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Don’t forget to apply for the Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships! The DDRA Fellowship Program provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. The application deadline is this Monday, July 2.

The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) works to build international understanding between the U.S. and the Nordic countries through an extensive program of fellowships, grants, intern/trainee sponsorship, publishing and membership offerings. Explore opportunities now! The earliest funding deadline is August 1.

The spring quarter just ended but summer is a perfect time to prepare for funding opportunities announced in the Fall! Our Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 110 opportunities with upcoming deadlines, organized by type for your convenience.

Do you have a design idea for creating connections under particular conditions, needs, or issues? Facebook is currently seeking submissions for their Mechanism Design for Social Good competition that address areas such as mentorship, crisis response, compassion and civil discourse, and partnerships and dating markets. Apply by Sept. 21, 2018 at 5pm P.S.T.

Innovation Ambassadors work to foster and engage the social innovation network on their respective campuses. The goal is to provide aspiring student entrepreneurs with a platform and the resources necessary to transform their innovative ideas into promising social ventures. Application deadline to be an Innovation Ambassador is Monday, June 18, 2018.

Fulbright’s postdoctoral and early career awards present an excellent opportunity for recently minted scholars to deepen their expertise, acquire new skills, work with additional resources and make connections with leading scholars in their fields. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2018.

The Academic Senate is now accepting applications on a first-come, first-serve basis for the 2018-19 Doctoral Student Travel Grant. Applicants must be doctoral students and have advanced to candidacy, or if Master of Fine Arts students, must be in their second year and be in candidacy prior to travel. Applications will be pooled based on travel period and then by division or school.

The American Heart Association is now accepting applications for their one-two year Predoctoral Fellowship, which is open to an array of aspiring academic and health professionals in disciplines such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, technology, physics, etc. who aim to improve global cardiovascular health. Application deadline is July 11, 2018.

The National Geographic Society currently offers three types of grant applications—Early Career, Exploration, and Requests for Proposals. Projects should align to one of their three focus areas: Wildlife, Human Journey, and Changing Planet. Deadline is July 10, 2018.

The Simons Foundation invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships to support research on fundamental problems in marine microbial ecology. The award is for three years, contingent upon satisfactory annual progress reports, and will include an annual stipend of $62,000 and an annual allowance of up to $25,000. Deadline to apply is June 15, 2018.

The Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowship Program supports dissertations students for research abroad from 6-12 months in: Africa, East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, South Asia, the Near East, Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia, and the Western Hemisphere (excluding the United States and its territories). Deadline to apply is July 2, 2018.

SENS Research Foundation (SRF) is inviting recent PhD graduates and postdoctoral fellows to submit proposals for a fellowship at their Research Center in Mountain View, California. Letter of Intent (LOI) to apply is due on August 6, 2018. Must have PhD or equivalent, and visa support can be provided to international applicants.

The Princess Grace Foundation is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging artists in theater, dance, and film. Categories of awards include Playwriting, Theater, Dance Performance, Choreography, Film, and Animation. Next deadline is June 1, 2018.

The US Department of State offers professional fellowship programs that allow experienced professionals and academics to serve with the United States Government and work on global issues of vital importance to America.

The Arts and Humanities Research Council of the United Kingdom and the Smithsonian Institution in the United States are offering fellowships in digital scholarship for scholars conducting research in response to the technological shift taking place in the cultural and creative industries. Deadline to apply is July 26, 2018.

Do you have a research idea for Samsung? Apply for the GRO Program. 2018 GRO Program is seeking proposals in twenty seven (27) research themes (e.g. computing, neuroscience, materials, hardware, security etc.) and other themes are also welcome. Deadline is June 12, 2018 (09:00 A.M. Korea Standard Time, UTC+9).

Have you checked out Pathways to Science recently? New opportunities have been posted for postdocs as well as resources on how to find positions, negotiating offers and becoming an early career professional.

The National Institute of Justice awards grants and agreements for research, development and evaluation, forensic laboratory enhancement and research fellowships. Various deadlines approaching as early as May 14, 2018.

The 21st Century Global Dynamics Research Fellowship is open to all UCSB students who have advanced to PhD candidacy. They are seeking TWO advanced PhD students with background and interests in such areas as media, globalization, institutional studies, and cultural geography. Application deadline is May 15, 2018.

The Center for Black Studies Research at the University of California Santa Barbara seeks applications for a postdoctoral fellowship on research related to Black Studies, African diaspora, Haitian studies, social movements, engaged scholarship, or urban studies. Application Deadline is May 15, 2018.