Continued
Program The Data Incubator is a Cornell University-funded data science training organization. It is now offering an intensive eight-week Fellowship that prepares master’s and doctoral students and postdocs in STEM and social science fields who are seeking industry careers as … Continued
The UC-National Lab In-Residence Graduate Fellowships provide support for doctoral graduate students to conduct in-residence research at Los Alamos or Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories in any area relevant to the labs. Applications Full program details are available in the Fellowship Request … Continued
Three holders of prestigious fellowships show and tell what makes Berkeley, and their studies, special!
Do you want to know about China-related events and fellowships on campus? If so, add your name to the Center for Chinese Studies’ mailing list. You will receive weekly announcements of upcoming lectures, conferences, and film screenings. In addition, the … Continued
Graduate Fellowships are offered by the Senate of the State of New York each year. Applicants are not required to reside or attend school in New York at the time of application. Fellowships bring a $33,000 grant-in-study stipend plus benefit options. … Continued
Telugu Summer Studies Research Award The Telugu Summer Studies Research Award is an annual award established with a generous contribution from the Telugu Society of America (TELSA), a non-profit organization based in Claremont, California, dedicated to the promotion of development of Telugu … Continued
Two new graduate scholarships are available for Berkeley incoming and current graduate students. Each fellowship is in the amount of $7,500. The Subir Chowdhury Fellowship on Quality of Life in Bangladesh is for all graduate students whose training or research … Continued
IIS will grant a number of fellowships of up to $5,000 for graduate students who have not yet advanced to candidacy by 08/15/2018. This funding is intended to support initial fieldwork by graduate students during Summer 2018. In line with the Institute’s … Continued
The Nuclear Nonproliferation International Safeguards (NNIS) Fellowship provides financial support for exceptional students pursuing technical doctoral research relevant to the field of international safeguards. Participating universities foster partnerships between science/engineering programs and programs focused on nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards policy. … Continued
The Harvard University Center for the Environment created the Environmental Fellows program to enable recent doctorate recipients to use and expand Harvard’s extraordinary resources to tackle complex environmental problems. The Environmental Fellows work for two years with Harvard faculty members … Continued
The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations. Fellows work on scalable and sustainable development projects in the fields of education, livelihoods, technology and innovation, and … Continued
20 June – 3 August 2018 THE PROGRAM For summer 2018, the American Research Institute in Turkey will offer approximately 12 fellowships for advanced students for participation in the summer program in intensive advanced Turkish language at Boğaziçi University* in Istanbul. This … Continued
California Sea Grant offers fellowship opportunities in research, natural resource management, and marine policy that allow graduate students to explore their interests and broaden their experience. Former Fellows have advanced to careers in academia, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal government … Continued
The USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research invites proposals for its three research fellowships for advanced-standing PhD candidates: Margee and Douglas Greenberg Research Fellowship Robert J. Katz Research Fellowship in Genocide Studies Breslauer, Rutman, and Anderson Research Fellowship … Continued
The Kenneth E. and Dorothy V. Hill Fellowship Fund will provide one year-long fellowship to graduate students from any campus of the University of California who are conducting research that would benefit from the use of source materials in The … Continued
Visionary philanthropists support graduate studies for immigrants and children of immigrants.
Are you interested in careers in government and policy? Learn more about postdoctoral fellowships and how to make your application stand out!
