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Dear Graduate Students:

Welcome! My office curates a list of funding opportunities, mostly external, as well as some employment opportunities, available to graduate students and/or recent graduates (to get you thinking long-term). This is not an exhaustive list, nor do listings necessarily equate with endorsements. Given current staffing levels, frequency will vary. During the off weeks, use the funding resources we use (see below) and past missives for upcoming deadlines. We provide this service as a first step in orienting your scholarly eyes toward available funding. New to the "funding thing"? Start here: https://grad.uic.edu/funding-awards/graduate-funding-overview/

Looking for on-campus jobs? Most assistantships are handled through departments. Only a small number of positions are posted HR's https://jobs.uic.edu/. (Current students who are UIC employees should click "Employee Login"; otherwise, the “External Applicant” or "External Career Site" is likely what you need.) We suggest opening the Jobs Board before clicking the links below. To access internal job board, click on the “Employee Login” button. Full-time UIC employees are ineligible for Grad College funding but may be eligible for external funding and employee tuition waivers that differ from assistantship waivers (cf. https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits). Lesser-paid campus jobs may be posted to https://uic.joinhandshake.com. We do not control these portals and cannot help with access issues. For help with your materials, visit Career Services: https://careerservices.uic.edu/.

Please review each link to ascertain your eligibility before responding to us to request more information. Funding is rather varied, so start with the summary listings before delving into the further details for eligibility requirements and deadlines. You might use search functions (Ctrl F) if the list is overwhelming at first glance. International students: you are ineligible for a lot of funding, but don't despair! Note: UIC Global students are NOT eligible for UIC fellowships, awards, or tuition/fee waivers. (We repeat some "opps" when we think they are important and obtainable.)

Most opportunities listed are due within 1-3 months. Pro tip: Sensing that you're not yet eligible for these opps? File them in a spreadsheet for submissions when you are eligible. Funding might be available during your coursework; bigger opps are likely available when you're at the research and writing phase. 

