Predoctoral Private Fellowships
Name: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship
Due Date: As it takes about 5 months to process the scholarship applications, interested applicants are strong recommended to plan ahead and apply for the scholarship in advance.
Interest: Applicants with a strong interest in a research career are preferred
Eligibility: Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans eligible and intending to take up Singapore citizenship. Applicants must satisfy criteria for and seek admission into NTU, NUS and SUTD PhD program. Must have obtained at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant disciplines. Good 'O' and 'A' level results/Polytechnic students who obtained a Diploma with Merit will also be considered. AGS scholars who pursue their PhD at NTU, NUS, or SUTD are not required to do a one year research attachment at A*STAR prior to their PhD.
Tuition: Successful candidates will be given support for up to 4 years of academic pursuit: Full Tuition Fees.
Stipend: Yes, varying according to country and university.
Other: Many other benefits. See webpage for more information.
Name: A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (Overseas)
Due Date: As it takes about 5 months to process the scholarship applications, interested applicants are strong recommended to plan ahead and apply for the scholarship in advance.
Interest: International
Eligibility: Graduates with 1st Class Honors; or Graduates with 2nd Upper Class Honors. Good O and A level track records/Polytechnic students who obtained a Diploma with Merit will also be considered. Candidates must not concurrently hold any other scholarships or fellowships. Successful candidates are required to undergo a one-year research attachment at an A*STAR RI, prior to their PhD studies. Awardees are expected to sit for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and attain at least a score of: Combined Verbal and Quantitative – 319, Analytical Writing - 4.5.
Tuition: Successful candidates will receive full tuition.
Stipend: Successful candidates will be given support for up to 4 years of academic pursuit: Monthly overseas living allowance, monthly sustenance allowance.
See webpage for more information.
Other: Service Commitment: Upon completion of their studies, candidates will return to contribute to A*STAR's RIs for a service commitment period of three years.
Name: A*STAR National Science Scholarships (MD-PhD)
Due Date: As it takes about 5 months to process the scholarship applications, interested applicants are strong recommended to plan ahead and apply for the scholarship in advance.
Interest: Candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in both research and clinical studies.
Eligibility: Successful candidates who are not Singapore Citizens are expected to take up Singapore Citizenship. Candidates must have a first degree in relevant disciplines, and have obtained First Class Honors, GPA of 3.8 and above from US universities or a CAP of 4.5 and above from local universities. Candidates are expected to attain good GRE scores. All successful awardees would also have to obtain a score of at least 4.5 for the Analytical Writing components. Applications without GRE test scores will still be considered but successful candidates will have to satisfy the GRE requirement prior to them embarking on their PhD studies. Candidates should have completed the first year of the MD program at Duke-NUS GMS. Candidates should have satisfied the criteria for admission into the Duke- NUS GMS MD-PhD or PhD program.
Tuition: Full Tuition Fees paid for up to 4 years of PhD studies at DUKE Duke-NUS GMS.
Stipend: Undisclosed amount.
Other: The NSS(MD-PhD) scholarship comes with a four-year service commitment, after completion of the MD-PhD or subsequent residency training.
Name: A*STAR National Science Scholarships (PhD)
Due Date: As it takes about 5 months to process the scholarship applications, interested applicants are strong recommended to plan ahead and apply for the scholarship in advance.
Interest: Candidates must have a strong interest in a research career.
Eligibility: Singaporeans and other nationals intending to take up Singapore citizenship. Candidates with outstanding undergraduate results in relevant disciplines: UK universities – 1st Class Honors Degree, US universities – GPA of 3.8 and above, Local universities – CAP of 4.5 and above.
Candidates are expected to sit for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prior to, or during the course of their application, and score as follows: Verbal & Quantitative – 322, Analytical Writing – 4.5 Candidates should have gained or be in the process of gaining admission into a top overseas university to pursue PhD training in biomedical sciences, physical sciences or engineering. Candidates must have a strong interest in a research career. Successful candidates are required to undergo a one-year research attachment at an A*STAR RI, prior to their PhD studies.