The ARIAH East Asia Fellowship Program Each fellowship brings a scholar to one ARIAH institute (the “host institute”) for a two-month residence. During a subsequent one to two months, scholars can visit and conduct research at other ARIAH institutions and nonmember … Continued
The Center for Engaged Scholarship (CES) is accepting applications from Ph.D. students in the social sciences who have already completed all departmental and institutional requirements for the Ph.D. degree, including approval of the dissertation proposal. The only requirement not completed must be the … Continued
The Woodrow Wilson Foundation has been proud to support more than 22,000 Fellows who collectively have an impressive record of scholarship, teaching, service, and public influence. Among them is a select group whose work advances the disciplines in all fields … Continued
A graduate fellowship for immigrants and the children of immigrants Information Session Wednesday, October 4, 2017 11 am – 12 pm 309 Sproul Hall Eligibility: A New American: an immigrant or child of immigrants 30 years or younger Planning to … Continued
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is currently accepting applications for its prestigious Lawrence Fellowship. The fellowship was established to provide extraordinary postdocs with an opportunity to pursue independent, ground-breaking research in a National Lab setting. The Laboratory is committed to … Continued
The Foreign Language and Area Studies Awards enables students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents to acquire a high level of competence in one or more foreign languages. Fellowships are awarded to students in modern foreign language and area studies, … Continued
The Elizabeth Roboz Einstein Fellowship is awarded to doctoral candidates in the neurosciences relating to human development. Applicants must have demonstrated distinguished scholarship, as well as the ability to conduct research at an advanced level. Two awards of $3,000 will be … Continued
The Columbia Society of Fellows in the Humanities, with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the William R. Kenan Trust, will appoint a number of postdoctoral fellows in the humanities for the academic year 2018 – 2019. Fellows … Continued
The 2017 German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow’s Leaders, sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, is an exciting fellowship opportunity for recent graduates in all disciplines to study in Germany. The fellowship targets university graduates from the USA, Brazil, China, India, … Continued
National Wildlife Federation is currently seeking four graduate students to support our NWF EcoLeaders Program. NWF EcoLeaders Community Management Assessment Fellow NWF EcoLeaders Market Research Fellow NWF EcoLeaders Career and Technical Education Fellow NWF EcoLeaders Labor Economist Research Fellow Each fellowship … Continued
Letters & Sciences has four fellowship opportunities for new and continuing Sociology graduate students. Gan Aston Fellowship is for graduate students whose research focuses on the economic and/or social history of China or Chinese communities abroad since 1750. Write a narrative report describing … Continued
On March 22, nearly 200 graduate students, donors, faculty and staff celebrated the distinguished fellows who hold prestigious multi-year fellowships as well as the generous supporters who help sustain the excellence of graduate education at Berkeley. Throughout the evening, Alumni House … Continued
On March 22, scores of graduate students celebrated how fellowships support their studies. View the winning entries of the video contest — the highlight of this annual event.
How does the Graduate Division work both behind the scenes, and sometimes at front and center, to help you navigate the path to your degree?
UC Berkeley Faculty Panelists: Mia Fuller, Italian Studies; and Mary Ann Smart, Music. To preregister for the Applying for Fellowships & Grants in the Humanities faculty panel, please go to https://berkeley.wufoo.com/forms/sbawcrg1g0gmde/ Wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, please call (510) 643-9392, … Continued
UC Berkeley Faculty Panelists: Rosemary A. Joyce, Anthropology; Andrés Rodríguez-Clare, Economics; and Michael J. Watts, Geography. To preregister for the Applying for Fellowships & Grants in the Social Sciences faculty panel, please go to https://berkeley.wufoo.com/forms/shk7vc105mzght/. Wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, … Continued
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is inviting proposals for the latest round of Grand Challenges Explorations. Grand Challenges Explorations fosters early-stage discovery research to expand the pipeline of ideas for solving our greatest global health and development challenges. Launched … Continued
The Berkeley Food Institute (BFI) Community Engagement and Leadership Fellowship supports graduate students to partner with sustainable food systems organizations to work on projects that are in alignment with BFI’s thematic areas: Promote Equitable Access to Good Food; Advance Fair … Continued
The Research and Innovation Fellowship for Agriculture (RIFA) is a graduate student fellowship program based at UC Davis that provides funding for student fellows to work overseas for two to six months on research or projects in agriculture, food systems or … Continued
Graduate students who live at International House, UC Berkeley, or aspire to, are invited to speak to their academic department about being nominated for a Gateway Fellowship. The annual I-House Gateway Fellowships competition awards one eligible student with a full academic … Continued
The mission of Soroptimist is to improve the lives of women and girls throughout the world. This fellowship may be awarded to selected women who have advanced to candidacy and are entering the last year of their doctoral programs. Applicants must … Continued
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences are awarded to Canadian and foreign doctoral candidates pursuing research related to one of its four founding themes: Human rights and dignity Responsible citizenship Canada in the … Continued
Join a panel of experts for an informative webinar session on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 10 am PDT. During the 90-minute session, panelists will share tips on successfully applying for federal fellowships and traineeships. Panelists from NASA, the Smithsonian … Continued
Berkeley PhDs! Are you interested in careers in government, policy, and the public sector? Do you want to learn more about fellowships tailored to PhDs transitioning into the public sector? Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA) and Beyond Academia are hosting Public … Continued
Regarded as a prophet in his own time, Arthur H. Rosenfeld drove California to become a global leader in energy efficiency.
