Fellowships
| National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program900 fellowships with value of approximately $41,500 awarded annually
Includes full tuition and all required fees for three years as well as a stipend of $30,000 a year and a one time International Research Travel Allowance of $1,000 for a total award value of $41,500. Approximately 900 awards are given out each year. |
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP)
300 awards with value of $30,000 awarded annually
$30,000 per year, renewable up to three years, divided as follows: $21,000 student stipend, $4,000 travel allowance, $1,000 for health insurance, and $4,000 university allowance. Approximately 300 graduate students are supported annually.
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship
200 fellowships with a minimum value of $30,500 awarded annually
Includes full tuition and all required fees for three years as well as a stipend, as follows: $30,500 for first year, $31,000 for second year, and $31,500 for third year; also includes up to $1,000 for health insurance. Approximately 200 fellowships are awarded each year.
200 scholarships with a minimum value of $22,500 awarded annually
Includes all university tuition and required fees as well as the following stipends: $22,500 per year for undergraduate students, $31,000 per year for Master’s candidates, and $38,000 per year for Doctoral candidates; tenure is given up to the time typically required to complete degree studies. It also offers a $1,000 book allowance. Between 30 and 100 awards are granted each year.
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship US Department of Education
Approximately 65 fellowships with an average value of $42,652 awarded annually
Average award size of $42,652; stipend level is determined by fellow’s financial need. This program provides fellowships to students of superior academic ability-selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise-to undertake study at the doctoral and Master of Fine Arts level in selected fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Approximately 65 new awards are given out annually.
Goldwater Science Scholarships
Approximately 300 scholarships with a maximum value of $7,500 awarded annually
Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded annually for undergraduate students in math and science. The one and two year scholarships cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.
Department of Homeland Security
62 scholarships with a stipend of $27,600 awarded annually
$2,300 per month for 12 months; tuition and mandatory, nonrefundable fees also paid. Sixty two graduate scholarships were awarded in 2006.
Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship
60 fellowships with a total value of $23,000 awarded annually
$20,000 per year for three years plus $3,000 to the institution for tuition and fees and expenses paid for attending one Conference of Ford Fellows. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or plan to enroll in a research based program leading to a PhD or ScD; practice-oriented programs are not eligible for funding. The Ford Foundation seeks to increase the ethnic and racial diversity of American colleges and universities. Approximately 60 new awards are given out annually.
42 scholarships with a minimum value of $25,000 awarded annually
Forty two medical and dental students are selected annually to spend nine months engrossed in research at the National Institutes of Health. Those chosen receive $25,000 annually to cover their expenses, as well as receiving medical, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance. The program will also pay the costs for one class per semester and gives $250 to cover textbook and journal expenses.
Geological Society of America Research Grants
450 grants with a value of $1,963 awarded annually
This grant is intended for master’s and doctoral students conducting research in the geological sciences. In 2006, approximately 450 new grants were awarded. The average award was $1,963. Applicants must be members of the Geological Society of America; women, minorities and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program
Approximately 25 scholarships with a value up to $35,000 awarded annually
Each year approximately 5 graduate students and 20 undergraduate students are selected as awardees for the NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program. The scholarships awards up to $35,000 for graduates and up to $15,000 for undergraduates that is to be used for tuition, room and board, and other expenses related to the awardee’s education. Each awardee is also given the opportunity to enroll in a summer internship program, lasting eight to ten weeks. The internships provide a stipend up to $10,000. Eligible applicants must have their baccalaureate degree and be enrolled in a graduate program by the time the award is to be received. Applicants must also be studying aeronautical engineering or a related science or engineering field of study.
40 scholarships awarded annually
Forty individuals are selected each year to study at a graduate or, in some cases, undergraduate institution each year in the United Kingdom. Fellows are supported for two years. The fellowship award includes: university fees, living expenses, and annual book and thesis grant, grants for daily research and travel, and travel expenses to and from the United States. In some cases, where applicable, the scholarship will also pay towards supporting a dependent spouse. Applicants may be from any area of study and will need to have graduated from their institution after April 2005 for the 2008 award.
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
17 fellowships with a value of $31,200 awarded annually
$31,200 per year; $1,000 academic allowance per year; up to $2,500 matching funds for computer support if requested. Seventeen fellowships were awarded for the 2007-2008 academic year.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship
15 fellowships with a value of $37,000 awarded annually
$37,000 per year; up to two years for Master’s students and up to three years for Doctorate students. Applicants’ research must be in an environmentally related field. Approximately 15 new awards are given out annually.