Tuition: Support for up to five years of PhD study; full tuition fees.
Stipend: Undisclosed amount. Other: Upon completion of PhD, scholars will return to Singapore and contribute to A*STAR’s research institutes for four years.
Name: A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP) Due Date: Undisclosed. Inquire with program coordinators. Interest: International Eligibility: PhD students may participate in this program if their home university supervisor has a collaboration with an A*STAR researcher. Open for application by International students. Have a bachelor’s degree with at least a second class (upper) honors or equivalent.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: S$2,500 per month. One-time airfare grant of up to S$1,500, one-time Settling-in allowance of S$1,000 provided that the student spends at least 1 year at an A*STAR RI. Receive medical insurance and conference allowance.
Name: A*STAR Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
Due Date: There are 2 admission points for SINGA per academic year - August and January intakes. For admission in August, application is open after the closing date of the previous intake to 1 January of the current year.
Interest: Biomedical Sciences, Physical Science, Engineering.
Eligibility: Open for application by all international students. Graduates with a passion for research and excellent academic results. Good skills in written and spoken English. Good reports from academic referees.
Tuition: Support for up to 4 years of PhD studies: tuition fees.
Stipend: Monthly stipend of up to S$2,500 after passing the qualifying examination. One- time airfare grant of up to S$1,500, one-time settling-in allowance of S$1,000, medical insurance, and conference allowance.
Name: American Association of University Women American Dissertation Fellowships
Due Date: November 15, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: Advancing equality for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Eligibility: The American Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants). Also, AAUW boards, committees, panels, task forces, staff and current interns are not eligible to apply for fellowship and grant awards. American Fellowship candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of November 15, 2014. American Fellowships are open to scholars in all fields of study. The American Dissertation Fellowship must be used for the final year of writing the dissertation. Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, and had the dissertation research proposal or plan approved by November 15, 2015. The doctoral degree/dissertation must be completed between April 1 and June 30, 2017. Degree conferral must be between April 1 and September 15, 2017. Dissertation Fellows are not required to study in the U.S. Funds may not be used for extended field research. Students already holding a fellowship or grant for the purpose of supporting their final year of writing or completing the dissertation the year before the fellowship year are not eligible to apply. Applicants may apply up to two times for a fellowship for the same dissertation project. The fellowship is intended for applicants who are completing their first doctoral degree.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $20,000
Other: The purpose of the Dissertation Fellowship is to offset a scholar’s living expenses while she completes her dissertation.
Name: American Association of University Women American Publication Grant
Due Date: November 15, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: Women
Eligibility: The American Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants). Also, AAUW boards, committees, panels, task forces, staff and current interns are not eligible to apply for fellowship and grant awards. American Fellowship candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States as of November 15, 2015. American Fellowships are open to scholars in all fields of study. Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants applicants must hold a PhD, EdD, DBA, MFA, JD, MD, DMD, DVM, DSW, or MPH at the time of application. Tenured professors are not eligible. The grants are for tenure-track, part-time and temporary faculty, as well as new and established researchers at universities. Scholars with strong publication records should seek funding elsewhere. Time must be available for 8 consecutive weeks of final manuscript preparation. While many recipients, especially full-time faculty members, will use the awards during the summer, recipients may use the funds at any time during the fellowship year. All applicants must demonstrate that the support will result in a reduction of their ongoing work- related activities. The grants are not for preliminary research. Activities undertaken during the grant period can include drafting, editing, or modifying manuscripts; replicating research components; responding to issues raised through critical review; and other initiatives to increase the likelihood of publication. It must be an original publication and cannot be co- authored. Applicants may not apply for both a Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship and a Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant in the same fellowship year.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $6,000 is available for an eight-week grant period.
Other: The primary criterion for fellowship awards is scholarly excellence. Applicants are reviewed by distinguished scholars and should be prepared accordingly.
