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Understanding Award Types

Understanding Award Types

Demystifying the NIH F31: Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award

Posted on June 11, 2018 by rutgersgradfun

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 […]

Filed Under: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Funder and Award Spotlight, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering, Social Sciences, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: NIH, STEM

How to Choose the Best Awards for You (Advice from the Archives)

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Fellowship Advisor

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 […]

Filed Under: Advice from The Archives, Planning When to Apply, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: types of awards, what can I apply for?

In-Residence Fellowships for Research and Writing (Advice from the Archives)

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Fellowship Advisor

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, […]

Filed Under: Advice from The Archives, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: in-residence, types of awards

Understanding Your Funder and the Awards it Offers (Advice from the Archives)

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Fellowship Advisor

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 […]

Filed Under: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering, Proposal Writing Advice, Social Sciences, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: getting to know your funder

Give yourself an hour to think about postdocs… (Advice from the Archives)

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Fellowship Advisor

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 […]

Filed Under: Advice from The Archives, Planning When to Apply, Postdoctoral, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: postdoctoral fellowships

Commitment to Enhancing Diversity (Advice from the Archives)

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Fellowship Advisor

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 […]

Filed Under: Proposal Writing Advice, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: AAUW, diversity, Ford Fellowship

Getting the Most out of GradFund’s Website

Posted on February 19, 2018 by rutgersgradfun

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, […]

Filed Under: About GradFund, Planning When to Apply, Proposal Writing Advice, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: GradFund services

Approaching the NSF GRF: Considerations and Recommendations

Posted on February 12, 2018 by rutgersgradfun

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 […]

Filed Under: Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Early Graduate, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering, Predissertation, Proposal Writing Advice, Social Sciences, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: NSF, NSF-GRFP

Featured Fellowship: ACOR-CAORC Fellowships

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Teresa M. Delcorso-Ellmann

  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, […]

Filed Under: Dissertation Research, Humanities, Master's Support, Predissertation, Social Sciences, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: Funder Spotlight

Tips for International Students (Roundup Post)

Posted on January 22, 2018 by rutgersgradfun

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 […]

Filed Under: International Students, Proposal Writing Advice, Understanding Award Types Tagged With: international students

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