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DAAD RISE Germany offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from North America, Great Britain and Ireland. In their internships, students are carefully matched with doctoral students and researchers (only from universities of applied sciences, UAS) – whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. Interns receive a monthly stipend to cover every day costs. About 300 scholarships are available each year.
For official information, visit https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
Eligibility and QualificationsTo apply for an internship placement for summer 2023 you must:
- be currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States, Canada, the UK or Ireland as undergraduate student in the field of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences or engineering (or a closely related field)
- be an undergraduate who will have completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of the internship placement
- prove that you will maintain undergraduate status after the internship has taken place
Prepare your application completely online at the RISE Germany internship database. Please register in the database from November 1 to December 15, 2022. Search for all offered internship positions and memorize the interesting ones in a list, then apply for up to three projects.
WHICH DOCUMENTS DO YOU NEED? (PDF FORMAT)
- Motivation letter for each project you apply for
- Curriculum vitae/resume (CV)
- List of courses, as a supplement to the official transcript, you will have completed by the time the internship begins
- Up-to-date official university/college transcript
- Verification from the university / certificate of enrollment (download document)
- Letter of reference
Please read the FAQ’s carefully for more detailed information about the required documents.
For more information about the application and selection criteria, visit https://www.daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany/
TimeframeApplication:
November 1 – December 15, 2022 (11:59 pm CET – Central European Time)Letters of reference:
December 22, 2022 (11:59 pm CET – Central European Time)Ranking by providers:
January 17 – January 31, 2023Announcement of RISE internship positions:
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Around March 2023
Level: Sophomore, Junior
Area of Interest: STEM
Type of Opportunity: Internships, Research
Other Criteria: Non-US Citizens Eligible -
Founded in Heidelberg in 1925 on the initiative of a single student, DAAD has since become one of the most important funding organizations in the world for the international exchange of students and researchers. On the following pages, we invite you to learn more about our funding programs and the aims of our activities.
Highly qualified final year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree of all disciplines may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for a full Master’s degree program at a State or State-recognized university in Germany or for a study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master’s degree program completed in the home country.
For official information, visit https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/undergraduate-opportunities/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Students in their last year of undergraduate studies at an accredited US or Canadian university.
- US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
- Foreign nationals who live in the USA or in Canada by the time of application deadline are eligible, if your last degree was obtained in the US/Canada, or you will have received a degree in the US/Canada before your scholarship starts. All other foreign nationals may need to apply via a different DAAD office.
- Recent BA/BS or MA/MS graduates who completed their last degree no longer than 6 years ago.
- Applicants may not have been living in Germany for more than 15 consecutive months by the time of application deadline.
- A Master’s degree program already started in Germany cannot be funded.
For more information about the application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/study-scholarship/
TimeframeFor information about the application deadline, visit https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/graduate-opportunities/study-scholarship/
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Area of Interest: Language Study
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding -
DDCSP@UW is designed for students who want to pursue their passion for nature conservation and environmental justice, and are at the beginning of their studies at a four-year college or university. Students from two-year colleges will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
While all applicants should be interested in a potential career in conservation, applicants do not need to be natural-science majors. Students interested in nature and wildlife conservation from any majors are welcomed to apply.
For official information, visit http://uwconservationscholars.org/program/apply/
Eligibility and QualificationsThe program is open to students who are 18+, currently have first- or second-year standing (freshmen, sophomores) and/or students with at least two full years of college remaining. All students should be working toward completing a bachelor’s degree. All students must be eligible to attend a university without a visa (e.g. a US citizen, permanent resident, DACA recipient).
For more information about eligibility and qualifications, visit http://uwconservationscholars.org/program/apply/
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaApplication components include:
- Information about you: Please include contact information, demographic and academic information, and your answers to three essay questions. Required questions are marked with an asterisk (*).
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of transcripts are fine, and they are typically easier for you to obtain. Please submit all of your college transcripts, even if you have earned credit at more than one institution.
- Resume: Please include work history, internship or volunteer positions, activities and clubs, and awards or scholarships.
- A letter of recommendation DUE JANUARY 30, 2023: You’ll need one (1) recommendation letter. This individual can be a professor or teacher, community or organization leader, or a current or former employer. We recommend you choose someone who has played a central role in your learning and education, who can write about your activities and successes, and speak to your level of desire and commitment to further inclusive practices in conservation of biodiversity.You are able to submit a letter request to your recommender prior to officially submitting your application in Submittable. Please provide the name and email address for your recommender in the corresponding field on the application. We suggest using the “send request now” option to ensure your letter is submitted in time.We recommend that you personally contact this individual as soon as possible (giving them at least 2-3 weeks lead time) to request a letter of recommendation. While it is considered a professional courtesy to request a recommendation in person or over the phone, once they have agreed to provide you with a reference, we also encourage you to follow-up with an email that includes the specific instructions for how to submit their letter to us. Once you submit your reference letter request, your reference will receive an email from Submittable.com with a link to upload a reference letter. Be sure to have your recommender check their spam folder to ensure they receive your reference request.
