Fellowships for CoE Graduate Students

Updated: May 2009
Associate Dean for Graduate Education

The following fellowships have been identified as being relevant for CoE graduate students. We'd like to thank the faculty and staff in the various CoE departments who provided us with the information to complete this list. The fellowships are sorted by type and application deadline (please note that the deadlines may change from year-to-year, so be sure to double-check these dates on the fellowship websites well in advance if you plan to apply). We also suggest reviewing the University of Michigan financial Aid page for additional funding resources for graduate students.

UM Fellowships

The Martin Luther King, Jr./Cesar Chavez/Rosa Parks Fellowship For underrepresented minorities in a master's or doctoral program, who are Michigan residents, and plan to teach in post secondary education.
  • Awards: vary by financial need--up to $20,000 for masters and $35,000 for PhD
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens-must be Michigan resident
  • Deadline: varies by funding availability
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Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund (RGS-EF)
The Rackham Emergency Fund is intended to provide Rackham graduate students who find themselves in emergency situations with financial assistance.
  • Award: up to $2,500
  • Citizenship: not specified, but must be in a Rackham program
  • Deadline: rolling deadline, upon completion of application
  • Website (uniqname login required to access page)
Rackham Graduate Student Research Grants (RGS-RG)
The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grants are intended to provide Rackham graduate students with financial assistance in carrying out research that will lead to advances toward their degree.
  • Award: Master's and pre-candidates=$1,500, candidates=$3,000
  • Citizenship: not specified, but must be in a Rackham program
  • Deadline: applications reviewed monthly
  • Website (unique name login required to access page)
Rackham/International Institute Travel Grants
Provide opportunities for Rackham graduate students to become familiar with, and take part in the life of their academic professions. Awards are available only to Rackham students who have responded to a formal call for abstracts and whose abstract has been accepted for either poster or paper presentation at a conference.
  • Award: Domestic - up to $600 for travel in the continental United States, and up to $850 for transcontinental travel, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe, and up to $1,100 for conferences in Africa, Asia, South America and Australia
  • Citizenship: no limitations
  • Deadline: Must submit application prior to conference
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Collaboratory for Advanced Research and Academic Technologies (CARAT) GSI Fellowships
In association with the Learning Sciences Initiative at Michigan and the Usability Support and Evaluation (USE) Lab of the Digital Media Commons, the GSI Fellowships provide $2000 grants for GSIs in courses that are employing innovative or pervasive technologies to support teaching and learning. These awards are to support GSIs in gathering data about how these technologies contribute to teaching and learning, and sharing information about effective uses of technology with the CARAT Learning Sciences community.
  • Award: $2000 grant
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Shapiro/Malik Awards To assist with interest payments on the unsubsidized educational loans that students are obligated to pay while still in graduate school.
  • Award: Maximum $1,000/student
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens and permanent residents with $10,000 or more in unsubsidized educational loans are given first consideration
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International Students Fellowship Program Available to assist outstanding international students actively pursuing a degree in any Rackham program, especially those who may be ineligible for other kinds of support because of citizenship. Students must be nominated by their department, and in their second or third academic term of study. Each department may nominate no more than two students.
  • Award: $7,500 (up to twenty awarded)
  • Citizenship: Non-US citizens or non-permanent residents
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Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France
The Georges Lurcy Charitable and Educational Trust seeks to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and France, and secondarily between Americans and Europeans in general. This is achieved by supporting scholarly activities and exchanges which allow members of one society to learn more about the people and civilization of the other society. The award is for graduate students wishing to do study or research in France during the academic year.
  • Award: $25,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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DAAD Scholarships An exchange agreement between the German Academic Exchange Program and the University of Michigan, this scholarship program is open to students enrolled full-time from all fields except medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. There are three scholarships offered for advanced study or research in Germany during the academic year.
  • Award: transportation, living expenses, language training, and tuition.
  • Citizenship: U.S. or Canadian citizens
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Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) For students in aerospace, space science, Earth System science and other related science, engineering or mathematical fields.
  • Award: $5,000 for graduate students
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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Barbour Scholarship The award is for international Asian women (encompassing the large region extending from Turkey in the west to Japan and the Philippines in the east) working on their graduate degree who intend to return to their home country upon completion of their degree. You must be nominated by your department and have completed two full terms of graduate work at the University of Michigan before beginning tenure as a Barbour Scholar.
  • Award: $16,000 stipend, fall and winter tuition and registration fees, GradCare for Fall and Winter terms
  • Citizenship: Must NOT be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.  Also, must NOT be married to a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. 
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Collaboratory for Advanced Research and Academic Technologies (CARAT) GSI Fellowships
In association with the Learning Sciences Initiative at Michigan and the Usability Support and Evaluation (USE) Lab of the Digital Media Commons, the GSI Fellowships provide $2000 grants for GSIs in courses that are employing innovative or pervasive technologies to support teaching and learning. These awards are to support GSIs in gathering data about how these technologies contribute to teaching and learning, and sharing information about effective uses of technology with the CARAT Learning Sciences community.
  • Award: $2000 grant
  • Citizenship: not specified
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CEW Scholarships
For female students who are returning to school after a break of at least 48 months.
  • Award: $1,500-$8,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Program Awarded to outstanding students who will complete the dissertation in the year in which they hold the fellowship and who will complete the doctorate within six years of beginning their programs. Students must be nominated by their department.
  • Award: Up to $2,200/month plus tuition for 12 months
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Foreign Languages & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
The International Institute administers several fellowships related to studying foreign languages and studying abroad. These fellowships all have varying requirements and deadlines.

