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Graduate Student Opportunities

If you are a graduate student applying for a fellowship, we can help you understand the ins-and-outs of Research Administration, frame your research for wide audience, and revise your proposal, CV, and other essays.  Please contact Liz McClaine at 863-2067 or email Elizabeth_McClaine@brown.edu to make an appointment to discuss your application. 

Funding Opportunities

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American Association of University Women- Dissertation Fellowships
  • Deadlines for Applications: Nov. 17th (For Dissertation Completion April 2010-June 2010)
The National Academies National Research Council- Ford Foundation Diversity Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships
  • Predoctoral Fellowship Deadline: November 14th, 2008*
  • Dissertation Fellowship Deadline: November 28th, 2008*
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National Cancer Center- Fellowship Program
  • Deadlines for Applications: Must be received by Dec. 15th, 2008
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)- Mental Health Dissertation Research Grant to Increase Diversity
  • Deadlines for Applications: December 22nd, 2008*
UNCF/Merck- Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowship for African Americans
  • Deadlines for Applications: December 15th, 2008*
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AAAS Mass Media Science and Engineering Fellows Program- 10-week Summer Program
  • Deadlines for Applications: Jan. 15th, 2009
NIH/FDA Pharmacology Research Associate (PRAT) Program- Postdoctoral Fellowships
  • Deadlines for Applications: Jan. 28th, 2009
  • Eligibility: US Citizens and Permanent Residents
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National Institute on Aging R36-Aging Research Dissertation Awards to Increase Diversity (R36)
  • Deadlines for Applications: Feb. 16th, 2008*
  • Eligibility: Underrepresented minorities, students with disabilities and students from disadvantaged backgrounds
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Keystone Symposia- Travel Awards available for Keystone Symposia meetings NSF Developing Global Scientists and Engineers- Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Projects (DDEP)
  • *Open/ No Deadline*
Health Services Research Dissertation Grants- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
  • Deadlines for Applications: April 10th, Aug. 10th and Dec. 10th, 2008*
Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual PreDoc Fellowships (F31)- National Research Service Awards (NRSA)
  • Application Deadlines: April 8th, August 8th and Dec. 8th annually*
Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual PreDoc Fellowships (F31) To Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research- National Research Service Awards (NRSA)
  • Application Deadlines: April 13th, August 13th, and Dec. 13th annually*

Special Notes

  • READ ALL Application Instructions! Diversity Fellowships generally require a LETTER from Dean Thompson. Please let her know in advance of submission that you need this!

Resources

*See main funding page for additional resources*

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