Departmental funding Block grants & endowed funds Rackham fellowships & awards Training grants Other U-M funding External funding Additional fellowships Fellowships for minorities Fellowships for women

Funding information

Departmental funding

Block grant research funding - Block grant funding is provided to the EEB department by the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. These grants are supplemental to other programs and are intended to help advance research completion of graduate degrees. EEB Ph.D. students and Frontiers master’s students who are actively engaged in research are eligible to apply. In most cases, students are expected to have completed one year in their respective programs; however, first-year students who are already engaged in research may be considered for an award. The number and amount of awards for research expenses depends on available funding and the number of successful applicants.

In addition, generous endowments are available to students via several fellowships. These fellowships are available for research, and are awarded through the block grant process to students who best fit the intentions of the donors. These include:

The Emma J. Cole Fellowship - Awarded to graduate Students in Plant Biology for research and travel expenses. This award is based on excellence, merit and financial need. Students are generally allowed to receive this award one time only.

The Peter Olaus Okkelberg Award - Presented to graduate students in broadly defined fields of zoology. Areas of study sponsored are anatomy (including morphology), cytology (including cell biology), and embryology (including developmental biology). The award may be given for research and travel expenses. This award is based on excellence and merit.

The Angeline B. Whittier Fellowship - Awarded to advanced graduate students of plant biology for research and travel expenses. Students may apply for both Cole and Whittier Fellowships.

Lewis and Elaine Wehmeyer Fund in Fungal Taxonomy – This endowment primarily supports the Wehmeyer chair in fungal taxonomy, but sometimes has funds available for graduate students working in this field.

Edwin H. Edwards – This award is given via a generous beqeuest of Julia A. Edwards for use in the recruitment of new doctoral students and to support current students whose distinguised performace is considered worthy of special recognition.

Block grant and endowment funding are awarded annually on a competitive basis. Applications and student records are reviewed by the Graduate Affairs Committee as part of the award process and decisions are based on factors such as promise of research, adequacy of research plans, schedule for use of the funds, and past progress. The competition is typically announced at the end of January, with a mid-March submission deadline.

Research funding is also available through the Ruthven Museum for students with advisors housed in the museum. These awards, the Hinsdale and Walker Scholarships, are generally announced in mid-February. Students will not be awarded both museum and EEB block grant funding within the same year.

Other sources of department funding

Helen Olson Brower Memorial Fellowship - A fellowship for doctoral student(s) whose research is in the area of environmental studies. Recipients may use the award for summer research, as a stipend to allow relief from teaching for a term, or as a research supplement while teaching. The competition is typically announced in late November, with a mid-January deadline for submission. 

Underwood-Alger Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is to assist graduate and undergraduate students in the biological sciences at the University of Michigan. Preference is given to female students. Special consideration is given to those applicants who have at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen, and whose family situation makes tuition difficult but prevents them from receiving other financial aid. In addition, special consideration is given to applicants who can demonstrate that an ancestor rode on the Mayflower or was an active participant in the Revolutionary War.

Department $100 research award - Ph.D. and Frontiers M.S. students may apply to the department for up to a $100 each fiscal year for equipment or supplies. Request forms are available in the graduate office or online, and must be submitted to the graduate office for processing. Copy charges are not applicable, and the department does not support costs associated with publications (page charges or reprints). Original receipts are mandatory for reimbursement. There is no carry-over of funds from year to year and funds must be spent each year by June 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Department $100 conference travel award: Each fiscal year, Ph.D. and Frontiers M.S. students may apply for one travel grant of $100 from the department. EEB offers this support for travel to a conference at which students are scheduled to present a paper or a poster. Forms for requests for support are available in the graduate office or online and should be submitted to the graduate office for processing prior to the conference. A photocopy of the conference brochure or some other indication of participation in the conference (faxed confirmation, e-mail correspondence, etc.) should be attached to the request form. There is no carry-over of funds from year to year and travel must take place by June 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Rackham fellowships and awards

Rackham Merit Fellowship/ Rackham Science Awards - The Rackham Merit Fellowship is competitive and recognizes entering students who have outstanding academic qualifications, show exceptional potential for scholarly success in their graduate program, and demonstrate promise for contributing to wider academic, professional, or civic communities. The fellowship is a full funding package that includes a monthly stipend, full-time tuition, registration fees, health and dental coverage, and some summer stipend support. Students do not apply directly for this fellowship, but are nominated by faculty in their graduate program. Nominees are encouraged to provide their graduate program with relevant information regarding their personal background and life experiences, including educational, cultural, familial, or other opportunities or challenges in their personal statement on the application for admission to the Rackham Graduate School. Nominations are reviewed by faculty committees on an individual basis.

