NIH Bioethics Accepting Post-Bac Fellowship Applications – January 15, 2024 Deadline

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The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral research fellowships. Fellows are central to the activities and intellectual life of our interdisciplinary department, including weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, IRB deliberations, and other educational opportunities at NIH. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and disparities, global health and other important issues in bioethics. They also conduct mentored research. We do not require or expect bioethics experience and encourage anyone with a strong interest to apply. Learn about eligibility, get more information, and apply online. 

Present Your Engineering or Natural Science Research – Deadline to Apply, September 29, 2024

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Undergraduates conducting research in engineering and natural science fields are encouraged to apply to attend the Gulf Coast Undergraduate Research Symposium (GCURS) at Rice University on November 9-10, 2024. This symposium is a collaboration with the Goldwater Scholars Community (GSC), an alumni organization of Goldwater Scholars. GCURS offers lodging to attendees coming from outside the Houston area. Learn more in this video, flyer, and apply at gcursapply.rice.edu.

Ellison Scholars Program for Science, Technology and Engineering Students – Application Deadline, September 30, 2024

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Ever wanted to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering while working on groundbreaking projects? The Ellison Scholars program offers fully funded DPhil (PhD) scholarships to the University of Oxford, at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT). This program offers full support in for student studies and an opportunity to collaborate in cutting-edge facilities to drive innovation forward. Learn more about applying and eligibility at the Ellison Scholars web site.

Rani Basnet, ‘26, Wins Obama-Chesky Voyager Award

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Congratulations to Middlebury junior Rani Basnet, an International and Global Studies major, who has received the highly selective Obama-Chesky Scholarship, also known as the Voyager Scholarship. Basnet is one of 100 college and university students from the United States to win the award! It is now in its third year.

Created by former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and Airbnb founder Brian Chesky, the scholarship is awarded to college juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service. The award provides up to $25,000 per year in financial aid and a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing for a self-designed international travel experience during the summer between junior and senior years. Read more on Middlebury’s News and Announcements page.

Foreign Affairs Information Technology (FAIT) Fellowship – Apply by January 21, 2025

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This two-year diversity fellowship program funded by the U.S. Department of State provides academic funding while preparing fellows to enter the Foreign Service as Diplomatic Technology Officers (DTOs). To be eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, hold a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and be on a timeline to graduate with either a IT-related bachelor’s or master’s degree in spring 2027. They also must be enrolled full-time in an IT-related degree program during the two-year fellowship program. More information available on the FAIT website.