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Google PhD fellowship program

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Program details

Application status, how to apply, research areas of focus, review criteria, award recipients.

Applications are now open.

Submit by 11:59:59pm UTC-12 (AoE) May 8, 2024. Notification of decisions will be announced via email in July 2024.

• Launch March 27, 2024
• Deadline May 8, 2024
• Winner selected by July 31, 2024

The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

PhD students must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the United States

PhD students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan must be nominated by their university. After the university's nomination is completed, either an official representative of the university or the nominated students can submit applications during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

India and Southeast Asia

PhD students apply directly during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Latin America

The 2024 application cycle is postponed. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

Algorithms and Theory

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Health and Bioscience

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Machine Intelligence

Machine Perception

Natural Language Processing

Quantum Computing

Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

Software Engineering

Software Systems

Speech Processing

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

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CSPhDFellowships: PhD Fellowships

CSPhdFellowships is a collection of fellowships available to Computer Science Graduate/Doctoral/Ph.D. students across the globe. Everyone including industry and funding agencies are welcome to contribute! For a real academic ranking, please refer to CSRankings . For PhD Stipend ranking in the US, please refer to CSStipendRankings .

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Most of the code of this website is from CSRankings and CSStipendRankings , and we intentionally used the same template. The code of this website can be found at https://github.com/csphdfellowships/csphdfellowships , and the data presented can be found as a CSV file here .

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PhD Scholarships & Fellowships

This page contains a list of some of the more popular fellowships and scholarships available to graduate students specializing in a wide range of computer-science-related disciplines. This is not an exhaustive list, however, so certainly feel free to seek out opportunities on your own.

Be sure to explore the JHU Research Office’s webpage for Graduate Student Funding Opportunities . They maintain and regularly update a fairly comprehensive list of fellowships and scholarships.

We also encourage you to browse the Whiting School of Engineering’s page for graduate student fellowship and scholarship opportunities . They also maintain and regularly update a solid list of external fellowships and scholarships.

External Scholarships & Fellowships

Google phd fellowship.

The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional work in computer science and related research areas. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to the Google Fellowship FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The announcement (from your academic program manager) of the open application period usually happens in mid-October. All application materials are typically due to your department program manager in mid-November. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

IBM PhD Fellowship Awards

The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards recognize and support exceptional PhD students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to the IBM PhD Fellowship Awards FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The a nnouncement (from your academic manager) of the open application period usually happens in mid-September and all application materials are typically due to your department academic manager in mid-October. Once the department’s internal selection process concludes, chosen applications must be submitted directly to IBM by the student’s faculty advisor. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

Link Foundation Fellowship

The Link Foundation Fellowship supports PhD students specializing in modeling, simulation, and training. The fellowship was created to foster advanced-level research in modeling, simulation, and training; enable PhD students the freedom to work on their research full-time; and to disseminate the results of that research through conferences, journals, and other publications. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to the Link Foundation. Please refer to the Link Foundation’s website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The online application submission usually opens around October 1 and closes around January 15. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following July.

Meta Emerging Scholars Fellowship

The Meta Emerging Scholars Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to Meta. Please refer to the fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application period usually opens in mid-August and all application materials are typically due in early October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship

The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a two-year fellowship for PhD students at North American universities pursuing research aligned to the research topics carried out by Microsoft Research. This is a limited submission fellowship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through the department’s academic program manager. Please refer to their fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application period usually opens in August or early September (announced by your academic department manager) and all application materials are typically due in early October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year.

NDSEG Fellowship

The NDSEG Fellowship is sponsored and funded by the Department of Defense under the direction of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Engineering, Director of Basic Engineering. The NDSEG Fellowship is available to bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients and 1 st and 2 nd year PhD students. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to NDSEG. Please refer to the NDSEG Fellowship FAQ for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application usually opens in early September and closes in early December. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check the NDSEG website for exact submission protocols and deadlines.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. This is an unlimited submission fellowship, so students should apply directly to the NSF Fellowship Program via Research.gov . Please refer to the NSF Fellowship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The application deadline is usually in mid-October. If awarded, the fellowship goes into effect the following academic year. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check GRFP Solicitation  for exact submission protocols and deadlines.

Internal Scholarships & Fellowships

Vivien thomas scholars initiative.

The Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative (VTSI) is dedicated to nurturing, mentoring, and connecting the exceptional diverse talent that exists at historically black colleges and universities and other minority serving institutions (MSIs) to STEM graduate education and future leadership in STEM careers.

The VTSI provides:

• Exceptional Research Training: As the nation’s first research university and the nation’s leader in annual federal research funding for over 40 years, Hopkins is a great place to learn, do science, and grow in STEM. Together, Hopkins faculty and students do phenomenal research, giving rise to extraordinary discoveries that have positively transformed our nation and the globe. VTSI scholars will join one of our exceptional STEM PhD programs for their own graduate journey of discovery, working closely with the world’s leading scholars and scientists.
• Excellent Advising and Mentorship: Providing students excellence in mentorship is a core value of Hopkins graduate programs. VTSI scholars will work jointly under the guidance of outstanding STEM program faculty mentors and dedicated VTSI mentors, with whom VTSI scholars will meet regularly for individual check-ins and complementary advising, mentorship, and sponsorship, all dedicated towards ensuring that VTSI scholars thrive personally and professionally throughout their journey at Hopkins and beyond.
• Professional and Career Development Activities: The VTSI is fully committed to ensuring that as its scholars advance to take on the mantle of future leadership in STEM, they are able to do so in ways that fully align with their own individual life aspirations and are attentive to their own internal voice. In synergy with Hopkins STEM graduate programs, the VTSI will provide and support professional, career, and experiential life design opportunities to provide a robust foundation for VTSI scholars to soar in their future STEM careers.
• Community: Our Hopkins students are phenomenal in many ways—they do amazing science; their diverse histories, identities, and life journeys bring exceptional community and richness to the Hopkins space; and they are devoted in service to Baltimore, the broader national and global communities, and those coming in on the path behind them. VTSI scholars will belong to and be embraced within this outstanding community of scholars at Hopkins. They will also come together regularly for dedicated VTSI social and community activities that will extend across the entire course of the Vivien Thomas STEM PhD scholar’s journey at Hopkins.
• Benefits: Vivien Thomas PhD scholars will receive an annual stipend plus full tuition, health insurance, and other benefits.

Who should apply:

• Applicants who have attended a VTSI-eligible undergraduate institution.  Review the list of eligible MSIs .
• Applicants applying to an  eligible VTSI PhD program .

How to apply:

Vivien Thomas PhD Scholars Applicant Checklist:

• Confirm you have attended a VTSI-eligible undergraduate institution.
• Apply to an individual JHU PhD program.
• Complete the  VTSI Supplemental Application  materials.
• Submit both your JHU PhD application and all VTSI supplemental materials by December 1.
• Ensure your letters of recommendation are also submitted by December 1.

Timeframe: To be considered for the VTSI, you must complete and submit all components of the individual PhD program application  and the  VTSI supplemental components  by December 1. All supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, must also be received by December 1.

The Percy Pierre Doctoral Fellowships

Percy Pierre knows how it feels to be a pioneer; when he received his PhD at Johns Hopkins in 1967, he became the first African American in the nation to earn a doctorate in electrical engineering.

To honor this legacy, the Whiting School of Engineering has established the Percy Pierre Doctoral Fellowships. These   awards   recognize outstanding incoming graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who will contribute both to the intellectual life of their departments and to that of the broader graduate community.

The fellowships will provide recipients with competitive monthly stipends, tuition, health insurance, and fees for the first two years of graduate school and access to a variety of special programming and mentoring opportunities

Eligible students will be considered automatically as part of their application.

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Siebel Scholarship

JHU Homewood’s program is one of few similar programs in the world recognized by the Siebel Scholars Foundation for groundbreaking research, excellence in education, and high caliber of students. JHU offers five single-year awards for students in bioengineering fields who are at the top of their class based on academic results (including research), demonstrate excellence in terms of leadership qualities in the school community and in experience prior to graduate program, and have completed at least one year at the school and are reasonably expected to have only one year remaining.

This is a limited submission scholarship, so direct applications from students are not accepted. You will need to submit your application through your department’s academic manager. Please refer to the Siebel Scholarship website for specific eligibility criteria and award provisions, as they may change from year to year.

Timeframe: The announcement (from your academic program manager) of the open application period usually happens in late May and all application materials are typically due to your department program manager mid-June. If awarded, the scholarship goes into effect the upcoming fall semester.

Computer Science Department (General Pool) Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is awarded to a prospective CS PhD student who has shown exceptional promise. The primary purpose of this scholarship is to provide an incoming student who possesses a broad set of interests the flexibility to work with multiple faculty members and lab groups in their first year. The scholarship includes full first-year tuition, fees, and stipend support for 12 months.

Incoming students cannot apply directly. This scholarship is awarded to a particular student based on the recommendation of the CS Department faculty and chosen by the CS PhD faculty admissions committee.

Computer Science Graduate Achievement Scholarship

The CS Graduate Achievement Scholarship is an internally funded scholarship intended to support annual cost of living expenses and provide funds for travel and accommodations as it pertains to the awardee’s professional development.

It is awarded to a newly admitted CS PhD student who has overcome significant socioeconomic barriers and/or is a first-generation graduate student. The recipient of the scholarship must remain in resident, full-time status and in good academic standing. So long as the student meets these criteria, they will receive the scholarship each academic year until their graduation from the CS PhD program.

Incoming students cannot apply directly for this scholarship. It is awarded to a particular student based on the recommendation of the CS department chair and the CS PhD faculty admissions committee. The scholarship may not be awarded every year.