The Delta Science Fellows Program brings together graduate students and postdoctoral researchers with Bay-Delta agency scientists and senior research mentors to collaborate on data analysis and research projects applicable to the California Bay-Delta system. This fellowship is a partnership with the Delta … Continued
In support of the University of California’s commitment to a smoke and tobacco free UC and its critical role in developing research, public health and policy solutions for this rapidly evolving landscape, the UC Systemwide Smoke and Tobacco Free Task … Continued
ITS California is a public/private partnership formed to foster the development and deployment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in California. ITS educates the private and public sectors about the merits of advanced transportation systems deployment and serves as a forum for … Continued
The Sitka Fellows Program is looking for visionaries of all backgrounds who wish to immerse themselves in their work alongside other smart and passionate people like themselves. The program is a fully-funded, seven-week residency at Sheldon Jackson Campus in Sitka, … Continued
The University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States (UC MEXUS) and the Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada (CICESE) are pleased to announce a joint program to support short-term stays for graduate student … Continued
The Center for Engaged Scholarship, a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives in San Francisco, is accepting applications for dissertation fellowships of $25,000 each. The Center supports “scholarship that can move us to a society that is more egalitarian, more democratic, … Continued
Regeneron is inviting applications for its 4th Annual Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation for graduate students and postdocs. UC Berkeley is allowed to nominate 2 graduate students and 2 postdoctoral fellows. The Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation aims to recognize and … Continued
The California Sea Grant College Program is seeking applications for the 2017 NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. The Knauss Fellowship, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean … Continued
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) announces its 2016 Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded intensive Arabic language scholarship program in the Sultanate of Oman. SQCC supports Arabic language study for U.S. students through its annual SALAM program. This intensive Arabic language program will allow students to gain a … Continued
Yu-Hui (Amy) Lin, a Ph.D. candidate in Ethnic Studies was awarded this year’s Una Fellowship. The Una fellowship is awarded each year to an outstanding woman graduate student studying history at Berkeley.
As a new “multidisciplinary research and design/build center,” UC Berkeley’s Center for Technology, Society & Policy seeks proposals for short-term collaborative projects from a wide range of disciplines and with a wide range of outcomes. Projects may include publishable research, a design … Continued
ARIT Summer Fellowships for Intensive Advanced Turkish Language at Bogazici University, Istanbul for summer 2016. The program supports intensive study of advanced Turkish language from June 16 – August 9, 2016 and includes air fare, tuition, and stipend. The application deadline is Friday, February 5, … Continued
The Jewish Brain Community (JBC), a world-class organization that promotes brain research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, is offering a generous post-doctoral scholarship to outstanding young scholars. Post-doctoral fellows will be granted a $22,000 stipend along with a matching … Continued
Ruhr University Bochum in Germany (RUB) is offering a new scholarship program for recently graduated doctorates to pursue a postdoc from September 28 until October 9, 2015. Candidates will meet experts in their fields of specialization, learn about RUB’s research … Continued
UC Berkeley is a member institution of the Imagining America Consortium, and all Berkeley graduate students are eligible to apply to the following opportunities: PAGE Fellows Program — 5/18/2015 Graduate students with a demonstrated interest in public scholarship and/or artistic practice may … Continued
The Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) Fellowship provides financial support to fellows interested in pursuing an independent study abroad project for a minimum of two years. Fellowships are awarded to candidates who demonstrate a desire to expand their knowledge and skills in … Continued
The Center for Chinese Studies offers six annual fellowships for graduate students interested in conducting research in China. Applicants are eligible for the following awards: Summer Research Grants, Republic of China East Asian Fellowships, the Joseph R. Levenson Chinese Studies … Continued
Are you interested in China? Ring in the Year of the Sheep by applying to graduate fellowships for research abroad.
