Category: Graduate School Funding

NSF GRFP Winners and Honorable Mentions from Middlebury!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM

We are excited that Seven from Middlebury receive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships and another six received honorable mention! Congratulations to all! The NSF GRFP supports master’s and doctoral studies in STEM and broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000. Learn more at https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.

Truman and Marshall Scholarship Information Session on April 17(noon ET); sign up below!

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Here’s a new online information session organized by the Truman and Marshall Scholarship foundations: Post-Graduate National Scholarship Opportunities – Information Session for Prospective Candidates

Date: 17th April 2024

Time: 12pm-1pm ET

Panel: Josh Stanton (Head of Strategic Communications and Public Diplomacy – British Embassy), Haley Addison (Manager – MACC), Megan Friddle (President – NAFA), Dr Terry Babcock (Truman – Executive Secretary), Tara Yglesias (Truman – Deputy Executive Secretary).

Sign up link: https://forms.gle/wBiSe4BDLAqbzPSc8

Created by Congress in 1975, the Truman Scholarship provides funding and support to aspiring leaders pursuing careers in public service. Over 3,500 Truman Scholars have gone on to successful careers in public service, serving in government and the military, transforming non-profits, and organizing for change in local communities.

The British Government-funded Marshall Scholarship allows up to 50 high-achieving American undergraduates each year to pursue fully-funded graduate study at any university in the UK in any academic topic. With multiple degree options and funded research and travel opportunities within the United Kingdom, the Marshall Scholarship provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunityto secure a postgraduate degree at one of the UK’s world-renowned academic institutions.

Representatives from both scholarships will shed light on the benefits offered by both scholarships and offer tips on navigating the application process. See go/truman and go/marshall to learn more about eligibility and how to apply through Middlebury.

Middlebury Is a Top Producer of Fulbrights

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, Postgraduate Opportunities, Teaching English Abroad

Congratulations to all of Middlebury’s Fulbright applicants and grantees who helped us make Fulbright’s Top Producer List yet again! Read more at https://www.middlebury.edu/announcements/announcements/2024/02/middlebury-among-top-producers-fulbrights . Interested in applying? See go/fulbright and check out our info session on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 4:30pm in Library 201.

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship, Apply by 1/17/24

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM

he 2024-2025 application for the Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) is now available online. Application final submission is due January 17, 2024.

The DOE CSGF provides financial support for students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering (science and engineering track). The program also funds doctoral candidates in applied mathematics, statistics or computer science who are pursuing research that will contribute to more effective use of emerging high-performance systems (mathematics and computer science track).

Benefits:

  • Full payment of tuition, mandatory fees, and student-only health insurance
  • $45,000 annual stipend
  • $1,000 per year academic allowance
  • 12-week practicum at a DOE national laboratory
  • Annual fellows conference in Washington, D.C.
  • Renewable up to four years


Eligibility:

  • U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents
  • Senior undergraduates, first-year graduate students, or those matriculating into graduate school for fall 2024
  • Students must be planning full-time, uninterrupted study pursuing a Ph.D. at a U.S. accredited university 


Learn more at https://www.krellinst.org/csgf/how-apply/apply-now
   

NIH Fellowships for PhD, MD/PhD Degrees

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM, UK
  1. NIH-Penn Advanced Scholars in Immunology Graduate Partnership Program: The future of biomedical research demands exceptional immunologists, and this program is dedicated to creating the next generation of leaders in the field. Through a unique collaboration between NIH and the University of Pennsylvania, students admitted to the University of Pennsylvania Immunology Graduate Group can take advantage of unparalleled research resources and mentorship from scientific leaders at both institutions. With access to over 350 immunology laboratories, you can tailor your research to your specific interests. Explore this exceptional opportunity at Program Link: https://www.med.upenn.edu/nih-igg-partnership/program/#:~:text=The%20partnership%20between%20NIH%20and,selecting%20either%20Penn%20or%20NIH
  1. NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program: This program is a beacon of excellence in the world of doctoral training for biomedical research. For outstanding students with an unwavering commitment to biomedical research, the NIH Oxford-Cambridge Scholars Program is an accelerated and highly individualized doctoral journey. Students are mentored by two Investigators—one at NIH and another at the University of Oxford or University of Cambridge in the UK—to work on a joint internationally collaborative dissertation project. With a focus on research and minimal formal coursework, students can earn their doctoral degree in approximately four years. Explore it further at Program Link. https://oxcam.gpp.nih.gov/
  1. Accelerated MD/PhD Partnership Training Program: For students aspiring to be physician-scientists in basic and translational biomedical research, this program is a game-changer. Designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary PhD partnerships combined with MD training, it offers an accelerated path to success. With access to the NIH Clinical Research Center and numerous collaboration options, you can be part of cutting-edge disease-based or basic science research. Whether you’re finishing your Bachelor’s, enrolled in medical school, or in the NIH Graduate Partnerships Program, this program offers opportunities for you. Dive into this exciting opportunity at Program Link: https://mdphd.gpp.nih.gov/

Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.