For more information about the application procedures and selection criteria, visit http://uwconservationscholars.org/program/apply/
TimeframeOur application deadline is Friday January 27, 2023 11:59 PM PST.
Deadline: January 27, 2023 11:59 PM PT
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore
Area of Interest: Arts and Humanities, Education and Teaching, Environment, Language Study, Public Policy and Public Service, Social Justice and Human Rights, Social Sciences, STEM
Type of Opportunity: Summer Opportunities -
FAO Schwarz Fellows work at high-impact nonprofit organizations in Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia. These organizations are all deeply valued in their communities and have a strong record of delivering consistent results and high-quality services. Host organizations vary from year to year—and all have a proven commitment to addressing critical issues of social inequity.
Fellows deepen their knowledge and understanding of relevant social issues, work directly with host communities, and lead strategic projects that strengthen the host organization’s capacity and impact.
For official information, visit https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/how-to-apply/
Eligibility and QualificationsApplicants must be college seniors at accredited four-year institutions at the time of application and be eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the Fellowship.
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/how-to-apply/
TimeframeFor information about the fellowship application timeframe, visit https://www.faoschwarzfellowship.org/how-to-apply/
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior -
If you want to use your tech skills to make a difference, see the world, and experience different cultures, the Foreign Affairs IT (FAIT) Fellowship is an opportunity of a lifetime. Funded by the U.S. Department of State, this two-year Fellowship program is a path to a career in the Foreign Service by providing academic funding for an IT-related degree, internships, professional development and mentorship – culminating in an appointment in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist (IMS).
For official information, visit https://www.faitfellowship.org/fellowship/
Eligibility and QualificationsTo be eligible to apply for the 2023 cohort, you must meet all the criteria below:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be enrolled full-time in an IT-related bachelor’s degree program or seeking admission in an IT-related master’s degree program at a U.S.-based accredited institution
- Be on a timeline to graduate with your bachelor’s or master’s degree in spring 2025 while enrolled full-time for spring and fall semesters*
- Hold a minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale at the time of the application, and maintain this GPA throughout the program
As a selected fellow, you will need to:
- Obtain and maintain medical and security clearances and suitability requirements
- Agree to a five-year commitment with the Foreign Service upon successful completion of the program and the State Department’s requirements
Women, members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, and those with financial need, are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaFor details about the application procedures and selection criteria, see https://www.faitfellowship.org/how-to-apply/
TimeframeEarly Review Deadline: Jan 13, 2023. Submit your application by this date if you would like the FAIT Fellowship team to review your application and ensure all documents are correctly submitted. You’ll be able to resubmit documents if needed. After this date, we will not be able to review your application in advance.
Final Deadline: Feb 3, 2023, at 11:59 pm (EST). Any applications after this deadline will not be accepted.
Below is a general timeline for the 2023 cohort of the FAIT Fellowship program.
- September 12, 2022 – February 3, 2023 (11:59 pm ET): Applications accepted
- March 2023: Notifications of finalist selections are sent via email
- Spring 2023: Finalists participate remotely in the interview and selection process
- June 2023: Orientation
- September 2023: FAIT Fellowship program begins for the 2023 cohort, as you enter the junior year of your undergrad OR the first year of your graduate program
- May 2024: Finish your spring semester
- June – August 2024: Domestic Internship (10 weeks), Professional Development Series
- September 2024: Fall semester begins (final year of your undergrad or graduate program)
- May 2025: Graduate with your bachelor’s degree or your master’s degree
- June – August 2025: Overseas internship (10 weeks)
- September 2025: Enter the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Other Criteria: Financial Need, Underrepresented Groups, Women -
The Committee on Diversity in the Profession of the Society for Classical Studies (SCS) invites applications from undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups across North America for scholarships to be awarded for Summer 2023. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree-granting program at the time of their application. The purpose of the scholarships is to further students’ study of classics or classical archaeology with opportunities not available during the school year. Eligible proposals might include (but are not limited to) participation in classical summer programs or field schools in the Mediterranean or language training at institutions in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. Students interested in pursuing public engagement projects should apply to the Ancient World, Modern Communities program. The Snowden Scholarships are not intended to fund coursework at applicants' own universities or colleges, and such requests will be funded only in very rare instances.