Name: American Association of University Women Career Development Grants
Due Date: December 15, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: Women
Eligibility: Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents; hold an earned (not honorary) bachelor’s degree; received their bachelor’s degree on or before June 30, 2011; do not hold an earned (not honorary) graduate or professional degree; plan to enroll or are enrolled in courses/activities that are required for professional employment or advancement; and plan to enroll or are enrolled in one of the following: bachelor’s or associate’s degree that is different from the field of study of the previously earned bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, certification program, technical school, and professional degree (eg MD, JD).
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $2,000-12,000
Other: Primary consideration is given to women of color, women pursuing credentials in nontraditional fields, and women who do not currently hold an advanced degree.
Name: American Association of University Women Community Action Grant
Due Date: January 15, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: Needs of women and girls or that provide information to educate and benefit the public on those issues.
Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations or local community-based nonprofit organizations (including universities). Project Directors must be the applicant and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The proposed activity must take place within the U.S. or its territories. Nonprofit organizations and universities must be based in the U.S. or its territories. Organizations (including universities) must have 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. AAUW branch/state applicants must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax exempt status. AAUW boards, committees, panels, task forces, staff and current interns are not eligible to apply for AAUW awards. The proposed activity must have direct community or public impact. Proposals from AAUW branches or AAUW state organizations must be approved and signed by the branch or state president. Proposals from local community- based nonprofit organizations must be approved and signed by the organization’s executive director. Community Action Grants are not available for the development of written work for academic credit or for research that will be used for a degree thesis or dissertation.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: One-Year Grant: $2,000 - $7,000 over one year, Two-Year Grant: $5,000 - $10,000 over two years.
Other: Special consideration given to: Projects focused on K-14 (including 2-year colleges) girls’ achievement in math, science and/or technology. Projects that seek community partners. Community partners might include local schools or school districts, businesses and other community-based organizations.
Name: American Association of University Women International Fellowships
Due Date: December 1, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: International, Women.
Eligibility: Citizenship in a country other than the United States (dual citizenship is not allowed) or possession of a non-immigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by September 30, 2015. Intention to devote herself full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year. Intention to return to her home country to pursue a professional career. Master’s/First Professional Degree and Doctoral applicants must have applied by December 1, 2015, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. Master’s/First Professional Degree fellowships are intended for master’s or professional degree-level programs such as JD, MFA, LLM, MArch, or medical degrees such as MD, DDS, etc.
See webpage for more information.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Master’s/First Professional Degree: $18,000, Doctoral: $20,000, Postdoctoral: $30,000
Other: Preference is given to women who show prior commitment to the advancement of women and girls through civic, community, or professional work.
Name: American Association of University Women International Project Grants Application
Due Date: December 15, 2015 5:00pm EST
Interest: Women
Eligibility: Only women who completed an AAUW International Fellowship between 1999 and 2013 are eligible to apply. View the Application Instructions for additional guidelines.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $5,000–$7,000
Other: The grants provide support for community-based projects that benefit women and girls in the fellow’s home country.
Name: American Association of University Women Selected Professions Fellowships
Due Date: January 12, 2015, 5:00pm CST
Interest: Women
Eligibility: AAUW awards fellowships in these categories to women who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have achieved high standards of academic excellence and show promise of distinction in their respective fields. There are no restrictions on an applicant’s age or institution of study within the United States. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. institution during the fellowship year, and should be pursuing a course of study in the U.S. over the full academic year. Priority is given to women who do not already hold a master’s or first professional degree.
See webpage for more information. Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $5,000— $18,000
Other: Applications submitted that do not adhere to the specified fields of study for funding as outlined above will be disqualified.
Name: American Heart Association Founders Affiliate Predoctoral Fellowship
Due Date: January 15, 2015, 5:00pm CDT
Interest: Research broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease and stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems, including multidisciplinary efforts.