Listings

  1. GC/UIC/UI System Funding Opportunities
    1. $400 Application Scholarship. https://grad.uic.edu/news-stories/400-application-scholarship/
    2. President's Research Travel Assistance Program. https://www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/academic_affairs_programs/ research_travel_assistance_program
    3. UIC Cancer Center Richard B. Warnecke, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship. https://cancer.uillinois.edu/researchers-clinicians/research-development/funding-opportunities-and-deadlines 
    4. Paul D. Doolen Graduate Scholarship for the Study of Aging. https://scholarships.uaps.uillinois.edu/doolen/
    5. UIC Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy (IRRPP). https://irrpp.uic.edu/funding/
    6. UIC SnAP. https://snap.uic.edu/
  2. UIC Jobs (Part- and Full-time)
    1. Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/ home/requisition/20706?c=uic
    2. Grad Hourly, Department of Marketing. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20628 
    3. Grad Assistant, WLRC. https://uic.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11319828  
    4. Grad Hourly, College of Dentistry. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20124
    5. Associate Director, CCTS Evaluation & Tracking. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20038
    6. Clinical Research Data Coordinator - Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/ careersite/1/home/requisition/19921
    7. Academic Advisor, AHS. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20616
  3. Featured: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Link. 
  4. Council on Vertical Urbanism International Research Seed Funding. https://verticalurbanism.org/competition/international-research-seed-funding/
  5. Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowships. https://azrielifoundation.org/fellows/visiting-phd-fellowship/
  6. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships and Grants. https://aauw.org/resources/ programs/fellowships-grants/
  7. American Academy of Religion Grants and Fellowships. https://aarweb.org/career-community/grants/
  8. Two Sigma PhD Fellowship. https://www.twosigma.com/ graduate-students/phd-fellowships/ 
  9. David H. Smith Conservation Research Postdoctoral Fellowships. https://www.smithfellows.org/proposal-guidelines
  10. SurveyCTO Data Collection Research Grant. https://www.surveycto.com/data-collection-research-grant/
  11. Linnean Society – Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund. https://www.linnean.org/the-society/medals-awards-prizes-grants
  12. Morris Animal Foundation Feline Annual Grant. https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/apply
  13. Sandia National Laboratories - Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship. https://www.sandia.gov/careers/careers/students-and-postdocs/fellowships/jill-hruby-fellowship/
  14. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellowship. https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/fellowship/3743990014261126
  15. LSRF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. https://lsrf.org/apply/
  16. International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) - Graduate Student Scholarships. https://iccs-ciec.ca/graduate-student-scholarships/
  17. Parkinson's Foundation Fellowships and Awards. https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers
  18. NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships. https://naeducation.org/naed-spencer-dissertation-fellowship/
  19. Louisville Institute - Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships. https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/postdoctoral-fellowship/
  20. Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) - Graduate and Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/ngfp
  21. Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) Awards. https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards
  22. Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in Modern Art. https://www.metmuseum.org/opportunities/fellowships/leonard-a-lauder-non-residential-fellowship-in-modern-art
  23. Vanderbilt Library Travel Grants. Link.
  24. Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowships. https://as.cornell.edu/research/klarman-fellowships
  25. HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program. [Opens Sept. 1st]. https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows
  26. PhRMA Foundation Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Predoctoral Fellowship. [Opening soon!]  https://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/predoctoral-fellowships/value-assessment-health-outcomes-research/
  27. Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellowships. https://baef.be/fellowships-for-americans/
  28. ASF Fellowships for Americans. https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/
  29. DoE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program. https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr
  30. Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships. https://www.newberry.org/research/fellowships/long-term-fellowships
  31. Leifur Eirikson Foundation Fellowships. https://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/
  32. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Programs. https://chci.org/
  33. Blakemore Fellowships. https://blakemorefoundation.org/
  34. Congressional Research Grants. https://dirksencenter.org/grants-awards/congressional-research-grants/  
  35. Graduate Ellison Scholars. Opening soon. https://eit.org/education-and-scholarships/graduate

Further Details

  1. GC/UIC Opportunities
    1. $400 Application Scholarship. To incentivize UIC graduate students to compete for specific prominent external fellowships, the Grad College is offering $400 scholarships (up from $200 last year). Citizenship eligibility and deadlines determined by the funding agencies. https://grad.uic.edu/news-stories/400-application-scholarship/

    2. President's Research Travel Assistance Program. Open to all, this competitive award program has been established for the purpose of stimulating and supporting interest in the study of representation. Recipients are provided funding, not to exceed $1,000, to reimburse travel to a professional conference. Awards will be presented to up to ten (10) University of Illinois [System] students in each biannual awards cycle. Deadlines: September 8 and February 25. https://www.vpaa.uillinois.edu/academic_affairs_programs/ research_travel_assistance_program

    3. UIC Cancer Center Richard B. Warnecke, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship program strives to train exceptionally talented scientists engaged in cancer health disparities research that addresses issues across the cancer continuum from etiology and primary prevention to treatment and survivorship. $15,000. Open to: Postdoctoral fellows with fewer than four years of appointment and researchers conducting basic, clinical, translational or epidemiologic studies. Deadline: September 15. https://cancer.uillinois.edu/researchers-clinicians/research-development/funding-opportunities-and-deadlines

    4. Paul D. Doolen Graduate Scholarship for the Study of Aging. The purpose of the award is to stimulate and support interest in the study of aging, i.e., biological aspects of the aging process; sociological concomitants of aging; treatment of diseases of the elderly; care of the aged; or other topics related to aging. Two scholarships of up to $4,000 will be awarded to graduate students in their second year of study or beyond. Deadline: September 27. https://scholarships.uaps.uillinois.edu/doolen/

    5. UIC Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy (IRRPP). https://irrpp.uic.edu/funding/

      1. Dissertation Research Grant. Awards up to $2,000 to support research-related expenses for ABD doctoral students whose research centers race/ethnicity and policy (broadly defined). Deadlines: October 16 and February 19.  
      2. Emerging Scholar in Residence Fellowship. A 0.50 FTE research assistantship for a semester for an ABD doctoral student whose research centers race/ethnicity and policy (broadly defined). Deadlines: October 16.

