• Graduate Studies: Enrollment in a master’s degree program at the Cronkite School, choosing between the Master of Arts in Investigative Journalism (MAIJ) or the Master of Mass Communication (MMC).

• Investigative Projects: Collaboration with expert editors at the Reynolds Center on in-depth investigative business journalism projects.

• Professional Internship: Placement in a funded summer internship at a major U.S. or international media organization, focusing on business journalism.

Application Cycle:
Annually.

What You’ll Need:

• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution, completed prior to the Fall 2025 semester.

• Admission to either the MAIJ or MMC program at the Cronkite School for Fall 2025.

• Commitment to working 20 hours per week with the Reynolds Center during the academic year.

Preferred or Required Qualifications:

• Strong interest in investigative and business journalism.

• Demonstrated writing and reporting skills through published work samples.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional newsroom environment.

Benefits and Perks:

• Full tuition coverage for all three semesters of the master’s program. Biweekly stipend for the academic year.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Funded summer internship placement.

Where and How You Can Apply:

Applications are submitted through the Cronkite School’s official application portal. Required materials include:

• Personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing interest in the fellowship.

• Resume

• Three samples of published journalistic work.

• One confidential reference letter from an instructor or employer.

Role Description:
Fellows engage in nine to twelve months of dissertation research in Latin America or the Caribbean, working directly with local communities or organizations involved in participatory development. Their work is expected to enhance knowledge of development strategies that are inclusive, effective, and rooted in local contexts. In addition to conducting fieldwork, fellows participate in a mid-year workshop to share research insights and foster interdisciplinary exchange with peers and experts.

• Location: Field-based research in Latin America and the Caribbean, with administrative and academic support from the SSRC and IAF

• Application Cycle: Annually

• What You’ll Need:

  • Enrollment in a PhD program at a U.S. university

  • Approved dissertation proposal or prospectus at time of application

  • Demonstrated proficiency in the host country’s language (Spanish, Portuguese, or others)

• Preferred or Required Qualifications:

  • Research must align with themes of grassroots or community-led development

  • Open to scholars from all disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, and related fields

  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status

• Benefits and Perks:

  • $20,000 stipend to support field research, travel, and living expenses

  • Participation in a mid-fellowship research workshop hosted by SSRC

  • Access to IAF and SSRC research networks and mentorship

• Where and How You Can Apply:

  • Applications must be submitted through the SSRC online portal

Role Description:
LEND programs provide long-term, graduate-level interdisciplinary training as well as interdisciplinary services and care. Trainees engage in a combination of didactic and experiential learning, including clinical practice, research, and community-based activities. The program emphasizes person- and family-centered care, cultural competence, and leadership development to prepare participants to improve systems of care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

• Location: LEND programs are located across the United States, including in every state, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and six Pacific Basin jurisdictions. Each program operates within a university system, often as part of a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).

• Application Cycle: Annually; application periods and deadlines vary by program.

• What You’ll Need:

  • Enrollment in or completion of a graduate-level program in a relevant field (e.g., medicine, psychology, social work, speech-language pathology).

  • For some programs, individuals without a graduate degree may participate if they enroll in an affiliated degree program or have demonstrated exemplary leadership in the field.

• Preferred or Required Qualifications:

  • Clinical and/or relevant experience with individuals with disabilities and their families.

  • Evidence of leadership experience and potential.

  • Commitment to improving the status of people with disabilities and their families.

  • Strong academic record.

  • Ability to commit the time necessary to complete the program successfully.

• Benefits and Perks:

  • Stipends are available for eligible participants; amounts and eligibility criteria vary by program.

  • Comprehensive training in interdisciplinary care, leadership, and policy.

  • Opportunities to engage in clinical practice, research, and community-based activities.

  • Networking with professionals, self-advocates, and family members across disciplines.

• Where and How You Can Apply:

  • Applications are submitted through individual LEND program websites. 

  • For a comprehensive list of LEND programs and their application processes, visit the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) LEND page: https://www.aucd.org/about-lends.hdi.uky.eduAUCD

Role Description:
Fellows engage in full-time graduate studies across diverse disciplines while committing to a 20-hour-per-week service placement with community partner organizations in the Baltimore area. The program includes a structured ethical reflection curriculum featuring seminars, retreats, and events, fostering a community of practice among fellows.

