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NCSA SPIN

NCSA

Info Session:
8/27/2013
Proposal Deadline:
9/6/2013

Fellowships are open to all University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign undergraduate students enrolled for the 2013-2014 academic year. 

Fellowships cover up to 350 hours of employment, averaging 10-12 hours, during the fall and spring semesters. Fellowships are active from Sept. 26, 2013, through May 7, 2014.

Illinois International Undergraduate.
Achievement Award

International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois

9/30/2013

Undergraduate students in at least the second year of study. This award recognizes a significant service or activity made by a current University of Illinois undergraduate student (U.S. citizen or international), resulting from their participation in an international study course or program sanctioned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (including departmental overseas study programs, IPS study abroad program, overseas international projects, etc).  The international contribution can be a single activity or a service performed over a sustained period.

$500

Future Engineers Scholarship Program

Kelly Engineering Resources

10/15/2013

Sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in the College of Engineering and not graduating before June 2014. 3.0+ GPA. US Citizens and resident aliens ("green card" holders).  Should demonstrate potential for and commitment to a career in engineering, as well as outstanding academic performance.

$5,000

CIA Undergraduate Scholarship

Central Intelligence Agency

10/15/2013

High School Seniors, College Freshmen and Sophomores, U.S. Citizens, 3.0+ GPA, commitment to work for the CIA, financial need.

Salary + up to $18,000 per year for tuition and fees.

Lance Stafford Larson Paper Competition

IEEE Computer Society

10/31/2013

Undergraduate students who are IEEE Computer Society members, 3.0+ GPA.

$500 (one award)

AFCEA Military Personnel /. Dependents Scholarship

AFCEA International

11/1/2013

Persons on active duty in the uniformed military services, to honorably discharged U.S. military veterans (including Reservists and National Guard personnel), disabled veterans, and to their spouses or dependents who are currently enrolled full time in an eligible degree program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S.

$2500

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

11/14/2013

College juniors who are U.S. citizens with a record of community service and a commitment to a career in public service are eligible. Public service includes government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research or educational organizations, public and private schools and other public service-oriented non-profit organizations.

One year funding for students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields.

Fulbright Canada Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math Award

Fulbright Canada

11/15/2013

U.S. Citizens.  Seniors applying for graduate school: Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree before August 31, 2013.  "The Fulbright Canada Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Award is a new initiative of the Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada), in cooperation with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and six of Canada's leading research universities."

A three year award valued at some $120,000 (tuition, fees, and an annual stipend of $20,000)

Andrea J. Culumber Award

Engineering Council

11/29/2013

Current juniors, GPA of 2.5+.  This award is given annually to a student in the College of Engineering for demonstrated ability as a leader and in recognition of dedicated involvement in student activities in the college, on campus, and in the community. Particular weight is given to personal qualities such as enthusiasm, creativity, and kindness. The recipient should be a student who not only leads but who also is innovative and encourages others to become involved.

Certificate/Plaque.

Engineering Council Outstanding Student .
Contribution Scholarship

Engineering Council

11/29/2013

Two scholarships - one to a freshman or sophomore and the other to a junior or senior- given to students who demonstrate involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole. To qualify, students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated involvement for the benefit of an engineering department or the college as a whole, and be a student on campus for the following fall semester.

Scholarship

Stanley H. Pierce Award

Engineering Council

11/29/2013

Given annually to the undergraduate student who is selected as having done the most to develop empathetic student-faculty cooperation. For students to qualify, they must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering) and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Award

William R. Schowalter Award

Engineering Council

11/29/2013

Recipients of this award are chosen based on their leadership skills, creativity, encouragement of others through activities, and dedication to the College of Engineering. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an engineering curriculum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (includes students in departments that are outside of but still affiliated with the College of Engineering), be a sophomore or junior (by number of years in attendance), and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Scholarship

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Gates Cambridge Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

8 12/272/2013

Seniors and graduate students under age of 30.