Georgia Engineering Foundation Scholarship
40 scholarships with a value between $1,000 and $5,000 awarded annually
This fellowship is open to Georgia residents who are interested in pursuing a career in engineering. Students may be incoming freshmen, upperclassmen, or graduate level students. Each year approximately 40 awards are given out, with values ranging between $1,000 and $5,000. Applicants are judged on academic competence, financial need, interest in engineering or engineering technology, and involvement in school and community.
15 fellowships with a value of $28,000 awarded per academic year
Annual stipend of $28,000 (up to 5 years) or $33,000 (up to 2 years). The fellowship is awarded to approximately 15 individuals per academic year to students in the physical, biological, and engineering sciences.
Vertical Flight Foundation Scholarship
150 scholarships with a value between $1,000 and $2,000 awarded annually
The VFF scholarship is available to members of the VFF who are either undergraduate or graduate students interested in the study of vertical flight. Each year, the foundation gives out approximately 150 awards, each one totaling between $1,000 and $2,000.
Approximately 8 fellowships with a maximum value of $42,500 awarded per academic year
Support is given for up to 18 months with up to $42,500 in benefits. The fellowship is open to students working towards their master’s degrees in either nuclear science or engineering studying a topic that is of interest to AFCI/GNEP. Eight fellows were chosen for the 2007-2008 academic year.
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Graduate Scholarship
6 scholarships with a value of $12,000 awarded annually
To be eligible for one of the six prizes of $12,000, applicants must be a Society member and a graduate student studying naval architecture, marine engineering, ocean engineering, or marine industry related fields. All U.S. and Candaian students applying may study abroad in an approved institution. Although this is open to international students, they are required to be studying at either a Canadian or U.S. approved school and may not study abroad.
Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships -Resources for the Future (RFF)
3 fellowships with a value of $12,000 awarded annually
This fellowship is awarded to applicants in the final year of their doctoral dissertation research who are studying a topic that is related to the environment, natural resources, or energy. RFF’s primary fields are economics and other social sciences, though other science fields are eligible as long as there is an obvious and immediate link in the proposal to environment policy matters. Three new awardees were selected for the 2007-2008 academic year, with each fellowship totaling $12,000.
Electrochemical Society Summer Fellowships
4 fellowships with an average value of $4,000 awarded annually
This award is given to graduate students to assist them in continuing their studies over the summer months. Applicants must be studying a topic that is of interest to the Electrochemical Society. Eligible fields include: chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, computer science/engineering, and electrical engineering. Up to four fellowships are awarded each year with each award, on average, totaling $4,000.
American Society of Naval Engineers Scholarship
Between 9 and 12 scholarships with a value between $3,000 and $4,000 awarded annually
On average, ASNE awards scholarships to 12 undergraduate students and 9 graduate students. Undergraduates receive a monetary award of $3,000 while graduate students receive $4,000 and all scholars win an honorary membership to the society for one year. The scholarship is open to students interested in the pursuit of naval engineering and must be full time students. Undergraduates who apply for the scholarship must be in the last year of their undergraduate education.
National Science Foundation Alan T. Waterman Award
1 grant with a value of $500,000 awarded annually
Each year one individual receives this award. The awardee receives a grant of $500,000 over a three year period for conducting scientific research. This award is open to individuals who are 35 years old or younger and are in scientific research or advanced study in one of the following fields: mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, social or other sciences.
National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Fellowship
Varied number of awards with a value of $21,000 awarded annually
$21,000 per year, on average for two to three years, though it can be extended up to six years; $16,000 for student stipend, $5,000 to support NPSC operations. The eligible fields of study include astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, mathematical sciences, physics, and related engineering fields. The number of awards given out varies yearly.
U.S. Department of Energy Global Change Program (GREF)
Minimum value of $19,200 awarded annually
GREF awards an annual stipend of $19,200, a $600 Research Education Supplementation, and also pays for tuition and fees. Awards are given out in three year appointments which can be renewed annually. Eligible applicants will have completed one year of graduate school and must be studying one of the following fields: biological sciences, biological engineering, physics, or astronomy.
