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Find fellowship funding opportunities by searching sponsor, research topic, eligibility requirements, or deadline.

The Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Scholar Fellowship recognizes outstanding students who have a record of past achievement and who show exceptional promise of making a significant contribution to the scientific and technological strength of the nation.

by Nomination
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter, varies by school
Number of Awarded: 10
Duration: 1 or 2 quarters
Amount Awarded: approximately $33,000

The DARE (Diversifying Academia, Recuiting Excellence) Doctoral Fellowship prepares students from a wide range of backgrounds to pursue and succeed in academic careers.

by Application
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter
Duration: Two Years
Amount Awarded: Quarterly Stipend and TGR Tuition

The Gerald J. Lieberman Fellowship recognizes doctoral students who have demonstrated broad potential for leadership in academia.

by Nomination
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter, varies by school
Duration: Four quarters
Amount Awarded: Quarterly stipend and TGR tuition

The Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship (SIGF) supports doctoral students whose research crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.

by Application
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter
Duration: 3 years
Amount Awarded: Stipend plus tuition support

The RAISE Doctoral Fellowship Program supports doctoral students who are motivated to make positive contributions to their communities and the world.

by Application
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter
Duration: 3 years
Amount Awarded: One quarter of tuition and stipend per year for each of three years

The Dissertation Completion Fellowship provides funding for students to complete their dissertation.

by Nomination
Eligibility: Doctoral Students
Application Period: Winter Quarter
Duration: Four quarters
Amount Awarded: Quarterly stipend and TGR tuition

Support and enrich your graduate studies and intellectual curiosity with fellowship and funding for your research and student-led projects.

The Gilliam Fellows Program supports PhD students and their faculty thesis advisors in advancing cutting-edge research and fostering inclusive scientific training environments, while supporting the transition to postdoctoral scientist.

Traveling to conferences is an important part of your professional and academic development — and can be a fun experience! To encourage student participation in conferences, we have established a fund to help with professional travel. The funds are available to all PhD graduate students in good standing within the Biosciences or Bioengineering.