4 years of study at Cambridge.

Marshall Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

8/27/2013

One or two year awards to students who demonstrate strong evidence of contributing to the technological advances of the United States. Current junior or exceptional sophomore students who are U.S. citizens. Seniors, graduate students, and graduates within 2 years of undergraduate graduation. 3.7 post-freshman GPA.

2-3 years of study at any British university.

Mitchell , U.S. nationals, or resident aliens are eligible. Applicants should be committed to a PhD in the research fields of mathematics, sciences or engineering.

Each scholarship covers eligible expenses for undergraduate tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,500 annually.

c) For Undergraduate and Graduate Students:

11/4/2013

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

8/27/2013

U.S. citizens Seniors and graduate students under age of 30.

1 year 4 years of postgraduate study in Irelandat Cambridge.

Rhodes Marshall Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

8/27/2013

U.S. citizens. Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be under the age of 24 and a U.S. citizen or citizen of Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply from their home country on the basis of degrees from U.S. universities and have earlier deadlines.

1-3 years of study at Oxford. 

Fulbright Grantwithin 2 years of undergraduate graduation. 3.7 post-freshman GPA.

2-3 years of study at any British university.

Mitchell Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

9 8/327/2013

Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen.

One year of study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission.

Luce Scholars Program U.S. citizens under age of 30.

1 year of postgraduate study in Ireland.

Rhodes Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

9 8/2627/2013  

For those with no significant academic or personal knowledge of Asia. Young professionals, seniors, and graduate/professional students Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must be under the age of 24 and a U.S. citizen or citizen under the age of 30.

One year internship in East or Southeast Asia.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

Xerox Corporation

9/30/2013

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, Undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity.

$1,000 to $10,000.

Churchill Scholarshipof Bermuda, Canada, Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica, Kenya, Singapore, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply from their home country on the basis of degrees from U.S. universities and have earlier deadlines.

1-3 years of study at Oxford. 

Fulbright Grant

National & International.
Scholarships Program

10/10/2013 campus deadline.  Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2013.

Seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens under the age of 26 are 9/3/2013

Seniors, graduate students, and graduates are eligible to apply. Must complete GRE test by November. Check additional criteria herebe a U.S. citizen.

One year of graduate study at Cambridge University, England, leading to a degree in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program  (NSF GRFP)
* (Application Page)
* Grad College info session, 9/13/2013: register here.
* See handy links here.

National Science Foundation

U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2013. (So, typically seniors and 1st and 3rd semester graduate students.)  Must be registered with Fastlane.

Winners: 3 years of support for graduate study. $32,000 per year stipend and $12,000 per year for tuition and fees.  XSEDE access.
Honorable Mention: Access to XSEDE.

The Paul & Daisy Soros.
Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros
Fellowships for New Americans

11/8/2013

Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.  1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. Not yet 31 years old.

Up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported (up to two years).

Hertz Foundation Fellowship

Fannie and . John Hertz Foundation

11/1/2013

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. Seniors going into a Ph.D. program at specific institutions and 1st year Ph.D. students.  GRE and two sets of official transcripts required. Register to see the application.

Varies.  Up to full tuition plus $31,000 stipend per year for five years.

GEM Fellowship

The National . GEM Consortium

11/15study or research in any country where there is a Fulbright Commission.

Luce Scholars Program

National & International.
Scholarships Program

9/26/2013
 

For those with no significant academic or personal knowledge of Asia. Young professionals, seniors, and graduate/professional students are eligible to apply. Must be a U.S. citizen under the age of 30.

One year internship in East or Southeast Asia.

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program

Xerox Corporation

9/30/2013

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, Undergraduate or graduate students, 3.0+ GPA, minority ethnicity.

$1,000 to $10,000.

Churchill Scholarship

National & International.
Scholarships Program

10/10/2013 campus deadline.  Also must apply to Cambridge University by 10/15/2013.

Seniors and graduate students who are U.S. citizens under the age of 26 are eligible to apply. Must complete GRE test by November. Check additional criteria here.