    6. UIC SnAP is the internal scholarship information portal for UIC’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships [separate from the Grad College’s opportunities]. Annually (now!) students create a profile and the portal finds matches, e.g., on field of study, GPA, etc. https://snap.uic.edu/

  2. UIC Jobs (Part- and full-time)
    1. Grad Assistant - Full Stack Developer Assistant - Technology Solutions. Assist the software development team with full stack development. This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience in the field of software development, applying their knowledge to real world projects and be involved in the entire software development life cycle. 0.50 FTE @~$2,688.89/mo + tuition and partial fee waiver. Deadline: August 28. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20706?c=uic

    2. Grad Hourly. The department of marketing is seeking graduate students to act as office support for the unit starting August 16 for the Fall 2026 semester. Hours will vary each week ($31.03/hr). Tasks include, but are not limited to, grading exams/assignments, proctoring exams, holding office hours for students, and other office related tasks as needed. Deadline: August 31. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20628

    3. Grad Assistant, Women’s Leadership and Resource Center. WLRC seeks qualified and enthusiastic candidates for the position of Graduate Assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year. One of UIC’s seven Centers for Cultural Understanding and Social Change (CCUSC), WLRC houses the Campus Advocacy Network (CAN), which provides advocacy and crisis support for survivors of interpersonal violence as well as anti-violence education for the campus. $31.03/hr x 13 hours/wk. [0.33FTE w/ waiver]. Deadline: September 4. https://uic.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11319828  

    4. Grad Hourly, College of Dentistry. The College’s Office of Academic Affairs seeks day-to-day office support. Duties are administrative. Stipend: $31.03/hr. Deadline: September 9. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/ home/requisition/20124

    5. Associate Director, CCTS Evaluation & Tracking. Position plans, develops, and implements the unit's core mission strategies including overseeing the development of processes for capturing output and outcome data used to evaluate performance effectiveness and track progress and impact among the various programs of the CCTS. Master’s required. Salary: $85,000-$110,000. Deadline: September 9. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/ careersite/1/home/requisition/20038

    6. Clinical Research Data Coordinator - Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. This position is responsible for the collection, coordination, processing and quality control of clinical trial data. This includes pre- and post-research activities, internal and external to the clinical setting. Responsible for implementation and conducting data management and compliance of multiple research projects. $55,000-$65,000. Deadline: Extended to September 11. https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19921

    7. Academic Advisor, Applied Health Sciences. The full-time AHS advisor works with students from undergraduate majors across the college, including supporting the unique needs of exploring majors and career paths for our undecided student population. Salary: $64,000-$65,000. Master's degree preferred. Deadline: September 14.https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20616?c=uic

  3. Featured: National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the US. Approximately 1500 fellowships [< than previously]. NSF provides a $37,000 annual stipend for three years to be used in a five-year span. Portable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents ("green card" holders). Eligible fields appear in the Appendix. Link. LOR deadline: 7 pm CT, October 16. Application deadline (7 pm CT): October 19-23 depending on field. UIC GC info session: https://uic.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_29xkcjoBUjYSYTk . UIC info: https://grad.uic.edu/funding-awards/other-funding/natl-internatl-opps-2/nsf-grfp-intro/

  4. Council on Vertical Urbanism International Research Seed Funding. Designed to help researchers develop projects/ideas to a level that would secure additional funding, this initiative invites proposals from any topic or discipline that relates directly to the tall building typology and/or urban habitat innovation, e.g., architecture, construction, energy issues, energy harvesting, engineering, geotechnics, humanities, infrastructure, materials, policy making, urban planning, vertical transportation, wind, etc. $20,000. Deadline: September 7. https://verticalurbanism.org/competition/ international-research-seed-funding/

