In my time at Rutgers, I have seen substantial confusion, and perhaps some intimidation, regarding the NIH F31 award. The F31 is highly prestigious, and it is a great mark on your resume/CV when applying for academic, industrial, or government positions. The goal of this post is to breakdown this award and to encourage eligible […]
Understanding Award Types
Understanding Award Types
How to Choose the Best Awards for You (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. Do you know what fellowship or grants […]
In-Residence Fellowships for Research and Writing (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. In the dissertation research and writing stages, […]
Understanding Your Funder and the Awards it Offers (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. Why do organizations provide money for grants […]
Give yourself an hour to think about postdocs… (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. As April begins, graduate students (even those […]
Commitment to Enhancing Diversity (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. Several grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral fellowships now explicitly ask […]
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 […]
Featured Fellowship: ACOR-CAORC Fellowships
Featured Fellowships are important graduate awards that you may not know about but should. The ACOR-CAORC graduate fellowships will provide support to students who are working on Near Eastern Studies topics. You can learn more about the fellowship here. The deadline to apply is February 1. If you would like help with an application, […]
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 […]