Eligibility: Post baccalaureate, predoctoral MD, PhD, DO, DVM (or equivalent) student who seeks research training with a sponsor/mentor prior to embarking on a research career. A full-time student working towards his/her degree. At the time of activation, the applicant must: have completed initial coursework and be at the stage of their doctoral program where they can devote full-time effort to research or activities related to their development into independent researchers.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Up to $50,000; institution may supplement stipend.
Name: American Society for Microbiology Headquarter's (HQ) Career Advancement Fellowship
Due Date: January 31, 2015
Interest: Microbiology or related fields.
Eligibility: Doctoral degree in microbiology or related fields. Basic understanding of career options available in microbiology, especially non-academic research related jobs (clinical microbiology, industry, etc). Ability to build relationships and networks with those working in the career education field at universities and other research institutions, government, industry, etc. Proven proficiency in handling multiple priorities and projects, often under tight deadlines. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas to public, professional, and diverse audiences through public speaking and written documents/articles. Strong writing and editing skills. Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Team player who can thrive working with a diverse group of programmatic areas (education, meetings, communication, etc). Demonstrated interest in professional career development (through committee work, campus role, training, associations, and online membership). Experience in peer mentoring or campus leadership role.
Tuition: N/A Stipend: Undisclosed amount
Name: American Society for Microbiology Headquarter's (HQ) Communications And Marketing Fellowship
Due Date: Undisclosed, inquire with program administrator.
Interest: Microbiology, Communication, Marketing.
Eligibility: The ASM Fellow must have a PhD in microbiology or related fields, provide their CV, provide a personal statement, provide a list of volunteer experience, and provide two letters of reference. Candidates must have solid scientific credentials as evidenced from publications and presentations. Participation in ASM sponsored activities is desirable. Applicants should have experience in public outreach. A successful applicant will have demonstrated initiative and leadership by organizing either departmental or volunteer activities.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $25,000 6-month stipend, medical benefits, and a public transportation subsidy.
Other: The fellowship is for 6-consecutive months and are in residency at the ASM in Washington, DC.
Name: American Society for Microbiology Headquarter's (HQ) Professional Practice Industrial Fellowship Program
Due Date: January 31, 2015
Interest: Microbiology
Eligibility: Master or doctoral degree in microbiology or a life science, industrial or applied science work experience, ability to assimilate and summarize information from government regulations, ability to synthesize data, strong written and communication skills, excellent people skills, outgoing and self-motivated, experience drafting, deploying, and analyzing surveys a plus.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: up to $50,000 annual stipend.
Name: American Society for Microbiology Robert D. Watkins Graduate Research Fellowship
Due Date: May 1
Interest: Microbiology
Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be from groups that have been determined by the applicant's institution to be underrepresented in the microbiological sciences. The ASM encourages institutions to identify individuals that have been historically underrepresented, and remain underrepresented today in the microbiological sciences nationally. These groups include African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders. In addition, applicants must: be formally admitted to a doctoral program in the microbiological sciences in an accredited U.S. institution, have successfully completed the first year of the graduate program (first year graduate students cannot apply), have successfully completed all graduate coursework requirements for the doctoral degree by the date of activation of the fellowship, be a student member of ASM, be mentored by an ASM member, be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, not have funding OR have funding that will expire by the start date of the fellowship. This fellowship cannot run concurrently with other national fellowships from NIH, NSF, HHMI, etc.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $63,000 ($21,000 a year) for a three year period.
Name: American Society for Microbiology Science Teaching Fellowship Program
Due Date: September 12, 2015
Interest: Microbiology
Eligibility: A graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, or early-career scientist (a scientist who has completed his or her postdoctoral studies within the last three years), Studying, conducting research, or teaching in the microbiological and related sciences, An ASM student, postdoctoral, contributing, or premium member, Willing to commit time and resources to participate in program activities from October 2015 to January 2016, Interested in careers that have a substantial teaching component at a non-doctoral institution.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Undisclosed amount.