  5. Azrieli International Visiting PhD Fellowships offer outstanding international PhD candidates the opportunity to conduct short-term research in Israel, fostering academic collaboration and strengthening global research ties. Fellows benefit from interdisciplinary networking, professional development activities, and cultural immersion that extends learning well beyond the lab or library. 4 months @ ILS12,000 [~$4050] for spring 2027. Deadline: September 15. https://azrielifoundation.org/fellows/visiting-phd-fellowship/

  6. American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships. Updated links; join the “Graduate Education is Changing” webinar on August 25. Applicant must identify as a woman. Citizenship varies by program name. With one exception, these are for individuals. https://aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/

    1. International Fellowships promote STEM education and equity for women by investing in international applying their expertise, professional skills, and leadership in service of their home countries and/or the communities in which they reside. In addition, a limited number of awards are available for study in any country other than their own. GPA>3.5 in highest earned degree; must be registered full-time in STEM master’s or doctoral program and completing the degree after April 30, 2028. Recorded info session. $20,000-$25,000. Anticipated deadline: 4 pm CDT, September 17.
    2. American Fellowship offsets scholars’ expenses during one year of their doctoral program and deepens AAUW’s impact by accelerating diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia. The fellowship is open to women in all fields of study who a US citizen. Eligible doctorates include: PhD, DrPH, EdD. $25,000. Recorded info session. Deadline: September 30.
    3. American Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships increase the number of women in research, development, and academic leadership, and promotes gender equity in higher education by providing one year of funding to women in academia to pursue independent research. Applicants are within four years of receiving their PhD. Open to applicants in all fields of study. Must be US citizen. $50,000. Recorded info session. Deadline: September 30.

    4. American Short-Term Research Publication Grants support women in preparing research manuscripts for publication, this includes drafting, editing or modifying manuscripts, replicating research, responding to issues raised through critical review, or other work to increase the likelihood of research publication. Grantees are also allowed to use funds ($8,000) to defray living expenses, e.g., housing, food, and dependent care. Must hold PhD, MFA, DrPH, MD, DMD, or MPH at deadline. Must be US citizen, national, or permanent resident. Recorded info session. Deadline: September 30.

  7. American Academy of Religion Grants and Fellowships. $5,000. Deadline: September 21. https://aarweb.org/ career-community/grants/

    1. Dissertation Research Grants support student members working in any sub-discipline within religious studies in completing their dissertation.

    2. Selva J. Raj Endowed International Dissertation Research Fellowship. Designed to support AAR student members whose dissertation research is focused on areas associated with Prof. Raj’s research areas [ritual boundary-crossings in Indian popular Catholicism greatly advanced our understanding of Indian Christianity, Hindu-Christian Studies, religious syncretism in India, popular religiosity in India, as well as ritual studies, inter-religious dialogue, and religious pluralism].

    3. Public Scholarship Grants support scholars of religion whose work engages public audiences in innovative ways, through projects designed for presentation in public spaces and outreach through publicly accessible sites.

  8. Two Sigma PhD Fellowship. Open to doctoral students pushing the frontiers of STEM – from applied mathematics and AI/CS to physics and statistics – the fellowship provides up to $75,000/yr to cover tuition and fees plus a stipend for living expenses, paid directly to the university. Recipients also receive a one-time award of $10,000 to be used only for tuition, fees required to enroll at or attend their university, and/or books, supplies, equipment, and course-related fees. Runners-up will receive a one-time award of $10,000. Eligible disciplines: applied mathematics, AI & computer science, finance/econometrics, physics, and statistics. Deadline: 11 am, CST September 25. https://www.twosigma.com/ graduate-students/phd-fellowships/ 

