Graduate fellowships for research/study in the U.S.
Graduate Fellowships for Research/Study in the U.S.
This is not an exhaustive list; rather, it includes the fellowships for which our office most frequently sees applicants and has the most expertise.
Department of Defense- National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program
The DoD, through the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering and the military services, promotes education in science and engineering disciplines relevant to the Defense mission. One means of promoting science and engineering education is through awarding fellowships to encourage promising U.S. scientists to pursue doctoral degrees in designated research disciplines.
The DoD National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. dual citizens who intend to pursue a Doctoral degree aligned to the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) in research and development at a U.S. institution of their choice.
Department of War (also known as the Department of Defense)- SMART Scholarship
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a unique opportunity for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students to advance their education and jumpstart their careers. SMART provides merit-based scholarships to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students pursuing STEM degrees. SMART scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, summer internships, and after graduation, civilian employment with the Department of War. Applications are open annually from August 1 to the first Friday in December. Check your eligibility now to see if you qualify and take the first step toward a successful future in STEM.
Department of Energy (DoE) Fellowships
The DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program (SCGF) has supported outstanding graduate students pursuing graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology (non-medical), chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational and computer sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science mission areas to encourage the development of the next generation of scientific and technical talent in the U.S.
Fellows were competitively selected based on academic merit and alignment of their graduate research to one of the six Research Program Offices within the DOE Office of Science. The Fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research allowance for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for up to three years. Additionally, Fellows are required to attend an Annual Research Meeting held every summer at a different DOE national laboratory. This Meeting offers Fellows opportunities to present their research, learn more about the research supported by the Office of Science and the scientific user facilities, and participate in seminars focused on professional development for careers in the sciences.
DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)
The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) provides outstanding opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. The program fosters a community of energetic and committed Ph.D. students, alumni, DOE laboratory staff and scientists who want to have an impact on the nation while advancing their research.
The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science and National Nuclear Security Administration.
National Academies fellowships, grants, and awards
The National Academies offer several fellowships, grants, and awards in science, engineering, and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs' websites.
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Development (GFSD) (Formerly the NPSC)
"We at GFSD help a diverse group of talented scientists and engineers achieve their graduate education dream."
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Development is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD is open for application by all U.S. citizens regardless of race or gender. GFSD's goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.
Great Minds in Stem (GMiS) Scholarships
GMiS Vision: "We seek to achieve a workforce of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical/Health (STEMM) professionals that is fully reflective of the Nation's population."
The GMiS STEM Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship ranging from $500-5,000 or a non-merit based scholarship ranging from $500-$1,000 for applicants of Hispanic descent and enrolled in a STEM undergraduate / graduate program in the U.S. or its territories.
GEM's fellowship programs span the entire recruitment, retention, and professional development spectrum. GEM invests in America's workforce by investing in students looking to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the specific technical needs of GEM employer members.
Hertz Fellowship
Since 1957, Hertz Foundation has served as an unwavering source of independent support for our nation's most exceptional minds. Our Hertz Fellows continue to bring the scientific leadership our world needs — grounded in rigor, responsibility and impact — making history with every breakthrough.
The Hertz Fellowship is a competitive award for doctoral students in applied science, engineering, and mathematics. Awarded through a rigorous selection process that has been honed over eight decades, Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding — offering the unique flexibility to pursue bold ideas and a community of influential peers dedicated to their success.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a fully-endowed, multidisciplinary leadership development program for graduate students at Stanford University. Scholars, who come from around the globe, receive up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at any of Stanford's seven schools while engaging in experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders capable of taking on the world's most difficult challenges.
Knight-Hennessy scholars develop deep domain expertise in their Stanford graduate program, and build on this domain expertise through exposure to a wide range of disciplines and cultures within the Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) community. Scholars participate in the King Global Leadership Program (KGLP), which includes workshops, lectures, projects, and experiences that strengthen transformational leadership capabilities. Through KGLP, scholars collaborate and prepare to address important challenges and opportunities facing the world, such as climate change, healthcare, government and policy, and education.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Graduate Partnerships Program
The NIH GPP is an opportunity for graduate students to perform research within the NIH Intramural Research Program while enrolled in a doctoral program in the U.S. or abroad.
There are two ways for students to participate in this program:
- Individual partnerships allow currently enrolled doctoral students at universities worldwide to perform all or part of their dissertation research at the NIH. Students may be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals.
- Institutional partnerships are longstanding agreements with specific university programs where students apply directly to the partnership and begin their graduate experience jointly with the NIH.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
The purpose of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. Since 1952, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. NSF encourages applications from all eligible candidates in the U.S.