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Minimum value of $20,772 awarded annually
Applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, and those with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. To be eligible, an applicant must currently be enrolled in or accepted into a PhD or equivalent degree program in the biomedical, behavioral sciences, health services, or clinical sciences. Awardees are given a stipend of approximately $20,772, have up to 60% of tuition and fees paid (not exceeding $16,000 per year or $21,000 per year for combined dual degree programs) and an institutional allowance of $4,200.
Ruth L. Kirschtein National Research Service Awards for MD/PhD Fellowships
Minimum value of $20,772 awarded annually
To be eligible applicants must have a baccalaureate degree and be enrolled in an accredited MD/PhD program at a medical school, accepted in a related PhD program and have at least one year of dissertation-style research training remaining. Awardees are given a stipend of approximately $20,772 per year, have up to 60% of tuition paid up to $3,000, 100% below, and an institutional allowance of $2,750 for non-profit institutions, $1,650 for for-profit institutions or Federal laboratories.
Whitaker Foundation Graduate Fellowships in Biomedical Engineering
Stipend and other expenses plus up to $15,000 for tuition awarded annually
Whitaker awards are available to biomedical engineering/bioengineering students who wish to study abroad. Applicants cannot have received a doctorate by the time that the grant begins. The award covers round trip international airfare, a monthly stipend for living expenses, health and accident insurance, and a maximum tuition allowance of $15,000. The award is good for up to one academic year.
M.W. Welch International Scholarship
1 scholarship with a value of $15,000 awarded annually
Since 1968, one individual has been chosen each year to receive the $15,000 scholarship. This scholarship is intended for international students who are studying vacuum science and technology. Once winning the scholarship, awardees spend a year abroad studying in a foreign lab. Applicants who propose to work abroad in a lab where they have not studied before are preferred. All applicants must have already received at least a Bachelor’s degree.
Maximum value of $10,000 for three years, awarded annually
Both part time and full time students who are conducting or advancing institutional research are eligible for this fellowship. It awards up to $10,000 per year for three years. Students who are part time will receive up to $3,000 per year, but they may change their status to full time student and receive the larger stipend. Students must be enrolled in classes related to institutional research or plan on doing so while being supported.
Scientific Chateaubriand Fellowships
Fellowship value between 20160 and 24312 Euros awarded annually
Doctorate students and post-doctorates are eligible for this fellowship. Those chosen from the sciences will have ten months of study in France, while those in the social sciences and humanities will be supported for twelve months. Besides the monthly stipend (between 1680 and 2026 Euro), Fellows will also be given health insurance and a round trip ticket to France. Applicants should either contact a French laboratory to work with through their university or from the list on the Fellowship’s website.
Robert E. Thunen Memorial Scholarship
2 scholarships with a value of $2,500 awarded annually
Two awards of $2,500 are given out annually to full time students interested in the study of illumination. Applicants may be juniors, seniors, or graduate students and must be attending a college in Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington. Eligible fields of study include all fields which are related to lighting. It is advised that interested applicants puruse the IESNA Lighting Handbook for a list of all available fields of supported study.
Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Research Appointments
Minimum tuition reimbursement of $5,000 plus stipend awarded annually to a varied number of applicants
Graduate students who wish to carry out their thesis research at Argonne National Laboratory are eligible for this opportunity. Students must be studying in one of the following disciplines: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or in a related applied research program, such as Environmental Impact and Technology. The appointment lasts for one year, during which time the student will conduct his or her thesis research under the guidance of an Argonne faculty member.
At least 1 scholarship of $1,000 awarded annually
Both graduate and undergraduate students studying photographic or imaging science or engineering are eligible for this scholarship. Applicants must be full time students. Each year, at least one award of $1,000 is given out at the Society for Imaging Science and Technology’s annual conference.
Funding with Specific Applicant Requirements
American Association of University Women Dissertation Fellowships
250 fellowships with a value between $5,000 and $20,000 awarded annually
In 2007, the AAUW awarded fellowships to 250 women. The fellowships are open to women in the following areas of study: architecture, computer/information sciences, engineering (there is also an engineering dissertation award which is given), and mathematics/statistics. The fellowship awards between $5,000 and $12,000 for Master’s or First Professional awards and $20,000 for Engineering Dissertation awards
50 fellowships with a value up to $17,000 awarded annually
Each year, up to 50 fellowships are awarded to African American doctoral students at one of nine participating Florida universities. The fellowship can be renewed for up to five years and includes tuition up to $5,000 and an annual stipend of $12,000. The eligible fields of study are: agriculture, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, engineering, marine biology, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - Merck Science Initiative
37 awards with a value between $10,000 and $70,000 awarded annually
At least 37 awards are given annually to African American students (15 undergraduates, 12 graduates, and 10 postdoctorates) in the field of biomedical research. Undergraduate awards consist of a scholarship up to $25,000 and two summer internship stipends with a total minimum of $10,000. Graduate awards consist of a fellowship stipend up to $42,000 and a department grant up to $10,000. Postdoctoral awards include a fellowship stipend up to $55,000 and a department grant up to $15,000.
