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Student-directed grants and fellowships provide funding that follows the individual rather than the institution, giving recipients both financial support and a career-defining credential. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is the largest and most prestigious, awarding three years of support at $37,000 per year plus a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance to approximately 2,500 new fellows annually across all STEM fields.
NIH funds graduate students through the National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 mechanism, which provides stipends, tuition, and institutional allowances for doctoral candidates in biomedical and behavioral research. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program sends roughly 2,000 students abroad annually for research, teaching, and graduate study. DOE's SCGSR program places graduate students at national laboratories, and DOD's SMART Scholarship funds STEM students with full tuition plus stipend in exchange for post-graduation service.
Private fellowships add significant options. The Hertz Foundation awards $250,000 or more per fellow for graduate study in applied physical and biological sciences. The Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship supports students from underrepresented groups. The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships fund up to $90,000 for new Americans pursuing graduate education.
Most student fellowships have fall deadlines for the following academic year. Applications typically require a research proposal, transcripts, and three to five letters of recommendation. Start your search on Granted to find fellowships matching your discipline, degree level, and timeline.
NSF GRFP ($37K/yr + $16K COE)
Three years of support for graduate students in STEM. The most widely recognized graduate fellowship in science and engineering. ~16% acceptance rate.
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Individual predoctoral fellowships for doctoral candidates in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research. Stipend, tuition, and institutional allowance for up to five years.
Browse grants →Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Approximately 2,000 annual awards for research, English Teaching Assistantships, and graduate study in over 140 countries. Funded by the State Department.
Hertz Foundation ($250K+)
Up to five years of graduate fellowship support for PhD students in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Among the most generous in the nation.
Biomaterials Days Grant is sponsored by Society for Biomaterials (SFB). This grant provides financial support for regional meetings focused on scientific exchange, networking, and educational opportunities for biomaterials scientists. These meetings are intended to promote the field and encourage attendees to join the Society. Student involvement in planning and implementation is highly encouraged.
International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The IRES program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. It focuses on active research participation by undergraduate and/or graduate students in high-quality international research, education, and professional development experiences in NSF-funded research areas. The program aims to enhance U.S. leadership in science and engineering research and education and strengthen economic competitiveness.
Distinguished Service & Mentorship Award is sponsored by Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA). The ASMA Distinguished Service & Mentorship Award recognizes an ASMA member who has exhibited continued, exemplary service to ASMA, the application of sport management, and/or a dedication to students and mentorship. Recipients should have demonstrated these qualities through their association with ASMA.
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Sustainability Incentives Fund is sponsored by Emory University Office of Sustainability Initiatives (OSI). The Incentives Fund offers students, faculty and staff the opportunity to apply for funding for projects, research or culture change initiatives that advance sustainability at Emory. Award categories include General Sustainability, Climate Action Plan, Break Free from Plastics, Green Offices, and Green Labs.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and Community College Internships (CCI) program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Isotope Program (DOE IP). These internship programs offer mentored research opportunities in science and engineering fields supporting the DOE mission, including nuclear energy and technology, for undergraduate and community college students.
Research Grants (Georg Walter Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy) is sponsored by Yale MacMillan Center. The Georg Walter Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy invites applications from graduate and undergraduate students at Yale University whose research focuses on political economy. Funds are available for Ph.D. candidates to prepare for dissertation research and to conduct research, and for undergraduate senior essay support and travel fellowships.
Biomaterials Days Grant is sponsored by Society for Biomaterials (SFB). This grant provides financial support for regional meetings focused on scientific exchange, networking, and educational opportunities for biomaterials scientists. These meetings are intended to promote the field and encourage attendees to join the Society. Student involvement in planning and implementation is highly encouraged.
International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The IRES program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and engineering students. It focuses on active research participation by undergraduate and/or graduate students in high-quality international research, education, and professional development experiences in NSF-funded research areas. The program aims to enhance U.S. leadership in science and engineering research and education and strengthen economic competitiveness.
Distinguished Service & Mentorship Award is sponsored by Applied Sport Management Association (ASMA). The ASMA Distinguished Service & Mentorship Award recognizes an ASMA member who has exhibited continued, exemplary service to ASMA, the application of sport management, and/or a dedication to students and mentorship. Recipients should have demonstrated these qualities through their association with ASMA.
Deafblind Graduate Certificate Grant Initiative is a grant from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that funds tuition and fees for Texas educators pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Deafblindness through Texas Tech University. The 15-credit-hour online certificate program covers anatomy of vision and auditory systems, communication strategies, and programs and services for students with deafblindness and multiple disabilities. TEA grant funds cover tuition and required fees, though participants are responsible for books and travel costs. Eligible applicants are Texas educators and professionals working with deafblind students who commit to applying their new knowledge with deafblind students in Texas. Applications for spring 2026 are forthcoming; the fall 2025 application deadline has closed.
UW Medicine Well-Being Grants is sponsored by UW School of Medicine Faculty. These grants aim to improve the workplace and learning environment for the UW Medicine community by supporting activities, programming, projects, and/or applied research aligned with strategic priorities of connection, community, belonging, professional development, and growth. While primarily for faculty, staff, and trainees, students can collaborate on grant programming.
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship is sponsored by Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen's University (in partnership with Mastercard Foundation). This 8-month program provides African students and recent graduates with training, resources, financial support, and a network of mentors to develop entrepreneurial skills and build ventures that drive social and financial impact.
Global Health Seed Grants (University of Minnesota) is sponsored by Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility, University of Minnesota. This program fosters interdisciplinary collaborations to advance new global health research, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America/Caribbean. It aims to stimulate interdisciplinary research, promote new global health studies by UMN faculty, foster new collaborations or expand existing partnerships between UMN faculty and global institutions, involve students in faculty-led international research, and promote equitable research collaborations.
Grow PA Grant Program is sponsored by Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Established to build Pennsylvania's workforce in in-demand occupations, this program provides grants to students who commit to work and residency in Pennsylvania after graduation. It helps in-state students pay for school and prepares them for skilled careers.
Stephan D. Weiss Student Mental Health Award is sponsored by Stephan D. Weiss Foundation and the Weiss Fund of the American College Health Foundation (ACHF). This award encourages students to develop creative initiatives that will enhance mental health service delivery to students through innovative programs that could be replicated at other colleges or universities.
Camp Scholarship Program (Passport, Inc.) is sponsored by Passport, Inc.. This program provides scholarships for students to attend Passport's Christian summer camps and mission trips. The program is a partnership between Passport and churches, encouraging churches to contribute a portion of the cost. Scholarships are awarded based on need and available funds.
Grants for Innovative Approaches that Enable Revolutionary Advances in Science, Devices, or Systems for National Security Applications (DARPA – Broad Agency Announcement) is sponsored by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This Broad Agency Announcement from DARPA's Defense Sciences Office seeks proposals for innovative approaches to enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. This can include data science research with defense relevance.
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