Barbour Scholarship - In 1914 the bequest of Levi L. Barbour established a scholarship program at the University of Michigan for women of the highest academic and professional caliber from the area formerly known as the Orient (encompassing the lands extending from Turkey in the west to Japan and the Philippines in the east) to study modern science, medicine, mathematics and other academic disciplines and professions critical to the development of their native lands.  Application materials are due to the EEB office in early December for a mid-January Rackham deadline.

King-Chavez-Parks Initiative—Future Faculty Fellowship Program - The King-Chavez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program is funded by the State of Michigan and is intended to increase the pool of traditionally underrepresented candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in postsecondary education. Preference may not be given to applicants on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, or national origin. Applications are encouraged from minorities, women, people with disabilities, and individuals from cultural, linguistic, geographic, and socio-economic backgrounds who would otherwise not adequately be represented in the graduate student and faculty populations.

Rackham Non-Traditional Fellowship - The Rackham Graduate School has established the Rackham Non-Traditional Fellowship Program to aid Michigan residents who return to graduate school after an extended absence. Because an interruption in schooling may place such students at a disadvantage in competing for financial assistance awarded at the time of admission, these awards help non-traditional students fund their return to formal education. Students must be nominated by their department and Rackham deadline for submission is mid-March.

Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France - The Lurcy Trust seeks to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United States and France, by supporting scholarly activities between members of both societies. The award is a stipend in the amount of $15,000, for attending a university in France for an academic year. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident. The Rackham deadline for submission of application materials is mid-October.

Susan Lipschutz, Margaret Ayers Host and Anna Olcott Smith Awards - The Susan Lipschutz Fund for women graduate students was established to honor the memory of Dr. Susan Lipschutz, former Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Many people in the University community esteemed Susan Lipschutz as a valued colleague, mentor and friend, and as an advocate committed to the support of women students as they pursued their doctoral degrees. The Susan Lipschutz Fund recognizes and supports promising women scholars. Margaret Ayers Host received a Rackham degree in 1942. She studied at Oxford, was President of the Alumni Association, Chair of the Alumnae Council, member of the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics, and a member of the Rackham Board of Governors. The Margaret Ayers Host Award was established to honor her remarkable contributions as a woman scholar and to the University of Michigan community. Ella Smith Avery made a gift in 1938 in order to honor the memory of her mother and to support women graduate students at the University of Michigan. According to the terms of the gift, the Anna Olcott Smith Fellowship Endowment is intended to aid women graduate students who show "promise of the development of useful original ideas."  The Rackham deadline for submission of application materials is the first week of February.

Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund - The Yossi Schiff Awards assist outstanding international students. Yossi Schiff received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 2005. Born in Israel and proud of his Jewish heritage, Yossi was an enthusiastic traveler who enjoyed his sojourns in Africa and Southeast Asia. This award honors his memory—his open mind and kind heart, the concern he showed for others, and his passion and curiosity in life. Designed to promote international understanding and offer an educational opportunity to foreign graduate students in need, the Yossi Schiff Memorial Scholarship Fund is a fitting tribute to a young man who cared deeply for the world around him and tried to foster values of mutual respect between people, cultures and nations.  The Rackham deadline for submission of application materials is the first week of May.

Rackham Pre-Doctoral Fellowship - For doctoral students who have achieved candidacy and are near completion of their degree. Stipend of $2,100 / month for 12 months, candidacy tuition for three terms, registration fees, and GradCare. Students must be nominated by their department.  Materials are due in the EEB department in early December for a mid-January Rackham submission deadline.

Rackham Regents Fellowship - The Rackham Regents' Fellowship Program was created to support Rackham interdepartmental programs and designated schools or colleges throughout the University. The funds are awarded by the graduate programs involved and are to be used as fellowships to support outstanding, incoming doctoral students. Students do not apply directly for these awards. 

Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant - The Rackham Graduate School is committed to excellence in graduate education. The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out research that advances their progress toward their degree. The grant is intended to defray costs of conducting clearly defined research projects.  Application materials are reviewed by Rackham on an on-going basis.

Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Funds - The Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Fund is intended to help meet the financial needs of Rackham graduate students who encounter an emergency situation or one-time, unusual, or unforeseen expenses during their degree program. Application materials are reviewed by Rackham on an on-going basis.