Google Hispanic College Fund Scholarship
Approximately 20 scholarships with a value of $5,000 awarded annually
Approximately 20 awards of $5,000 are given out annually to students who are either Hispanic or of Hispanic background. To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a degree in either computer science or computer engineering. Awardees are also invited to attend a networking retreat at the Google Headquarters in California.
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate
Approximately 18 awards with a value of $30,000 awarded annually
$30,000 per year for two years; also pays tuition and fees, limited health insurance, and travel to professional conferences. LSAMP fellowships are available for underrepresented minority students studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Applicants must be graduating seniors or previous graduates from an LSAMP program to be eligible. Approximately 18 fellowships are awarded per year.
Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
Approximately 8 fellowships per year with a value of $44,000 awarded annually
The Gilliam Fellowship is only available to those who have previously participated in the Exceptional Research Opportunities Program through HHMI. The fellowship is awarded to individuals who are from groups which are either underrepresented in scientific fields or who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Funding to support PhD studies is given for up to five years; the expected funding for the 2008-2009 fellowship year is $44,000 per fellow. Since 2005, 17 fellowships have been awarded.
Up to 8 fellowships with a value of $8,000 awarded annually plus a stipend
Juniors and seniors attending minority serving institutions (Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions) and studying science, math, engineering, engineering technology, or social sciences are eligible for this program. The award lasts for two years and also comes with a monthly stipend of $700.
American Political Science Association Minority Fellows Program
Up to 12 fellowships with a value of $4,000 awarded annually
This fellowship is open to first time political science doctoral students from one of the following racial or ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Latino/Latina, or Native American. Up to twelve awards are given out annually. Fellows are given a stipend that totals $4,000, with $2,000 given during at the end of the Fellow’s first graduate year and $2,000 given at the end of the Fellow’s second graduate year.
Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Educational Foundation Predoctoral Awards
Between 5 and 10 awards with a value of $1,000 awarded annually
The AWIS awards are open to female students in graduate study leading towards a PhD in one of the following fields of study: behavioral, life, physical or social sciences or engineering. Between five and ten $1,000 awards are given out annually.
L’Oreal USA Fellowships for Women in Science
20 fellowships with values between $20,000 and $40,000 awarded annually
Each year, five female postdoctoral researchers are awarded a $40,000 grant. Applicants must be female and be studying one of the following fields: life sciences, physical/material sciences, engineering and technology, computer science, or mathematics. Fifteen young women researchers are also chosen annually to receive a grant of $20,000 or, in some exemplary cases, $40,000.
Robert D. Watkins Minority Graduate Fellowship
$63,000 awarded annually
This fellowship is open to doctoral students in a microbiology program who have completed one year of study, are members of the American Society for Microbiology, and belong to one of the following historically underrepresented groups: African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander. Chosen fellows will receive a fellowship for $63,000, given over a three year time span, broken up into six separate stipend payments. This money cannot be used for tuition or other fees.
Amelia Earhart Graduate Fellowship Awards
$6,000 awarded annually
This scholarship is open to females worldwide who are studying mechanical and aerospace engineering at the graduate level. By the time that the fellowship is awarded, the applicant must have completed one year of graduate study. Fellows are awarded $6,000 and the award can be renewed for one year.
The Google Anita Borg Scholarship
Between $1,000 and $10,000 awarded annually
The scholarship is open to female students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field. Scholarship recipients are given $10,000 for one academic year and finalists each receive $1,000. Both recipients and finalists are invited to attend a gathering at the Google Headquarters in California.
United Negro College Fund/Google Scholarship
$5,000 awarded annually
Selected African American students who are studying either computer science or computer engineering will be given up to $5,000 for one year. They are also invited to attend a networking retreat at the Google Headquarters in California.
General Motors Engineering Scholarship
$3,000 awarded annually
This scholarship is awarded to members of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society who are American Indian/Alaskan Native who are graduate or undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering. Preference is given to electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering majors. This is a one year scholarship with a reward of $3,000.