Computational Cognition Vision and Learning (CCVL) Postdoctoral Fellow

The goals of the Computational Cognition Vision and Learning (CCVL) research group are to develop mathematical and computational AI models of vision and its relations to other cognitive abilities, including language. These models should ideally have the same abilities as humans, including the capability of building models of the 3D world. The CCVL group consists of 20–30 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

The CCVL group runs a summer internship program that involves 10–20 undergraduate interns. Postdoctoral researchers are encouraged to work with other research group members. The CCVL group has a strong record of publications at major conferences, including CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, ICLR, and NeurIPS, with twelve papers at CVPR 2022 and ten papers at ECCV 2022.

Timeframe:   Positions are available now with an initial appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension. If interested, contact Alan Yuille with an attached CV, statement of interest, list of selected publications, and the names of individuals who can provide recommendations.

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Are you or someone in your network in the tech industry contemplating a career change? 

If exploring a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, or information science is on your radar, and you see the value in mentorship and financial support, then the NSF Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (CSGrad4US) might be an excellent fit.

CSGrad4US aims to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in computer and information science and engineering fields. The program helps bachelor’s degree holders return to academia and pursue their research interests, enabling them to engage in innovative and high-impact projects without the burden of financial constraints. Each year, a diverse cohort of CSGrad4US fellows is selected based on their demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing a doctorate in a CISE field. 

CSGrad4US makes graduate school more accessible through mentorship and funding. All mentees participate in a year-long preparation program, during which mentors and coaches help them identify a graduate program, find a research mentor, and apply to graduate programs. Once enrolled in a qualifying graduate program, fellows receive funding for three years of their selected graduate program. Fellows also form a network with one another, and with faculty advisors, for support on their educational journeys and beyond.

To learn more about this funding opportunity, register to join the informational webinar on February 13, 2024 from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm ET, with the CSGrad4US team as they provide an overview of the program, discuss funding, and answer questions.

Empowering Futures: CSGrad4USFellowships

In 2023, The Computing Research Association (CRA) received its largest-ever award, $42.1 million, from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand its role in the CSGrad4US program. The CRA manages all phases of the fellowship application process, subaward management, evaluation, and continuing to run the mentoring program developed for the first two cohorts.

To guide fellowship recipients through the PhD application and program selection process, CRA operates (since 2021) an associated mentoring program which includes group mentoring sessions, 12 weeks of coaching, and network opportunities for participants.  

CSGrad4US fellowships are three-year fellowships awarded to United States citizens or permanent residents currently in the workforce and planning to return to graduate school to pursue a PhD program in a CISE field (i.e., computer science, computer engineering, or information science).

Purdue's involvement

“Many of our most talented undergraduates do not consider graduate school or a research career after graduating," said Hambrusch. She added, "The mentoring component of the CSGrad4US fellowship allows them to work with researchers in their area of interest to identify PhD programs matching their interests and put together a strong application. It is a unique opportunity.”

Hambrusch has served as the vice-chair of the CRA Board of Directors from 2015-2019 and she is one of the co-founders and past co-chair of CRA-E, CRA’s Education Committee.

Spafford, a security researcher focused on issues of computer and network security, cybercrime and ethics, knows not all are interested in pursuing a PhD upon completion of their bachelor's degree. "Not everyone wants to pursue a PhD, while some decide to continue on after receiving their undergrad degrees," said Spafford.

Spafford added, "Other people don't know they want that degree until years after they graduate and gain some experience, although it may seem too late to do so. It's not! The CSGrad4US program is intended for this second group: providing counseling, group support, and a scholarship opportunity. It is never too late to pursue your dreams, and the CSGrad4US program might be how to do it."

"The CSGrad4US program opens a new chapter of possibilities for those ready to embrace the journey of pursuing a PhD in computer science," said Bera. 

"It's not just about going back to school; it's about igniting your passion for innovation, unlocking the frontiers of technology—maybe even in the world of robotics and AI,” said Bera.

He added, “I challenge you to seize this opportunity to shape the future and inspire the next generation of minds, for in the realm of computer science, the only limit is the one we set for ourselves."

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Graduate Fellowships

The Department of Computer Science recognizes the achievements, leadership, and potential of computer science graduate students with a variety of fellowships and awards. Fellowships offer students the opportunity to focus on their graduate studies and research without the need to perform any services in order to receive funding. Awards recognize current graduate students for overall excellence and outstanding research or leadership contributions with a gift or recognition.

These fellowships and awards are made possible by generous donations from alumni, friends, and corporate partners.

Department Fellowships

Dr. Richard E. Nance Graduate Fellowship in Computer Science  Established as one of the first Ph.D. fellowships in the Department of Computer Science, this fellowship was created by computer science alumnus Greg Lavender  (master's '88, doctorate '93) as a way to honor his master's advisor Richard Nance, who served as department head from 1973-79. The fellowship supports current students in the home-stretch of their Ph.D. studies as they strive to complete their dissertations.

The recipient of the Dr. Richard E. Nance Graduate Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is Kobla Setor Zilevu.

Dr. Dennis G. Kafura Graduate Fellowship in Computer Science Established as one of the first Ph.D. fellowships in the Department of Computer Science, this fellowship was created by computer science alumnus Greg Lavender  (master's '88, doctorate '93)  as a way to honor his Ph.D. advisor Dennis Kafura, who served as department head from 1998-2008. The fellowship supports current students in the home-stretch of their Ph.D. studies as they strive to complete their dissertations.

The recipient of the Dr. Dennis Kafura Graduate Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is Ya Xiao.

BitShares Fellowship Funded by Virginia Tech computer science alumnus Dan Larimer ('03), this scholarship seeks graduate students pursuing studies and/or performing research in fields related to emerging interdisciplinary crypto currency technologies, including but not limited to: alternative currency, digital currency and digital asset exchange, like Bitcoin, BitShares and crypto currency.

The recipients of the Bitshares Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year are:

• Breno Dantas Cruz

University Fellowships

Eleanor Davenport Leadership Fund Eleanor Davenport, daughter of Fred D. Durham (1921 civil engineering) for whom Durham Hall is named, created this fellowship to provide expanded opportunities for outstanding graduate engineering students with the hopes that they will carry on the tradition of philanthropy benefiting additional students in the future.

Recipients are students majoring in the College of Engineering, with preference to residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and are chosen on the basis of superior intellectual promise and academic performance, demonstrated leadership ability, personal character, and community service

The Davenport Fellowships are awarded starting in the fall term. They are restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents with a three-year maximum for any one student. There is no work requirement attached to receiving this fellowship.

The recipients of the Davenport Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year are:

• Gregory Bolet
• Connor Weeks  

National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, Inc. (GEM) Fellowship Program Virginia Tech is a member of The National GEM Consortium with a mission to enhance the value of the nation's human capital by increasing the participation of underrepresented minorities (American Indian, African American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and other Hispanic Americans) at the master's and doctoral levels in engineering and science, outlined below. The application deadline is November 15 (early consideration: October 1). 

MS Fellowship Program

• Stipend of up to $16,000 over three semesters
• Full tuition and fees for four semesters
• Two 12-week summer internships with a sponsoring GEM member company

Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship Program

• Minimum of $14,000 academic-year stipend for up to the fifth year
• Full tuition and fees (paid by the university)
• 12-week summer internship with sponsoring GEM member employee
• Fellow must accept a research or teaching assistantship after the first year

Ph.D. Science Fellowship Program

• Minimum $14,000 academic year stipend for up to the fifth year
• 12-week summer internship with sponsoring GEM member employer

Computer Science Scholars and Pratt Fellowship This scholarship was created in 1967 through a gift by John Lee Pratt and represents the funding source for the Dean's Scholar Award.  

The Pratt Fellowship is awarded to a limited number of exceptional applicants admitted to the Computer Science and Applications graduate program. The fellowship guarantees recipients multiple years of support and may include summer support for research as well.  The Pratt Fellowship is open to any student regardless of citizenship status. 

In addition, computer science applicants are eligible to compete for university and college-level fellowships, including the Cunningham Doctoral Assistanships , Dean's Diversity Assistantships , and other doctorate-level fellowships. These fellowships typically include multiple-year support guarantees, summer research support, and possibly travel or discretionary funds. Some are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

The recipients of the Pratt Fellowships for the 2020-2021 academic year are:

• Alexander Hicks
• Lindah Kotut
• Xavier Pleimling
• Steven Roberts
• Frank Wayne  

Powell Graduate Fellowships The Graduate School sponsors the Powell Graduate Fellowship for master's and doctorate-level students who are long-term Virginia residents entering their first year of graduate study.

Students are nominated by faculty members and one nomination is allowed per department. Faculty are encouraged to nominate prospective students who add to the diversity of the department, such as students who are traditionally underrepresented in their field/discipline. This may include first generation, low income, racial/ethnic minorities, and women in STEM.

Applications are normally due during the spring semester for students starting the program in the following year. For more information about the award, visit the Graduate School page.

Charles C. Walts Scholarship Endowment Charles C. Walts, a 1941 alumnus, established scholarships for students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering. The scholarships shall be limited to those students who are U.S. citizens enrolled in the R.O.T.C. program.  There is no work requirement attached to this fellowship. The fellowship is typically awarded starting in the fall semester.

The recipient of the Walts Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year is Kobla Setor Zilevu.

Externally-Funded Fellowships

This section contains a list of some long-running fellowship and award opportunities available for graduate students in computer science and related fields. Each application has different eligibility criteria and requirements. If you are interested in an award, ideally you would start working on it at least a month before the deadline. Some applications, e.g., the NSF GRFP, will require more time.

