Research scholarships : Listed alphabetically

A list of national and international scholarship opportunities for outstanding undergraduates and recent graduates.

For more information on any of these scholarships, contact Sally Lieberman or the campus contact person mentioned under a specific award.

This page lists scholarships that support research experiences.

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• American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowships and Grants

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.11.02 (for 2010-11 fellowships/grants)
  Research Senior Abroad Experience After Graduation

  Fellowships of up to $23,000 support up to a year, and grants of approximately $5,000 support one to three months, of research, study, or creative work in one or more Scandinavian countries. SENIORS, GRADUATES, and GRADUATE STUDENTS may apply; must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must have an undergraduate degree in hand by the beginning of the award period. Some projects may require proficiency in the language of the host country; for other projects, proficiency may not be necessary but some ability in the language is desirable. Graduate students planning dissertation research are given priority for the fellowships, whereas the grants are considered especially suitable to graduating seniors and college graduates. There is an application fee. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. For further information and application materials, visit the American-Scandinavian Foundation.

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• Carnegie Endowment for Peace Junior Fellows Program

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.11.30 (U of M deadline for 2010-11 fellowships)
  Internship Research Senior After Graduation

  Supports one year of service at the Endowment in Washington D.C. Junior Fellows provide research assistance to senior associates on international policy issues, participate in meetings with high-level officials, contribute to congressional testimony, and organize briefings attended by scholars, activists, journalists and government officials. Applicants must be SENIORS or have GRADUATED within the past year; must not have begun graduate study. Must have strong academic records with substantial coursework in such areas as international affairs, political science, economics, or history. May be U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the U.S. for the award period. 8-10 awards nationwide. The U may endorse up to two candidates. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information is available at the Carnegie Endowment website.
  

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• DAAD Summer Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.01 (Expected, for summer 2010)
  Sophomore Internship Junior Research Abroad Experience

  Supports 6-12-week summer internships working on scientific research projects at top research institutions in Germany. Applicants must be SOPHOMORES or JUNIORS studying biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, or engineering. German language skills are helpful but not required; most projects may be carried out in English. Monthly stipend of EUR 650, health insurance, assistance arranging housing. Approximately 300 awards; awardees may choose from among 500+ research projects. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information and the online application are available at DAAD.
  Click here for recent recipients.

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• DAAD Undergraduate Scholarships

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.01.31 (for 2010-11 scholarships)
  Undergraduate Sophomore Internship Junior Research Abroad Experience

  For 4-10 months of undergraduate study, senior thesis research, and/or internship in Germany. Applicants must be SOPHOMORES or JUNIORS in any field of study; must have outstanding academic record and personal integrity; must be U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or foreign national meeting certain conditions; must possess outstanding academic records and personal integrity; demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs; have well-defined plans for their time in Germany. Must be younger than age 32 at the start of the grant period. German language proficiency is helpful but not required. Approximately 50 are awarded per year. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information is available at DAAD.

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• Fulbright Grants

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2009.08.07 ("soft" deadline to receive feedback); 2009.09.09 (official campus deadline) (for 2010-11 grants)
  Graduate Research Senior Abroad Experience After Graduation

  Supports one year of study, research, creative work, or English teaching in one of approximately 130 foreign countries. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with the majority of their undergraduate education in the U.S.; must meet country-specific language proficiency requirements; must hold bachelor's degree by the beginning of the award. SENIORS, RECENT GRADUATES, and GRADUATE STUDENTS may apply. At least 1300 awards nationwide. An institutional review and interview process is conducted on campus for currently enrolled U of M students. Campus contact for undergraduates and recent graduates: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Campus contact for graduate and professional students: Alison Skoberg, Graduate School Fellowship Office, 314 Johnston Hall, 625-7579, skobe001@umn.edu. For further information and application materials, visit IIE. Click here for recent recipients.

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• National Institutes of Health Academy

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.01.31 (Expected, for 2010-11 academy)
  Research Senior After Graduation

  Year-long residential program provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation at the National Institutes of Health, under the direction of leading scientists. The mission of the Academy is to enhance research dedicated to the elimination of domestic health disparities through the development of a diverse cadre of biomedical researchers. Fellows receive a stipend of more than $28,000.00 plus travel. Applicants may be recent GRADUATES or SENIORS; must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must have plans to pursue a Ph.D.; must have an interest in biomedical research and learning about ways to eliminate health disparities. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. For further information, visit the NIH website.

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• National Institutes of Health Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Fellowships

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
  Research Senior After Graduation

  Provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD and selected off-campus sites. Applicants may be SENIORS or recent GRADUATES; must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. It is expected that Fellows will apply to medical school or graduate school during their tenure in the program. Fellows receive a stipend of approximately $25,000, health insurance and other benefits. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu. Further information and applications are available at the National Institutes of Health. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON AN ONGOING BASIS; APPLY 3 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO DESIRED DATE OF ENTRY.

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• Portz Interdisciplinary Fellowship

  Deadline (YR.MM.DD): 2010.01.11 (U of M deadline)
  Freshman Sophomore Junior Undergraduate Research

  The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) has announced a new fellowship for undergraduate honors students, the John and Edythe Portz Interdisciplinary Research Fellowship. Provides up to two fellowships of $5000-$7000 to students in good standing in honors programs to support creative and innovative research that crosses boundaries. The U may nominate one proposal, from an individual student or from two students from different disciplines who are collaborating on a single project. The project will be funded for a period of up to 15 months; recipients will make a formal presentation of the research at the NCHC annual conference. Honors FRESHMAN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS in good standing may apply. Honors students who are interested in being nominated must submit a complete application with all of the required supporting documents to the UHP office by the U of M deadline. For further information and applications, visit NCHC's website. Campus contact: Sally Lieberman, liebe001@umn.edu.
  

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