One year of graduate study at Cambridge University, England, leading to a degree in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program  (NSF GRFP)
* (Application Page)
* Grad College info session, 9/13/2013: register here.
* See handy links here.

National Science Foundation

11/4/2013

U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Seniors , Graduate Students who are American Indian, African American, or Hispanic American. GRE required. Minimum GPA of 2.8 for M.S. Fellowship, 3.0 for Ph.D. Fellowship.

MS: $4000 living stipend per semester up to the 4 semesters. Ph.D.: Minimum $16,000 academic year stipend for one year plus tuition and fees.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

National Research Council

11/20/2013

U.S. citizens. Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. (with at least three years remaining in the program). Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups.

3 years of support for graduate study. $20,000 stipend + tuition and fees.

National Physical Science _
Consortium Graduate Fellowship

National Physical _ Science Consortium

11/30/2013

NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution.  Applicants at any stage of their graduate program may apply, as long as they will be available to accept two summers of paid internship.

2-6 year fellowship + $26,000/year stipend.

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Illinois International Graduate . Achievement Award

International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois

9/30/2013

This award recognizes a current graduate student (U.S. citizen or international), whose innovative and sustained international research or service abroad, undertaken through their University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign affiliated international experience, has had the greatest impact or greatest potential impact on the University or larger community.

$500

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship

Qualcomm

11/4/2013

Qualcomm is inviting applications/proposals from outstanding PhD students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at select universities. Fellowships will be awarded to eight winning teams.  Teams will be composed of two people each.

Each of the eight to ten winning teams will be awarded a $100,000 fellowship for submitting the most innovative proposals.

EAPSI  (study abroad program)

NSF

11/14/2013

U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program in science or engineering.

$5,000 stipend + international travel allowance.

Ford Foundation Dissertation . Diversity Fellowships

National Research Council

11/15/2013

U.S. citizens. Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups.  The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree.  Applicants should expect to complete the dissertation during the 2014-2015 academic year, but no later than fall 2015.

One year fellowship with $21,000 stipend.

AAUW American Fellowships

AAUW

11/15/2013

U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.  Women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015.  Must have passed prelims by 11/15/2013.

$20,000 fellowship

AAUW International Fellowships

AAUW

12/1/2013

Women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents (holders of dual citizenship are not eligible).  Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's country of origin.  Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.

Masters/Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000.

Link Foundation Energy Fellowships

Link Foundation

12/1/2013

Awarded to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energyThe applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an academic institution. No limitations have been placed on citizenship.

2 year fellowship of $21,500/year, plus $1,000 for travel and $2,500 for research-related expenses.

e) Post-doctoral Opportunities:

Award

Title (Link)

Institution / Sponsor

Deadline

Who?

and graduate students who have completed no more than 12 months of full-time graduate study by 8/1/2013. (So, typically seniors and 1st and 3rd semester graduate students.)  Must be registered with Fastlane.

Winners: 3 years of support for graduate study. $32,000 per year stipend and $12,000 per year for tuition and fees.  XSEDE access.
Honorable Mention: Access to XSEDE.

The Paul & Daisy Soros.
Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros
Fellowships for New Americans

11/8/2013

Green card holders, Naturalized U.S. citizens, or a child of two parents who are both naturalized citizens.  1st or 2nd year Ph.D. or M.S. students, seniors entering graduate school. Not yet 31 years old.

Up to $25,000 in maintenance grants and up to $20,000 in tuition support for each year of graduate study supported (up to two years).

Hertz Foundation Fellowship

Fannie and . John Hertz Foundation

11/1/2013

U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents. Seniors going into a Ph.D. program at specific institutions and 1st year Ph.D. students.  GRE and two sets of official transcripts required. Register to see the application.

Varies.  Up to full tuition plus $31,000 stipend per year for five years.

