Fellowships Support Graduate Student Success Graduate students at Berkeley are fearless adventurers, pushing the boundaries of what we know about our world. Read more to learn what sparks the imaginations of our talented students and inspires their groundbreaking research, and how critical fellowship funding propels their success.
Introducing the Stern Health Sciences Fellowship Program The Stern Health Sciences Fellowship program was created to pave the way for new innovation by supporting graduate students in leading-edge research while, at the same time, addressing the urgency of human health needs by making increased funds available immediately. The program was conceived and established through a generous donation by Eric H. Stern, B.S. Business Administration, Chair of the Graduate Division Executive Advisory Committee, and a Trustee of the UCBF Board.
Underscoring the Importance of Supporting Berkeley’s Graduate Students “Even though I mentor Ph.D. students, I’m not just helping them. They help me fuel my thinking about my own research. When…
Helfand Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Public Health — 9/17/2021 The Audrey and William H. Helfand Fellowship in the History of Medicine and Public Health supports research using Academy Library resources for…
Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships — 11/16/2020 Chartotte W. Newcombe The Newcombe Fellowships are provided to Ph.D. candidates at American institutions located in the United States who will complete…
Your Guide to Fellowships and Grants It’s fellowship season and that means you’ll want to apply to as many scholarships, grants, and fellowships as you can over the next few months. It can be overwhelming to search for what’s right for you and your research. The Graduate Division can help in directing you to potential funding opportunities.
American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowships — 11/15/2020 For nearly 60 years, the American Institute of Indian Studies has provided funding to pre- and post-doctoral scholars and artists in pursuit…
UC-National Laboratory In-Residence Graduate Fellowship – 6/3/21 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…
Center for Chinese Studies Fellowships — 4/1/2020 The Center for Chinese Studies offers annual competitive fellowships for continuing UC Berkeley graduate students in Chinese studies. Eligibility varies among the…
The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC) Research Fellowship — 4/3/2020 The Greater Good Science Center offers annual fellowships to graduate students whose research relates to their mission. The fellowship program aims to…
The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) Fellowships — 04/30/2020 The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) invites proposals from U.S. scholars for feasible short-term research on Iraq-related topics to be conducted…
AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India — 1/20/2020 The William J. Clinton Fellowship for Service in India is an immersive, 10-month volunteer service program matching young professionals with development organizations.…
Three Fellowship Opportunities with Sea Grant — 1/17 to 1/30/2020 California Sea Grant offers fellowship opportunities in research, natural resource management, and marine policy that allow graduate students to explore their interests…
Summer Arabic Language and Media Program (SALAM) — 12/31/2019 Full Scholarship Opportunity to Study Arabic Next Summer The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) announced its Summer Arabic Language and Media (SALAM) program, a fully-funded intensive…
Staff Highlight: Michael Parra Q&A Introducing Michael A. Parra, a fellowships administrator in the Graduate Division. He runs fellowship application workshops, troubleshoots fellowship issues, and ensures all…
Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship — 11/5/2019 The Mellon International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) offers nine to twelve months of support to graduate students in the humanities and humanistic…
Information on Fall Funding and Tuition/Fee Payment Have you received a notice about outstanding Fall tuition/fee charges? Anticipating a Fall stipend or loan? Here is some basic guidance on…
Pathways to Science Portal: Graduate Student and Postdoc Funding Opportunities The Pathways to Science Portal hosts opportunities across a range of STEM disciplines, funded by NSF, NASA, NIH, and university and research labs across…
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Graduate Research Training in Alcohol Problems and Alcohol-Related Disparities — 6/30/2019 The Alcohol Research Group, in association with UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, is currently accepting applications for two-year postdoctoral fellowships sponsored…
Congratulations to 2019 Mellon/ACLS Fellows! Two students receive a prestigious dissertation-writing fellowship.