By: Marian Ahn Thorpe Writing a dissertation about education? If you are in the final data analysis and/or write-up stage of your dissertation, consider applying to the NAEd/Spencer Dissertation Fellowship Program. The fellowship provides $27,500 to doctoral students exploring topics related to the history, theory, analysis, and/or practice of education. Deadline for application is October 4, […]
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Demystifying the NIH F31: Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award
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 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 […]
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 Funder: Garden Club of America
Our Featured Funders series is designed to help you learn about important funders that support graduate research and education. The Garden Club of America offers 28 merit-based fellowships and grants to support graduate work in 12 different areas ranging from botany, wetlands research, desert research and urban forestry. The deadlines a typically in late January […]
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, […]
Applying for Funding in the Humanities: Advice from a Fellowship Adviser (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. With the spring semester in full swing, […]
On Fieldwork & Funding – Part Two (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. Success Stories Series Editor’s Note: This post […]
On Fieldwork & Funding – Part One (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. Success Stories Series Editor’s Note: This post […]
A Bronx Approach to Research and Funding (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. Success Stories Series Editor’s Note: This post […]