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Graduate Research Fellowships with the Mellichamp Faculty Cluster for “21st Century Global Dynamics” provide one academic quarter of in-state tuition/fees plus a stipend of $7,500 to Ph.D. students in the humanities and social sciences. The ​Spring 2018 opportunity is for those with a background in Human Rights and Governance. Deadline is Monday, February 26.

The Data Science Fellows Program offers students paid in-residence opportunities at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) to work closely with data and informatics teams to solve data, analysis, and software issues relating to environmental science. The deadline is February 1, 2018 for full consideration and by March 1, 2018 at the latest.

The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Application deadline is February 2, 2018.

Have a green project idea for our campus or need funding for one? The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is a student-governed grant to fund projects that reduce UCSB’s impact on the environment. The next deadline is February 5, 2018.

The University of California Humanities Research Institute has announced their current list of 2018-2019 call for applications to include fellowships and grants. Review list with earliest deadlines of February 19, 2018.

If you are attending a conference this winter quarter between January 8-April 1, you may apply for a Graduate Student Association travel grant to reimburse up to $200 of your conference or travel expense. The extended application deadline is now January 19, 2018.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – as part of its People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Award Program – is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, design, and demonstrate solutions to real world challenges. Deadline is February 7, 2018.

Our Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 130 funding opportunities with deadlines in the next three months -- all organized by type and stage for your convenience! Check out the full list and also be sure to sign up for an upcoming Finding Funding Workshop to create customized funding searches that work for you.

The Research and Innovation Fellowship for Agriculture (RIFA) program fellows work with organizations in developing countries on projects related to agriculture, food systems, and associated social and environmental issues. Application deadline is February 28, 2018.

The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides short-term seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities to improve their understanding and knowledge of the peoples and cultures of other countries. Deadline is February 2, 2018.

The Nico Linesch Boundary Crossing Scholar's Award offers $4,000 to graduate students with an internship plan at a governmental or nonprofit agency as part of their degree program. The government agency or nonprofit must be based and located in the United States, with a budget that limits their capacity to offer compensation to the graduate student. Deadline is January 16, 2018.

The National Institute of Justice's Research Assistantship Program (RAP) offers highly qualified doctoral students the opportunity to bring their expertise to NIJ to work across offices and program areas to obtain a practical and applied research experience. Deadline is January 16, 2018.

The Litfin Performing Arts Scholarship is intended to support expenses incurred while enrolled (2018-2019 school year) in a performing arts education program, including undergraduate, graduate, conservatory, or other professional training. Deadline is March 30, 2018.

Evidence for Action (E4A) is offering a postdoctoral position at UCSF Center for Health and Community to those whose research is related to health and health inequalities, including social, behavioral, and institutional risk factors.

The University of California Humanities Research Institute is offering a new grant opportunity for graduate students and faculty members aimed to help UC humanities scholars launch or further develop digital humanities projects. Applications are due January 4.

The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant to Ph.D. students who wish to conduct research in France in either Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics & Biology-Health (STEM) or Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The deadline is January 16, 2018.

The Switzer Fellowship Program offers one-year Fellowships to highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies and career goals are directed toward environmental improvement. Deadline is Monday, January 8, 2018.

The following is a summarized article of the advice given to students interested in applying for the Ford Foundation Fellowships - Predoctoral, Dissertation, and Postdoctoral. Included in this summary are resources links to additional information or handouts referenced at the sessions.

OFRF's request for proposals is open to any agricultural production, social, economic, or policy-related topic of concern to organic farmers and/or ranchers. OFRF supports research that is relevant to and takes place in certified organic systems. Deadline is December 15, 2017.

This program from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks to increase the number of women and minorities in oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology. Application deadline is December 8, 2017.