Many fellowships/awards require nominations by the advisor, director of graduate studies, and/or the department head. If you would like to be nominated, consult your advisor first. Based on their feedback, contact the graduate program director , who will work with you, your advisor, and the department head to help prepare a nomination. For limited submission opportunities, the department will conduct an internal selection to identify the department's nominees.

National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program Virginia Tech has been awarded a five-year NRT program in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance. Computer Science is a major participant in this effort, and CS applicants with relevant research interests are encouraged to apply. Information on the NRT in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance is available here . General information on NRT fellowship awards can be found  here .

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The National Science Foundation GRFP aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering agraduate fellowships in this competition pending availability of funds.

The GRFP provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The program invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation. Deadlines are typically in October.

The National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine Research Associateship Programs The Research Associateship Program sponsors a number of awards for graduate, postdoctoral, and senior researchers at federal laboratories. These awards provide generous stipends (starting at $30,000 for graduate students, $42,000 - $80,000 per year for recent Ph.D. recipients and higher for additional experience), and the opportunity to do independent research in some of the best-equipped and staffed laboratories in the country. Research opportunities are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and for some of the laboratories, foreign nationals. 

Applicants should begin a dialogue with prospective Advisers at the lab(s) as early as possible, before their anticipated application deadline.  There are four review cycles annually. 

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship   (NDSEG) The NDSEF fellowship program is sponsored by the Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research, Air Force Office of Scientific Research and the DoD High Performance Computing Modernization Program.

This program is intended for U.S. citizens at or near the beginning of their graduate studies in science and/or engineering programs. The fellowships are for three year tenures. Full tuition and fees and a health insurance allowance are included as part of the program. The application cycle is from September to January. 

Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) The DOE CSGF program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in scientific or engineering disciplines with an emphasis in high-performance computing.  Applications are ususally due in January.

Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship The  DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship  program supports outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences relevant to the Office of Science and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S.

The fellowship award provides partial tuition support, an annual stipend for living expenses, and a research stipend for full-time graduate study and thesis/dissertation research at a U.S. academic institution for three years.

Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD) Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD is open for application by all U.S. citizens regardless of race or gender. GFSD's goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool. Online applications open in late August and close on December 15.

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program Strong collaboration with faculty, students and universities is vital to IBM. The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Program advances this collaboration by recognizing and supporting exceptional Ph.D. students who want to make their mark in promising and disruptive technologies. Focus areas include the following topics: hybrid cloud, quantum computing / quantum systems, artificial intelligence, cloud / open source technologies, security /cyber security, data science, and systems.

Preference will be given to students who have had an IBM internship, or have closely collaborated with technical or services people from IBM, or have co-authored papers, or have faculty research advisors who are close IBM collaborators.  IBM requests that a maximum of two nominations per department be submitted, in addition to any renewal nominations.

L’Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science The L’Oréal USA Fellowships for Women in Science program is a national awards program that annually recognizes and rewards five U.S.-based women researchers at the beginning of their scientific careers. Recipients each receive up to $60,000 that must be put towards their postdoctoral research.

Google PhD Fellowship Program

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer Fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

Meta Research PhD Fellowship The Meta Research PhD Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university.

Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship Program The Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship  is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value of diversity in computing and aims to increase the pipeline of talent receiving advanced degrees in computing-related fields to build a stronger and inclusive computing-related research community. Over the last two decades, the Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship program has supported over 700 fellows around the world, many of whom have gone on to work at Microsoft. Others have gone on to perform pioneering research elsewhere within the technology industry or accept faculty appointments at leading universities.

Two Sigma PhD Fellowship, Diversity PhD Fellowhip, and Partnered Fellowship Two Sigma's PhD Fellowship is open to all doctoral students who are expanding frontiers in a STEM field such as statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, and physics. Two Sigma's Diversity PhD Fellowship is open to doctoral students from historically underrepresented groups who are expanding frontiers in STEM. Two Sigma offers partnered fellowship opportunities to accredited universities and colleges in the United States to foster greater inclusivity in academia. They are actively seeking partnerships with institutions to establish fellowships for doctoral students who are members of historically underrepresented groups.

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Many qualified graduate students in Computer Science receive financial support in the form of teaching or research assistantships. Appointments are normally made on half-time bases, committing the student to 20 hours of work per week. The stipend associated with such assistantships is $1000 per month for half-time appointments. Also, tuition fees are waived. Ordinarily, a student whose academic progress and performance of duties has been satisfactory is eligible for reappointment. Students who hold an assistantship normally take nine credit hours per semester.

Students who receive an offer of a graduate assistantship are selected, on a competitive basis, from among those who have been admitted to the graduate program in Computer Science. The main criteria used in making this selection are the quality of the academic background of the student and his/her knowledge and skills about the assigned responsibilities. In addition, other factors may be taken into consideration. These include GRE scores, TOEFL scores (when applicable), letters of recommendation, and the overall reputation of the student's undergraduate institution. If the School of Computing cannot provide an assistantship since the number is limited, you may check the SIUC Graduate School's web page on Graduate Administrative Assistantship Job Postings for possible employment, which should include tuition waivers, too. If you cannot find a job before you arrive, our graduate students usually do not have difficulty finding on-campus employment due to their computer skills and background.

In addition to assistantships, a limited number of SIU graduate fellowships are available to academically superior students.

Please note that the listed fellowships below are external resources and eligibility criteria may vary. We encourage you to visit the respective fellowship websites for the most current information.

Fellowships For Masters

• ACM SIGHPC / Intel Computational & Data Science Fellowship
• Adobe Fellowship
• GEM Fellowship Program
• IBM Masters Fellowship
• NPSC Fellowship
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
• Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
• SMART Scholarship for Service Program

Fellowships For PhD

• AAUW American Fellowships
• ACM-IEEE CS George Michael Memorial HPC Fellowship
• Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program
• Apple Scholars in AI/ML
• Bloomberg Data Science Fellowship
• Computing Innovation Fellows (CIFellows) Program
• Congressional Innovation Scholars Program
• Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US)
• Data Fluencies Dissertation Grants
• DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
• Facebook Fellowship Program and Emerging Scholar Awards
• Fatima Fellowship
• Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
• Frontera Computational Science Fellowship
• Google PhD Fellowship
• Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD)
• Hertz Fellowship
• IBM Ph.D. Fellowship
• Jane Street Graduate Research Fellowship
• John von Neumann Fellowship
• Link Foundation Fellowship
• Microsoft Ada Lovelace Fellowship
• Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program
• Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship Program
• MIT METEOR Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
• NVIDIA Fellowship
• Open Phil AI Fellowship
• PEO Scholar Award
• Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship
• Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship
• Schmidt Science Fellows
• Schmidt Futures AI2050 Fellows
• Simons Fellows in Mathematics
• Snap Research Fellowship & Scholarship Program
• Two Sigma PhD Fellowship
• Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists

Please note that the information provided here is subject to change. We advise students to visit the official websites for the most current information and eligibility criteria. We only include the above weblinks as references and are not liable if their perspective website owner changes hands. Please verify the site prior to providing any personal information or clicking the link.

How to Apply: A Step-by-Step Guide on the Application Process for Fellowships

Research and Select Fellowships : Begin by researching the fellowships listed on our page. Select those that align with your academic goals and research interests.

Check Eligibility Requirements : Carefully read the eligibility criteria for each fellowship you are interested in. Ensure that you meet all the requirements before applying.

Prepare Application Materials : This may include your resume or CV, academic transcripts, essays or personal statements, research proposals, and any other required documents. Students are encouraged to visit Career Services for assistance with their resumes and other career-related matters.

Request Recommendations : Contact professors or professionals who know you well and can provide strong letters of recommendation.

Write a Research Proposal (if required) : Some fellowships require a detailed research proposal. Ensure this is well-structured, clear, and aligns with the fellowship's goals.

Submit Application : Fill out the application form accurately and attach all required documents. Double-check for errors before submitting.

Follow Up : After submitting, keep an eye on your email for any communication regarding your application.

Eligibility Criteria: Detailed Information on the Eligibility Requirements for Each Fellowship

• Academic Excellence : Most fellowships require a strong academic record.
• Research Interests : Your research interests should align with the fellowship's focus areas.
• Level of Study : Some fellowships are specific to Masters or Ph.D. level students.
• Citizenship or Residency Requirements : Certain fellowships may have restrictions based on citizenship or residency.
• Other Specific Criteria : Some fellowships have unique requirements, such as a commitment to certain career paths or areas of research.

Deadlines and Notifications

• Keep a calendar of application deadlines for each fellowship.
• Note the expected dates for notifications of acceptance or rejection.

Fellowship Tips: Advice on Preparing a Strong Application

• Start Early : Give yourself plenty of time to prepare a thorough application.
• Customize Applications : Tailor your application materials for each fellowship.
• Highlight Achievements : Clearly showcase your academic and research achievements.
• Proofread : Ensure your application is free of errors.
• Seek Feedback : Get input from mentors or peers on your application materials.

FAQs: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Fellowships and the Application Process

• Q: Can I apply for multiple fellowships? A: Yes, you can apply for as many as you are eligible for.
• Q: What makes a strong letter of recommendation? A: A strong letter is one that provides specific examples of your achievements and potential.
• Q: How important is the research proposal? A: For research-focused fellowships, it's a critical component of your application.
• Q: What should I do if I miss a deadline? A: Unfortunately, late applications are rarely accepted. Focus on other opportunities and plan better for the next cycle.

Graduate Fellowship Opportunities 2023-24 Academic Year

External Fellowships for Doctoral Students

Prospective PhD students as well as those already in the program are strongly encouraged to apply for external fellowships. In addition to the prestige associated with external support, the department's policy is to pay the student, whenever possible, a "supplement" that produces a 9-month stipend (during September-May) that is 25% higher than the standard departmental 9-month stipend.