Rackham Conference Travel Grants - The Rackham Conference Travel Grant is intended to provide opportunities for Rackham graduate students to become familiar with, and take part in the life of their academic professions. As part of its University-wide commitment to advancing international research and training, the International Institute provides enough funding for 30 awards to international destinations. All the rest of the funding for these travel awards come from Rackham.  Application materials are reviewed by Rackham on an on-going basis.

Spring/Summer Research Grant Program - This program was created to provide faculty with research assistance during the spring/summer term to enable them to conduct research projects, complete books and articles, or initiate new scholarly endeavors. Tenure track and emeritus faculty, research scientists, and librarians are eligible to submit applications. Employment through this program is limited to students enrolled in doctoral programs. Grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded. The research assistant will be expected to commit to work at least 200 hours during the combined spring/summer term. Students who have previously received a Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship are not eligible. Awards will be announced in April.

Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Awards - Graduate students actively pursuing advanced degrees and who have completed at least two full terms (not necessarily consecutive) as Graduate Student Instructors may be nominated for this award.

Graduate students whose second term of teaching will occur during the final semester of their program may be nominated for the next Outstanding GSI competition, even though they may no longer be enrolled at the University by that time. Departments and programs are encouraged to nominate women, minorities and members of other groups historically underrepresented in their disciplines.  Students must be nominated by their instructors and all application materials are submitted to Rackham via an on-line process.  The Rackham deadline for submission of application materials is late January.

Distinguished Dissertation Awards - The purpose of the awards, each of which includes a $1,000 honorarium, is to recognize exceptional and unusually interesting work produced by doctoral students in the last phase of their graduate work. The nominees’ overall academic accomplishments will also be taken into account. This special award gives us an opportunity to celebrate the splendid diversity of scholarly interests examined and explored by our talented doctoral students. Students must be nominated by their department and the Rackham deadline for submission of application materials is mid-November.

Training grants

Biosphere Atmosphere Research and Training (BART) IGERT Program - Biosphere Atmosphere Research and Training (BART) IGERT Program is a multidisciplinary student doctoral training program designed to create a new generation of scientists capable of conducting research at the interface of biospheric and atmospheric sciences. Each year up to eight students (must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident) are awarded a 1-year BART fellowship, renewable for a second year contingent upon student progress. Each BART fellow receives: $30,000/year stipend, travel to UMBS for two summers and $500 each for travel to two scientific conferences, Lodging/dining/researcher fees at UMBS for two summers, funds up to $2000 for equipment and supplies. For more information, see the BART Web site.

BART Summer Only Research Fellowships - BART Summer Only Research Fellowships allow graduate (Ph.D. and Masters) students an opportunity to conduct research at University of Michigan Biological Station (UMBS) and learn more about the BART IGERT Program.

National Institutes of Health - Training Program in Genomic Science - Provides support for pre- and post-doctoral training at the interface of statistical, computational, and molecular genetics under support from the National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Training support may be for up to three years. Pre-doctoral trainees can be new applicants to a relevant University of Michigan graduate program: Biostatistics; Human Genetics; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Epidemiology; Mathematics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; or Statistics; or continuing Michigan students at any stage in their graduate studies. Pre-doctoral trainees are provided with full tuition (two semesters) and a stipend. Post-doctoral trainees receive the standard NIH stipend level, which is based on years of post-doctoral experience. Trainees also receive travel funds towards attendance at a scientific meeting. United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. For more information, see the Genome Science Training Program Overview.

National Institutes of Health - Interdisciplinary Training Program in Infectious Disease - Provides support for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral training at the interface of epidemiology, microbiology, complex systems, mathematics, statistics, and medicine. It is supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. Training support may be for up to three years. Pre-doctoral trainees can be new applicants to a relevant University of Michigan graduate program: Biostatistics; Human Genetics; Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Epidemiology; Mathematics; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; or Statistics; or continuing Michigan students at any stage in their graduate studies. Pre-doctoral trainees are provided with full tuition (two semesters) and a stipend. Post-doctoral trainees receive the standard NIH stipend level, which is based on years of post-doctoral experience. Trainees also receive travel funds towards attendance at a scientific meeting. United States citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. For more information, see the Interdisciplinary Training Program in Infectious Disease Web site.