  • Award: $15,00 stipend, full tuition, fees
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
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Rackham International Research Awards
Support terminal master's and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside North America.
  • Award: $7,500
  • Citizenship: open to all
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International Institute Individual Fellowships
The International Institute (II) Fellowships are designed to support University of Michigan students (regardless of citizenship) who are enrolled in a degree program and wish to participate in internships or conduct research abroad.
  • Award: Up to $2,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Michigan AGEP Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program
To provide post-doctoral research opportunities for students interested in pursuing an academic career. Participants in the program will receive mentoring to assist them in preparing themselves to enter a tenure track faculty position.
  • Award: $55,000, health insurance, and $5,000 for research and conference travel
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizens
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Michigan Initiative on Student NASA Exploration Research (MISNER) Program
This is a 10-week internship program to take place within the May-August time frame, sponsored by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium. The MISNER program will give students the opportunity to work in Exploration Systems Mission Directorate-related industries within the state of Michigan. Underrepresented minority students are strongly encouraged to apply. 
  • Award: $6,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizens
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Rackham Non-Traditional Fellowships To aid Michigan Residents who wish to return to graduate school after an extended absence and where the interruption in schooling may have placed them at a disadvantage in competing with more traditional students for financial assistance awarded at the time of admission. Students must be nominated by their department.
  • Award: $16,000 to be used as a stipend or towards tuition as well as GradCare health insurance coverage during the fellowship tenure
  • Citizenship: Michigan resident
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Rackham Engineering Awards (REA) and Rackham Science Awards (RSA) For newly admitted PhD students in the Physical Science or Engineering fields.
  • Award: fall and winter tuition, GradCare, and monthly stipends for up to five academic years if entering without a relevant Masters degree; four years with a relevant degree
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Yossi Schiff Award For international students with F-1 or J-1 visas currently enrolled or accepted to the University pursuing a career in social sciences, humanities, medicine, public health, public policy, nursing or environmental sciences.
  • Award: $25,000 stipend
  • Citizenship: International Student
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MMPEI-Rackham Energy Fellowship Program
The Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute and the Rackham School of Graduate Studies offer fellowships to support outstanding graduate students engaged in energy research throughout the University.
  • Award: Two years of funding to cover stipends, tuition, and healthcare
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Collaboratory for Advanced Research and Academic Technologies (CARAT) GSRA Fellowships
In association with the Learning Sciences Initiative at Michigan and the Usability Support and Evaluation (USE) Lab of the Digital Media Commons, the GSRA Fellowships provide 50% support for students to engage in research that will improve knowledge of how university investments in learning technologies translate into improvements in teaching and learning, and to participate in a community of scholars pursuing the same issues.
  • Award: 50% GSRA position plus fall and winter tuition at in-state rate and GradCare
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Main US Governmental Fellowships

Naval Research Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellowship Program The program is designed to significantly increase the involvement of creative and highly trained scientists and engineers from academia and industry to scientific and technical areas of interest and relevance to the Navy.
  • Award: Stipend up to $65,000, health insurance, relocation and travel allowances
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
  • Deadline: Applications accepted continuously
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NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) offers a scholarship program focused on aeronautical research and related degree programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The program's purpose is to: (1) In accordance with the National Aeronautics R&D Policy and its accompanying Executive Order, help to advance the nation’s aeronautics enterprise by investing in the educational development of the future aeronautics workforce. (2) Provide opportunities to attract highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students to aeronautics and related fields.
  • Award: Up to $35,000 awarded for each school year, to be used for tuition, room and board, or other school-related costs and a summer internship at a NASA Research Center with a stipend in an amount up to $10,000, not to exceed two internships
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Graduate Fellowship Program The Program is targeted to individuals who wish to gain highly specialized technical knowledge, and who would undertake full-time graduate work designed to meet NRC's current and future critical skill needs.
  • Award: NRC pays full tuition, fees, books plus a stipend equal to 90% of the fellow's current salary while enrolled in full time classes. In return, the fellow must commit to NRC employment for 2 years for each academic year of subsidized education.
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Department of Defense Presidential Management Fellows
The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established by Presidential Executive Order in 1977. It is designed to attract to the Federal service outstanding individuals from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have an interest in, and a commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. The program draws graduate students from a variety of academic, social, and cultural backgrounds to help meet the future challenges of public service. PMFs are hired for two-year internships. Initial salaries are determined based on experience and education. After successfully completing the two-year program, PMFs may be eligible for conversion to a permanent Government position and further promotional opportunities.

  • Award: Internship with variable stipend based upon experience and strength of application
  • Citizenship: No restrictions.
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Argonne National Laboratory Named Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Applicants must demonstrate superb ability in scientific or engineering research, and must show definite promise of becoming outstanding leaders in the research they pursue.
  • Award: $72,000 per annum stipend with an additional allocation of up to $20,000 per year for research support and travel
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Fulbright Grants for Study and Research Abroad
The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university course work, independent library or field research, classes in a music conservatory or art school, special projects in the social or life sciences, or a combination of these activities. Along with opportunities for intellectual, professional, and artistic growth, the Fulbright Program offers invaluable opportunities to meet and work with people of the host country, sharing daily life as well as professional and creative insights.
  • Award: Maximum round-trip transportation to the host country; maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; book and research allowances; supplemental health and accident insurance; tuition, in some cases; language or orientation courses, where appropriate
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) Fellowship: Science To Achieve Results (STAR)
Note: UM students are not eligible to apply for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowship
Graduate students at Master's and doctoral levels in environmentally related fields of study.

  • Award: Up to $37,000 per year of support; Master's level may receive up to 2 years of support; Doctoral students may be supported for maximum of 3 years
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF)
NERRS' Graduate Research Fellowship provides master's degree students and Ph.D. candidates with an opportunity to conduct research of local and national significance that focuses on enhancing coastal zone management. Fellows conduct their research within a National EstuarineResearch Reserve and gain hands-on experience by participating in their host reserve's research and monitoring programs.
  • Award: $20,000
  • Citizenship: no specification
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
  • Award: Stipend of $30,000/year, plus education coverage of $10,500 for up to three years, and a 1-time $1,000 travel allowance for research abroad
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
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National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Fellows Nordic Research Program

The U.S. National Science Foundation, the Research Council of Norway (RCN), and the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES) will support on a competitive basis research visits of 2-12 months in Norway, or of 3-12 months in Finland, respectively.  This international research opportunity is intended to enrich the GRF experience by exposing current Fellows to leading Nordic scientists and institutions, thus enabling them to develop early-career collaborations with European research partners.  Results are expected to expand opportunities for innovation and add an international dimension to GRF research projects.