GEM Fellowship

The National . GEM Consortium

11/15/2013

U.S. citizens. Seniors, Graduate Students who are American Indian, African American, or Hispanic American. GRE required. Minimum GPA of 2.8 for M.S. Fellowship, 3.0 for Ph.D. Fellowship.

MS: $4000 living stipend per semester up to the 4 semesters. Ph.D.: Minimum $16,000 academic year stipend for one year plus tuition and fees.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships

National Research Council

11/20/2013

U.S. citizens. Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible research-based program leading to a Ph.D. (with at least three years remaining in the program). Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups.

3 years of support for graduate study. $20,000 stipend + tuition and fees.

National Physical Science _
Consortium Graduate Fellowship

National Physical _ Science Consortium

11/30/2013

NPSC welcomes applications from any qualified U.S. citizen who has the ability to pursue graduate work at an NPSC member institution.  Applicants at any stage of their graduate program may apply, as long as they will be available to accept two summers of paid internship.

2-6 year fellowship + $26,000/year stipend.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship

Google

12/2/2013

Female students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015. Strong academic record.  Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science.

$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.

Generation Google Scholarship

Google

12/2/2013

Students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in 2014-2015 from an underrepresented background (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female) in computer science.

$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.

Google Lime Scholarship

Google

12/2/2013

Current undergraduate or graduate students with disabilities who will be studying at a university in United States or Canada for the 2014-2015 academic year.

$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.

Google SVA Scholarship

Google

12/2/2013

Current undergraduate or graduate student veterans who will be studying at a university in the United States for the 2014-2015 academic year

$10,000 scholarship; attend Google Scholars retreat.

HSF / General College Scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

12/15/2013

Hispanic heritage, U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, GPA 3.0+, be enrolled full-time during the 2014-2015 academic year, must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree.

$1,000-$5,000 scholarship.

S.M.A.R.T. Scholarship for Service Program

ASEE

12/16/2013 

U.S. citizens.  Undergraduate and graduate students. 18 years of age or older by August 1, 2014. GRE required for graduate applications.

Full Tuition + stipend.

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Illinois International Graduate . Achievement Award

International Programs and Studies, University of Illinois

9/30/2013

This award recognizes a current graduate student (U.S. citizen or international), whose innovative and sustained international research or service abroad, undertaken through their University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign affiliated international experience, has had the greatest impact or greatest potential impact on the University or larger community.

$500

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship

Qualcomm

11/4/2013

Qualcomm is inviting applications/proposals from outstanding PhD students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at select universities. Fellowships will be awarded to eight winning teams.  Teams will be composed of two people each.

Each of the eight to ten winning teams will be awarded a $100,000 fellowship for submitting the most innovative proposals.

EAPSI  (study abroad program)

NSF

11/14/2013

U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Must be enrolled in a U.S. graduate program in science or engineering.

$5,000 stipend + international travel allowance.

Ford Foundation Dissertation . Diversity Fellowships

National Research Council

11/15/2013

U.S. citizens. Preference is given to members of underrepresented groups.  The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree.  Applicants should expect to complete the dissertation during the 2014-2015 academic year, but no later than fall 2015.

One year fellowship with $21,000 stipend.

AAUW American Fellowships

AAUW

11/15/2013

U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.  Women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015.  Must have passed prelims by 11/15/2013.

$20,000 fellowship

AAUW International Fellowships

AAUW

12/1/2013

Women who are not U.S citizens or permanent residents (holders of dual citizenship are not eligible).  Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's country of origin.  Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.

Masters/Professional Fellowship: $18,000; Doctoral Fellowship: $20,000; Postdoctoral Fellowship: $30,000.

Link Foundation Energy Fellowships

Link Foundation

12/1/2013

Awarded to foster education and innovation in the area of societal production and utilization of energyThe applicant must be working toward a Ph.D. in an academic institution. No limitations have been placed on citizenship.

2 year fellowship of $21,500/year, plus $1,000 for travel and $2,500 for research-related expenses.