The following is a (partial) list of external fellowships for doctoral students in computer science. Note that nominations for the IBM, Google, and Microsoft fellowships are submitted by the department, and the department can only nominate a limited number. Applications for the other fellowships are submitted by individual students.

• Bloomberg Data Science PhD Fellowship
• DOE CSGF (Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship)
• Facebook Fellowship Program
• Google PhD Fellowship Program
• Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award
• IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program
• Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program
• Microsoft Research Women's Fellowship
• NDSEG (National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship)
• NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Postgraduate Programs (for Canadians; particularly relevant is the PGS-D program)
• NSF GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program)
• NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program

A list of past fellowship winners from the department can be found on the PhD student achievements page.

Other related resources:

• List of fellowship opportunities from Princeton University
• Fellowship information from the University of Washington

For further information or questions regarding external fellowships, please contact Santiago Pizzini at [email protected] or the Director of Graduate Studies, PhD-Program at [email protected] .

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These opportunities are open to all graduate students.  

Siebel Scholars Program

$35K award toward their final year of studies.

Eligible to students entering their final year.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: May 13 Number of nominees per dept:  5

Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship

$42K over 2 years.

Eligible to 3rd Year Ph.D. students.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator:  June 5 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  4

IBM Ph.D. Fellowship

Fellowships vary by country/geographic area, and the students will be informed at the time of the award what the value is for their country/geographic area.

Eligible  to  Ph.D. students who have completed at least one year of study in their doctoral program.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: February 10 Number of nominees per dept: 3

​Adobe Research Fellowship 

A committee of Adobe researchers will be reviewing all applicants and choose the recipients at their discretion. Recipients are selected based on their research (creative, impactful, important, and realistic in scope) and how their work would contribute to Adobe, their technical skills (ability to build complex computer programs), and personal skills (problem-solving ability, communication, leadership, organizational skills, ability to work in teams). Students may be invited for phone interviews following the initial review.  Award: A $10,000 award paid once with no strings attached, a Creative Cloud subscription membership for one year, An opportunity to interview for an internship at Adobe.

Eligible to full-time graduate student at a university, Remain an active, full-time student in a PhD program for the full duration of the academic year or forfeit the award, Cannot have a close relative working for Adobe Research.

Official fellowship deadline:  September 8 (anticipated)

Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD Fellowship Program

The Apple Scholars in AI/ML PhD fellowship was created to recognize and support PhD students in Computer Science and related areas who are pursuing research in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with a unique focus on work that is related to Apple’s core values.

Students PhD studies are funded through an unrestricted gift. They are provided with internship opportunities, and mentorship with an Apple researcher in their field.

ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award

Presented annually to the author(s) of the best doctoral dissertation(s) in computer science and engineering.  The Doctoral Dissertation Award is accompanied by a prize of $20,000, and the Honorable Mention Award is accompanied by a prize totaling $10,000. Winning dissertations will be published in the ACM Digital Library as part of the ACM Books Series.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: September 30 (anticipated) Number of nominees per University:  1

The Quad Fellowship

$50K one-time award, plus the opportunity to apply for an additional $25K of need-based funding.

Eligible to students who will be enrolled in the 2023-2024 AY.

Official fellowship deadline: June 30, 2022 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Hertz Fellowship

The fellowship includes up to five years of funding, valued at up to $250,000.  

Eligible to first-year graduate students in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering, who are citizens or permanent residents of the US.

Official fellowship deadline: October 29 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Google PhD Fellowship

Two years (possible extension to three), tuition and fees (including books), $34K yearly stipend, internship opportunity, invitation to Google Fellowship Forum.   

Eligible to  full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD in the research areas represented by the fellowships. Must have completed classes by the time the fellowship starts. Cannot already have another fellowship.

Deadline for advisers to submit nominees to grad coordinator: Spring 2024   (anticipated) Number of nominees per institution: 4

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)

Three years of support over a 5-year fellowship period, $34K annual stipend, $12,000 tuition allowance.

In general, 1st and 2nd year students are eligible to apply.

Official fellowship deadline:  October 16, 2023 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Meta Research PhD Fellowship

2 years, Tuition and fees, $42K stipend,  visit to Facebook headquarters for the annual Fellowship Summit (pending COVID-19 restrictions) .

Eligible to full-time Ph.D students doing research in Architecture, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Databases, Distributed Systems, Economics and Computation, Human-Computer interaction, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Networking and Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security and Privacy, Software Engineering.

Official fellowship deadline: September 20 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Ford Foundation Fellowships

$27K/year (prethesis) for three years or $28K/yr for 1 year (thesis).

Limited to (1) All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation, (2) Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations), (3) Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level.

Official fellowship deadline:  December 9 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Two years graduate study in any field. Each award is up to $45K/year: $25K in stipend support and up to $20K in tuition and fees or 50% of required tuition and fees/year.  

Eligible to a new American (i.e., If born abroad: a green card holder or naturalized citizen. If born in the US: both parents are immmigrants and at least one is a naturalized citizen). Not yet 31 years old, as of the application date. In your first or second year of graduate student as of the application date.

Official fellowship deadline:  October 28 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NPSC Graduate Fellowship

$20K stipend/yeard. Initially 2-3 years, renewable to 6 years.

Eligible to U.S. citizens doing Ph.D research. 

Official fellowship deadline: December 15 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

AAUW - International Fellowships

Masters: $18K, PhD: $20K, Postdoc: $30K.

Eligible to  Female, non-immigrant U.S. visa, academic career, return to home country.

Official fellowship deadline:  November 15 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NDSEG Fellowship

3 years, $40.8K annual stipend, tuition and fees, $1.4K for health insurance.

Eligible to  U.S. citizenship, discipline match, first or second year grad student, and the ability to accept full benefit. You must meet all four requirements in order to be eligible.

Official fellowship deadline:  November 19 (anticipated) (opens August 1) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

SMART Scholarship

Full tuition, stipend $25K-$38K, paid summer internships, health insurance allowwance up to $1,200/year, book allowance of $1K/year, mentoring, employment placement after graduation.

Eligible to U.S. citizenship, grad student in CS (others, as well).

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (CSGF)

4 years (renewed each year), $38K yearly stipend, all tuition and fees, health insurance, yearly conferences, 12-week research practicum.

Eligible to  U.S. citizens or permanent residents, first year PhD students only. 

Official fellowship deadline:  January 12 (anticipated) Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

NVIDIA Fellowship

1 year, $50K.

Students must have already completed their first year of Ph.D. level studies. Must have majors in CS, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Electrical Engineering or a related area.

Official fellowship deadline:  September 9 Number of nominees per dept:  Student applies directly

IBM PhD Fellowship

The IBM PhD Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional PhD students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study.

19 PhD Students Awarded Prestigious Fellowships

Graduate students from the department have been selected to receive scholarships. The diverse group is a mix of those new to Columbia and students who have received fellowships for the year. 

IBM PhD Fellowship Award

Ibm has recognized and rewarded outstanding phd students around the world through its highly competitive ibm phd fellowship award program. the award recipients demonstrated academic excellence as well as provided innovative and exceptional research proposals..

Ding received an MS in Computer Science from Columbia University in 2019 and a BE in Software Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2018. In his free time, he enjoys various sports, regularly playing basketball and table tennis, but he is always looking for new sports to try.

Google Fellowship

The google phd fellowship program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields..

Zachary Huang graduated with a BS degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2019. Besides the Google Ph.D. Fellowship, he also received the Columbia Data Science Institute’s Avanessian PhD Fellowship. In his leisure time, he develops video games.

DoD NDSEG Fellow

The department of defense national defense science and engineering graduate fellowship is awarded annually to u.s. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines..

Klotz graduated with a BS and MS in electrical and computer engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2022.

Sofaer graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Math and Computer Science in 2015. He bakes bread every week and loves to try new recipes.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Program

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In May 2022, Blindenbach received a BS with Highest Distinction in Math and Computer Science from the University of Virginia. He is an avid swimmer who placed 19th at Dutch Nationals in the 100m butterfly and enjoys playing ragtime piano.

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Chuang graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Computer Science in 2022. In his free time, he likes to draw and play board games.

Gadre graduated from Brown University with a ScB Computer Science in 2018. Before joining Columbia, he worked as a Software Engineer at Microsoft HoloLens.

Itagaki graduated in 2023 from the University of Washington with a BS in Neuroscience.

Zussman graduated from Columbia University in May 2023 with a BS in Computer Science with Minors in Applied Mathematics and Political Science. He was a C.P. Davis Scholar and received the Department of Computer Science’s Andrew P. Kosoresow Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service, the Data Science Institute’s Outstanding Course Assistant Award, and the Columbia University Leadership and Excellence Award for Principled Action.

NSF CISE Graduate Fellowship (CSGrad4US)

The csgrad4us program aims to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in computer and information science and engineering fields. the program helps bachelor’s degree holders return to academia and pursue their research interests, enabling them to engage in innovative and high-impact projects without the burden of financial constraints..

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She graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, with a BS in Electrical Engineering in 2013. She has received the Echostar Spot Award for outstanding performance on a satellite networking project, NAVAIR’s Flight Test Excellence Award for her work planning Tomahawk missile software test flights, the UNR Outstanding Student Service Awards for both the College of Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering, 1st and 2nd place in the IEEE Region 6 paper and design competition, respectively, and is a Tau Beta Pi engineering honors society lifetime member.

Her hobbies include running, lifting, hiking, reading science fiction and non-fiction, and caring for her orchids and potted fruit tree.

In 2021, she earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station. In her spare time, she learns new languages by watching foreign films.

Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD)

The gfsd was founded in 1989 “to increase the number of american citizens with graduate degrees in stem fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool.”.

Chen graduated cum laude in 2021 from Cornell University with a BA in Computer Science and BA in Statistical Science. He also received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in 2021. He likes to keep active by going for runs and playing various sports like basketball and ultimate frisbee, enjoys listening to all sorts of music, and plays the violin, piano, and ukulele.

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The school of engineering and applied sciences established the presidential and seas fellowships to recruit outstanding students from around the world to pursue graduate studies at the school., mudd fellows.

Li completed her BS in Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2020 and an MS in Computer Science at Stanford University in 2023. Li enjoys arts and crafts, movies, musicals, and comedy. She is a comedic improviser and is a frequent visitor to Broadway shows.

Liu graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from UC San Diego in 2023. She loves skiing, playing ping pong, and reading fiction in her spare time.

Greenwood Fellow

In 2021, Matthew completed an MEng and BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a double major in Mathematics and a minor in Theater Arts.

Tang Fellow

In 2023, Illick graduated with a BA in Computer Science from Columbia University. He enjoys playing squash and gardening.

SEAS Fellow

Xiaofeng earned an MS in Information Networking in 2023 from Carnegie Mellon University. In 2021, she graduated from Tsinghua University with a BS in Automation and a second degree in Philosophy.

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President Bollinger announced that Columbia University along with many other academic institutions (sixteen, including all Ivy League universities) filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York challenging the Executive Order regarding immigrants from seven designated countries and refugees. Among other things, the brief asserts that “safety and security concerns can be addressed in a manner that is consistent with the values America has always stood for, including the free flow of ideas and people across borders and the welcoming of immigrants to our universities.”

This recent action provides a moment for us to collectively reflect on our community within Columbia Engineering and the importance of our commitment to maintaining an open and welcoming community for all students, faculty, researchers and administrative staff. As a School of Engineering and Applied Science, we are fortunate to attract students and faculty from diverse backgrounds, from across the country, and from around the world. It is a great benefit to be able to gather engineers and scientists of so many different perspectives and talents – all with a commitment to learning, a focus on pushing the frontiers of knowledge and discovery, and with a passion for translating our work to impact humanity.

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DeepMind Fellowships

Computer science and engineering is proud to offer two deepmind fellowships for fall 2023  (two masters fellowships and one phd fellowship to be awarded for ay23-24).

These fellowships were made possible by a recent generous gift from DeepMind , a London-based leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research and how it’s applied in the real world. UC San Diego is currently one of just three universities in the United States, and one of five in North America, selected to participate in this program.

Masters Fellowship

The Master's Fellowships are designed to support machine learning (ML) masters students. Students from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds and genders who are underrepresented in ML graduate education are encouraged to apply. DeepMind Fellows receive two-year fellowships that cover tuition along with a stipend, a travel grant, funding to use towards housing, and access to a DeepMind mentor.  

See current DeepMind Fellows here .

Who’s eligible: Admitted MS students specializing in Machine Learning who have demonstrated meaningful contributions to diversity and inclusion will be considered for DeepMind Fellowships.

How to apply: To be considered for a DeepMind Fellowship, applicants must (1) submit an MS application by the application deadline, (2) Complete the “ Additional Educational Experiences ” section of the application  (highlighting how the applicant overcame barriers, and/or demonstrating a commitment to diversity) , and (3) Select AI/Machine Learning as an Interest Area. 

The Fall 2023 MS Application Deadline is December 21, 2022. Fellowship awardees will be selected and contacted by March or early April.

DeepMind Fellowship Details (Masters):

• The award provides full tuition and fees (including nonresident supplemental tuition, if applicable) and funding to use towards housing for five quarters.  
• Additional funding for living expenses, required books, equipment, and transportation costs recommended by the university
• A one-time travel grant of $2,250 to be used for relevant conference attendance

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PhD Fellowship

The Fall 2023 PhD Application Deadline is April 30, 2023. The fellowship awardee will be selected and contacted in Spring 2023.

This one-year fellowship is designed to support a machine learning (ML) PhD student. Students from cultural, racial, linguistic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds and genders who are underrepresented in ML graduate education are encouraged to apply.  The DeepMind PhD Fellow will receive a one-year fellowships that covers partial tuition along with a travel grant and funding to use towards housing.  

Who’s eligible:  Admitted PhD students specializing in Machine Learning who have demonstrated meaningful contributions to diversity and inclusion will be considered.

How to apply:  Please have your advisor submit your application packet here:  https://forms.gle/wp6d99UJUnNnTtFh8 no later than April 30, 2023 . The application packet should include the following:

• A copy of your CV
• A 2-page statement of research that also addresses any ways your candidacy fulfills the EDI preference for this fellowship
• Two professional letters of recommendation

DeepMind Fellowship Details (PhD):

• The one-year fellowship provides funding towards tuition, fees and equipment, and funding to use towards housing.

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The NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship is offered through two Computer Science doctoral programs at NYU New York.

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The programs generally involve one year of classwork at NYU New York, followed by three to four years of research at NYU Abu Dhabi, depending on the NYU New York program. If selected, the doctorate is fully funded under the NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship.

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All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US)

February 3, 2021

Dear Colleagues:

The computer and information science and engineering fields are experiencing booming undergraduate enrollments. Many of these undergraduate degree recipients have outstanding job opportunities in industry and at other organizations, and only a small fraction of these individuals considers pursuing related doctoral degree-granting programs. In order to increase the number of diverse, domestic graduate students in these areas and thereby bolster the U.S. population in the Nation's computer and information science and engineering research and innovation workforce, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) announces its intention to support CISE Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) as a pilot effort. In particular, CSGrad4US is intended for individuals who have some practical experience following their bachelor's degree and are now interested in pursuing a research-based doctoral degree.

The goals of the CSGrad4US Fellowships are to: 1) select, recognize, and financially support early-career individuals with the demonstrated potential to be high-achieving CISE researchers and innovators; and 2) to broaden participation among groups underrepresented in CISE disciplines, including women, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities. CSGrad4US Fellowships are a part of an overall strategy by NSF's CISE directorate to develop the national workforce necessary to ensure the Nation's leadership in advancing CISE research and innovation.

As detailed below, the CSGrad4US Fellowship utilizes a two-phased process, comprising (i) part-time mentored preparation, followed by (ii) the fellowship itself, which constitutes three years of support for graduate study that leads to a research-based doctoral degree in a CISE discipline. This DCL invites applications which will result in decisions for the first phase in time for selected individuals to apply to doctoral degree-granting programs in CISE disciplines for matriculation in Fall 2022 or Fall 2023.

Individuals selected for CSGrad4US Fellowships who successfully enroll in a doctoral degree-granting program in a CISE discipline by no later than Fall 2023 will separately be provided guidance about the fellowship funding. The fellowship funding will be provided to CSGrad4US Fellows' institutions of higher education.

I. DESCRIPTION

A. Overview:

The CSGrad4US Fellowships support graduate study leading to research-based doctoral degrees in CISE disciplines. They support individuals proposing plans for graduate education that take individual experiences, interests and competencies into consideration. A CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant's plan describes the academic and industrial achievements, attributes, and experiences that illustrate their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements. A CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant must provide a profile of their relevant education and experience and a reference letter that demonstrates this potential.

CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants are advised that, to eventually receive a fellowship, they must pursue graduate study in a doctoral degree-granting program in a CISE discipline at an accredited, non-profit institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

Selection of recipients of the CSGrad4US Fellowship is a two-phased process:

• Phase 1 is a part-time, mentored preparation program beginning in Fall 2021 and continuing through the graduate school application process. The mentored preparation program will support individuals selected for CSGrad4US Fellowships as they develop their research statements and applications for graduate schools. In particular, individuals selected for CSGrad4US Fellowships will receive guidance from academic faculty who have keen insights on graduate school admissions throughout the application process toward successful admission, school selection, and eventual matriculation into a doctoral degree-granting program. The part-time mentored preparation will be designed to accommodate individuals who are working full-time and may be personalized to each individual, as appropriate. While NSF will not provide any funding to the individuals selected for CSGrad4US Fellowships during Phase 1, the individuals will receive the benefits of academic CISE faculty mentors who will follow a structured process to leverage individuals' backgrounds and experiences in preparing their graduate school application materials and preparing themselves for the transition to graduate school.
• Phase 2 constitutes three years of support, in the form of a stipend and cost-of-education allowance to be provided through a grant to an institution of higher education, for a research-based doctoral program. For selected individuals to receive CSGrad4US Fellowships, they must be enrolled in a doctoral degree-granting program in a CISE discipline by no later than Fall 2023. Further, from the initial enrollment in a doctoral degree-granting program through completion or termination of the CSGrad4US Fellowship, individuals accepting the Phase 2 funded CSGrad4US fellowship award (CSGrad4US Fellows) must be enrolled in an accredited doctoral degree-granting institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. During receipt of the fellowship support, the CSGrad4US Fellow's institution is required to exempt the Fellow from paying tuition and fees normally charged to students of similar academic standing, unless such charges are optional or are refundable (i.e., the institution is responsible for tuition and required fees in excess of the cost-of-education allowance).

NSF expects to select 70 individuals pursuant to this DCL. Upon enrollment in a doctoral degree-granting program in a CISE discipline by no later than Fall 2023, these individuals will become CSGrad4US Fellows. Each Phase 2 CSGrad4US Fellowship will be in the amount of $138,000, for three years of support during a five-year fellowship period. For each of the three years of support, NSF will provide a $34,000 stipend and $12,000 cost-of-education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who will use the support in a fellowship year. More details about how to receive the fellowship funding will be provided to successful CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants when they notify NSF that they have been accepted into a doctoral degree-granting program.