National Wildlife Federation is currently accepting applications for a special graduate student fellowship opportunity this spring. Last year NWF launched a new online community for student environmental leaders called “EcoLeaders.” The community is designed to support, inform and recognize student … Continued
Apply for NIJ’s Graduate Research Fellowship program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). To be eligible, a doctoral student must be attending an accredited academic institution and be involved in work relevant to improving criminal justice. For example, the … Continued
The Greater Good Science Center offers annual fellowships to graduate students whose research relates to its mission: investigating the roles that social connection, kindness and community play in the happy, meaningful lives of individuals and society. This year they are offering … Continued
A History of Art graduate student received the JAWA award, which supports women of Japanese-American heritage.
The University of Pennsylvania is inviting applications for the 2015-16 Predoctoral Fellowships for Excellence through Diversity. The awards are designed to provide mentorship and access to Penn’s resources for doctoral students in the humanities or social sciences, enrolled at universities other … Continued
The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program provides funding to participants as they are prepared academically and professionally to enter the United States Department of State Foreign Service. Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign … Continued
Graduate students who live at International House, or aspire to, can to speak to their academic department about being nominated for a Gateway Fellowship for 2015-16. The annual I-House Gateway Fellowships competition awards one eligible student (with financial need) per fellowship: … Continued
Doctoral student Bradley Wheeler received one of only 11 prestigious graduate research fellowships made by the NSF for military veterans contributing to STEM fields.
The Anne van Biema Fellowship was established by bequest to promote excellence in research and publication on the Japanese visual arts. Fellowships support research at the Freer Gallery of Art and … Continued
EducationUSA Russia will be hosting a webinar for the 68 approved institutions on December 16 at 11 am EST with the Global Education Program manager. During this webinar, you will have a chance to … Continued
The deadline for Fulbright Core applications for academic year 2015-2016 is less than a month away. This year’s competition includes 584 awards. Of these, 419 are All Discipline awards and are open to applicants from virtually any discipline — from Computer Science … Continued
Each year the Phi Beta Kappa Alpha of California Chapter awards fellowships to PBK members who are currently enrolled as doctoral students at UC Berkeley. The seven winners of the 2014 fellowship awards of $5,000 each are: Emily S. Cibelli, Linguistics … Continued
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is now accepting applications for 2014-2015 fellowships in Japan. Programs last from 1 month to 2 years and are open to applicants from around the world in all fields of research including … Continued
The Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) has created a new list of scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship for eligibility. Dedicated to empowering undocumented students to achieve their academic and career goals, E4FC has built a … Continued
The UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation is seeking applicants for the 2014-2015 Dissertation Fellowship Competition. The competition is open to Doctoral students enrolled in the University of California, including J.D./Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., and M.D. with thesis. The application tool will open the first week of January and the deadline for applying for these fellowships is February 10, 2014.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Dissertation Fellowship Award supports advanced doctoral candidates completing dissertations that further the understanding of the educational pathways and experiences of high-achieving, low-income students. In 2014, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation will award six fellowships of up … Continued
If you receive a fellowship or award, be aware that all or part of it may be taxable as income.
The Greater Good Science Center is offering the Hornaday Graduate Fellowship to UC Berkeley students whose work relates to the Center’s mission. The fellowship program aims to attract scholars from across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, with a particular … Continued