For official information about the scholarship, visit https://classicalstudies.org/awards-and-fellowships/frank-m-snowden-jr-undergraduate-scholarships
Eligibility and QualificationsThose eligible are members of historically underrepresented ethnic and racial groups in the United States and Canada, for example, students who are of African descent, Latinx, Asian or Asian American, Pacific Islander, and of indigenous descent (Native American, Inuit, Canadian First Peoples.)
The eligibility criteria can be found here: https://classicalstudies.org/awards-and-fellowships/frank-m-snowden-jr-undergraduate-scholarships
Candidates will be judged on the basis of (a) their academic qualifications, including demonstrated ability in fields that prepare a student for further study in Classics or archaeology, (b) the quality of their proposal, and (c) financial need. The application must be supported by two letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation must include a statement indicating that the applicant is an appropriate candidate for the purposes of this scholarship.
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaThe receipt deadline for applications is December 20, 2022 at 9 P.M. ET; results will be announced in early 2023. All application materials should be sent as e-mail attachments to the Executive Director of the SCS, Dr. Helen Cullyer, at helen.cullyer@nyu.edu. Applications must include:
(1) the application form for 2022 (fillable pdf)
(2) a letter describing your career goals and plans for summer 2023, with a prioritized list of programs to which you will apply. How would the proposed program help you achieve your future goals? Examples include, but are not limited to, completing a major or minor in Classics; preparing for post-baccalaureate work or graduate study; preparing to teach at the K-12 level or to enter a profession related to Classics or archaeology in, for example, museums, libraries, or publishing.
(3) two letters of recommendation from faculty members or other professionals who have worked with you during the past two years. Letters of recommendation should indicate how the candidate meets the criteria for the award; and both letter-writers should submit their letters directly to the Executive Director (helen.cullyer@nyu.edu) as e-mail attachments;
(4) a one-page summary of the projected or actual budget (e.g., airfare, tuition, program expenses, accommodation expenses, income replacement, etc.);
(5) a transcript of current undergraduate work. This should be either a secure (locked) transcript provided to you by your institution or an electronic version of your current transcript submitted by your department chair.
TimeframeThe receipt deadline for applications is December 20, 2022 at 9 P.M. ET; results will be announced in early 2023.
Award Amount: $4,500
Deadline: December 20, 2022 at 9 P.M. ET
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Type of Opportunity: Summer Opportunities
Other Criteria: Financial Need, Underrepresented Groups -
Fulbright Grants are designed to give recent bachelor's degree recipients, master's candidates and recipients, doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience in one of almost 150 countries. The Grant allows for individually-designed study/research projects or an English Teaching Assistantship (ETA). Grantees usually plan their own programs. Projects may include independent research, field work, university coursework, classes in a music conservatory or art school, business internships, teaching English as a foreign language, community service, or a combination of the above. In general, grants are one academic year in length. The award includes round-trip transportation to the host country, maintenance for the academic year based on living costs in the host country, and limited health benefits. Full descriptions of all of these grants can be found in the individual country summaries.
Rutgers undergraduates and recent alumni work with the Office of Distinguished Fellowships on their Fulbright applications. Rutgers graduate students interested in the Fulbright grants should reach out to Assistant Dean Teresa Delcorso-Ellmann delcorso@gradfund.rutgers.edu.
For official information about these grants, visit https://us.fulbrightonline.org/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree before the beginning date of the Grant.
- Applicants may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application.
- Applicants must be in good health. Grantees will be required to submit a satisfactory Medical Certificate of Health from a physician.
- Applicants must have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country to communicate with the people and to carry out the proposed study.
Applications may be made for one country only. If the applicant meets the eligibility requirements, candidates will be considered for all awards to that particular country.
Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaApplications are submitted online and include:
- Statement of grant purpose
- Personal statement
- Language background report and foreign language evaluation
- Affiliation (for study/research grants only)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Campus committee evaluation form
- Official transcripts
Selection is made on the basis of the applicant's academic or professional record, language preparation, the feasibility and specificity of the proposed project, commitment and motivation as well as personal qualifications.
TimeframeThe Office of Distinguished Fellowships conducts an endorsement process for current undergraduates and recent alumni, which means undergraduates and recent alumni apply to Fulbright grants through our campus process.
Materials are due to the office by the campus deadline on August 15, 2023. Application materials are due to the Institute of International Education (IIE) by the national deadline on October 10, 2023 5pm Eastern Time. At the end of January, finalists will be announced. Selected applicants will be notified in the spring.
Deadline: Campus Deadline: August 15, 2023; National Deadline: October 10, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Area of Interest: Arts and Humanities, Education and Teaching, Language Study
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding, Leadership Development, Research, Teaching -
The Fulbright UK Summer Institutes are three to four week programmes for US undergraduate students, who have no or very little travel experience outside North America. Participants can explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK while experiencing higher education at a UK university.
