Thomas J. Watson Fellowship

The Caltech application deadline was on April 23, 2025, and we are no longer accepting applications for this cycle. There will be more information to follow in Winter 2026.

The Thomas J. Watson Fellowship is a one-year grant for purposeful, independent exploration outside the United States, awarded to graduating seniors by one of 41 partner colleges. Caltech is a partnered university and nominates up to 3 students a year for fellowship consideration.

• Watson Fellowship Guide
• Campus Application Form
• Reference Form
• Watson Information Session Presentation

Items shared by recent Caltech 2021 Watson Fellow Liana Merk:

• "Culture Across Cultures" Blog
• Liana's Advice