This DCL seeks applications that will result in decisions for the first phase of a CSGrad4US Fellowship, i.e., a part-time mentored preparation for graduate school enrollment. While this phase does not provide any funding, it assists individuals selected for CSGrad4US Fellowships in enhancing their prospects for doctoral degree-granting program enrollment, a prerequisite to receive the fellowship funding in Phase 2. NSF will provide CSGrad4US Fellows together with the institutions of higher education hosting them with guidance on submitting full proposals to obtain Phase 2 funding.

B. Detailed Eligibility Requirements:

Described in detail below are the eligibility requirements for the CSGrad4US Fellowship: (1) citizenship, (2) degree requirements, and (3) field of study / degree programs for proposed research. CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants are strongly advised to read the entire DCL carefully to ensure that they understand all the requirements. CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must self-certify that they intend to pursue a research-based doctoral degree in an eligible field of study and that they meet all eligibility criteria.

CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must be United States citizens, United States nationals, or permanent residents of the United States by the application deadline.

The term "national" designates a native resident of a commonwealth or territory of the United States, such as American Samoa. It does not refer to a citizen of another country who has applied for United States citizenship and who has not received U.S. citizenship by the application deadline.

CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants are eligible to apply as bachelor's degree holders who (i) graduated with a bachelor's degree in a CISE discipline between July 1, 2016, and June 31, 2019; (ii) have never enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree-granting program, other than a professional master's degree program, in a CISE discipline; and (iii) will be prepared to attend graduate school by Fall 2023.

The CISE disciplines are computer science, computer engineering, and information science. CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must indicate which area(s) within these CISE disciplines they intend to study.

• Citizenship
• Degree Requirements
• Field of study, degree programs that they plan to attend.

Individuals are not eligible to apply if they propose to enroll in a discipline outside of CISE.

Individuals who are enrolled, or will enroll, in a graduate degree program while on a leave of absence from a professional degree program or professional degree-graduate degree program are ineligible for a CSGrad4US Fellowship.

II. HOW TO APPLY

A. Application Preparation Instructions

Each CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant must first register on Research.gov to obtain a nine-digit NSF ID. Subsequently, CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] . Detailed instructions for obtaining a NSF ID and completing the application can be found at https://www.nsf.gov/cise/CSGrad4US .

Except for the Reference Letters described below, applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. local time on April 13, 2021, as determined by the CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant's mailing address provided in the application. Applications received after the deadline will be deemed ineligible.

As noted below, Reference Letters must be separately emailed to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2021.

All CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must submit the following documents as attachments (a total of four attachments only, each as a PDF) to a single email to [email protected] with the applicant's full name and NSF ID as the subject of the message (the message body may be left blank):

• Application Form: This form is a fillable PDF named csgrad4us-form-[your 9-digit NSF ID].pdf that can be found at https://www.nsf.gov/cise/CSGrad4US . The fillable PDF includes personal information, including professional experience, education history, and contact information for at least one letter of reference writer.
• Personal Statement, including Relevant Background Experience: Describe your professional career and accomplishments since your college graduation and why you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in a CISE discipline at this stage in your professional development.
• Addressing Underrepresentation in CISE Disciplines: Describe ways you plan to contribute in the future to addressing the longstanding underrepresentation of various populations — including women, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities — in the CISE disciplines.
• Transcript PDF(s). In the application form template, CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must list their baccalaureate institution and must provide a PDF transcript(s) from the institution(s). Any other education institutions attended with a start date prior to the application deadline must also be specified, and corresponding transcripts are required. Transcripts are required for all degree-granting programs listed. Transcripts may be included for all other institutions listed in the Education section of the Application Form Template. If the CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant started a professional master's degree program in the fall of the application year and the master's institution does not provide unofficial or official transcripts prior to the application deadline, the applicant may submit a class schedule/enrollment verification form in place of a transcript. At least one transcript must be attached to the applicant's application for the application to be accepted. Applicants should redact personally-identifiable information (date of birth, individual Social Security Numbers, personal financial information, home addresses, home telephone numbers and personal email addresses) from the transcripts before uploading. NSF does not accept encrypted or password-protected transcripts. Should an applicant need to submit multiple transcripts, these should be packaged together in a single PDF named transcript-[your 9-digit NSF ID].pdf .
• Resume. A two-page resume with work, leadership, service, and research experience as well as education history must be included as an attachment named resume-[your 9-digit NSF ID].pdf .

Only the information required in the application will be reviewed. No additional items or information will be accepted or reviewed. For the attachments, please use the file names specified above. Do not provide links to web pages within the application. Images, if included, must be within the page limits. Review of the application and reference letter is based solely on the materials received by the application and reference letter deadlines. All materials, except the reference letter, must be submitted in one email.

Failure to comply fully with the above requirements will result in the application being deemed ineligible.

Applications that are incomplete due to missing the required transcripts by the application due date and/or reference letter by the reference letter deadline will be deemed ineligible. CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants are advised to submit applications early to avoid unanticipated delays on the deadline dates.

B. Guidance for Personal Statements

The two statements must together total no more than five (5) pages. By applying to CSGrad4US, applicants are certifying that the two statements in the application are their own original work. The statements must be written using the following guidelines:

• standard 8.5" x 11" page size;
• Times New Roman font for all text, Cambria Math font for equations, Symbol font for non-alphabetic characters (it is recommended that equations and symbols be inserted as images), no smaller than 11-point, except text that is part of an image;
• 1" margins on all sides, no text within the 1" margins (no header, footer, name, or page number); and
• No less than single-spacing (approximately 6 lines per inch). Do not use line spacing options such as "exactly 11 point," that are less than single spaced.

Compliance with these guidelines will be checked. Applications that are not compliant with these format requirements will be returned without review.

C. Guidance for Reference Letter

CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants are required to have exactly one Letter of Reference, to be submitted separately by the reference letter writer. While only one letter is required, CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants may specify the names of three reference letter writers and contact those individuals, in the event that one or two fail to provide letters.

CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must list at least one and up to three names, organizational affiliations, and e-mail addresses of non-related individuals who will separately submit Letters of Reference on their behalf. The names should be prioritized from 1 to 3 (1 being the highest priority). In the event of a missing letter, the letters from the optional second and/or third references will be used, in the ranked order. Only one letter will be reviewed for each eligible application. This ranking is for application management purposes only and is not disclosed to reference letter writers and reviewers.

Reference letter writers must include their positions and titles in the reference letters.

Your application must have at least one reference letter received at NSF by the reference letter deadline of 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2021. The reference letter must be sent to [email protected] and must include your full name and NSF ID in the subject line . The reference letter is limited to a two- (2-) page PDF.

Guidance to Reference Letter Writers:

Reference letter requirements include:

• Institutional or professional letterhead, if available;
• Two- (2-) page limit;
• 12-point Times New Roman in the body of the letter;
• Name and title of reference writer;
• Department and institution or organization; and
• The reference letter should include details explaining the nature of the relationship to the CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant (including research or industry advisor role), comments on the applicant's potential for contributing to a United States science and engineering workforce, statements about the applicant's academic potential and prior research and work experiences, and any other information that would aid review panels in evaluating the applicant's application.

Reference letters must be sent to [email protected] and must include the CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant's full name and NSF ID in the subject line.

At least one reference letter must be received at NSF by the reference letter deadline of 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2021, for the application to be considered. If at least one reference letter is not received by the deadline of 5 p.m. Eastern Time on May 4, 2021, then the application will be returned without review.

D. Withdrawal of an Application

To withdraw a submitted application, the CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must send a request to withdraw their application with the subject "Withdraw" to to [email protected] .

III. REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS

Applications submitted in response to this DCL will be reviewed by disciplinary and interdisciplinary scientists and engineers and other professional graduate education experts. Reviewers will be selected by the cognizant NSF program directors for CSGrad4US Fellowships who are charged with oversight of the review process. Care will be taken to ensure that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the applicants.

Applications will be reviewed in broad areas of the CISE disciplines based on the areas within these disciplines that CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants specify that they intend to study.

Each application will be reviewed independently in accordance with the NSF Merit Review Criteria using all available information in the completed application. In considering applications, reviewers are instructed to address the two Merit Review Criteria as approved by the National Science Board, Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts. More information about the Merit Review Criteria is provided in Chapter III of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).

Reviewers will be instructed to review CSGrad4US Fellowship applications holistically, applying the Merit Review Criteria above and noting CSGrad4US's emphasis on potential for significant research achievements in a CISE discipline. In particular, reviewers will be instructed to comment about the application form, two personal statements, transcript(s), resume, and reference letter in the context of the Merit Review criteria, along with the applicant's demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in a CISE discipline.

From these recommendations, NSF will select CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants for Phase 1 CSGrad4US Fellowships, in line with NSF's mission and the goals of CSGrad4US.

IV. CONTACTS

General inquiries regarding CSGrad4US Fellowships should be made to:

• NSF CSGrad4US Fellowships, telephone: (703) 292-8950, email: [email protected] .

Sincerely, Margaret Martonosi Assistant Director, CISE NSF

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• Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (CISE/OAC)
• Division of Computer and Network Systems (CISE/CNS)
• Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS)
• Division of Computing and Communication Foundations (CISE/CCF)
• Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE)

Computer Science

Shrestha awarded competitive fall '24 fellowship.