  9. David H. Smith Conservation Research Postdoctoral Fellowships support early-career scientists conducting applied research in conservation science and closely related fields in the United States and its territories. Each fellow works closely with at least two mentors including an academic mentor, typically at an academic institution, and a field orpractitioner mentor who helps the fellow connect their research to practical conservation challenges. Any nationality. PhD by start date. $74,263 + $22,500 add-ons x 2 years. Deadline: 10 pm CT, September 30. https://www.smithfellows.org/proposal-guidelines

  10. SurveyCTO Data Collection Research Grant assists graduate students in data collection-related research who are undergoing (or about to undertake) a data collection-heavy project. The grant includes a stipend for fieldwork and data collection expenses as well as a one-year subscription to the SurveyCTO platform. Recipients will have the opportunity to promote their research in the form of a case study, article or scholarly piece, webinar, or podcast. The grant offers support for one academic year. Applicants may be citizens of any nation. Must be seeking highest degree in field. Deadline: September 30. https://www.surveycto.com/data-collection-research-grant/

  11. Linnean Society – Dennis Stanfield Memorial Fund grants support botanical research on topical African plants, especially basic research in the areas of plant taxonomy and plant ecology. Up to £2,000. Deadline: September 30. https://www.linnean.org/the-society/medals-awards-prizes-grants

  12. Morris Animal Foundation Feline Annual Grant funds science to advance the health of cats. Open to PhD students and DVM or PhD holders. Amount: NR. Minimal citizenship restrictions. Pre-proposal deadline: September 30. https://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/apply

  13. Sandia National Laboratories - Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to develop women in the engineering and science fields who are interested in research and technical leadership careers in national security. Fellows pursue independent research in advanced technologies related to advancing global peace. Fellows also participate in a unique, prestigious leadership development program. US citizens only. $123,300. Deadline: October 1. https://www.sandia.gov/careers/careers/students-and-postdocs/fellowships/jill-hruby-fellowship/

  14. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - Lawrence Postdoctoral Fellowship is a highly competitive postdoctoral position at LLNL that is open to all technical disciplines. Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Fellows are free to pursue their own research agenda under the guidance of a senior staff scientist who serves as a mentor. Any nationality. PhD by start date. $151,956 annual stipend + add-ons. Deadline: 8 am, October 1. https://www.llnl.gov/join-our-team/careers/find-your-job/all/fellowship/3743990014261126 

  15. LSRF Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The Life Sciences Research Foundation supports high-quality young scientists at a critical point in their career – their postdoctoral training. LSRF recognizes and encourages this creativity and passion for discovery. Our awardees contribute significantly to the advancement of life science and biomedical research. We measure our success through the achievements of our alumni who have careers in academia, industry, science communication and policy development, scientific foundations, patent law, biotech venture capital groups, consulting and science publishing. Citizenship: must be eligible to work in US. Must have PhD by August 1, 2027 or within 5 years of Deadline: 7 pm CT, October 1. https://lsrf.org/apply/ 

  16. International Council for Canadian Studies (ICCS) - Graduate Student Scholarships. Travel grants of 4-12 weeks to enable master's and doctoral students to do research related to their thesis or dissertation at a Canadian university in the field of Canadian Studies. No citizenship restrictions, but students must be in the social sciences or humanities and at the thesis or dissertation stage. Max. C$4,000. https://iccs-ciec.ca/graduate-student-scholarships/

  17. Parkinson's Foundation. https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/for-researchers

    1. Postdoctoral Fellowship research proposals from promising early-career scientists that will directly impact the understanding of Parkinson’s disease or its treatment. The Fellowship enables early-career scientists to conduct mentored research at major research institutions. The fellowship offers support for two years. May be of any nationality. Must have completed their Ph.D. training or neurology residence by the start of the award and must be within five years of receiving their PhD. $65,000. LOI due October 1.

    2. Melvin Yahr Clinical Research Award fosters clinical research into any aspect of Parkinson’s disease conducted by young investigators who are under-represented in current research. Deadline: January 11.

