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In addition to well-known fellowships, like the Fulbright Student Program, there are many other fellowships available to students from all class years, including graduate students and alumni. Use our fellowship selector tool to discover which fellowships are the right fit for you. Some fellowships require a Rutgers nomination or endorsement meaning you must first apply through the Office of Distinguished Fellowships at Rutgers–New Brunswick. There are also many fellowships that allow you to apply on your own. However, we still encourage all interested students to meet with our experts for support and advice throughout the application process.

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  • The National Science Foundation offers approximately 900 graduate fellowships each year, including additional awards for women in engineering and computer and information science. Fellowships provide three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in science, mathematics and engineering supported by the NSF. The Fellowships are intended for students in the early stages of their graduate study. 

    Fellowships are awarded for graduate study in fields supported by the NSF, including the mathematical, physical, biological, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; the history of science and the philosophy of science; and for research-based PhD degrees in science education. In most cases, an individual has three opportunities to apply: during the senior year of college, prior to or during the first year of graduate school, and at the beginning of the second year of graduate school. 

    For official information, see the program solicitation at https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

    Eligibility and Qualifications

    • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, or permanent resident. 

    • Applicant must be a graduating senior; have completed a B.S./B.A. degree in a STEM field; or in their first year or the first semester of their second year in graduate school. 

    • Applicant must be pursuing a research-based master's or doctoral degree at an accredited US institution in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields supported by NSF. 

    Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

    • All applicants are required to use NSF's FastLane Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) process. Applications consist of: 

    • Application form 

    • Personal statement 

    • Previous Research Experience essay 

    • Proposed Plan of Research 

    • Three reference letters 

    • Academic transcripts 

    • Competitive NSF applications will have a highly-focused plan of research and study specific to an institution with strength in the appropriate sub-fields. Applicants should work with mentors at Rutgers to prepare their application and are encouraged to consult with those they might work with at their proposed graduate program. 

    Timeframe

    • Application materials should be submitted via FastLane by 5:00 p.m. in the applicant's local time zone according to the following schedule (dependent on proposed field of study): 

    • October TBD, 2023 - Engineering fields 

    • November TBD, 2023 - Mathematical Sciences; CISE; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy; Materials Research 

    • November TDB, 2023 - Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences; STEM Education and Learning 

    • November TBD, 2023 - Life Sciences 

    Deadline: October 2023, date TBD
    Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
    Level: Senior, Alumni
    Area of Interest: STEM
    Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding, Research
    Schedule an appointment with ODF

  • The Native American Congressional Internship Program provides American Indian and Alaska Native students with the opportunity to gain practical experience with the federal legislative process in order to understand first-hand the government-to-government relationship between Tribes and the federal government. The internship is funded by the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy.

    For official information, visit https://www.udall.gov/

    Eligibility and Qualifications

    For more information about eligibility and qualifications, visit https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/WhoShouldApply.aspx

    Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

    For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Internship/AboutInternship.aspx

    Timeframe

    October 
    The application is available at www.udall.gov

    January 
    Udall Internship applications including Letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other supporting documents must be emailed by 11:59 PM PST. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

    February 
    The Internship selection committee video interviews finalists.

    February 
    The Udall Foundation will notify all applicants of the Internship results.

    March 
    Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of Intern Consent and Release form.

    March 
    Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of all Intern forms.

    March 
    Udall Interns announced at www.udall.gov

    May - July 
    Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program, Washington, D.C.

    Deadline: January; Check website for details.
    Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships

    Area of Interest: Public Policy and Public Service
    Type of Opportunity: Internships, Summer Opportunities
    Schedule an appointment with ODF

  • The National Institutes of Health-Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated, individualized doctoral training program for outstanding science students committed to biomedical research. It enables students to undertake a collaborative project in any area of biomedical investigation involving two mentors—one at the NIH intramural campus in Bethesda, Maryland and one at either Oxford or Cambridge University. Students conduct research at both locations and potentially other sites around the world and enjoy special educational opportunities that develop their understanding of disease outcomes and policy issues related to their studies. Students begin their dissertation research by October of the first year they are enrolled and typically complete the Ph.D. in four years. 

    Students receive an annual stipend of at least $26,500, health insurance and other academic support while studying in the UK and at the NIH. All laboratory research expenses are covered and an annual $3,000 travel stipend is available to each student. Scholars also receive a free laptop. 

    For official information, visit https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/

    Eligibility and Qualifications

    • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

    • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

    Application Procedures and Selection Criteria

    • Applicants are selected with the following criteria in mind: 

    • Academic performance 

    • Potential for a career in biomedical research 

    • Previous laboratory experience 

    • The two-part online application form requests information about education history, scientific discipline and research experience, publications, presentations, awards/honors, and extracurricular activities. If desired, applicants can include a personal statement. Applicants should also include college transcripts, GRE or MCAT scores, and three letters of reference. 

    Timeframe

    • Application deadline is December 1, 2022 by 11:59pm EST. Interviews are conducted in February and applicants are notified of the status of their application in late March. 

    Award Amount: $26,500
    Deadline: December 1, 2022
    Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
    Level: Senior, Alumni
    Area of Interest: STEM
    Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding, Research
    Schedule an appointment with ODF