  • Award: Varies
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident (must be a current NSF GRF)
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Nonproliferation Graduate Program (NGP)
Administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, WA, the 12 to 14 month, full-time fellow program provides participants with specialized training and practical experience on projects and initiatives that contribute to a safer world. In addition to gaining valuable experience working with federal government programs, participants have opportunities to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy, other government agencies, national laboratories, and non-governmental organizations.

  • Award: $41,000, health & dental, paid holidays & vacation
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Sandia National Laboratories, President Harry S. Truman Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering
The Fellowship provides the opportunity for recipients to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the national security mission of Sandia National Laboratories. The appointee is expected to foster creativity and to stimulate exploration of forefront science and technology and high-risk, potentially high-value R&D. Truman Fellowship candidates are expected to have solved a major scientific or engineering problem in their thesis work or will have provided a new approach or insight to a major problem, as evidenced by a recognized impact in their field.

  • Award: $103,700 salary, as well as benefits (3-year commitment once PhD is secured)
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Presidential Management Fellows Program For students interested in a career in public service and meeting master's or doctoral-level degree requirements.
  • Award: Two-year paid program working with Federal agencies, including federal benefits, etc.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens (opportunities for non-U.S. citizens are extremely limited)
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Rickover Graduate Fellowship Program in Naval Engineering
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 the naval nuclear propulsion and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy development through the research efforts of the fellows. The technical areas with greatest interest include reactor physics, nuclear materials science and engineering, shielding technology, and two-phase flow.

  • Award: $2,100/month stipend, tuition & fees, summer internship
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Graduate Students who will pursue a doctoral degree in, or closely related to, an area of DoD interest within one of the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Biosciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive, Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Computer and Computational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Geosciences, Materials Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, Physics.
  • Award: Full tuition and required fees (not to include room and board) for 3 years; Fellows receive stipend for 12-month tenures of around $31,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
Provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in energy-density physics, low-energy nuclear science, or properties of materials under extreme conditions.
  • Award: $32,400, payment of tuition and required fees for up to 4 years of study at any U.S. university, and $1,000 yearly academic allowance for professional development
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens and permanent residents
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DoE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE-CSGF) Graduate students pursuing PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Scientific or engineering disciplines.
  • Award: $31,200 annual stipend; payment of all tuition and fees; $1000 annual allowance for research; up to $2500 for computer workstation, and the opportunity to complete a practicum at a national DOE laboratory.
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or permanent resident aliens who are exceptional senior undergraduates or in their first or second year of graduate study
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Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) A ten-week summer research opportunity for graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy Laboratory.
  • Award: $6,500
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Graduate Fellowships (DHS) First- and second-year graduate fellowships for research-based graduate degree in the physical, biological, social and behavioral sciences including science policy, engineering, mathematics, or computer science.
  • Award: Full tuition and fees paid up to 3 years, plus stipend of $2,300/month for 12 months
  • Citizenship: U.S citizen
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EPA's National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program
NNEMS fellowships are given to those who are pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control or environmental protection for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Award: Stipends vary according to status
  • Citizenship: U.S citizen
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National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships Created in 1991, NSEP awards undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East).
  • Award: Up to $30,000 for language study and international research
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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DoE Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program Offers talented students the opportunity to engage in the study and research of fusion energy sciences and technology, while fostering practical work experiences at recognized research facilities. Provides incentive and support to students as they continue their education in graduate school and prepare for careers in fusion energy. Note: there are two different fellowships offered--fusion technology and fusion science--UM students are only eligible to apply for the fusion technology fellowship!
  • Award: $19,800 stipend, tuition & fees, travel, $750/mo extra during practicum
  • Citizenship: U.S citizen or permanent resident
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DoE Nuclear Engineering and Health Physics Fellowship The fellowship program is designed to encourage talented students to continue their education and seek an advanced degree in a related nuclear energy field. The program will assist in preparing students for leadership roles in fission technology and will support the broader objective of advancing fission energy through the research efforts of the fellows.
  • Award: $1700/month stipend, tuition & fees, travel, $300/mo extra during practicum
  • Citizenship: U.S citizen
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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Graduate Scholarship Program Awarded to full-time postgraduate students who have earned Master's degrees or the equivalent and who are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in electrical, electronics, chemical, systems or communications engineering, physics, math, or computer science.
  • Award: Master's $31,000, PhD $38,000, plus educational expenses and health benefits
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program The LARSS Program is managed for NASA by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium under the auspices of the National Institute of Aerospace. Two primary elements of the LARSS Program are: 1) a research project completed by each participant under the supervision of a researcher that assumes the role of mentor for the summer including submission of an individual technical report, and 2) technical lectures by prominent engineers and scientists. The research period begins the first week of June.
  • Award: $5,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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NASA's Graduate Student Researcher's Program (GSRP)
The NASA Graduate Student Research Program (GSRP) awards fellowships for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research and development.
  • Award: $30,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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National Research Council (NRC) Research Associateship Program Awardees have the opportunity to conduct independent research in an area compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory; develop full-time effort to research a publication; and collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at federal research laboratories.
  • Award: Annual stipends range from $36,000 to $75,000--plus health insurance, relocation benefits, and an allowance for professional travel
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or foreign national
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DoD Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Defense Scholarship Program The purpose is to promote the education, recruitment, and retention of outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in science, math, and engineering.
  • Award: $15,000
  • Citizenship: Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with earned B.S. and M.S. degrees
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Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program
This fellowship program enables students to pursue Master's Degrees or Doctorates in transportation-related fields at the University of their choice and/or acquaints students with transportation research, development and technology transfer activities at U.S. Department of Transportation facilities.
  • Award: All recipients may not receive a full award (i.e. tuition, stipend, and travel to the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting). Recipient awards will be based on the ranking given by the National Selection Panel or local selection panels at individual universities. Recipients will receive a minimum of $1,500 for travel to TRB, based on the ranking received.
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Morris K. Udall Foundation Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Dissertation Fellowship
The Udall Foundation awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution, and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses.
  • Award: up to $24,000
  • Citizenship: unknown
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Biosphere-Atmosphere Research and Training (BART) Fellowship
BART is an NSF-IGERT training program for doctoral students studying biosphere-atmosphere interactions. It is conducted at the University of Michigan Biological Station, and is a multidisciplinary total immersion experience.
  • Award: $33,000 per year stipend for 2 years, plus $2,000 for equipment or supplies, conference and travel expenses, tuition, and graduate health insurance
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen and permanent residents
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DoE Fusion Energy Sciences Postdoctoral Research Program
BART is an NSF-IGERT training program for doctoral students studying biosphere-atmosphere interactions. It is conducted at the University of Michigan Biological Station, and is a multidisciplinary total immersion experience.
  • Award: $50,400 per year stipend for up to 2 years, plus health insurance, inbound travel and moving expenses
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen and permanent residents
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Milton E. Cooper/Young Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Graduate Scholarship
The AFCEA Graduate School scholarships seek to reward excellence for demonstrated effort at the master's level of study.
  • Award: $3,000
  • Citizenship: must be a U.S. citizen and a young professional (age 35 or under) currently employed in a field related to communications, computer science or electronics, must have a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and must be currently enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States.
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NASA Earth System Science Fellowship Program
Ensures continued training of interdisciplinary scientists to support the study of the Earth as a system, especially focusing on Earth remote sensing.
  • Award: $21,000 plus $3,000 in expenses, which can be renewed for a total of three years
  • Citizenship: open to anyone, although preference given to US citizens and resident aliens
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National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowships
Offer a unique educational experience for students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The one-year fellowships match graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative or executive branches, or other institutions located in Washington, D.C.
  • Award: Fellowships are awarded for one year with a $34,000 student stipend, moving expenses, and health insurance. Additional funds available for travel, etc. (overall award is $44,000).
  • Citizenship: any
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Nuclear Energy Student Pipeline
The Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative/Generation IV University Fellowship Program (AFCI-UFP) is open to nuclear science and engineering students pursuing master's degrees in topic areas that support the AFCI/Gen IV program. This fellowship program will advance synergistic working relationships among students, universities, DOE laboratories, and the Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology.
  • Award: $42,500/18 months
  • Citizenship: US citizens
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Private and Corporate Fellowships

