Awards We Advise On For...
Grad Students & Postdocs
The opportunities on this page are those with which we work most closely and many require an on-campus nomination process.
| Deadlines: Unless otherwise noted, applicants must apply by the Campus Deadlines listed below
in order to be considered. Campus Deadlines are earlier than the National Deadlines
listed on the individual program websites in order to allow adequate time for applicant
interviews (if required) and review by campus selection committees. Advising: Applicants seeking advising on any of the awards below should first attend any relevant information session on the award. |
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Awards, Organized by When You Should Apply
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GRADUATE STUDENTS Early: TRAINING & PREPARATION
Description:
Funding for up to four years of Ph.D.-level study for students using computational modeling or simulation to advance their primary field of study in engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical, or life sciences.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Graduating seniors and first-year graduate students
Engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
If you intend to apply, please let us know by December 9, 2022 so we can coordinate support: https://bit.ly/DOE-CSGF-IntentToApply22-23
Website:
https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/
SBU Online Information Session:
https://bit.ly/DOE-CSGF-InfoSession22-23
Passcode: kXAc^hT5
Description:
Three years of support for individuals engaged in graduate study leading to Ph.D. or Sc.D. who are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, with an interest in working to make the academy a more diverse and inclusive environment.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents
Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based (dissertation-required), program
leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D.Individuals who as of the 2020 fall semester require a minimum of three years of study to complete their
Ph.D./Sc.D. degreeIndividuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_171962
Description:
Five years of funding for students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering with demonstrated potential to be future leaders and innovators.
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors or students in their first year of graduate studies
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Applied Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering fields
Students willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States in time of national emergency.
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
Description:
Funding for 3 years of graduate study in research-based master’s and doctoral programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education.
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors (accepted to grad school by May 1 of award year) or first and second year graduate students
Current grad students may apply only once, during first or second year
Graduate applicants who have experienced a career break may be eligible (see solicitation)
Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education
U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact External Fellowships Advising about SBU's NSF GRFP Summer Boot Camp, which begins in July 2022.
Website:
See program solicitation for additional eligibility requirements.
GRADUATE STUDENTS MIDDLE: RESEARCH
Description:
Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods of study will be considered for STEM students.
Eligibility:
Matriculated undergraduate or graduate students
All disciplines
U.S. citizens
Must demonstrate interest in a career in public service
Campus Deadline:
December 1, 2022. Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
Website:
Description:
Support for research in France for a period of four to nine months.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens and foreign nationals
Current PhD students
Humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines
French proficiency not required
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
Description:
Funding for graduate study or independent research in Germany.
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors or graduate students
All disciplines
Open to U.S. citizens and many foreign nationals
Language proficiency not required for matriculation in participating master's programs
Research projects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences typically require good command of German
Campus Deadline:
October 1, 2022. Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
Website:
Click here for graduate study or click here for independent research.
Description:
Funding to teach English or conduct independent research overseas in over 140 different countries for an academic year.
Eligibility:
Graduating seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students
All disciplines
U.S. citizens
Prospective applicants should be aware of country-specific requirements, such as whether or not foreign language proficiency is required.
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the program, but have not yet earned a PhD
Already have a PhD? Check out the Fulbright Scholar Program.
Campus Deadline:
September 9, 2022. Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Prospective applicants must participate in SBU's Fulbright Summer Boot Camp, which begins in June of 2022. Contact External Fellowships Advising for details.
Website:
Description:
Funding to conduct doctoral dissertation research in select countries overseas (see program website for details).
Eligibility:
PhD students who have advanced to candidacy
Language and/or area studies
U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Campus Deadline:
March 22, 2022. Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
Website:
GRADUATE STUDENTS LATE: ANALYSIS & WRITING
Description:
Funding for women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens and permanent residents (for non-citizens, see AAUW International Fellowships)
Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, and had the dissertation research proposal or plan approved by deadline.
All disciplines
Must demonstrate active commitment to helping women and girls through service
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/
Description:
One year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation
leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. This award is intended to support the final year of writing and defense of the
dissertation for individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, with
an interest in working to make the academy a more diverse and inclusive environment..Eligibility:
U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents
Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree candidates who will complete the dissertation in a period of 9-12 months during the
2020-2021 academic yearIndividuals who have completed all departmental and institutional requirements for their degree, except for writing and defense of the dissertation
Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_171939
POSTDOCS
Description:
One year fellowship for doctorate-level scientists and engineers to engage in full-time science policy placement in any of the three branches of the federal government in Washington, D.C.
Eligibility:
PhD or equivalent terminal degree in biological, physical, health/medical, or social sciences OR master's in engineering plus minimum 3 years professional engineering experience
U.S. citizen
Degree requirements must be completed by application deadline
Not a federal employee
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
Description:
Unrestricted funding for postdoctoral scholars in science and engineering fields. Stony Brook may only nominate up to 15 postdocs, who can submit only publications published during their postdoctoral tenure.
Eligibility:
Postdoctoral scholars
Science and engineering fields
No citizenship requirements
Campus Deadline:
November 30, 2022. Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
Website:
www.stonybrook.edu/postdocs/opportunities/funding.html#blavatnik
Description:
Funding for women pursuing full-time research to advance their tenure-track career prospects.
Eligibility:
U.S. citizens and permanent residents (for non-citizens, see AAUW International Fellowships)
American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship applicants must hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., D.B.A., M.F.A., J.D., M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.S.W., or M.P.H. at the time of application
Tenured professors are not eligible
All disciplines
Campus Deadline:
See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Website:
https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/