External Awards Opportunities
The opportunities on this page are those with which we work most closely and many
require an on-campus nomination process.
Campus Nomination: Applicants must read and familiarize with the Campus Nomination Details fully. If
applicable, Campus Deadlines are earlier than the National Deadlines listed on the
individual program websites in order to allow adequate time for applicant interviews
(if required) and review by campus selection committees.
Advising: Applicants seeking advising on any of the awards below should first attend any relevant
information session on the award.
- Early Career Graduate
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Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate
and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language
study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities
that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website.
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Campus nomination not required.
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Funding for up to four years of Ph.D.-level study for students using computational
modeling or simulation to advance their primary field of study in engineering and
the physical, computer, mathematical, or life sciences.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
- Graduating seniors and first-year graduate students
- Engineering and the physical, computer, mathematical or life sciences
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Five years of funding for students pursuing a PhD in the applied physical and biological
sciences, mathematics, and engineering with demonstrated potential to be future leaders
and innovators.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- Graduating seniors or students in their first year of graduate studies
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Applied Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering fields
- Students willing to morally commit to make their skills available to the United States
in time of national emergency.
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Funding for 3 years of graduate study in research-based master’s and doctoral programs
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- Graduating seniors (accepted to grad school by May 1 of award year) or first and second
year graduate students
- Current grad students may apply only once, during first or second year
- Graduate applicants who have experienced a career break may be eligible (see solicitation)
- Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and STEM education
- U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in SBU's NSF GRFP Application Accelerator.
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| - Mid Career Graduate
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Funding to study outside the U.S., Western Europe, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand
for an academic year while learning a less commonly taught language. Shorter periods
of study will be considered for STEM students.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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- Matriculated undergraduate or graduate students
- All disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Must demonstrate interest in a career in public service
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Campus nomination suggested, late applications will not be considered. Please email fellowships@stonybrook.eduto express your interest.
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Support for research in France for a period of four to nine months.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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- U.S. citizens and foreign nationals
- Current PhD students
- Humanities, social sciences, and STEM disciplines
- French proficiency not required
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
Usually due mid-January.
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Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate
and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language
study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities
that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website.
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Campus nomination not required.
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Funding for graduate study or independent research in Germany.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- Graduating seniors or graduate students
- All disciplines
- Open to U.S. citizens and many foreign nationals
- Language proficiency not required for matriculation in participating master's programs
- Independent research projects in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences typically
require good command of German
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Contact fellowships@stonybrook.edu for more information.
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Funding to teach English, attend graduate school, or conduct independent research
overseas in over 140 different countries for an academic year.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- Graduating seniors, recent alumni, or graduate students from all disciplines
- U.S. citizens
- Prospective applicants should be aware of country-specific requirements, such as whether
or not foreign language proficiency is required.
- Must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree by the start of the program, but have not yet
earned a PhD
Already have a PhD? Check out the Fulbright Scholar Program.
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered. Applicants MUST
participate in SBU's Fulbright Application Accelerator.
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Funding to conduct doctoral dissertation research in select countries overseas (see
program website for details).
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- PhD students who have advanced to candidacy
- Language and/or area studies
- U.S. citizens or permanent residents
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Campus nomination required, late applications will not be considered.
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| - Late Career Graduate
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Funding for women pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents (for non-citizens, see AAUW International Fellowships)
- Applicants must have completed all coursework, passed all preliminary exams, and had
the dissertation research proposal or plan approved by deadline.
- All disciplines must demonstrate active commitment to helping women and girls through
service
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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ACLS has supported individual scholars and scholarly teams around the world in their
pursuit of research with the potential to advance knowledge in the humanities and
interpretive social sciences.
Their current focus includes providing more pathways for those who have traditionally
had less access to external research support and scholarly resources. Please review
the available awards to determine if one fits your research project and dissertation
stage.
NOTE: Dissertation innovation fellowships require at least 2 years of study remaining
after this year.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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Terms vary by award.
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See program website for details. A campus nomination is not required, but prospective
applicants are encouraged to consult with External Fellowships Advising well in advance
of the deadline if seeking assistance.
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Funding provided by the U.S. Government for immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate
and graduate students. Participants receive the equivalent of one year of language
study in eight weeks, through intensive language instruction and cultural activities
that reinforce both language learning and intercultural competence.
| Eligibility |
Campus Nomination Details |
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For detailed eligibility requirements, check their website.
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Campus nomination not required.
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