The Electrochemical Society Scholarships are granted to students who are enrolled in science, engineering, or education.
  • Award: varies by scholarship
  • Citizenship: not specified
  • Deadline: varies by scholarship
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American Public Power Association (APPA) Technical Design Project Grants
The Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) Program technical design project is intended to promote the involvement of students studying in energy-related disciplines in the public power industry.
  • Award: One $5,000 TDP is awarded each year to a student or group of students conducting research on an energy-related project. The award recipient(s) also receive travel reimbursement up to $3000 to present their project during the annual APPA Engineering and Operations Technical Conference. The TDP does not require a utility sponsor.
  • Citizenship: no limit
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Roy G Post Foundation Scholarship
Dedicated to education for the safe management of nuclear materials.

  • Award: not specified
  • Citizenship: open to any citizenship
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Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowships in the Applied Physical Sciences
We look to support the graduate education of America's most promising technical talent, the Ph.D.-directed effort of the young men and women who can be expected to have the greatest impact on the application of the physical sciences to human problems during the next half-century.

  • Award: Successful applicants have the choice of two Fellowship options:
    Five-Year Hertz - Option 1
    - $28,000/9-month personal stipend
    - Full tuition equivalent
    - Renewable for up to 5 years

    Five-Year Coordinated - Option 2
    Hertz Period - Two Years
    - $33,000/9-month personal stipend
    - Full tuition equivalent
    Other Fellowship Period - Up to Three Years
    - $3,000/ year supplemental stipend from Hertz
    - Requires Awardee to accept a 3-year Fellowship from another source
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
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Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) Fellowships for Study or Research in Belgium
The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) encourages applications for fellowships for advanced study or research at a Belgian university or institution of higher learning. The fellowship period must be at least 6 months. In addition to the stipend, the Foundation will provide health insurance. Applicants must be citizens of the United States and either have a Masters degree or equivalent degree, or be working towards a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Preference is given to applicants under the age of 30 with a reading and speaking knowledge of Dutch, French, or German. BAEF Fellows must reside in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship.

