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The St. Gallen Wings of Excellence Award is a global student essay competition offering students who study at the graduate or postgraduate level around the world the opportunity to apply for participation at the St. Gallen Symposium. Deadline is February 1, 2018.

The Simons Foundation has announced a Request for Applications (RFA) for the 2018 Pilot and Research Awards in Autism. Letter of Interest deadline is December 1, 2017.

The Alcohol Research Group is currently accepting applications for two-year Postdoctoral and Predoctoral Fellowships. Applications for summer/fall 2018 openings must be received by December 31, 2017.

The Critical Language Scholarship Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Deadline is November 15, 2017.

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers in-residence opportunities to US citizens and non-citizens for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. The deadline is December 1.

The SSRC’s varied fellowships and prizes share a core commitment to improving conditions for social science knowledge production worldwide. Check out their upcoming competitions and deadlines.

At the start of the school year, taxes may not be on your minds just yet. But if you have received a fellowship and are wondering if it is taxed and/or how much taxes to pay next year, check out this article from Emily Roberts to help determine what applies to you.

Harvard University is seeking life and physical scientists with an interest in imaging to develop innovative imaging technologies, lead biological investigations using these technologies, or both. Deadline to apply is October 29, 2017.

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education for a period of up to three years.​ Deadline is October 11.

The Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy laboratory during the summer. Deadline is October 31, 2017.

The Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme offers students in the humanities the opportunity to study at the University of Oxford. Funding for tuition and housing available. Earliest application deadline is January 8, 2018.

The Woodrow Wilson Foundation awards dissertation completion fellowships for humanities and social sciences research. The deadline for the Women's Studies fellowship is October 15, and the deadline for the Charlotte W. Newcombe fellowship is November 15.

The American Educational Research Association's Minority Dissertation Fellowship in Education Research is targeted for members of racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in high education. Application deadline is November 1.

The Mission Asset Fund recently announced that they will provide grants to cover the cost of DACA renewal applications for UC students. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, since the DACA renewal deadline is October 5, 2017.

The American Musicological Society makes available up to three funded dissertation-year fellowships each year. Any submission for a doctoral degree in which the emphasis is on musical scholarship will be eligible. Deadline is December 15.

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers summer, fall, and spring internship programs at locations across the United States for grad students in STEM to participate in lab experiences that expand their expertise beyond the traditional university setting. First deadline is October 1.

The program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. Deadline is November 1.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a financial award for the academic year and an invitation to a retreat at Google to include workshops, speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities. Visit the website for 2018-2019 application timelines.

The Dan David Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. Three $1M prizes will be awarded to individuals or institutions. Deadline is November 30.

Doctoral students and prospective doctoral students from universities abroad are currently eligible to apply for funding to visit the University of Cologne Faculty of Arts and Humanities for stays ranging from 5 days to 3 months. Deadline is September 29, 2017.