Howard Brown Rickard Scholarship
1 scholarship with a value of $3,000 awarded annually
This scholarship is for blind students who are studying law, medicine, engineering, architecture, or the natural sciences. One awardee is selected each year for the $3,000 prize. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship
$2,500 awarded annually
This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are members of American Indian tribes or considered American Indian by the tribes from whom descent is claimed, who reside in states serviced by the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Pacific Corporation and its affiliated companies: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington. This award lasts for 4 years or until completion of baccalaureate degree, whichever occurs first. The student must major in a field from the following: business, engineering, math, medicine/health administration, natural/physical sciences, technology and education. The award amount is $2,500 per year.
Air and Waste Management Association Thomas E. Murphy Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 awarded annually
The scholarship is open to graduate students studying environmental science in one of the following states: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, or Nebraska. The award amount is $2,000 for a one year period.
$2,000 awarded annually
This scholarship has one award of $2,000 which is given out annually. Eligible applicants must be women who have taken a break in their formal education and are now returning to study in one of the following fields: the natural sciences, engineering, or mathematics. They must also be residents of Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, or Queens.
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Award value between $1,000 and $2,000
This award is given to American Indian or Native Alaskan students who, as undergraduate or graduate students, are working toward a degree in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources or math. This is a one-year scholarship with a reward of $1,000 or undergraduates, $2,000 for graduate students.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society IBM Scholarship
Minimum value of $1,000 awarded annually
This is an award for U.S. Citizens who are either American Indian or Native Alaskan, are either undergraduate or graduate students and pursuing a degree in one of the following college disciplines: math, computer engineering, computer information systems, management information systems, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, material science, computer science, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. The minimum award amount is $1,000, with larger amounts going to students with higher cumulative grad point averages. This is a one-year, non-renewable scholarship.
Fellowships through Applicant’s University
Stanford Graduate Fellowships in Science and Engineering
100 fellowships with an approximate value of $62,000 awarded annually
Doctoral students at Stanford who are studying engineering, biomedicine, the physical sciences, or quantitative social sciences are eligible for this fellowship. Nearly all incoming Stanford doctoral students will be eligible, and no application is necessary. All eligible students are automatically considered for the fellowship, with awardees chosen by a Faculty Committee. Those chosen will receive a fellowship good for up to three years, which includes an annual stipend of approximately $30,000, tuition costs up to $32,000, and the opportunity to choose and conduct their own research project with a mentor of their choice.
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM)
90 to 130 scholarships per year with a value up to $10,000 awarded annually
Scholarship recipients are chosen by the grantee institutions. Awardees are given grants for up to five years with an annual scholarship of up to $10,000 per year. Approximately 90 to 130 awards are given out annually. Students must be enrolled in a degree program in one of the following disciplines: biological sciences (except medicine and other clinical fields), physical sciences (physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science) , mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, geosciences, engineering, and technology areas associated with the preceding fields.
Intel Foundation PhD Fellowship Program
Approximately 40 fellowships per year, awarded annually
Select US universities are partnered with Intel to award approximately 40 fellowships a year. The fellowship is available for two years and covers a cash award for tuition, fees, and a stipend, and Intel laptop, an Intel mentor, an opportunity to participate in an Intel internship, and an invitation to the Fellowship Forum at Intel. This fellowship is available to students studying engineering, computer science and other technical majors that are focused on semiconductor technologies, micro-architecture, and communications.
The Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Graduate Fellowship Program (GFP
$24,000 awarded annually
The GFP provides support for students who are either in the process of or planning to pursue a PhD in an area related to microelectronics under the guidance of a GRC/SRCEA approved faculty member. Once the program is finished, fellows are expected to become employed by a GRC member or US government agency or to gain employment through an accredited four year US college or university. The fellowship awards a stipend of $2,000 per month and covers all tuition and fees for up to five years as well as a gift of $2,000 for the student’s faculty advisor to use in support of the student.
The Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) Master’s Scholarship Program (MSP)
$24,000 awarded annually
This fellowship is available to women and underrepresented minorities (African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Americans) who have met the admission requirements to attend graduate school at an SRC/SRCEA participating university. Applicants must also be planning to pursue a master’s degree with research related to microelectronics while being advised by an SRC/SRCEA approved faculty member. Awardees are given a $2,000 a month stipend and have all tuition and fees covered for up to two years of study. An annual gift of $2,000 is also rewarded to the department that the student is enrolled in.