  • Award: $18,000 for 12 months
  • Citizenship: US citizen
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IBM PhD Fellowship Program
Honors exceptional PhD students with interest in areas including business, science and related technical fields such as autonomic computing, nanotechnology.
  • Award: Stipend of $17,500, tuition, and fees for one year, plus an IBM Thinkpad
  • Citizenship: no limitations
American-Scandinavian Foundation Academic Fellowships and Grants
Applicants must have a well-defined research or study project that makes a stay in Scandinavia essential. Grants are considered suitable for post-graduate scholars, professionals, and candidates in the arts to carry out research or study visits of one-to-three months duration. Fellowships are intended to support year-long stay. Priority is given to candidates at the graduate level for dissertation-related study or research.
  • Award: $20,000 per year stipend plus the payment of tuition, fees, materials, project-related costs, travel expenses
  • Citizenship: US citizens and permanent residents
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowships
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation annually awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The German Chancellor Fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for profes­sional development, study, or research. Applicants design individual projects and decide at which institutions or organizations to pursue them. The program, which also includes fellowships for citizens of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. Applicants must have completed their B.A. following September 1, 1998.
  • Award: Travel Expenses, German language instruction in the USA, 2,000-3,000 EUR/month stipend.
  • Citizenship: USA, China, Russia
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Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America Foundation Graduate Scholarships
College seniors enrolled in an undergraduate construction management or construction-related engineering degree program, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction management or construction-related engineering are eligible to apply. The applicant must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate level construction management or construction-related engineering degree program as a full-time student.
  • Award: $7,500 each, paid in two installments of $3,750
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program was established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family.
  • Award: $20,000 per year stipend plus the payment of one-half of tuition charges (up to $16,000), for up to two years of graduate study.
  • Citizenship: 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.
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Luce Scholars Program
The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends and internships for fifteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. Dating from 1974, the program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society. INSTITUTIONAL NOMINATION IS THE SOLE ROUTE TO CONSIDERATION. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN STUDENTS AND ALUMNI MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE. Submit Applications To: International Institute, suite 2660, School of Social Work Building, 1080 S. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
  • Award: In addition to the basic stipend, a cost of living allowance and a housing allowance may be provided to Scholars living in areas where such costs are high.
  • Citizenship: US citizen
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American Concrete Institute (ACI) Fellowship and Scholarship Programs
Only students nominated by faculty members who are also ACI members will be eligible to receive applications for the ACI Student Fellowship Program. This fellowship is offered to high-potential undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, construction management, and other appropriate curricula who are identified by the ACI-Member Faculty. Scholarship criteria are similar.
  • Award: Fellowships are $10,000, Scholarships are $3,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations, although they must attend a US grad school
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Charles LeGeyt Fortescue Graduate Scholarship Fund
Awarded for one year to a full-time graduate student obtaining their Masters in electrical engineering.
  • Award: 1 year stipend of $24,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Life Member Graduate Study Fellowship
The fellowship is awarded annually to a first year, full-time graduate student in electrical engineering.
  • Award: 1 year fellowship at $10,000, renewable for 1 additional year
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship
Offers merit-based awards for outstanding graduate students to conduct research related to the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program.
  • Award: $28,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Link Foundation Energy Fellowships
"Preference will be given to candidates who have a well-defined thesis direction but who still have enough time remaining working toward their Ph.D. that receipt of a Link Foundation Fellowship could make a difference."
  • Award: 2 year fellowships at $25,000 per year stipend
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Defense Scholarship for Service Program (SMART) This program is intended for U.S. citizens to support the education and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. This program is used to recruit and to retain civilian scientists and engineers to work at DoD agencies and laboratories. Recipients are awarded full tuition, educational fees, and a stipend.

  • Award: Full tuition, educational fees, and a stipend.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
AAAS administers fellowships to provide the opportunity for accomplished scientists and engineers to participate in and contribute to the public policymaking process of the federal government. Following selection, Fellows come to Washington, DC, in September of each year and participate in a comprehensive eight-day orientation program before beginning their fellowships in the various sectors of government. AAAS also conducts a professional development program throughout the year. Applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree at the time of application. Individuals with a master's degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply.

  • Award: 12-month fellowship with $64,000 stipend
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship The Liebmann Fund will accept up to three applications from the University of Michigan for the fellowship that covers the cost of tuition and a stipend of $18,000. Applicants must have an outstanding undergraduate record, demonstrated a need for financial assistance, and are citizens of the US. It is open to humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture or other formal professional training). Students need not be in a Rackham program but should apply directly to Rackham. Air and Waste Management Association
Scholarships are granted to full-time graduate students pursuing studies and research in air quality, waste management, and environmental management, policy, or law.
  • Award: $2,000-7,500
  • Citizenship: no specifications
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The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) Scholarships and Grants
Scholarships are granted to students who are enrolled full-time in optics, photonics, imaging, optoelectronics, or a related program.
  • Award: not specified
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Scholarship Program
They offer a variety of scholarships to students who are interested in the plastics industry.

  • Award: up to $4,000
  • Citizenship: depends on award
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Kosciuszko Foundation Tuition Scholarship Program
Scholarships support American students of Polish descent for full-time graduate studies in the United States, the one-year Master's program at the Center for European Studies, Jagiellonian University, Cracow, and English Schools of Medicine in Poland.

  • Award: $1,000 - $7,000
  • Citizenship: Applicant must be a US citizen OR a permanent resident of Polish descent AND have a minimum GPA of 3.0. A United States citizen of non-Polish descent may apply for funding to support full-time graduate level Polish studies.
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Link Foundation Doctoral Research Fellowships in Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation
To foster ocean engineering and ocean instrumentation research; to enhance both the theoretical and practical knowledge and applications of ocean engineering and instrumentation research; and to disseminate the results of that research through lectures, seminars and publications.

  • Award: Each award will consist of a grant of $25,000. The student will be awarded $21,500 which may be used for academic year and summer stipend; $2,500 is for expenses associated with the research; the remaining $1,000 is to help defray publication costs of the student's research results.
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Fusion Energy Sciences Fellowship Program
Offers talented students the opportunity to engage in the study and research of fusion energy sciences and technology, while fostering practical work experiences at recognized research facilities.
  • Award: $19,800 annual stipend, full payment of tuition and fees, $750 per month practicum allowance; opportunity to attend professional meetings and to participate in long-term graduate research at DOE fusion research facilities
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
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Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) at The California State University (CSU)
Through the CDIP, CSU provides financial assistance in the form of a student loan to a limited number of individuals pursuing doctoral degrees. The program seeks to provide loans to doctoral students who are interested in applying and competing for CSU instructional faculty positions after completion of the doctoral degree. If a participant applies, competes for, and is hired in a CSU instructional faculty position after completion of the doctoral degree, 20 percent of the loan will be forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching employment in the CSU.