Other university-sponsored fellowships and awards

Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute (GESI) Fellowships - Fellowships for students pursuing PhD studies in areas integral to environmental sustainability.  Specifically, GESI, through its Environmental Sustainability Fellowship Program (ESFP) will award fellowships to encourage high-caliber doctoral students to pursue research in environmental sustainability.  These fellowships are intended to be used for graduate student stipends and tuition costs and will provide $25,000/year for two years.  These awards are contingent on additional support from the student’s home department(s) and/or faculty advisor(s) increasing the level of support to the equivalent of a 50% GSRA appointment.

The Center for the Education of Women (CEW) awards small emergency grants to graduate students and nontraditional undergraduates, including parents and returning students, who face serious and unexpected financial problems. To apply for a "critical difference" grant, call (734) 998-7210 to make an appointment with a counselor.  In addition, the CEW offers approximately 30 awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for part or full-time study. Criteria include strength of motivation, promise of impact in chosen field, academic performance, potential and financial need. For women whose education has been interrupted for an extended period of time, who are admitted by the time of the award in April to any program at any University of Michigan campus.

International Institute Conference Travel - The institute provides supplemental travel support for graduate and professional school students in area and international studies who are presenting papers at conferences in the U.S. and its territories. Papers must be on international or area studies topics, and must have been selected by a juries process. Grants are available for travel to area studies meetings, annual disciplinary meetings and similar conferences and workshops. Students may apply for up to $250 for travel support each year.

The Office of Financial Aid (OFA) provides short-term emergency loans. Students may apply directly through Wolverine Access. After selecting "Student Business," click on "Short Term University Loan" within the "Financial Information" section. Select "Apply for an eUloan" for a full description, including eligibility criteria.

CEW Scholarships for Women - Approximately 30 awards ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for part or full-time study. Criteria include strength of motivation, promise of impact in chosen field, academic performance, potential and financial need. For women whose education has been interrupted for an extended period of time, who are admitted by the time of the award in April to any program at any University of Michigan campus.

Sweetland Summer Dissertation Writing Institute - This program is specifically designed to help students make effective progress on their dissertation writing. Nomination by the student’s department is required, and participants are required to attend the Sweetland Writing Center for at least six hours each weekday during spring term.  Sweetland faculty member are available for daily writing consultation and participants are supplied with a computer, if they do not have their own laptop, and an office where they can leave books and other scholarly materials. In addition, students are expected to participate in the group discussions, where they will share their writing and receive feedback. Participants are provided with a stipend of $3000 for the spring term. Applications are due to the Sweetland Writing Center in mid-March.

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships - The fellowship is renewable for up to two additional years.  It is open to students pursuing a graduate degree in the humanities, social sciences or natural sciences (including law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or other formal professional training).

External funding

The department encourages applications for external fellowship support and graduate assistantships from sources such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  Application forms for National Science Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships may be found online.

Major fellowships and awards

The Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has four formal solicitation periods during the year—January, April, August and October.  See the STAR web page at http://es.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/ for a partial listing of upcoming topics. Forms necessary for completing an application are noted in the announcement and are available on the website.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship -  A National competition for graduate students in Science, Engineering and Math programs.  Three-year tenure for beginning graduate students in the Fall Term, or those who will have had less than one full year of graduate study. Stipends are $30,000 per year and tuition.

National Science Foundation Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant  - The National Science Foundation awards Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in selected areas of the biological sciences. These grants provide partial support of doctoral dissertation research to improve the overall quality of research. Allowed are costs for doctoral candidates to participate in scientific meetings, to conduct research in specialized facilities or field settings, and to expand an existing body of dissertation research. Proposals whose focus falls within the scope of any cluster in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) or in the scientific area of animal behavior supported by the Behavioral Systems Cluster in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) are eligible. The duration and grant amount are flexible but must be justified by the scope of work and documented in the proposal. Grants are typically awarded for periods up to 24 months and for amounts up to $15,000. These awards are intended to provide supplemental funds for items not normally available from the student's university or other sources.  They are not intended to provide the total costs of a student's dissertation research. More information.

National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Fellowship - National competition for graduate minority students in Science, Math and Engineering programs. Must be citizens or nationals of the US and members of an ethnic minority group. Award is a three-year tenure at a graduate school which student selects and has been admitted. Beginning graduate students as of the fall term or those who will have less than one full year of graduate study are eligible to apply. Annual stipend of $14,400 plus tuition.