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science (GEM)
The GEM Fellowship is available to underrepresented minorities in one of the following groups: Native American, African American, Latino, Puerto Rican, or other Hispanic American. The applicant must be attending or applying to a GEM member graduate institution and be majoring in engineering, physical science, or natural science.
Internships
East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S Graduate Students (EAPSI)
Approximately 195 internships awarded annually with a stipend of $5,000
EAPSI allows graduate students studying science or engineering the opportunity to study for eight weeks in one of the following countries: Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan. To be eligible, students must be master’s or PhD students in an accredited United States institution. Previous awardees are allowed to reapply, but they may not request funding for the same country where they previously spent their time while being supported by EAPSI.
Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)
Approximately 250 internships with a value between $1500 and $1550 awarded annually
SEAP awards approximately 250 high school students with competitive research internships in a Department of Defense lab. Internships take place over an eight week period. Participants are given a stipend of $1500 and returning participants receive a stipend of $1550.
Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP)
Approximately 200 internships with a value between $5500 and $6500 awarded annually
NREIP awards approximately 200 individuals (139 graduate students and 61 graduate students) per year with a ten week internship in one of 12 Department of Navy laboratories over the summer. Undergraduate students are given a stipend of $5500 and graduate students are given a stipend of $6500. To be eligible, applicants must have a major that is relevant to the research interests of the DoN laboratories.
Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars Program (LARSS)
Approximately 125 internships with a value between $4500 and $5000 awarded annually
LARSS is a ten week internship program available to undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students studying one of the following disciplines: aeronautical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, computer science, atmospheric science, astrophysics, physics, chemistry, or other aerospace disciplines that are of interest to the NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). Approximately 125 interns are selected each year to conduct research at LaRC in Virginia. Undergraduates will receive a scholarship of $4,500 and graduate students receive a scholarship of $5,000.
AAAS Science and Engineering Fellowships Program
Value between $67,000 and $87,000 awarded annually
Approximately 100 new Fellows are chosen each year for a twelve month placement in a government agency located in DC. Applicants must already have earned a PhD, or have a Master’s in engineering with at least three years worth of post-graduate experience. Stipends vary by the fellow’s experience and range from approximately $67,000 to $87,000. Applicants must be in one of the following areas of study: any physical, biological or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Opportunities
Value between $38,139 and $59,578 awarded annually for a one year internship
Internships are offered year round and last anywhere from 90 days to one year. The renewable internships are intended to provide individuals in scientific and technical fields with research experience while they continue to earn their graduate degree. The pay scale for the internships is dependent upon an individual’s degree completion status and amount of completed credit hours. The minimum pay is $18.34 per hour ($ 38,139 annually) to a maximum of $28.64 per hour ($59,578 annually).
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) Internship Program in Environmental Studies
Value between $4000 and $6400 awarded annually
SERC provides undergraduate and beginning graduate students with an opportunity to complete an internship at their research center. On average, internships last between 10 and 16 weeks, with a weekly stipend of $400. Possible areas of study during the internship include ecology, biology, chemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, mathematics, physics, environmental education, and environmental information management.
National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences
$4,800 stipend plus travel expenses
Juniors, seniors, and highly motivated sophomores majoring in physics or engineering are eligible to apply to this nine week program. Students who are applying must have taken at least one course in electricity and magentism to be accepted. Those who are selected will first travel to the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory for a one week course in the basic elements of plasma physics. Once the course is completed, students then travel to the site of their nine week research project. Those selected will receive a stipend of $4,800, have room and meals provided for during the course at Princeton, and receive transportation costs to go to and from either their university or permanent U.S. address.
Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists
Stipends of $3200 awarded annually
Each year, teachers of grades 5 through 8 are invited to attend a four week internship at Jefferson Lab in Virginia. Teachers who participate will attend refresher courses, seminars, conduct their own group research project, and learn and design new classroom activities. Teachers will receive a weekly stipend of $800 during the program.
$500 to $600 stipend per week
These internships are open to graduate and undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in an Historically Black College or University. Eligible students must be studying one of the following disciplines: computer science, engineering, earth or geosciences, health physics, materials science, mathematics, molecular/radiation biology, performance and risk assessments, physical sciences, or disciplines related to statistics. Students can be chosen for summer appointments lasting 10 to 12 weeks or for one year part time appointments. Internships will take place at laboratories where NRC research is being conducted, at an HBCU campus, or at a host campus under the guidance of faculty who have research grants from NRC.