    3. Visiting Scholars Award provides graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with the opportunity to expand their existing skillset in Parkinson's disease research by visiting a host laboratory. $4,000. Open to both national and international applicants. Deadline: January 27.

  18. NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowships encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to the improvement of education. This fellowship supports candidates whose dissertation projects bring innovative and insightful approaches to the history, theory, analysis, or application of formal and informal education. $27,500. Must be ABD by June 1, 2027, but no citizenship factors. Deadline: October 1. https://naeducation.org/naed-spencer-dissertation-fellowship/

  19. Louisville Institute - Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships offer postdoctoral scholars teaching experience in a theological school. Fellows will work with two experienced co-mentors (one professor and one pastor). Scholars may come from a variety of academic disciplines, including, but not limited to, history, ethics, the social sciences, biblical studies, historical, systematic, and practical theology. Postdoctoral placements often require relocation in order to match fellows with appropriate schools or departments. The fellowship offers support for two years @ $75,000 per annum. Deadline: October 1. https://louisville-institute.org/programs-grants-and-fellowships/fellowships/postdoctoral-fellowship/

  20. Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) - Graduate and Postgraduate/Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for graduate students interested in a career in global nuclear security. Eligible: US citizen enrolled in graduate degree program or recent grad degree recipient. $68,200 (master's, post-master's, or doctorate in Progress) to $80,200 (Postdoctoral). Deadline: October 2. https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/ngfp

  21. Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) Awards. There are several with a Sept. 1 deadline as well—consider for next year! Deadlines: October 10. https://cccc.ncte.org/cccc/awards

    1. Scholars for the Dream Travel Award encourages scholarship by historically underrepresented groups regardless of citizenship status whose presence and whose contributions are central to the full realization of our professional goals. $1,000.
    2. Disability in College Composition Travel Awards support scholarship dedicated to improving knowledge about the intersections of disability with composition and rhetoric, the value of disability as a source of diversity, inclusive practices and the promotion of access, and the value of disability as a critical lens. Up to three travel awards for graduate students and three travel awards for faculty and staff members. $750.

    3. Gloria Anzaldúa Rhetorician Award supports scholars whose work participates in the making of meaning out of sexual and gender minority experiences. Applicants must be accepted to the CCCC Annual Convention program and should currently be enrolled in graduate school or be first time presenters at the Convention. $750.

  22. Leonard A. Lauder Fellowships in Modern Art. The Research Center support graduate students focused on modern art (architecture, drawing, design, film, painting, performance, photography, prints, and sculpture from the last third of the nineteenth century through the 1960s, from any country, region, or culture. No citizenship restrictions assuming work authorization. All residential fellows receive a research travel allowance. Deadline: October 15. https://www.metmuseum.org/opportunities/fellowships/leonard-a-lauder-non-residential-fellowship-in-modern-art

    1. Pre-Doctoral Fellowships fund graduate students for two years @ $50,000.

      Non-Residential Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship is for PhD students in the final stages of writing who aim to submit their thesis by the end of the fellowship. $30,000 + the option for a two-week visit to the Research Center.

    2. Post-Doctoral Fellows ($60,000) normally apply to transform their dissertation into a book manuscript or to develop a new project.

  23. Vanderbilt Library Travel Grants. The Center for Latin America, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies at Vanderbilt and the University Library offer a short-term library research grant to promote scholarly use of the library’s extensive Colombian collections. Funds must be used during the fall or spring of 2026-27, and the trip must be completed by May 31, 2027. Max. $2000. Open to dissertators and faculty. Deadline: October 15. Link.

