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For Current StudentsBelow is a number of funding opportunities and resources for graduate students. Programs are divided into University and non-University programs/resources and are organized by application or submission deadline. Programs with rolling application/submission deadlines are listed first. For external programs, please verify submission deadlines as they may change from year to year. Programs with deadlines that have passed will remain posted so individuals may plan for the upcoming academic year. Please submit additions to gradstudies@virginia.edu.
University Programs & Resources2012 Google U.S./Canada PhD Fellowship: We are pleased to once again announce the Google U.S./Canada PhD Fellowship Program for 2012. This highly competitive program will award approximately 12 unique fellowships this year from among the selected fields of study. Only invited schools may submit students for consideration, and each school is limited to two nominations. Fellowship nominations (1 from each school) to be coordinated by SEAS and GAS and are due to Google by Feb. 01, 2012. [more info] Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship: The Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund provides financial support for advanced education and graduate study grants. The Delores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowships are designed to attract and support graduate students with outstanding character and ability who hold promise for achievement and distinction in their chosen fields of study. Fellowships provide an $18,000 stipend, plus tuition costs, for one year (with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of three years). Fellowships are to be awarded only to candidates who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance Applications for 2012-13 due Dec. 7, 2011. [more info] ARCS Endowment Fellowship: The Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the ARCS Foundation will award one ARCS Endowment Fellowship for the Academic Year 2012‐2013 in the amount of $15,000 in the field of Energy Research. Selection of the recipient will be made from among the participating universities on the basis of the qualifications and research achievements of the candidate. Applications due Dec. 15, 2011. [more info] National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships: The NDSEG Fellowship program is sponsored by the Department of Defense with the goal of providing the United States with talented, doctorally trained American men and women who will lead state of the art research projects in disciplines having the greatest payoff to national defense requirements. The 2012 NDSEG Fellowship competition will award approximately 200 new three-year graduate fellowships in April 2012. Fellows beginning tenure in 2012 receive a $30,500 annual stipend, $1,000 annual health insurance allowance, and full tuition and fees. [more info] Virginia Sea Grant Research Fellowship: VASG is pleased to announce the availability of graduate research fellowships for the 2012–2014 academic years. The fellowship is open to Ph.D. students at any Virginia academic institution who are engaged in coastal and marine research relevant to Virginia and the VASG strategic plan. In addition to supporting the student’s academic expenses, the fellowship will provide additional professional development opportunities throughout its duration, focusing on science communication, science-to-management process, adoption of innovation, and other Sea Grant activities and mission priorities. VASG is accepting applications until January 20, 2012. [more info] 2012 Elizabeth Zintl Leadership Award
The U.Va. Women’s Center is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the fourteenth annual Elizabeth Zintl Leadership Award. The award is presented in memory of Elizabeth Zintl, an accomplished writer and journalist, who served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the President at the University of Virginia.
The Award honors the high degree of professionalism, creativity, and commitment that characterized Elizabeth’s significant contributions to the University. This award recognizes that such leadership is found in many areas and positions within the academic community. Nominations due Feb. 17, 2012 [more info] Virginia Space Grant Consortium's 2012-13 Scholarship/Fellowship Programs: The VSGC annually awards over $325,000 to students pursuing higher education at Virginia Space Grant institutions (College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech) and Virginia Community Colleges. Four competitive scholarship/fellowship programs are now accepting applications for awards for the 2012-13 academic year. [more info]
Tomorrow's Professor Today: A program for aspiring professors offered by the Teaching Resource Center (TRC), and funded in part by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (VPR). Research News story Consideration of new applications takes place yearly in May or June. [more info] The Leifur Eiriksson Foundation: The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars from universities in Iceland to conduct research or study at universities in the United States. Five to six scholarships are given every year. One scholarship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Scholarship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at the University of Virginia, or a University of Virginia student to study in Iceland. Recipients are chosen by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar’s behalf. Applications due Dec. 2, 2011. [more info] Dumas Malone & Albert Gallatin Graduate Research Fellowships: Sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, these fellowships are awarded to graduate students in architecture, history, politics, and/or international affairs. Nominations due Jan. 16, 2012. [more info] Seven Society Graduate Fellowship for Superb Teaching: The Seven Society Fellowship for Superb Teaching is an award for TAs who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their students' learning, knowledge of and passion for their subject, and creativity in their teaching. The recipient is awarded a $7,000 fellowship to further his/her graduate studies. The nomination period typically is from mid-December to the first week of February. [more info] Double Hoo Research Grant: The Double Hoo Research Grant supports pairs of undergraduate and graduate scholars seeking to pursue independent research projects. The award is intended to encourage collaborative interaction between the undergraduate and graduate communities at the University. Proposals from all schools at the University will be considered. Applications due Feb. 20, 2012. [more info] Hazing Awareness Scholarship: All students that are enrolled in any accredited college or university that has a Greek Social Setting may apply. You must be in good standing at your school with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C Average. Applications Accepted Monthly and due by the 6th of each month. [more info] Graduate Student Survey: This survey of graduate students, conducted in fall 2004, covered such issues as research fees, health insurance, housing, child care, and dining. Co-sponsored by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Council (GSASC) and the Office of the the Vice President for Research (VPR), a total of 1,969 graduate students were surveyed, with 1,523 responding for a response rate of 77 percent. [more info] External Programs & ResourcesThe Virginia Council of Graduate Schools (VCGS) maintains a listing of many graduate and postdoctoral fellowships. Please visit the VCGS Web site to browse fellowship opportunities.
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