Name: APA Dissertation Research Award
Due Date: September 15, 2015
Interest: Psychology
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduate students of psychology in good standing with their university, at a regionally accredited university or college located in the United States or Canada. Applicants must be enrolled full-time or working on their dissertation research for an equivalent of full-time enrollment regardless of actual registration status. Applicants must be student affiliates or associate members of the American Psychological Association. Students who are not affiliates must apply for affiliation when submitting materials for the Dissertation Research Award. All materials must be received by the Science Directorate in a single, complete package. The APA Student Affiliate membership form is available online. It can be submitted on the internet or printed and mailed to APA. If you submit the application online, please print the confirmation page receipt and send a copy with your award application. If you print the application and mail it to APA, please include it with your award application.
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Tuition: N/A
Stipend: 30-40 grants of $1,000 each, along with several larger grants of up to $5,000.
Name: The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship
Due Date: One of the respective deadlines of each year (date as per postmark for the paper version): 1 February, 1 June, 1 October.
Interest: Biomedicine
Eligibility: European citizens working in Europe or overseas, and to non-European citizens pursuing their PhD project in Europe. Applicants should not be older than 27 years. The PhD project must be experimental, in the field of basic biomedical research and aimed at elucidating basic biological phenomena of human life and acquiring new scientific knowledge. Natural scientists should have been awarded their diploma, BSc, MSc or equivalent degree; physicians, veterinary surgeons and pharmacists should have passed their state examinations.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Varies. See Conditions for more information.
Other: The basic monthly stipend amounts to 1,550 euros. In the United Kingdom, a further 700 euros, in the USA, Australia, Israel, Canada, and Denmark, a further 500 euros, in Switzerland, a further 1,300 euros, and in Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden, a further 200 euros are added as a country-related premium.
Name: Canadian Federation of University women (CFUW) Margaret McWilliams Pre- Doctoral Fellowship
Due Date: November 7, 2015
Interest: Women
Eligibility: It is awarded to a woman who has completed at least one calendar year in a full- time doctoral program and is enrolled in full-time studies in Canada or abroad at the time of application.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $11,000 Name: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Doctoral Research Award
Due Date: October 1, 2015
Interest: International
Eligibility: The Nominated Principal Applicant must be a trainee. A primary supervisor must be identified on the application. An additional supervisor may be identified. The program is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada at the time of application. Only students engaged in a full-time doctoral program that has a significant research component are eligible to apply. An eligible program of study must require that 75% of the students' time be devoted to research training. The research component must be a requirement for completion of the program, such as the completion of a thesis, a major research project, a dissertation, a scholarly publication, a presentation and/or an exhibit that is merit/expert reviewed at the institutional level. Doctoral programs that are based only on course work are not eligible. Joint doctoral programs with a professional degree (eg MD/PhD, MBA/PhD, DVM/PhD, etc) and clinically-oriented doctoral programs (eg PhD in Clinical Psychology) are eligible if they have a significant research component as described above. For the purposes of eligibility assessment, the health professional degree portion of the combined degree program will not be counted as graduate study. The maximum duration of award funding from all federal sources to undertake graduate studies is four years, including at the Master's level. Individuals who hold or have held a doctoral award from a federal source for a term of three years are not eligible to apply. As of the application deadline, all candidates must have completed a minimum of 12 months of graduate study at the Master's or doctoral level.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Trainee stipend: $30,000 per annum. Research allowance: $5,000 per annum.
Name: Canadian Institutes of Health Research Dr. James Rossiter Master's of Public Health (MPH) Practicum Award Program
Due Date: February 17, 2015
Interest: Public Health
Eligibility: Eligibility criteria for all CIHR research funding programs apply. The business office of the institution of an eligible Nominated Principal Applicant generally administers CIHR funds. Refer to the individual eligibility requirements regarding the eligibility requirements for individuals and institutions. Please note that the purpose of this funding opportunity is to fund institutions that offer MPH programs; the institution determines how practicum support will be distributed to its students. This application process is only for institutions that have not already been deemed eligible for this competition. Institutions previously deemed eligible will be contacted by CIHR and asked to submit their most recent MPH enrolment number to the CIHR Program Delivery Coordinator listed below, for voucher allocation determinations. Students/ candidates interested in this practicum award should contact the appropriate university Dean or MPH Program Director at their institution.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: The maximum amount per practicum award is $5,600 for up to one year.