  • Award: loans of up to $10,000 per year up to a total of $30,000; 20% of the loan may be forgiven if a student is hired in a CSU instructional faculty position after completion of the doctoral degree
  • Citizenship: not specified
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American Nuclear Society (ANS) Scholarships
For those earning a degree in nuclear science, nuclear engineering, or a nuclear related field.

  • Award: not specified
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
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ANS Nuclear Criticality Safety (NCS) Pioneers Scholarship
For those earning a degree in nuclear science/engineering, with an emphasis that supports nuclear criticality safety.

  • Award: not specified
  • Citizenship: US citizen or permanent resident
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Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships
Every year, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards sixty Graduate Fellowships of $5,000 each and forty Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study.

  • Award: $3,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations indicated
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Ralph W. Shrader
The Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship was developed to provide educational opportunities for talented individuals pursuing advanced degrees at the master's level for women and minorities in the communications and electronics fields.

  • Award: Stipend of $2,000 or $5,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) E. Wayne Kay Graduate Scholarship
Granted to full-time students who are in a graduate program with a manufacturing emphasis or industrial engineering.
  • Award: $4,000-$12,000
  • Citizenship: no limit
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American Meteorological Society (AMS) Industry/Government Graduate Fellowships
Sponsored by industry leaders and government agencies and are designed to attract promising young scientists to prepare for careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydraulic fields.

  • Award: $22,000 for a nine-month period
  • Citizenship: not specified
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Trent R. Dames and William W. Moore Fellowship
Grants are provided for the exploration of new applications of geotechnical engineering

  • Award: $2,000-$6,000
  • Citizenship: not specified
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Waldo Smith Hydraulic Fellowship
Awarded to a member of ASCE who conducts research in the field of experimental hydraulics

  • Award: $4,000, plus as much as $1,000 more for physical equipment for research
  • Citizenship: not specified
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American Public Power Association (APPA) Student Research Grants
Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) Program student research grants/internships support students studying in energy-related disciplines, increase awareness of career opportunities in public power, and provide assistance to DEED member utility sponsors. Students must obtain a DEED member sponsor for their student research grant/internship in order to apply.

  • Award: Stipend of $4,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations indicated
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American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Scholarships
The purpose of the ASNE Scholarship Program is to improve the profession of naval engineering by encouraging college students to enter the field of naval engineering, providing support to naval engineers seeking advanced education in the field, and providing ASNE members and industry sponsors with an opportunity to contribute to a worthy endeavor. Graduate student applicants must be members of ASNE.

  • Award: Stipend of $4,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Fellowship in Electrical History
The IEEE Fellowship in Electrical History supports either one year of full-time graduate work in the history of electrical science and technology at a college or university of recognized standing, or up to one year of post-doctoral research for a scholar in this field who has received their Ph.D. within the past three years. Must be a member of IEEE to apply.

  • Award: Stipend of $17,000 and a research budget of $3,000 is available
  • Citizenship: no limitations indicated
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Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Graduate Fellowship Program
The Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP) addresses the issues of improving educational opportunities at the doctoral level and supplying a relevantly educated work force for the semiconductor industry. The objectives of the program are 1) to encourage academically gifted U.S./permanent resident students to pursue doctoral degrees in research areas consistent with SRC goals, and 2) to develop a cadre of the highest quality doctoral graduates for SRC member companies and U.S. universities.

  • Award: Stipend of $1,950/month for up to 5 years, plus $2,000 to student's advisor for support
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens or have permanent resident, refugee, or political asylum status in the U.S.
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Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) Ammann Research Fellowship
The Ammann Research Fellowship is a society-wide competition for the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction, renewable for up to two years.

  • Award: Stipend of $5,000
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Alexander Graham Bell College Scholarship Awards
Granted to students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
  • Award: up to $1,000-$5,000
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Health Physics Society Fellowship
Granted to students who are pursuing a degree in a health physics field.
  • Award: $5,000-$7,500
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 65 scholarships to seniors and recent graduates planning to attend graduate school for the first time starting this fall. Students interested in this scholarship must be nominated by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their institution.

  • Award: Each award covers a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the graduate degree chosen. The amount and duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the graduate program as well as other scholarships or grants received. The maximum available per student per year of study is $50,000 and the maximum length is six years.
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research Program (GIAR)
The program encourages scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning.

  • Award: up to $1,000-$5,000 
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Hosei International Fund Foreign Scholars Fellowship Invitations are extended to young scholars from abroad who are, at the least, enrolled in a doctoral degree program to apply to the HIF Fellowship program to carry out non-degree research programs at Hosei University in Japan under the direction of and/or in cooperation with Hosei faculty and researchers. Research Areas include those studies in the humanities, social or natural sciences, or engineering as deemed acceptable by Hosei.
  • Award: Qualifying travel expenses and up to 300,000 Yen per month, as determined by Hosei
  • Citizenship: Japan excluded
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Radcliffe and Ramsdell Fellowship

Provides funding for graduate students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the United States or International, in religious education, or in preparation for the ministry. Proven academic ability, qualities for effective leadership,  and interest in religious education or ministry are looked upon as ideal credentials for this award. 

  • Award: $300-$5,000
  • Deadline: March 20, 2009
  • Citizenship: not specified
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Dow Chemical Hong Kong Graduate Fellowship
On behalf of the Dow Chemical Company, this program gives students the opportunity to do research at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for ten months. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program at UM in a related field. Chinese language proficiency is not required for this award, but will simply be an advantage.

  •  Award: $17,000 stipend and $18,000 for other travel/research/housing expenses
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant
The Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Grant is offered to graduate doctoral students in a field of research that will have a significant impact on the field of later-life learning i.e. education, psychology, gerontology, social work or a related discipline.

