Advice from the Archives Series Note: Occasionally, we dig into the archives to uncover a post we feel holds relevant and timely information worthy of a repost. If you are interested in learning more about research grants and fellowships to support your graduate study, be sure to visit the GradFund Knowledgebase. Short answer questions are an important part […]
Proposal Writing Advice
Proposal Writing Advice
Grants and Fellowships for Women: How to Make Your Application Stand Out (Advice from the Archives)
Advice from the Archives Series Note: Occasionally, we dig into the archives to uncover a post we feel holds relevant and timely information worthy of a repost. If you are interested in learning more about research grants and fellowships to support your graduate study, be sure to visit the GradFund Knowledgebase. There are multiple funders, such as the American […]
Getting the Most out of GradFund’s Website
Last Summer, GradFund rolled out its new website. Some of the site’s most exciting features include resource pages and a chat function. Continue reading this post to see how you can get the most out of our website. Learn No matter what stage of study you are, GradFund’s resource pages, which feature workbooks, articles, advice, […]
Approaching the NSF GRF: Considerations and Recommendations
The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRF) is an excellent opportunity for all early-career graduate students in STEM fields, including the social sciences. This prestigious fellowship offers a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), and opportunities for international […]
Proposal Writing in the Humanities: Addressing Your Research Methods and Framework
When applying for external funding, graduate students in the humanities often find it difficult to explain complex theoretical or methodological frameworks. After spending time on their work, their academic silos, they find it difficult to explain their research approach to scholars outside of their fields. However, the ability to articulate your research methods is important […]
Tips for International Students (Roundup Post)
If you are an international student, one of the questions that you may have is: “Are there funding opportunities available for me?” The answer is a resounding yes! Although there are fewer options available, it is possible to secure external support as an international student. Some major funders that support international students are: SSRC International Dissertation […]
Considering Feedback from Multiple Sources: Advisors, GradFund, and More
So… you’ve visited GradFund with those shiny new application essays. We gave you a ton of feedback that you maybe weren’t quite expecting. You have to find a way to squeeze all of that into some arbitrary spaced laid out by a funder who just doesn’t seem to appreciate the fact that you have mountains […]
Postdocs, Put Your Plans Into Writing!
As a postdoc, setting aside adequate time to work on fellowship and grant applications is always a challenge, but there is at least one proven action that can help you stay on track with accomplishing your goals: put your plans into writing. In the draft report, “Improving the Postdoctoral Experience: An Empirical Approach,” which was […]
GradFund: Our Place in the Funding Universe and Other Rutgers Resources
Here at GradFund, we have the privilege of serving the Rutgers graduate student community in a variety of ways related to the pursuit of external grants and fellowships. Our primary mode of service lies in our individual meeting format where Rutgers graduate students meet with our team of Fellowship Advisors and Peer Mentors, a cohort […]
How do I revise my application? (Roundup Post)
In this Roundup post, we collected a group of six blog posts from GradFund Conversations that speak to the topic of revising your application, regardless of this being your first time applying, or a resubmission to the same funder, these blogs contain useful tips and advice for tackling the revision process. Revising after you have […]