NSF Graduate Fellows Nordic Research Opportunity - A new international research opportunity, available as a Supplemental Award, for NSF Graduate Research Fellows. Through a pilot collaboration, the U.S. National Science Foundation, the Research Council of Norway (RCN), and the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES) will support on a competitive basis research visits of 2-12 months in Norway, or of 3-12 months in Finland, respectively. This international research opportunity is intended to enrich the GRF experience by exposing Fellows to leading Nordic scientists and institutions, thus enabling them to develop early-career collaborations with European research partners. Results are expected to expand opportunities for innovation and add an international dimension to GRF research projects. More information can be found on the NSF Web site. The Supplement Request Deadline is January 15, 2009. Announcement of supplement awards will be made in early April, 2009. Successful applicants may commence their research stay as early as June 1, 2009 by mutual consent with the host Nordic institution.

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship - Awarded to support independent research in residence at the Smithsonian Institution. Predoctoral fellowships and directed research fellowships are available in the following disciplines: American History, Material Analysis, Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, History of Art. Stipends range from $3,000 for 10-week study to $14,000 plus allowances for a one year grant.

National Institute of Health Predoctoral Fellowships for Minority Students - These fellowships will provide up to 5 years of support for research training leading to the Ph.D. or equivalent research degree in biomedical or behavioral sciences. For US citizens or permanent residents, and from an ethnic/racial group underrepresented in research in the biomedical sciences in the US. Provides an annual stipend of $10,008, tuition, fees and a $2,000 research allowance.

Additional relevant fellowships

American Association for the Advancement of Science - A ten week summer program that places 20 students in the natural and social sciences and engineers to work as reporters, researchers or production assistants with media organizations nationwide.  The program is designed to strengthen connections between science and the media.  Fellows will receive a weekly stipend and paid travel expenses.

American Iris Society – A $2,000 scholarship for US citizens enrolled in graduate studies in the field of plant sciences.  There is no application.  Applicant should send resume, transcript, outline of research program or goals, and verification of above from an academic advisor.

American Meteorological Society (AMS) - The fellowships are available to students entering their first year of graduate school.  Student should pursue a related full-time course of study in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences over a full academic year.  Candidates must be citizens of the United States or hold permanent resident status.

American Museum of Natural History - Various short term research grants available for support of studies in fields of zoology, anthropology, mineral sciences, and museum education. Awards range from $200 to $1,000.

American Wildlife Research Foundation - Funding for research on fish, wildlife, and other natural resources, or for conservation and education projects. The maximum grant is $2,000.

Atlantic Salmon Foundation - Offers fellowships of up to $3,000 to North American residents seeking to improve their knowledge or skills in Atlantic salmon biology, management or conservation. Also an award for overseas travel, study and research benefiting wild Atlantic salmon.

Chicago Zoological Society - Funding for research on conservation or human impacts on the environment, including threatened species or habitats, sustainable use, wildlife management, and restoration. Grants ordinarily will not exceed $5,000. In appropriate cases a grant may be used to initiate a project that will help the applicant secure additional funding for the project from other sources.

Creativity Center Fellowship - A residential fellowship to provide 8 weeks away from the distractions of normal life to pursue an independent study of an innovative project or creative idea. Offers transportation to and from Midland, room and board, and a stipend of $750. Project ideas must have impact in fellows' field.

The Explorers Club - Funding for scientific expeditions, exploration, and field research.  Maximum funding is $1,200.

Garden Club of America - Various awards to assist with studies and fieldwork in the area of tropical botany and other environmental programs. Need not be a US citizen. Send SASE for more information on programs available.

Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s Student Travel Award - The Great Lakes Fishery Commission Travel Award is intended to promote academic excellence by encouraging student scientists to present the results of their graduate research at scientific conferences.  Two travel awards will be awarded to M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose research is likely to make a significant contribution to the understanding of Great Lakes aquatic ecology and fishery science.  Full-time M.Sc. or Ph.D. students whose proposed research topic is relevant to the Great Lakes and who have not previously received the award are eligible.  Applicants may seek funds (typically up to $1500 per award) to attend and make an oral presentation of research at any conference.  Application deadline is April 15. Recipients will be announced by mid-May.

Guggenheim, Harry Frank Foundation - Five fellowships of $10,000 each for support during the writing stage for projects in any of the natural and social sciences and humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression and dominance in the modern world. Awards range from $15,000 to $35,000 for one to two years.

Hearst, William Randolph Foundation Fellowship - For a student to work at the museum site with the museum collection for six to eight weeks between June & August. Stipend award of $2,500.