  • Award: $5,000
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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IEEE History Center: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Electrical History
The post-doc will participate in the IEEE History Center's program of preserving, researching and promoting the history of electrical engineering and computing and will be expected to conduct original research in related topics. In addition, the Post-doc will teach two undergraduate courses per year in the area of the history of technology for the History Department and will participate broadly in the intellectual life of the Department, a top-rated program which features a new graduate major field in the history of technology, the environment, and health.

  • Award: $35,000 plus a small research budget
  • Citizenship: not specified
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The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program
The scholarship is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science.   Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

  • Award: $5,000
  • Citizenship: varies by scholarship
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Yanmar/Society of Automotive Engineers Scholarship
Eligible applicants will be full-time students entering their senior year of undergraduate engineering or enrolled in a postgraduate engineering or related science program. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture & construction, and power generation. Emphasis will be placed on research or study related to the internal combustion engine.

  • Award: One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at the rate of $1,000 per year
  • Citizenship: citizens of North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
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HENAAC: Promoting Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
This program helps to guarantee an undergraduate technical degree in 4 to 5 years while contributing to Hispanic communities, creating role models for future generations.

  • Award: up to $5,000 
  • Citizenship: Hispanic
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American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Jack E. Leisch Memorial National Graduate Fellowship
Granted to full-time students who are enrolled in a transportation/traffic engineering graduate degree program in civil engineering.
  • Award: up to $3,500
  • Citizenship: no limit
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Charles & Anne Lindbergh Foundation
Each year, The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation provides grants of up to $10,580 (a symbolic amount representing the cost of the "Spirit of St. Louis") to men and women whose individual initiative and work in a wide spectrum of disciplines furthers the Lindberghs' vision of a balance between the advance of technology and the preservation of the natural/human environment.
  • Award: $10,580
  • Citizenship: no limit
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National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Lawrence F. Skibbie Graduate Scholarship Award
Intended to support one or more advanced graduate students in engineering, science, or management.

  • Award: up to $10,000
  • Citizenship: US citizen
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For Underrepresented Minorities and Women

Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT)
The Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) program seeks to train PhD scientists and engineers with the interdisciplinary background and the technical, professional and personal skills needed to address the global questions of the future. Through the use of innovative curricula and internships, and by focusing on problem-centered training, these programs give their graduates the edge needed to become leaders in their chosen fields.
  • Award: $30,000 stipend plus tuition and fees
  • Citizenship: US citizen
  • Deadline: Depends on individual programs
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The Martin Luther King, Jr./Cesar Chavez/Rosa Parks Fellowship For underrepresented minorities in a doctoral program, who are Michigan residents, and plan to teach in post secondary education in Michigan or Illinois.
  • Awards: vary by financial need--up to $20,000 for masters and $35,000 for PhD
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens-must be Michigan resident
  • Deadline: varies by funding availability
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Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program For the cultivation of minority students.
  • Award: $1,000-$10,000 (depends on tuition balance, academic excellence and classification)
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent resident
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to graduate students of Hispanic heritage.
  • Award: $1,000-$3,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent resident
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National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM) For under-represented minorities. There is both a Masters' and PhD program.
  • Award: One year of support
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens only
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National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences (and Engineering). Special emphasis toward the recruitment of minority and female students. Students can be in their first year of study. Do some work at some National Laboratories, or Amgen.
  • Award: $16,000 stipend per year up to six years plus two summers paid research employment and travel
  • Citizenship: US citizen
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Amelia Earhart Fellowship For female graduate students who are in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.
  • Award: $6,000 for one year
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) American Fellowships
American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.
  • Award: Dissertation $20,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
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Ford Foundation Predoctoral Diversity Fellowships
For grad students early in their studies.
  • Award: $19,000 stipend, plus $3000 for tuition and fees
  • Citizenship: US citizens or nationals
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Ford Foundation Dissertation Diversity Fellowships
For grad students working to complete their dissertations.
  • Award: $21,000 for one year, plus conference fee for Conference of Ford Fellows
  • Citizenship: US citizens or nationals
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.
  • Award: Master's-$18,000, PhD-$20,000
  • Citizenship: Non-U.S. Citizens
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UNCF Merck Science Research Dissertation Graduate Fellowships The UNCF-Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships are intended to support African-American graduate students as they complete coursework, conduct research, and prepare the dissertation required for the doctoral degree in the biomedically relevant life or physical sciences.
  • Award: Each award is up to a maximum of $52,000 and consists of a Fellowship Stipend of up to $42,000 for the award recipient and a research grant of $10,000; $5,200 will be provided for fringe benefits
  • Citizenship: A citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and must be African-American
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Selected Professions Fellowships
Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low .
  • Award: Master's $5,000-12,000, PhD dissertation: $20,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants
Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.
  • Award: Dissertation $2,000-8,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Graduate Fellowships for African-Americans
  • Awards: 5 one-year awards $10,000 - $25,000
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Barbour Scholarship (UM) Scholarships for Asian women ("From Turkey to Japan and the Philippines") who have completed at least two terms of graduate work at the University of Michigan prior to award tenure.
  • Award: $16,000 plus fall and winter tuition and health insurance (one year)
  • Citizenship: Must be foreign citizens with intent to return to their home country
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Google Anita Borg Scholarship For women in computing and technology.
  • Awards: $10,000 and a trip to Google headquarters in Mountain View, CA for a networking retreat
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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Susan Lipschutz, Margaret Ayers Host and Anna Olcott Smith Awards for Women Graduate Students For women actively pursuing a doctoral degree in any Rackham program, and who have achieved candidacy.
  • Awards: $5,000 for spring/summer research and travel
  • Citizenship: no limitations
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AT&T Labs Fellowship Program Fellowships are available to outstanding minority and women students who are pursuing PhD studies in computer and communications-related fields.
  • Award: 3-year fellowship, with the following benefits: All educational expenses during the school year, including tuition, books, fees, and approved travel expenses; Education expenses for summer study or university research; A stipend for living expenses (currently $2380 per month, paid for 10 months of the year, plus a $500 book allowance); Support for attending approved scientific conferences; A mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Labs.
  • Citizenship: U. S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
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NASA Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP)
The Harriett G. Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship provides up to 3 years of funding and support to full-time graduate students (master's and doctoral level) who are underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
  • Awards: Annual stipends for students pursuing master's degrees start at $16,000. Annual stipends for students pursuing doctoral degrees start at $22,000. Regardless of the degree pursued, annual tuition offsets start at $8,500.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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Northeast Consortium for Faculty Diversity Dissertation-Year Fellowships Graduate students who are approaching their dissertation- writing stage or already in this stage are encouraged to apply.
  • Awards: $25,000- $32,000 from Sept. - Aug.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizens
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Ralph W. Shrader Diversity Scholarship