Mickey Leland Energy Summer Internship
$500 per week stipend
Minority undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for this ten week internship. Students chosen will work in either its headquarters or one of many field offices. To be eligible for applying, students must have a GPA of at least 3.0, are attending an accredited college or university, and studying in one of the following disciplines: math, science, or engineering. The internships typically begin in June and end in August.
20 interns chosen annually
Bettis Laboratory, located in Pennsylvania, has a summer internship program available to both undergraduate and graduate students in engineering, science or business. Postings for the internships are available in September, with the majority of the internships taking place beginning in May or June and ending in August or September. To be eligible, applicants must be US citizens and must meet the eligiblity requirements to have access to classified material.
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program
Approximately 12 fellows selected annually
The fellowship is open to private and public elementary and secondary school educators in the fields of mathematics, science, and technology with a minimum of five years teaching experience. Each year approximately 12 Fellows are selected. Fellows are then given a placement in either a Federal agency or on Capitol Hill with fellowships lasting between ten and eleven months. Stipends cover living expenses while living in DC, moving to and from DC, trips home, and a professional travel budget. Fellows will be told the amount of their stipend when they receive their placement letter.
International Automic Energy Agency Internship
4 to 10 Internships awarded annually
Eligible applicants for this internship are between the ages of 18 and 32 and studying in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Open Source Information Collection, Engineering Sciences, or Technical Writing. Those chosen for the internship will have the opportunity to live in Vienna, Austria for one year while working at the IAEA’s headquarters. Interns will be given a competitive stipend and they will also be given a roundtrip ticket and a small amount for sending some of their personal belongings. Housing and other expenses must be paid for by the applicant.
Department of Energy Community College Institute
This ten week summer internship is open to community college students in the sciences who are at least 18 years old. Eligible applicants must also have health insurance to be placed in an internship. There are numerous labs open that interns may apply for. During the internship, interns will attend lectures, write abstracts, conduct research, and receive career guidance.
Knolls Automic Power Lab Summer Internships
Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the summer internships at KAPL. Those chosen for the internship will receive housing assitance, a competitive wage, and the chance to attend seminars. Eligible students must be studying in one of the following disciplines: materials science, computer science, or electrical, mechanical, nuclear, civil, or chemical engineering.
National Network for Environmental Management Studies Program
Both graduate and undergraduate students may apply for this program. Students must be studying environmental science or a related field to be eligible. If selected, students can choose to work at an Environemental Protection Agency office either full time during the summer or part time during the school year. Students may browse current and upcoming projects to choose which one they would like to learn more about each one (such as the desired educational level of the student and what the project hopes to achieve). Stipends will vary based on the project chosen.
Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
Stipend Varies
Undergraduate students in the science and engineering disciplines are welcomed to apply for an internship which will take place in one of various Department of Energy labs. Internships are either ten or sixteen weeks long. Students who are accepted are expected to stay for the entire duration of the internship and are not granted vacation time. Those applying must be at least 18 years of age and have health insurance at the time of the application.
Opportunities for Working Scientists and Engineers
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program
Approximately 30 applicants chosen each year
American and international full time teachers are eligible to apply for this program, which gives participants the chance to go to sea and study the ocean. Applicants must be full time, currently employed teachers from K-12 education, community college, college, and university level, adult education teachers, and museum and aquaria educators. Those chosen for the program are at sea for one week to one month. Participants will be reimbursed for travel and any other costs and will also be given a per diem stipend.
Astronomy Research Based Science Education Program
Approximately 18 applicants chosen each year
High school teachers across the United States are eligible to apply for this competitive program. Those chosen will first be trained in an online distance learning course focusing on different aspects of astronomy and then they will attend a 10 day workshop in Tucson, Arizona at Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Funding for Conference Attendance
Google Global Community Scholarship for the Grace Hopper Conference
$2500, awarded annually
A group of female students from outside of the United States is chosen and each is awarded $2,500 to cover airfare, hotel, conference registration and any other travel expenses to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conference. Applicants must be majoring in one of the following fields: computer science, computer engineering or a related technical field.
Up to $500, awarded annually
Awardees are given up to $500 to cover transportation, hotel, and conference registration fees to attend the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) annual convention. Applicants must be members of NSBE, be currently participating in a MESA Community College or Engineering and be majoring in one of the following fields: computer science, computer technology, or computer engineering.
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