For official information, visit https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes
Eligibility and QualificationsTo be eligible, students must:
- Be a US citizen and possess a US passport
- Have had no or very little study/travel experience outside of North America
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.7
- Be at least 18 years old by the start of the programme
- Be able to participate in the programme in its entirety
- Have at least two years of undergraduate study remaining after the Institute finishes
For information regarding application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.fulbright.org.uk/going-to-the-uk/uk-summer-institutes/how-to-apply
TimeframeImportant dates for the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes for US citizens application process.
- 30 November 2022: Applications open
- 7 February 2023: Applications close
- Late March 2023: Shortlisted candidates are notified
- Early April 2023: Webinar: Preparing for your Fulbright Interview
- 17 April – April 28, 2023: Interviews take place
- Early May 2023: Finalists announced
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: First year, Sophomore
Type of Opportunity: Summer Opportunities
Other Criteria: High GPA (3.7+) -
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States. Each year, through the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers approximately 14 one-year fellowships to uniquely qualified graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. Carnegie Junior Fellows work as research assistants to the Endowment's senior associates, receiving hands-on exposure to international policy-making. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to conduct research for books, co-author journal articles and policy papers, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials. Positions are paid, full-time positions for one year.
For official information about this program, visit https://carnegieendowment.org/about/jr-fellows/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Nominees must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year.
- Nominees must be eligible to work in the United States for a full 12 months from August 1 through July 31 following graduation.
The application includes:
- An essay on a topic determined by the Carnegie Endowment
- Two references
- College transcript(s)
Applications are judged on the quality of the written essay, related academic study and/or work experience, grades, recommendations, and personal interviews. Nominees will be competitive if they can demonstrate certain skills, such as proficiency in Arabic or math skills, which match the needs of particular projects and initiatives at the Carnegie Endowment.
TimeframeApplications should be submitted to the Office of Distinguished Fellowships by date TBD. Applications are due to the Carnegie Endowment by mid-January. Rutgers may nominate up to two candidates for consideration by the Carnegie Endowment.
The Carnegie Selection Committee chooses approximately 25 applicants for interviews. These finalists are interviewed in February and early March. Finalists will be notified of their selection by March 31st. All fellowship positions begin on August 1st.
Deadline: Campus Deadline: date TBD; National Deadline: Deadline usually falls in mid-January. In this application cycle, deadline is January 16, 2024. Visit website for latest updates.
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Other Criteria: Non-US Citizens Eligible -
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are full-cost awards for graduate study and research in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships are for one to three years, with a possible extension to a fourth year. The scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded to citizens of any country outside the UK. Each year, there are 80-110 Gates Cambridge Scholars, with approximately forty from the US. The scholarship covers university and college fees, maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student, contribution towards return airfare, and other discretionary allowances.
For official information about the Gates Cambridge Scholarships, visit https://www.gatescambridge.org/
Eligibility and Qualifications- Applicants may be citizens of any country outside the UK.
- Applicants must complete a bachelor's degree before beginning study at Cambridge.
All applicants apply simultaneously for admission to the University and for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship. There is no Gates Cambridge application separate from the Cambridge graduate application. Students who have been selected for admission by a Cambridge department will automatically be considered for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship. The Trust does not admit or place scholars. For more information about eligibility, see https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/eligibility/
The University of Cambridge application requires:- The entire GRADSAF application form
- Three letters of reference (two academic ones for admission and one personal reference for the scholarship application)
- Transcripts
- Any other documents required by the Board of Graduate Studies (e.g. proof of English ability if English is not your first language) or the department to which you are applying (e.g., some departments require examples of written work or a GRE test score).
The Gates Cambridge Trust is looking for students with outstanding academic credentials, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a passion to contribute to the improvement of society. Applicants should demonstrate an understanding of the graduate program for which they are applying; successful applicants will have the ability to make a significant contribution to their discipline while in Cambridge. For more information about the selection criteria, see https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/criteria/
Timeframe
There are no restrictions on the discipline that a student can study with a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, but applicants are reminded that the Gates Cambridge Scholarship Committee prefers candidates who are interested in issues of social equity.Application materials are due to Cambridge by October 2023, date TBD - Round 1: U.S. Citizens normally resident in the USA. December 2023, date TBD - Round 2: Citizens of all countries other than the USA (except the United Kingdom) and US citizens normally resident outside the USA. Finalists will be invited to interviews in early February; the final selection of Gates Cambridge Scholars will be made soon after.
For more information about the timelines, visit https://www.gatescambridge.org/apply/timeline/
Deadline: October 2023, date TBD
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding
Other Criteria: Non-US Citizens Eligible