Scholarships will be awarded to full-time graduate students currently working toward a master's degree in the following or related fields of electrical, electronics, chemical, systems or communications engineering; physics; mathematics; computer science; technology management; or information technology. Majors directly related to the support of U.S. intelligence or national security enterprises with relevance to the mission of AFCEA will also be eligible.

  • Award: $3,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Agilent Technologies Graduate and Professional Development Fellowship Agilent Technologies will offer several of its technical workshops and online training courses, at no cost, to three graduate students and two professors that meet the fellowship criteria outlined by Agilent Technologies. Applicants must be financial members of the NOBCChE organization, and must be an African-American graduate student working towards the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Life Sciences, and must be in at least their second year of graduate study.
  • Award: Agilent Technologies will pay for lodging, transportation, and registration cost so that each award recipient can attend the AM. Moreover, Agilent Technologies will pay all expenses (lodging, transportation, workshop registration) for one face-to-face workshop and a maximum of two online training courses.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Roberto Rocca Fellowship Program
Roberto Rocca Fellowships are open to citizens of Argentina, Colombia,  Brazil, Mexico, Romania and Venezuela who will enter a Ph.D. program at a university outside their own country in 2009 or who are already undertaking a Ph.D. at a university outside their own country. Fellowships are granted to students who will or are pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and whose research offers potential benefits to the steel industry.

  • Award: Up to $50,000/year for two years
  • Citizenship: Argentina, Colombia,  Brazil, Mexico, Romania, Venezuela
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Rackham Engineering Awards (REA) and Rackham Science Awards (RSA) For underrepresented students in the Physical Science or Engineering fields.
  • Award: fall and winter tuition, GradCare, and monthly stipends for up to five academic years if entering without a relevant Masters degree.
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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Helen T. Carr Fellowship Program Under the auspices of ASEE's Historically Black Engineering Colleges Committee (HBECC), the Helen T. Carr Fellowship Program provides up to $10,000 per year to African-American students pursuing a doctoral degree in engineering. Upon completion, the recipient must teach at a participating HBEC.
  • Award: $10,000
  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen
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The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program
The scholarship is designed to enhance and achieve the potential of Latino students pursuing degrees in engineering, math and science.   Merit-based and need-based scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

  • Award: $5,000
  • Citizenship: varies by scholarship
  • Website

HENAAC: Promoting Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
This program helps to guarantee an undergraduate technical degree in 4 to 5 years while contributing to Hispanic communities, creating role models for future generations.

  • Award: up to $5,000 
  • Citizenship: Hispanic
  • Website
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) Graduate Fellowships Program For enrolled members of federally recognized American Indian tribes or Alaska Native groups, or for those who can provide documentation of lineage (possess one fourth degree federally-recognized Indian blood).
  • Award: varies by financial need
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For International Students--there are also many awards listed in the sections above that are open to international students

International Students Fellowship Program Available to assist outstanding international students, especially those who may be ineligible for other kinds of support because of citizenship. Students must be nominated by their department, and in their second or third term of study. Each department many nominate no more than two students.
  • Award: $7,500 (up to twenty awarded)
  • Citizenship: Non-US citizens or non-permanent residents
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Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW)
For female students who are attending graduate school in Canada or US.
  • Award: $2,000-$12,000 depending on which award is won
  • Citizenship: Must be a Canadian citizen
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Canadian Graduate Scholarships
Canada Graduate Scholarships provide financial support to high-caliber scholars who are engaged in master's or doctoral programs in the natural sciences or engineering.
  • Award: $17,500 for Master's, $35,000 for PhD
  • Citizenship: Canadian
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Roberto Rocca Fellowship Program
Roberto Rocca Fellowships are open to citizens of Argentina, Colombia,  Brazil, Mexico, Romania and Venezuela who will enter a Materials Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering Ph.D. program at a university outside their own country in 2009 or who are already undertaking a Ph.D. at a university outside their own country and whose research offers potential benefits to the steel industry.

  • Award: Up to $50,000/year for two years
  • Citizenship: Argentina, Colombia,  Brazil, Mexico, Romania, Venezuela
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
International fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate study at accredited institutions are supported.

  • Award: $18,000for Master's, $20,000 for PhD
  • Citizenship: Non-US citizens
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PEO International Peace Scholarship
The International Peace Scholarship Fund is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States and Canada.
  • Award: up to $6,000
  • Citizenship: Non- U.S. Citizens
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Barbour Scholarship (UM) Scholarships for Asian women ("From Turkey to Japan and the Philippines") who have completed at least two terms of graduate work at the University of Michigan prior to award tenure.
  • Award: $16,000 plus fall and winter tuition and health insurance (one year)
  • Citizenship: Must be foreign citizens with intent to return to their home country
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Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship
Dedicated to education for the safe management of nuclear materials.

  • Award: not specified
  • Citizenship: open to any citizenship
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Rackham International Research Awards
Support doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside North America.
  • Award: $7,500
  • Citizenship: open to all
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