Tag: graduate school

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.

Graduate Study in China with the Yenching Scholarship; Application Deadline December 3

Lisa Gates / / Graduate School Funding, Study Abroad

The Yenching Academy offers a highly customizable Master’s program in China studies for English speakers with varied levels of Chinese language competency. At the core of the program lies its emphasis on interdisciplinarity and the value it assigns to thinking about China; past, present and future – from both Chinese and international perspectives. It also aims to push the study of China beyond the boundaries of traditionally defined humanities and social science disciplines, and is designed to incorporate the experiences and intellectual training of a diverse international student body.

2024 Applicant Qualifications
Application for the 2024 cohort of Yenching Scholars will be open from August
15 to December 3, 2023. Candidates must submit all materials before 12:00 noon
(Beijing time) on the deadline. Letters of recommendation must also be received by
this deadline. See https://yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn/ADMISSIONS.htm
Eligibility

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field, or be currently enrolled in a
    Bachelor degree program and be on track to graduate no later than August 31
    of the year in which they wish to enroll;
  • An outstanding academic record;
  • Strong interest in interdisciplinary study of China;
  • A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, social
    responsibility, and leadership potential;
  • English proficiency.
  • While there is no age cut-off for applicants, the average age of students entering the
    program is 23. No one older than 28 has been admitted.

Questions? Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu .

Stanford Knight-Hennessy August Admissions Events (online!)

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding

Online admission events in August

Information sessions: Prospective applicants are invited to join an online information session where an admission officer provides a general overview of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the admission process, and the application. (Aug. 9, Aug. 15, Aug. 29)

[New in 2023] Application workshops: An admission officer walks prospective scholars through the KHS application, highlighting requirements and tips for navigating the admission process. (Aug. 16, Aug. 30)

Admission Q&As: An admission officer answers questions from prospective scholars, focusing on the KHS admission process and application. There is a short overview of the criteria and application requirements. (Aug. 8, Aug. 17, Aug. 22, Aug. 31)

️ The KHS application is due by October 11, 2023 at 1 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Hertz Fellowship Info Session Aug 17

Lisa Gates / / Fellowships, Graduate School Funding, STEM

Are you a STEM student interested in a PhD? The Hertz Fellowship empowers the nation’s most promising doctoral students in science and technology to pursue research that best advances US security and economic vitality. Hertz Fellows receive up to five years of funding offering flexibility from the traditional constraints of graduate training and the independence to innovate. They join an influential network of peers, providing a unique engine for professional development and collaboration. (Eligible applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.)

The 2024 Hertz Fellowship application opens on Monday, August 14, 2023. Hertz is hosting an online information session for prospective applicants on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. eastern. Registration is required to attend.

Hertz Fellowship Information Session
Date: August 17, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. eastern
Location: Online/Zoom

Learn more at https://www.hertzfoundation.org/the-fellowship/