Lindbergh Grant - Approximately 10 grants of up to $10, 500 are awarded each year for research and education proposals that address furthering a balance between nature and technology. The grants program is international in scope and citizens of all countries are eligible.

The Nature Conservancy Small Grants Program: The Michigan Chapter Grants for research that will assist the Michigan Chapter of TNC in the protection and management or rare species and communities in Michigan, especially on Conservancy preserves. Grant maximum is $2,000.

Rockefeller Foundation - To assist men and women of outstanding promise to make significant contributions to research and teaching or public service in the future as potential staff members of developing-country institutions associated with the Foundation.

Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society - Research awards are made to support scientific investigation in any field. Funds can be requested for the purchase of specific equipment, travel, and living expenses necessary to undertake the proposed research project. Maximum awards range from $600 to $1,000.

Sophie Danforth Conservation Biology Fund - Priority given to projects that enhance biodiversity and maintain ecosystems, field studies, environmental education programs, development of techniques that can be used in a natural environment and captive propagation programs that stress an integrative and/or multidisciplinary approach to conservation. Maximum funding is $1,000.

Udall, Morris K. Scholarship & Excellence in National Environmental Policy - For students in their final year of writing their dissertation in the area of environmental public policy and conflict resolution. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Wenner-Gren Foundation Anthropological Research - Awards for research in all branches of Anthropology and in related disciplines pertaining to the sciences of man including basic research to aid in the thesis or dissertation work. Amount varies with program.

World Nature Association - Funds for conservation research, conservation education, and sustainable development in areas outside of the 50 United States. Emphasis on involvement of local people, applied research, and “start-up” projects. Maximum grant is $2,000.

Fellowships for minority students

National Institute of Health Predoctoral Fellowships for Minority Students - These fellowships will provide up to 5 years of support for research training leading to the Ph.D. or equivalent research degree in biomedical or behavioral sciences. For US citizens or permanent residents, and from an ethnic/racial group underrepresented in research in the biomedical sciences in the US. Provides an annual stipend of $10,008, tuition, fees and a $2,000 research allowance.

Chinese-American Educational Foundation - Grant of $1,000 for students of Chinese decent entering or continuing an accredited graduate degree program. Must have 'B' or above GPA.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities - This program is open to students beginning their doctoral work who are American Indian (Native, Eskimo, Aleut), Black American, Mexican American/Chicano, and Puerto Rican. Studies must be research-based in the areas of behavioral and social sciences, humanities, engineering, mathematics and physical and biological sciences. The award consists of a stipend of $14,000.

GEM: Ph.D. Engineering & Sciences Fellowship Program  - The objective of this program is to increase the number of US citizens, minority students (same as above) in the engineering and natural science disciplines. GEM provides a stipend of $14,000 per year, tuition and fees. The sciences program also has paid summer internships.

National Hispanic Scholarship Fund - US citizens or permanent residents of the US who are from Hispanic American background and are full time students are eligible. Must attend a US or Puerto Rican institute. Awards range from $500 to $1,000.

National Science Foundation Minority Graduate Fellowship - National competition for graduate minority students in Science, Math and Engineering programs. Must be citizens or nationals of the US and members of an ethnic minority group. Award is a three-year tenure at a graduate school which student selects and has been admitted. Beginning graduate students as of the fall term or those who will have less than one full year of graduate study are eligible to apply. Annual stipend of $14,400 plus tuition.

Fellowships for women

American Association of University Women - Various fellowships and grants available for women who are US citizens or permanent residents. Awards for individual research projects and formal academic pursuit. All applicants must have demonstrated scholarly excellence. Preference given to women whose civil, community or professional work shows a commitment to advancing the welfare of women and girls. Women of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

CIC Travel Grants for Women in Science & Engineering - Graduate women students enrolled in any science, engineering, or mathematics degree program at CIC institutions are eligible to apply. WISE travel grants will be limited to a maximum award of $500 per student, including the institution’s match. Awardees will also be asked to present their papers or posters and to describe their conference experience at an appropriate forum on their home campus.

Kappa Kappa Gamma - For members in a variety of fields who need funding assistance.  Must be a US or Canadian citizen. Enclose stamped self-addressed envelope for request, and note chapter membership.

Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowships - Fellowship in support of first-year graduate or professional study, normally undertaken within the year following receipt of the baccalaureate degree, are awarded by the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Must be active member of Phi Kappa Phi on the date the awards are made.

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science Fellowship - Designed to increase knowledge in the fundamental sciences and encourage research in science by women. There are three different programs and wards range from $300 to $3,000.