“ We have amazing PhD students in CS who are conducting research that will make the world a better place. For example, Ingroj Shrestha is designing algorithms to detect and mitigate bias exhibited by the current generation of large language models (LLMs), which are used in systems like ChatGPT, and thus his research has the potential for tremendous societal impact.” - Prof. Steve Goddard Director of Graduate Studies — CS

“[I am] delighted that Ingroj’s research has been awarded the Ballard and Seashore fellowship. His research on detecting and mitigating bias of different kinds in large language models is crucial to maintaining fairness when using these models.” - Prof. Padmini Srinivasan PhD Advisor

About the Fall 2024 Graduate College Fellow

PhD candidate Ingroj Shrestha (CS - 6th year) was awarded a  Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship .

"I am truly grateful and honored to receive this prestigious award. This  will provide me with focused time to complete my dissertation on the detection and mitigation of bias in large language models. I extend my sincere gratitude to the CS department and my advisor for their support." - Ingroj Shrestha Advisor: Padmini Srinivasan

Shrestha had recently received a Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship for Spring ‘24 !  

About the Fellowship

Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship This fellowship program provides an opportunity for Ph.D. students to benefit from a final semester of protected and supported time to focus on completing their scholarly research activities and the writing of their dissertations. 

Graduate College Post-Comprehensive Research Fellowship This fellowship program provides an opportunity for advanced Ph.D. students to benefit from protected and supported time to pursue their scholarly research activities. The fellowship is intended to recognize students with distinguished academic achievement during their early graduate training. These achievements should be evident from a combination of outstanding academic performance in coursework, as well as early scholarly research activities. Students who have held teaching assistantships in the previous two semesters will have priority.

NOTICE: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is an operational name for the State University of Iowa Foundation, an independent, Iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, publicly supported charitable entity working to advance the University of Iowa. Please review its full disclosure statement.

UMD Graduate Student Sadia Nourin Awarded 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Computer science graduate student Sadia Nourin (B.S. ’23, computer science; B.S. ’23, finance) is among nine current students and recent alumni of the University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences who have been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. This fellowship honors outstanding graduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Across the university, 22 current students and recent alums were among the 2024 fellowship winners announced by the NSF. The college’s nine awardees include four current graduate students and five recent alums.

Nourin's research focuses on security, network privacy and developing methodologies for measuring and circumventing censorship. Her work highlights the critical role of technology in tackling modern issues, and she is deeply engaged in exploring the intersection of technology, global challenges and human rights. In May 2023 , Nourin received an Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship , her proposal standing out among a competitive pool from 35 countries.

"I'm grateful for the NSF GRFP award," Nourin said. "My work is on Internet censorship measurement, aiming to collaborate with users and freedom organizations to understand censorship firsthand. My mentors have been crucial in developing my research curiosity, and I aspire to mentor others in research. The NSF GRFP funding will allow me to focus more on these outreach efforts during my PhD."

NSF fellows receive three years of support, including a $37,000 annual stipend, a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance for tuition and fees, and access to opportunities for professional development.

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.

Since 1952, NSF has funded more than 60,000 Graduate Research Fellowships out of more than 500,000 applicants. At least 42 fellows have gone on to become Nobel laureates and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences.

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National Science Foundation Announces 2024 Graduate Fellowship Awardees

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently announced the 2024 award winners for its Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP), a prestigious and competitive fellowship that supports outstanding graduate research across the country. 

NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals are crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation’s technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 as well as a cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 to conduct research at any accredited U.S. graduate school. 

Of the many deserving awardees, an impressive 31 are currently graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin. In addition, the NSF acknowledged 28 UT students with an honorable mention.

The 2024 GRFP awardees currently attending UT and their fields of study are:

• Luisa Marie Velasco,   Mathematical Sciences 
• Kyle Anthony Trojahn, Political Science
• Kara Elizabeth Samuel, Mechanical Engineering
• Anakaren Romero Lozano, Biomedical Engineering
• Elizabeth A. Recker, Chemical Engineering
• Audrick Moses Pyronneau, Topology
• Shankar Padmanabhan, Natural Language Processing
• Leo Orshansky, Unconventional Computing, Quantum Computing
• Sara Nixon, Chemistry of Life Processes
• Lacie Larschan Levy, Chemical Oceanography
• Alexandra Lee, Condensed Matter Physics
• Rebecca Lee, Chemical Engineering
• Rosemary Lach, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mathea Kurtz-Shaw,    Geosciences 
• Pamela Hernandez, Sociology
• Stephane Hatgis-Kessell, Artificial Intelligence
• Ethan Sumner Hartzell, Linguistics
• Kobe Grismore, Chemical Engineering
• Samuel T. Freer, Biomedical Engineering
• Claudia Katrina Fierro, Civil Engineering
• Jennie Elizabeth DeVore, Animal Behavior
• Hailey A. Currie, Physics of Living Systems
• Morgan Alexandria Carrington, Geomorphology
• Alyssa Riley Brown, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Jason R. Boynewicz, Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
• Marcus S. Benyamin, Chemical Engineering
• Cole Raymond Barnett, Biomedical Engineering
• Claire K. Baldus, Environmental Engineering
• Duaa N. Ansari, Chemistry of Life Processes
• Hollis B. Akins, Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Nora Agah, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The 2024 Honorable Mentions and their field of study are: 

• Grace N Bechtel, Biomedical Engineering
• Jacob Levi Block, Machine Learning
• Alexandra Boville, Evolutionary Biology
• Benjamin G. Broekhuis, Materials Engineering
• Nicole Lauren Ferrie, Geochemistry
• Elijah Stephan Garcia, Chemistry of Life Processes
• Tynan Gardner, Systems and Molecular Biology
• Arturo Hernandez, Manufacturing Engineering
• Jason Ho, Computer Architecture
• Eric Hu, Mechanical Engineering
• Ravi K. Koka, Nuclear Physics
• Zachary Lee, Mathematical Sciences
• Crystal B. Li, Human Development & Family Sciences
• Harrison Lippie, Chemical Engineering
• Lan H. Nguyen, Environmental Engineering
• Rachel A Paddock, Mechanical Engineering
• Connor A. Painter, Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Harsha Ramya Rajesh, Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
• Livia Raulinaitis, Ecology
• Tamara Margarita Rivera, Marine Biology
• Allison Jane Segapeli, Chemical Engineering
• Abhishek Shivkumar,   Topology
• Kathleen E. Taylor, Chemical Engineering
• Michael H. Updike, Theoretical Physics
• Yanran Wang,   Chemical Engineering
• Eric Wang, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Daniel Wu, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Arthur King Zhang, Robotics

To learn more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, visit their website .

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Nsf awards fellowships to 60 georgia tech graduate students.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 60 Georgia Tech students with Graduate Research Fellowships (GRF). The fellowships, valued at $159,000 each, include funding for three years of graduate study and tuition.

This year’s winners represent areas of study ranging from aerospace engineering to ocean sciences. The purpose of the GRF initiative , the oldest of NSF’s programs, is to develop experts who will contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. Their awards total more than $9.5 million in funding, the most Georgia Tech has ever had in the program.

This year’s recipients are: 

Mihir Natansh Bafna  

Rebecca Kate Banner 

Bareesh Bhaduri 

Jessica A. Bonsu 

Noah S.S. Campbell 

Adrian Alfonso Candocia  

Cailey M Carpenter  

Katherine Elizabeth Cauffiel  

Michael John Cho  

Claudia Chu 

Eric Anthony Comstock 

Sarah Deiters 

Adit Desai 

Ramy Ghanim 

Hannah E. Gilbonio 

Callie L. Goins  

Ashley Alexus Goodnight 

Margaret Gordon 

Jared Nathaniel Grinberg  

Sean Healy 

Alec F. Helbling 

Geoffrey M. Hopping 

Madeline Hoyle 

Joy Michelle Jackson 

Maeve Alexandra Janecka  

Aulden Jones 

Donguk Daniel Kim 

Tara Hashemian Kimiavi 

Michael Klamkin 

Velin H. Kojouharov 

Luke Allen Kurfman 

Aidan S. Labrozzi 

Hee Jun Lee 

Zikang Leng 

Huston Locht 

Emma J. Menardi 

Yash V. Mhaskar 

Madeline Rose Morrell 

Siddharth R. Nathella 

Jennifer Nolan 

Sydney A. Oliver 

Isabelle A. Osuna 

Jorja Y. Overbey 

Robert Patrick Pesch 

Michelle T. Seeler 

Riya Sen 

Matthew So 

Jorik Stoop 

Maggie Emma Straight  

Amanda L. Tang 

Albert Ting 

Darin Tsui 

Julia E. Vallier 

Jacqueline F. van Zyl 

Angel E. Vasquez 

Abhijeet Krishnan Venkataraman 

Alix Wagner 

Matthew Y. Wang 

Samuel E. Wilcox 

Elias G. Winterscheidt 

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Duke Graduate Students Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowships  

Graduate students at Duke University School of Medicine have been honored by the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) .   

Alev M. Brigande and Daniel Quintero in the Duke Department of Neurobiology, along with Violet Beaty, Porter Krev Ellis, and Celeste Marin in the Duke Department of Biochemistry received fellowships, joining biochemistry student Dalal Azzam who earned the honor in 2022. 

The five-year fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students with potential to be high-achieving scientists and engineers and provides three years of financial support for their early career pursuits in science, technology, engineering, and medicine (STEM). 

“Recognition from the National Science Foundation speaks volumes about their dedication, intellect, and potential to shape the future of scientific discovery,” said Richard Brennan, PhD, chair of biochemistry at Duke School of Medicine.  

“Their achievements not only reflect the brilliance of Duke’s graduate students in biomedical research but also the University’s commitment to fostering excellence in STEM education and research,” Brennan said. “We are immensely proud of their accomplishments and look forward to witnessing the impact of their groundbreaking work in the years to come. Duke is an excellent place for young scientists to pursue their career goals.”  