Name: Epilepsy Foundation Predoctoral Research Training Fellowship
Due Date: August 22, 2015, 5:00pm EST
Interest: Epilepsy
Eligibility: Be matriculating in a full-time doctoral (PhD) program with an academic career focus. Areas of interest considered include, but are not limited to neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, genetics, nursing, or pharmacy; Have a defined dissertation research project; Have a qualified preceptor with expertise to supervise and provide guidance on the aspects of the research related to epilepsy; Have access to institutional resources to conduct the proposed research project. Not have previously been awarded an Epilepsy Foundation Pre-Doctoral Research Training Fellowship.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Up to $20,000 ($19,000 for stipend and $1,000 to support travel to attend the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society).
Name: Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship for Minorities
Due Date: November 19, 2015
Interest: Minority
Eligibility: All citizens, nationals, and permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card) of the United States, and individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation, Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations), Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based (dissertation- required), program leading to a PhD or ScD degree at a non-proprietary (not for profit) US educational institution, Individuals who require a minimum of three years study to complete their PhD/ScD degree as of the 2015 fall semester, and Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Annual stipend: $24,000. Name: Harvey Fellows Program Due Date: November 1 Interest: Christian Eligibility: All persons receiving support from the Mustard Seed Foundation must demonstrate personal faith in Jesus Christ and desire to serve and witness in his name. The Lausanne Covenant best articulates the theological vision of the Mustard Seed Foundation. All applicants must either affirm the Lausanne Covenant as an expression of their faith and theological understanding; OR submit a statement in their application articulating how their theological understanding differs from the Covenant. In addition, the Foundation expects to see a strong correlation between a successful applicant and involvement in his/her local church. An individual must be enrolled in or have applied to a full-time graduate program. The Harvey Fellowship is not awarded to individuals pursuing undergraduate degrees, post- doctorate or non-degree programs, or part-time studies. An individual must be able to demonstrate that their intended vocational field has a significant impact on society, and yet appears to be underrepresented by Christians. We understand that these fields may vary in different countries or contexts as applicants come from and are planning to work in different countries around the world. Therefore the applicant is responsible to make a strong case for the strategic nature and underrepresentation of Christians in the field or context in their application.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $12,000
Other: Stipends may be renewed for up to two additional years.
Name: Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award
Due Date: Fall 2015
Interest: Uncategorized
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for Hertz Fellowships must be students of the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States of America, and who are willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency (see the Moral Commitment section).
Tuition: Full tuition equivalent.
Stipend: $32,000/ 9-month personal stipend.
Other: Renewable for up to 5 years.
Name: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
Due Date: February 5, 2015 Interest: Uncategorized
Eligibility: Past participants in the HHMI Exceptional Research Opportunities Program (EXROP); must be graduating seniors or recent baccalaureate recipients (within two years) who have completed no more than one year of PhD training. No citizenship requirement.
Tuition: Supports years three, four, and five of a PhD program.
Stipend: $43,000
Name: Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust Due Date: Midnight, January 31, 2015 Interest: Uncategorized Eligibility: DeKarman fellowships are open to students in any discipline, including international students, who are currently enrolled in a university or college located within the United States. Only candidates for the PhD who will defend their dissertation in or about June 2016 and undergraduates entering their senior year (will receive bachelor’s degree in June 2016) are eligible for consideration. Postdoctoral and master’s degree students are not eligible for consideration. Special consideration will be given to applicants in the Humanities. To qualify for a 2015-2016 fellowship you must be currently enrolled at a US university and either be a senior undergraduate student (will receive Bachelor’s Degree in June 2016) or be in the final year of a PhD program (will defend dissertation in June 2016). Master’s degree students and postdoctoral scholars do not qualify for the fellowship.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: $22,000 for graduate students.