• Application Cycle: Annually; applications open in mid-October each year

• What You’ll Need:

  • Returned Peace Corps Volunteer status

  • Completed Peace Corps Description of Service (DOS)

  • Admission to a participating graduate program (application to graduate program is separate)

  • Personal statement

  • Two references

  • Unofficial transcripts

• Preferred or Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated commitment to public service and social change

  • Alignment between proposed graduate study and service placement

  • Flexibility and openness to diverse service opportunities

• Benefits and Perks:

  • Tuition remission for 10 credits each Fall and Spring semester for two years (total of 40 credits)

  • Annual living stipend of approximately $22,000

  • Health insurance coverage

  • Structured ethical reflection curriculum

  • Access to a network of community partners and alumni

• Where and How You Can Apply:

  • Applications are submitted through the Peaceworker Program’s official website

Role Description:
Students engage in rigorous academic and creative work, benefiting from mentorship by faculty, access to research facilities, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Application Cycle: Annually
• What You’ll Need:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Portfolio (for Studio Art applicants)
  • Academic transcripts and letters of recommendation
• Preferred or Required Qualifications:
  • Strong academic or artistic background
  • Statement of purpose aligning with program goals
• Benefits and Perks:
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities
  • Opportunities for teaching assistantships and fellowships
• Where and How You Can Apply:
  • Apply through Stony Brook University’s Graduate School website

Role Description:
Fellows engage in virtual colloquia, exploring the Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy, and apply these insights to contemporary policy issues.

• Location: Online (virtual participation)
• Application Cycle: Annually
• What You’ll Need:
  • Enrollment in a graduate program at an accredited university
• Preferred or Required Qualifications:
  • Open to students from any discipline
• Benefits and Perks:
  • A toatal award of $2000
  • Access to academic resources and mentorship
• Where and How You Can Apply:
  • Apply through the Mercatus Center’s official website

Role Description:
Fellows participate in nine online seminars throughout the year, discussing foundational texts and contemporary applications of political economy theories.

• Application Cycle: Annually
• What You’ll Need:
  • Enrollment in a PhD program at an accredited university
• Preferred or Required Qualifications:
  • Open to students from any discipline
• Benefits and Perks:
  • Stipend of up to $2,250
  • Access to required readings and academic mentorship
• Where and How You Can Apply:
  • Apply through the Mercatus Center’s official website

Role Description:
Fellows participate in online colloquia, engage with Mercatus scholars, and explore topics such as markets, regulation, and civil society through the lens of political economy.

• Application Cycle: Annually
• What You’ll Need:
  • Enrollment in a relevant graduate program (master’s, JD, or PhD)
  • Interest in political economy and public policy
• Preferred or Required Qualifications:
  • Open to students from any discipline and university
• Benefits and Perks:
  • Stipends ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
  • Access to academic resources and mentorship
• Where and How You Can Apply:
  • Apply through the Mercatus Center’s official website

Role Description: Fellows are enrolled full-time in any WashU graduate program and join the Olin cohort. They participate in leadership development, special programming, and serve as ambassadors of excellence during their studies.

Application Cycle: Annual (each incoming graduate class).

What You’ll Need: Nomination by department/faculty. Must be a newly admitted or enrolled graduate student (often Ph.D. level), with exceptional credentials. Citizenship is not specified, so likely open to all.

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Distinguished academic record, leadership experience, and a record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Emphasis is on bringing diverse perspectives and promoting social impact.

Students must have received an undergraduate degree from a U.S. institution. A U.S. institution is one whose accrediting agency is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Benefits and Perks: A “competitive award package” including stipend and tuition (full support for their degree) plus enriched educational experiences. Fellows receive networking, leadership training, and mentorship by WashU faculty and alumni. (Specific dollar amounts are not listed publicly.)

Where and How You Can Apply: By internal nomination only. Departments identify outstanding admits for nomination. See WashU’s Olin-Chancellor’s Fellowship page for more information, or contact the Office of the Provost at WashU for details.

Role Description: Fellows are full-time M.S. or Ph.D. students concentrating on power engineering research. The award supplements their academic funding, enabling them to pursue advanced study.

Application Cycle: Annual.

What You’ll Need: U.S. citizenship is required. Must be a full-time graduate student in a power engineering or closely related track within ASU’s ECEE department. Strong academic performance is expected.

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Demonstrated interest and progress in power engineering research. Selection is based on merit (the exact process is internal to the department).

Benefits and Perks: A monetary fellowship (exact amount set by the department) is provided annually. Recipients also have full tuition/fees covered through other support (e.g., assistantship). This award is supplemental and requires full-time status.

