This program awards grants for research projects in science and engineering. Both members and non-members of Sigma Xi are eligible to apply for this award. The program awards up to $5,000 for members and up to $1,000 for non-members. Both members and non-members are eligible for designated funds from the National Academy of Sciences that allow for grants of up to $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research. International students are also eligible to apply.

Deadline: October 1, 2024

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP)

The NSF-GRFP supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions in STEM disciplines who are US Citizens. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support (annual stipend - $37,000 and cost of education allowance - $16,000)

Deadline: Vary according to discipline - October 2024

Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship Fund

The Point Foundation offers both their Flagship Scholarship and BIPOC Scholarship. The Flagship Scholarship award is based on need and is renewable for up to four years for various graduate degrees. Flagship Scholarship recipients receive financial support, access to multiple leadership development programs, mentorship or coaching, and the support of a community of scholars and alumni. The BIPOC Scholarship is an award up to $1,500 to support BIPOC students.

Deadline: Fall 2024

Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship

Provides a one-year $50,000 award to support for doctoral students preparing to embark on innovative dissertation research projects in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The fellowships are designed to intervene at the formative stage of dissertation development, before research and writing are advanced. The program seeks to expand the range of research methodologies, formats, and areas of inquiry traditionally considered suitable for the dissertation.

Deadline: October 30, 2024

Scientific Training in Addiction Research Techniques (START) program

The Scientific Training in Addiction Research Techniques (START) program is a comprehensive research education program dedicated to enhancing the substance misuse research workforce. START trainees will be provided with a $4,000 stipend and use the data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study (www.ABCDstudy.org). START trainees will participate in a hybrid training curriculum to gain the skills needed to conduct research using the ABCD study.

Deadline: October 22

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

The CLS Program provides opportunities for graduate students (U.S. citizens) to study languages and cultures essential to America's engagement with the world. CLS programs are 8 to 10 week immersive, overseas summer courses in fifteen "critical languages". Masters and doctoral students in any discipline are eligible.

Deadline: November 2024

Boren Fellowship

Boren Fellowships fund research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Proposed programs of two or more semesters are strongly encouraged. Maximum awards are determined by duration abroad: up to $25,000 for 25-52 weeks (preferred); up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks

Deadline: Late January 2025