Fellowships for Graduate Students
Resources from recent workshops
Grants for graduate students in the humanities, social sciences, and education, presentation for workshop hosted by Virginia Tech Graduate School, February 2025
Fellowships Offering Full Year Stipend for Advanced Doctoral Students
Stipend, research expenses | Deadline: October 25, 2023
Stipend | Deadline: October 5, 2023
Deadline: December 12, 2023
Research Grants (Examples)
Research expenses | Deadline: August 3, 2023
Deadline: October 16, 2023
Academic Organizations: Funding for Graduate Students (Examples)
Recommendations for Graduate Student Fellowship and Grant Applications
Additional information about graduate fellowships:
An overview of graduate fellowships:
Tips on Writing Proposals (Graduate Students)
Write persuasively, clearly, and intelligently
Define the project’s purpose and goals
Address educated generalists and specialists in the field
Define an ambitious but realistic work plan
Proclaim the uniqueness of your project
Outline, write, revise, solicit reviews, revise again
Tips on Integrating Proposal Writing into a Successful Graduate Career
Keep a list of potential fellowships with deadlines
Consult with multiple mentors about timing and selection of applications
Start by seeking smaller travel / short term funding
Apply for multiple fellowships
Take classes and complete workshops on grant writing
Integrate proposal writing with other kinds of writings (dissertation prospectus, chapters, articles, and presentations)
Workshop: Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants
Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants provide support to advanced graduate students to conduct research for their doctoral dissertations. This workshop will discuss grants in the social sciences, including current programs from the National Science Foundation Science and Technology Studies, American Sociological Association, and American Political Science Association. The workshop will include an overview of these grants, advice on preparing an application, and guidance from faculty (Barbara Allen, Sarah Ovink, and Lee Vinsel). The workshop is intended for graduate students and faculty advisors in doctoral programs. The workshop will take place over zoom, and registration is required.