Past GRFP fellowship recipients have made significant contributions to research, teaching, and discovery, emerging as leaders in their academic and professional careers.  

Past recipients have made significant contributions to research, teaching, and discovery, emerging as leaders in their academic and professional careers.  

“The fellowship program represents a critical investment in the next generation of scientists,” said Stephen Lisberger, PhD, chair of neurobiology at Duke School of Medicine. “By supporting these talented students, the program fosters excellence and innovation and ensures a vibrant scientific workforce.”  

Fellowship recipients and their research:   

Dalal Azzam , a second-year graduate student in the laboratory of Lorena Beese, PhD, is combining biochemistry and structural biology to understand how proteins and DNA interact. The approach gives a multi-dimensional look into the science at the core of all life. Azzam seeks to uncover how faults in these interactions can lead to significant problems in biological processes downstream.  

Alev Brigande a graduate student in the lab of Anita Disney, PhD, is researching how neuromodulators like dopamine and serotonin dynamically affect brain function and behavior. While these neuromodulators are typically studied individually or in pairs, at least five of them simultaneously influence neural activity and behavior within the cortex. Brigande is investigating how the cortex integrates inputs from multiple neuromodulatory systems. 

Violet Beaty , a second-year graduate student in the laboratory of Shuo Han, PhD, studies the connection between gut health and aging. The human microbiota contains diverse bacterial phyla, encompassing remarkable genetic and metabolic diversity.  As the gut microbiota influences age-related changes in its host organisms, Beatty investigates which gut bacterial species and metabolic pathways play a role in longevity and promote healthy aging.  

Porter Ellis , a second-year graduate student in the laboratory of Maria Schumacher, PhD, studies proteins called nucleoid-associated proteins (NAP). Emerging evidence highlights the importance of NAPs in fundamental biological processes, including gene regulation, virulence, and stress responses. Ellis’ work is positioned to advance understanding of the mechanisms by which many NAPs interact with DNA and function in regulatory processes.  

Celeste Marin , a second-year graduate student in the laboratory of Christopher Nicchitta, PhD, focuses on how cells respond to stress by investigating changes in DNA transcription and RNA modification. Marin plans to use optical imaging techniques to observe RNA trafficking dynamics during stress to further our understanding of these regulatory processes that are critical for cell survival.   

Daniel Quintero , a graduate student in the laboratory of Cagla Eroglu, PhD, investigates the role of astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells found in the central nervous system. The Eroglu lab focuses on studying how astrocytes contribute to synaptogenesis, synapse maintenance, and overall brain health and disease. Quintero is actively researching to identify the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which astrocytes influence sleep. 

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Second chances: Graduate student receives NSF research fellowship

Sonja Sargent Sparks started life over again in her thirties, and her renewal has led to success as the recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

The highly competitive fellowship award, one of 2,000 given nationwide, will provide three years of financial support for Sargent Sparks, a PhD student in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.

Sargent Sparks was living in Tacoma when she decided to enroll in Bates Technical College to learn about 3D printing and CAD modeling. Although she had little math background, she soon became interested in engineering and decided to pursue a mechanical engineering degree, eventually transferring to and then graduating from WSU.

“I chose WSU Pullman because I heard that it was a positive and collaborative atmosphere, and that has since proven to be true,” she said. “Additionally, I had heard about research opportunities in Pullman and wanted to try out research. It turns out — I really enjoy research, so I decided to stay and pursue my PhD in mechanical engineering under my advisor, Dr. Kaiyan Qiu.”

Qiu, Berry Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, is working to design, fabricate, test, and optimize a flexible 3D-printed biomimetic sharkskin. The researchers hope that the materials they develop will reduce drag in the water with possible applications in underwater vehicles, robots, and swimsuits.

Studied since the 1980s, shark skins are covered with thousands of small, tooth-like structures called denticles that reduce drag, save energy, and allow sharks to swim quickly and efficiently. Because of their tightly packed arrangement, the denticles also serve to fight off microbial infections.

In trying to develop an artificial sharkskin with similar properties, the researchers are working to understand the optimal arrangement, size, spacing, thickness, and height for the imitation denticles. The researchers are using both experimental and simulation methods to try to optimize a biomimetic sharkskin.

“Our final goal is to optimize the biomimetic surface and reduce the drag for different underwater applications,” said Qiu.

As she is continuing her studies as a graduate student and now as the recipient of a prestigious fellowship, Sargent Sparks is grateful for second chances.

“I am profoundly honored to receive this prestigious award. It symbolizes not just a personal achievement, but a testament to the path that brought me here,” she said. “Without the investment and encouragement of those who believed in me every step of the way, I wouldn’t stand where I am today. I am deeply grateful for this and excited to continue with this journey.”

In addition to Sargent Sparks, WSU alumnus Gunnar Sly also received one of the NSF fellowships for his studies at Penn State University.

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USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 01:23pm | By: Van Arnold

Three University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students and a recent graduate have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships that will provide substantial funding for their continued scientific pursuits.

The awardees include:

• Damien Cooper, a senior from Batesville, Miss., majoring in chemistry.
• Carmen Dunn, a second-year doctoral candidate from Lenoir City, Tenn.
• Zacchaeus Wallace, a senior from Jackson, Miss., majoring in polymer science and engineering.
• Baylor Lynch, a 2022 USM graduate (conservation biology) from Griffin, Ga.

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A primary goal is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Fellowships provide students with a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), as well as access to opportunities for professional development available to NSF-supported graduate students.

“These students have worked extremely hard to achieve this level of recognition, and we are certainly proud of them and their accomplishments,” said Dr. Chris Winstead, Dean of USM’s College of Arts and Sciences. “I am also very proud of the many faculty that have supported these students along the way. This recognition is a clear sign that our students, with support from an engaged and active faculty, are prepared to succeed at the highest levels. 

Added Winstead: “The fact that we have four awardees, representing three different disciplines in the college, is a great indicator of the depth of talent in both our students and faculty. As a dean, I really couldn’t be prouder. Helping students succeed is why we are here.”

Cooper works in the lab of Dr. Matthew Donahue, Associate Professor of chemistry and biochemistry. He has been a member of the Donahue Research Group since early 2021. The news of his fellowship caught Cooper completely off-guard.

“I could not believe it when I saw it. I was playing a game with a friend and a lab mate texted me to say the results were out,” said Cooper. “I had never jumped for joy in my life. I remember calling all of my folks and telling them about it. It was of the greatest news I had ever heard.”

Cooper’s research focuses on the synthesis and derivatization of a nitrogen heterocycle called piperidine. This compound is a structural motif found in many pharmaceutical drugs boasting a wide range of uses such as antihistamines, antivirals, antifungals, SSRI’s and more. In the lab, he targets ways to access different parts of the ring by adding and changing the functional groups attached.

Cooper plans to attend Rice University in the fall to pursue a doctorate in chemistry.

“With the help of this NSF fellowship, I will be able to focus on my research full-time and make further advances in the chemical space for the betterment of people worldwide,” said Cooper.

Dunn works in the lab of Dr. Zhe Qiang, Assistant Professor of polymer science. She expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity to apply for the fellowship and to ultimately realize that her hard work had paid off.

“More than anything, I was really overwhelmed with appreciation for the people who have supported me to this point,” said Dunn. “Without my PI (Dr. Qiang), my family, my mentors, and my group members, I could not have dreamed of having a shot at this.”

Dunn’s research focuses on sustainable polymer materials. Specifically, she is designing elastic dynamic networks with unique properties. Dunn has also worked with local schools and educators to design demonstrations and presentations to teach the importance of polymer sustainability and research in K-12 classrooms.

Dunn notes that going forward her research focus will shift to designing and implementing dynamic graft blend compatibilizers to potentially improve current recycling methods for polyethylene/polypropylene blends.

“Recycling and upcycling polymer blends is a large challenge for several reasons, and I am looking forward to seeing the potential impact of my work on this widespread issue,” said Dunn.

Wallace works in the lab of Dr. Tristan Clemons, Assistant Professor of polymer science. He described learning the news of his fellowship as a “wow” moment.

“As soon as I saw the email that morning, I called my parents and celebrated the news with them,” said Wallace. “This recognition is a testament to the time and effort I have dedicated to my success and my mission to better my community and contribute to a growing scientific future.”

Wallace’s research focuses on applying novel therapeutic strategies that reduce the undesirable effects of reactive oxygen species – a major catalyst for conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and many more common disease states.

“My intended field of specialization is transitional research aimed at studying and developing therapies for cancer metastasis and cardiovascular disease, the two most prevalent causes of death in the South and the world,” said Wallace.

Following graduation, Wallace plans to attend Vanderbilt University where he will pursue a doctorate in biomedical engineering.

Lynch previously worked in the lab of Dr. Michael Andres, Assistant Professor in the Division of Coastal Sciences, at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Lynch earned his undergraduate degree in conservation biology in 2022 and currently serves as an outdoor science instructor (K-12) at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

What was Lynch’s reaction to the news he had been awarded an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship?

“Upon opening my phone while half-asleep, an email from NSF instantly jolted me awake, mostly due to anxiety,” said Lynch. “However, after reading I was awarded the fellowship, I called my parents so they could relay the good news to my cat.”

Lynch’s early career research focus has centered on ecology, specifically within marine, estuarine, and riverine ecosystems.

“Throughout my career and into my future graduate studies, I have specialized in utilizing various chemical tracers to understand ecological processes in these environments,” he said.

Lynch plans to use his fellowship funding to pursue a master’s degree in fisheries and aquatic science at the University of Florida. His research focus will be on toxicology, examining the impacts of harmful substances on fish populations and water bodies throughout Florida.

Learn more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and see the full list of awardees.

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