Other: Approximately eight (8) fellowships.
Name: Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Due Date: November 1, 2015
Interest: Uncategorized
Eligibility: A New American is an individual who (1) is a resident alien; i.e., holds a Green Card, or, (2) has been naturalized as a U.S. citizen, or (3) is the child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens. The applicant must either have a bachelor's degree or be in her/his final year of undergraduate study. To be eligible you must not be older than thirty years of age as of November 1. The Trustees strongly encourage applications from candidates who have not yet begun their graduate studies, but full consideration will be given to candidates in the first or second years of graduate studies in their current program.
Tuition: One-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended by the Fellow (up to a maximum of $16,000 per academic year). Stipend: Up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition and fees or 50% of required tuition and fees/year.
Name: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Foundation (PhRMA): Predoctoral Fellowships for Training in Pharmacology and Toxicology
Due Date: September 1, 2015
Interest: Pharmacology/toxicology
Eligibility: Applications must be submitted by an accredited U.S. college or university. Because of high demand for this fellowship, the PhRMA Foundation will accept only one application per academic institution. Applicants must be full-time, in-residence pharmacology or toxicology students enrolled in U.S. schools of medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Eligible candidates will have completed most of their pre- thesis requirements (at least two years of study) and be engaged in thesis research as Ph.D. candidates by the time the award is activated. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The university is responsible for selecting its proposed candidate. Exceptions may be considered for institutions with multiple campuses. Highest priority will be given to applications for research that encompasses the award’s aims. The pharmacology/toxicology research and teaching mission of the unit awarding the degree must be part of a core mission displayed on its website. An individual may not simultaneously hold or interrupt any other fellowship providing stipend support while the PhRMA Foundation fellowship is active.
Tuition: Does not provide subsidies for tuition.
Stipend: $20,000 in stipend support per year for one or two years.
Name: Porter Physiology Development Fellowship
Due Date: January 15
Interest: Physiology
Eligibility: Porter Physiology Development Fellowships are open to underrepresented racial and ethnic minority applicants who are obtaining their degree at a US Institution and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories. The applicant must have been accepted into or is currently in a graduate program in physiology at the time of the application. The applicant must also be a student member of the APS or have an application in process. Note: The APS does not currently offer scholarships.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Annual stipends under the Porter Physiology Development Fellowship Program are $28,300. There is no dependency allowance. No tuition or fees will be paid by the Porter Program on behalf of the fellow since the Committee believes that graduate scholarships and other educational allowances are available at most institutions. In addition, funds for research support will be the responsibility of the training institution. A fellow may not accept private employment or another similar fellowship stipend simultaneously.
Other: Fellows will be required to be enrolled full-time in a program leading to the PhD or DSc in the physiological sciences.
Name: Samsung Scholarships
Due Date: Undisclosed
Interest: Korean, Engineering, Science, Liberal Arts, Social Sciences.
Eligibility: Individuals pursuing a full-time Integrated Master's and PhD, or a PhD degree at an overseas university in the following year. Individuals pursuing either a full-time Integrated Master's and PhD, or a PhD degree at an overseas university in the following year.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Up to $50,000 each year. Please note that the amount of scholarship may vary due to the regional differences in average living expenses.
Name: UNCF • Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship
Due Date: December 11, 2015
Interest: Minority
Eligibility: To be considered for the UNCF/Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship awards, an applicant must be: African American (Black), enrolled in a full-time PhD or equivalent doctoral degree program majoring in a life or physical science. MD/PhD degree candidates are eligible, engaged in and within 1-3 years of completing dissertation research, having successfully completed all qualifying exams by September 1, 2016, Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Tuition: N/A
Stipend: Up to $53,500.