  24. Klarman Postdoctoral Fellowships provide postdoctoral opportunities in any discipline in the College of Arts & Sciences: natural, quantitative, and social sciences, humanistic inquiry, the creative arts, and emerging fields that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. A residential program based at Cornell University; Klarman Fellows are expected to be in Ithaca during the fellowship. Any citizenship. PhD by start date. $80,000 + add-ons. Deadline: October 15. https://as.cornell.edu/research/klarman-fellowships

  25. HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program. [Opens Sept. 1st]. The early-career initiative supports PhD students in basic biological and biomedical sciences and their faculty advisors as they pursue ambitious science and build inclusive training environments. The program is unique in supporting both graduate students and their faculty PhD advisors as mentor-mentee pairs. Fellows receive max. 3 years of stipend $65k/yr + $5k discretionary allowance + $10k institutional allowance + professional development programming tailored to both students and advisors. Fellows interested in pursuing an academic research career may seek 4 additional years of postdoctoral support. Open to 2nd- and 3rd -year PhD students. No citizenship restrictions. MD/PhD students are also eligible. Deadline: October 27. https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows

  26. PhRMA Foundation Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Predoctoral Fellowship. [Opening soon!] Designed to support promising students (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) during advanced stages of training and thesis research in value assessment and health outcomes research, the fellowship provides $30,000/yr for up to 2 years. NIH F30/31s ineligible. Deadline: October 30. https://www.phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellowships/predoctoral-fellowships/value-assessment-health-outcomes-research/

  27. Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellowships. BAEF encourages applications for advanced study or research during the academic year 2027-2028, at a Belgian university, a Belgian institution of higher learning, or Belgian research institution. 12 months @ $32,000 for master’s or Ph.D. students; $35,000 for postdoctoral fellows. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US. Deadline: October 31. https://baef.be/fellowships-for-americans/

  28. ASF Fellowships for Americans. The American Scandinavian Foundation’s award program for study and research abroad have been given to Americans in the Nordic region (Denmark, Greenland, Faroe Islands, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sápmi, and Sweden) engaged in study, research, or creative arts projects. Must be US citizen or permanent resident. Deadline: November 1. https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/

  29. DoE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program. The Department of Energy’s SCGSR is a generous workforce development program that provides supplemental funds for US graduate awardees (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who are PhD candidates) to conduct part of their PhD thesis research at a host DOE laboratory/facility in collaboration with a DOE National Laboratory scientist. Eligible fields include (not limited to): physics, chemistry, material sciences, non-medical biology, mathematics, engineering, computer science, environmental sciences. $3,600/mo x 3-12 months [max: $43,200]. Application assistance workshops start September 3. Deadlines: November 4, May 2027, May 2027. https://science.osti.gov/wdts/scgsr

  30. Newberry Library Long-Term Fellowships. PhD-holding scholars at any stage of their career, from early career researchers to senior scholars spend four to nine months at the Newberry during the academic year working on a large-scale project, such as a book manuscript, with direct relation to the Newberry collections. Projects can be in any field, with a focus on the humanities and related disciplines. The annual cohort of approximately ten Long-Term Fellows is at the heart of the Newberry's scholarly community. $5,000/mo x 4-9 months. Deadline: November 20. https://www.newberry.org/research/fellowships/long-term-fellowships

  31. Leifur Eirikson Foundation Fellowships support scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens or permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the U.S. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar’s behalf. Deadline: November 20. https://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/

  32. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Programs. Nine-month fellowship will allow you to spend four days a week on Capitol Hill, obtain unparalleled work experience, and gain exposure to the legislative process. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or individuals who are lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer and who, at the time of application, possess lawful evidence of employment authorization. International students on F-1 or M-1 visas are not eligible for CHCI programs. Deadlines: December 1. https://chci.org/

    1. Public Policy Fellowship Program. Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree in any field within three years of the program start date. $34,200

    2. Postgraduate Fellowship Program is designed to offer emerging Latino leaders and individuals deeply committed to the Latino community the opportunity to draw connections between their graduate field of study and public policy. Must have completed a master’s degree or JD within two years of the program start date (doctoral students are NOT eligible to apply) $40,950.