Facebook Fellowship Program

Facebook

12/14/2013

Full-time Ph.D. students currently involved in on-going research.  Areas:  Computational Advertising, Computer Vision, Compiler Technology, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Security, Databases, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Fault Tolerance, Human-Computer Interaction, Internet Economics, Machine Learning, Machine Translation, Natural Language Processing, Search, Smart Datacenters, or Social Computing

$30,000 stipend + $5,000 travel + $2,500 for equipment.

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Title (Link)

Institution / Sponsor

Deadline

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Award

NSF Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral . Research Fellowships
(MSPRF)
List of Mathematical Sciences

NSF

10/16/2013

The purpose of the MSPRF is to support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by facilitating their participation in postdoctoral research environments that will have maximal impact on their future scientific development. There are two options for awardees: Research Fellowship and Research Instructorship.  Applicants must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a legally admitted permanent resident alien of the United States and may not have held the doctoral degree more than 2 years as of January 1 of the year of the award. See solicitation for additional requirements.

The total Fellowship amount is $150,000.  For specifics, see solicitation.

Lawrence Livermore Postdoctoral Fellowship

LLNL

11/1/2013

The purpose of the fellowship is to pursue cutting-edge science and stimulate cross-fertilization of ideas.Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. Typically two to four fellowships are awarded each year.

This fellowship has a three-year term.  Salary is $8092/month.

Harry S. Truman Fellowship in _ National Security Science and Engineering

Sandia

11/1/2013 

Eligibility criteria include: U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain a DOE "Q" clearance; research in areas of interest to national security; the candidate must have been awarded a Ph.D. (minimum 3.5 undergraduate and 3.7 graduate GPA preferred) within the past 3 years at the time of application or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment (Oct. 2014); and, candidates seeking their first national laboratory appointment (pre postdoc internships excluded). Truman Fellowship candidates are expected to have solved a major scientific or engineering problem in their thesis work or will have provided a new approach or insight to a major problem, as evidenced by a recognized impact in their field.

$111,200 salary + benefits, 3 year appointment. 

Rowland Junior Fellows Program

Harvard

11/15/2013

The Rowland Junior Fellows are selected to perform independent experimental research for five years, with full institutional support and access to the Institute's outstanding technical and scientific resources. The number of Rowland Junior Fellows will equal about ten, with on average two new appointments each year. Candidates in all the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology,...) as well as in engineering will be considered, with special attention given to interdisciplinary work and to the development of new experimental methods.

Stipend of $65,000 or more per year for up to five years.

NSF - Science, Engineering, & Education Sustainablity (SEES) - Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

NSF

11/26/2013

US citizens, nationals, permanent residents.  Must have received Ph.D. within 4 years of the application deadline. Must have finished work on Ph.D. by the award's start date.  Applicants must propose research that is in the broadly defined area of sustainability sciences, beyond the applicant's current area of core expertise.

Up to $264,000 in funding to be used over 36 months.  See the program solicitation.

Linus Pauling Distinguished . Postdoctoral Fellowship

PNNL

12/1/2013

The Linus Pauling Distinguished Post-Doctoral Fellowships at PNNL will provide full funding to its selected candidates on a major research project of their choice. Must have completed a Ph.D. in a Science or Engineering field related to the mission areas of PNNL within the last three years, or no later than Summer 2014.

The position will also include a highly competitive salary, full medical/dental benefits, relocation, plus the availability of extra funding for travel and conferences. Selected candidates will be hired for a three-year maximum duration to complete their project.

Beckman Institute Fellows

Beckman Institute, UIUC

12/2/2013

Recipients of the fellows awards are expected to have a recent Ph.D. (received no earlier than December 2010) in an area of research relevant to Beckman Institute research and to be involved in interdisciplinary studies related to one of the Beckman Institute's research themes.

Fellows will be appointed for up to three years, beginning as early as July of their application year, and no later than December 31. Fellows receive $52,000 annually, plus benefits and a research budget.