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  • Humane Studies Fellowship
    5/13/25
    The Humane Studies Fellowship is awarded to current or future students in PhD programs. It is a renewable, non-residency award of up to $15,000 per year. This award is intended for graduate students with an interest in developing, teaching and applying classical liberal ideas and the principles of a free society.
  • History of Science Fellowships
    5/13/25
    The Beckman Center offers fellowships on an annual cycle for scholars doing research in the history and social studies of chemistry and related sciences, technologies, and industries. Fellows are expected to participate in biweekly informal writing groups and give at least one lunchtime lecture. They also have the opportunity to take part in a variety of outreach activities while in residence at the Institute. About 20 fellowships are given out annually, making the Beckman Center the largest private fellowship program in the history of science in the U0S.
  • Hertz Foundation
    5/13/25
    The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is a not-for-profit organization changing the world around us by granting freedom of American scientific research and innovation through fellowship and financial support. Celebrating 60 years in 2017, the Hertz Fellowship is the most exclusive fellowship program in the world. The Hertz Foundation is the only organization in the United States that supports PhD candidates for a full five years at one of the Foundation’s numerous partner institutions and grants students total research freedom, ensuring that each Fellow is able to pursue the most compelling, cutting-edge research.
  • Harvard Kennedy School Public Policy Leadership Conference
    5/13/25
    The Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) inspires talented and driven undergraduate students to pursue careers in public policy and become leaders in:
  • Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) Foundation Fellowships
    5/13/25
    The GWIS National Fellowships Program offers fellowships to help increase knowledge in the natural sciences and to encourage research careers in the sciences by women. Each year they distribute approximately $50,000 in fellowships funds to five deserving women scientists.
  • Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD)
    5/13/25
    The Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD's goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool. The fellowship lasts for up to six years, provides a $20,000 annual stipend, covers tuition, and includes the possibility of a paid internship with a government agency, in addition to providing mentorship.
  • Goizueta Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program
    5/13/25
    The Goizueta Foundation is offering two fellowship programs termed as Graduate Pre-Prospectus Summer Fellowships and Graduate Research Fellowships. The fellowship program provides assistance to doctoral students who wish to use the research resources available at the University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection (CHC) in support of dissertation research. The goal of the fellowship is to engage emerging scholars to contribute to the larger body of scholarship in Cuban, American, Latin, hemispheric and international studies. Graduate Pre-Prospectus Summer Fellowships and Graduate Research Fellowships consist of $1500 and $3000 respectively.
  • Gender Institute Undergraduate Scholarship
    5/13/25
    The Gender Institute and the Experiential Learning Network awards two scholarships to UB undergraduate students. One $500 award for undergraduates conducting research related to women, gender and/or sexuality, and another $500 award for a community-based project with a gender and/or sexuality focus. Projects can be individual or collaborative. Open to undergraduates in all schools and departments.
  • Gender Institute Graduate Awards
    5/13/25
    The Gender Institute offers two fellowships for graduate students. The PhD Dissertation Fellowship is awarded to UB graduate students engaged in dissertation research related to women, gender, and/or sexuality. The Isabel S. Marcus International Research Fellowship is awarded to UB graduate students to support and encourage research about women outside of the United States. The Gender Institute also provides support for doctoral students to attend Duke’s Feminist Theory Workshop (FTW), held annually in March.  
  • Gates Cambridge Scholarships
    5/13/25
    Gates Cambridge offers full-cost scholarships to outstanding applicants from countries outside the U.K. to pursue a postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.