  33. Blakemore Fellowships funding advanced language study in East Asia. All fellowships cover tuition, and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation. No citizenship restrictions for students in US and Canada. Deadline: December 30. https://blakemorefoundation.org/

    1. Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese in approved language programs. Current list of approved programs.

    2. Blakemore Kingfisher Fellowships are awarded for 9-12 months of full-time, intensive language study of Chinese or Korean in East Asia. Individuals must demonstrate intent to pursue an academic, curatorial or art conservation career in Chinese or Korean art history prior to the 20th century.

  34. Congressional Research Grants. The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization is devoted to the study of Congress. Applications are accepted at any time. The competition is open to individuals with a serious interest in studying Congress. Political scientists, historians, biographers, scholars of public administration or American studies, independent researchers, and journalists are among those eligible. The Center encourages graduate students who have successfully defended their dissertation prospectus to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Deadline: Rolling. https://dirksencenter.org/grants-awards/congressional-research-grants/  

  35. Graduate Ellison Scholars. Opening soon. The programme provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where graduate students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project. These projects tackle global challenges through cutting-edge technology, offering graduate students the chance to collaborate with world-leading experts to develop innovative solutions. EIT develops and deploys technology in pursuit of solving humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems. We are particularly interested in students with skills in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, economics, mathematics, robotics, plant sciences, machine learning, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine or microbiology. Register your interest now and attend webinars. https://eit.org/education-and-scholarships/graduatevember 1. https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/ 

Other Opportunities/News:  

1. Graduate College Student Picnic and Resource Fair, September 9, 11:30am-1:30 pm, University Hall lawn. https://grad.uic.edu/events/graduate-college-student-picnic-and-resource-fair/

2. UIC Annual Career Development Symposium for Postdocs and Graduate Students. Hosted by the UIC Postdoctoral Association and Your Future in Science, taking place Friday, September 25, 2026 in the Thompson Rooms of UIC Student Center West (828 S. Wolcott Ave., Chicago, IL 60612). As part of the symposium, we are accepting abstracts for a lightning talk competition that will showcase postdoc and graduate student research in all disciplines from across the Chicago area. Selected presenters will deliver a 3- to 5-minute research talk designed to engage a broad audience and communicate the significance of their work. Travel awards will be presented to the winning talks. To apply to participate in the lighting talk competition, register for the Symposium and submit your abstract at the link below by Friday, September 4. https://research.uic.edu/opa/upcoming-events-and-training/career-development-symposium/

3. New to grad school? To the country? See Grad Sense for budgeting resources, https://gradsense.org/ managing-your-money/ , and OIS's tips on money matters. https://ois.uic.edu/life-at-uic/practical-matters/money-matters/

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EVERGREEN: READ THIS (many of you email regarding these resources!): Don't like what you see here? Use the tools we use! Visit https://go.uic.edu/online-funding. For example, the UIUC Fellowship Finder is very user-friendly; Pivot-RP is extremely robust with nearly $100 billion of funding spread across 27,000 opportunities and new search filters. (Here is a primer on Pivot.) Opportunities for non-US citizens can be found here (new document): https://go.uic.edu/ IntlGradFunding. We also rely heavily on H-Announce, UIC Jobs, and Idealist.org. Our "fellowship toolbox" has many online resources, sample funding trajectories, and funding lists by discipline: https://grad.uic.edu/ fellowship-toolbox/. And we have built new webpages about going abroad and learning languages domestically! Cf. grad.uic.edu/go-abroad and grad.uic.edu/languages-us.

 

Sincerely,

Benn E. Williams

Director of Fellowships and Awards

Boren, CLS, and Fulbright Program Advisor; DAAD, DZL, NSF GRFP, and Fulbright-Hays program official

Graduate College, University of Illinois Chicago https://grad.uic.edu | Give now | LinkedIn |  bwilli7@uic.edu 

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