Where and How You Can Apply: The Department nominates candidates in spring. Interested students should consult their ECEE graduate advisor. (ASU’s Graduate Fellowships portal lists “Gerald T. Heydt Scholarship/Fellowship” as available to U.S. citizens in power engineering.)

Role Description: Fellows enroll full-time in their doctoral or MFA programs and participate in special seminars (e.g. GRAD 801) and workshops. They join an interactive network of Presidential Fellows across campus.

Application Cycle: Annual for the incoming class.

What You’ll Need: Nomination by your department or graduate director; admission to a USC doctoral or MFA program; outstanding academic record. Open to all disciplines and nationalities.

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Exceptional intellectual promise and leadership. Selection criteria include unique qualities, accomplishments, creativity, leadership, and commitment to improving others’ lives. Nomination letters must highlight these traits.

Benefits and Perks: Multi-year award: $48,000 total for Ph.D. (over 8 semesters) or $30,000 total for MFA (5 semesters). Recipients also receive standard assistantship (tuition/fees) from their program. Additionally, presidential fellows attend an in-person professional development institute and receive health insurance.

Where and How You Can Apply: Departments nominate candidates (Graduate Directors submit letters explaining the student’s qualifications). Finalists are selected by the Graduate School. See USC’s Presidential Fellowship page for details on the nomination process and deadlines.

Role Description: Fellows are newly admitted MIT graduate students (typically Ph.D. candidates). They continue their regular academic program, with the fellowship covering their first-year expenses so they can focus on transitioning to MIT.

Application Cycle: Annual (about 120 fellowships awarded per year).

What You’ll Need: Cannot apply directly; must be nominated by your department or school dean. Nominees are selected from the most outstanding admitted students worldwide. Citizenship is not required (open to all), but awards are intended for new (incoming) graduate students.

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Exceptional academic and research potential. Nominees are chosen by department heads and approved by MIT’s President and Provost. Selection emphasizes worldwide excellence.

Benefits and Perks: Full tuition, full health insurance, and a 9-month stipend at the approved GRA rate for MIT’s S&E students (currently not to exceed the Ph.D. stipend). Fellows also receive a special certificate signed by the MIT president. These benefits cover the first academic year only.

Where and How You Can Apply: Nomination-only. Contact your graduate program or MIT’s Office of Graduate Education for details on the Presidential Fellows nomination process. Visit MIT OGE’s Presidential Fellowship page for more information.

Role Description: Fellows are incoming or current doctoral students who have been admitted to Tech. The fellowship funds are “top-off” funds, adding to their normal assistantship.

Application Cycle: Annual (for each incoming cohort, plus some rolling awards for in-year admits).

What You’ll Need: U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (explicitly required). Admission to a Georgia Tech doctoral program; exceptional academic credentials (letters, transcripts, test scores).

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Highly competitive; recipients bring exemplary scholarship and innovation to their departments. Selection is based on academic record, letters, and goals.

Benefits and Perks: Additional stipend of $5,500 per year (fall and spring) on top of any assistantship. This award (paid to the student account) is renewable for up to 4 more years (total 8 semesters) if the student maintains excellent progress. Note: The fellowship does not cover tuition or fees (those are covered by the student’s base assistantship).

Where and How You Can Apply: By internal nomination. Departments submit nominees to the Graduate School (using their Presidential Fellowship allocation). Contact Georgia Tech Graduate Studies or visit the President’s Fellowship webpage for departmental deadlines and instructions.

Role Description: Fellows are Ph.D. students working on projects that cross traditional fields (e.g., bioengineering, digital humanities, sustainability). They remain full-time students, focusing on their interdisciplinary dissertation work.

Application Cycle: Annual.

What You’ll Need: Doctoral student in good standing; research must be interdisciplinary. Nomination by the student’s graduate program (SIGF is open university-wide). No citizenship restriction.

Preferred or Required Qualifications: Outstanding academic record and a compelling interdisciplinary research plan.

Benefits and Perks: Three-year fellowship covering stipend and tuition. The stipend is $58,200/year (2025-26 level was, $14,550/quarter). In the third year, fellows receive an extra $3,000 (about $750/quarter) for professional development. Tuition for Years 1–2 (three quarters per year, 8–10 units) is fully paid; Year 3 fellows pay only Candidacy Tuition for the fellowship quarter.

Where and How You Can Apply: By faculty nomination. See Stanford’s SIGF page for more information (departments initiate the process). Contact the Stanford VPGE fellowship office for details.