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The Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC) is your opportunity to bring national attention to your work, gain valuable feedback from National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees and compete for cash prizes. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an exciting, university-led invention competition! Deadline to apply is June 7, 2019.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (DDRIG) are grant awards up to $20,000 for doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university. Earliest upcoming deadline is June 17, 2019.

Each year, the Friends of the German Historical Institute (GHI) award the Fritz Stern Dissertation Prize for the best doctoral dissertation submitted on all periods of German history, German-American relations, or the history of Germans in North America. Nominations are due June 15, 2019.

Various awards are available to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students pursuing MA, MS, PhD, STEM, Medical, Law, MBA, and other professional degrees. Read on for a list of opportunities - next earliest deadline is June 1, 2019.

Do you need funding to conduct research related to understanding rising levels of socio-economic inequality in relation to democratic practices, policies, institutions, and norms? Consider submitting a proposal to the UC Santa Barbara Blum Center for up to $3,000 towards your research expenses. Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019. Read on for more info!

This $60,000 award is offered to early doctorate researchers to support research and book writing related to American foreign policy, international relations, international security, military policy, and diplomatic and military history. The deadline to apply is June 17, 2019. Read on for details.

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 14, 2019.

The Center for LGBTQ Studies (CLAGS) supports students and scholars through fellowships and awards for research contributions to the historical, cultural, and political issues of vital concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals and communities. Read on for details about various funding opportunities. The next upcoming deadline is June 1, 2019.

The Guru Gobind Singh Fellowship was established to support graduates of universities in a specific area of India and Pakistan for the purpose of pursuing graduate study at the University of California. Work with your faculty advisor to submit a nomination by the May 29, 2019 deadline.

The Russell Sage Foundation is devoted exclusively to strengthening the methods, data, and theoretical core of the social sciences as a means of improving social policies and currently sponsors a number of core programs, working groups, and special initiatives. Large and small grants available. Next deadline for Letter of Intent (LOI) is May 23, 2019. Read on for more info.

Does your research involve the study of poverty reduction and self-sufficiency, healthy marriage and responsible fatherhood, early care and education, or cross-cutting topics relevant to low-income Hispanic children and families? Consider applying to the Hispanic Center Research Scholars Program. Deadline to apply is May 20, 2019. Read on for more info!

The IIE Scholar Rescue Fund fellowships support displaced scholars at partnering institutions worldwide in order for them to continue their work in safety. Applicants may apply for the year-long fellowships of $25,000 and potentially a second and final year of support. Applications are accepted year-round. Read on for details.

Are you an American Indian or Alaska Native student who is enrolled in a graduate program AND are you interested in issues related to public safety, crime, and justice? Would you like to learn how your education can be used to solve complex issues in these fields? The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) would like to help you explore science in criminal justice and public safety through conference scholarships. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2019.

This opportunity awards doctoral students a monthly stipend and salary to conduct research at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and complete their thesis. If you have completed the majority of your coursework and passed required comprehensive exams, consider research time at LLNL. Deadline to apply is May 28, 2019.

The Kennan Institute offers various policy-focused fellowships and research assistantships that improve American expertise and knowledge about Russia, Ukraine, and other states in the region. Read on for more info and deadlines.

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 13, 2019. Read on for more info!

This $47,000 award is presented to a postdoctoral fellow to provide seed funding in support of his/her innovative, cutting-edge research, that might be considered too risky by agencies such as NIH. The funds awarded may be used for any costs associated with the proposed project including salary, research supplies and access to equipment and instrumentation. Nomination and application deadline is May 1, 2019.

Are you currently funded through an NSF grant and seeking internship opportunities? Do you want experience in a non-academic setting in order to learn about innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership and management, and policy and outreach? Consider working with your PI to apply for this opportunity. Read on for details and deadlines.

UC-National Laboratory In-Residence Graduate Fellowships are 3-year training and dissertation awards to support unique training opportunities at the national laboratories for UC graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, preparing them for careers in science and national security at the national labs, in academia, and in industry. Deadline for submitting a Letter of Intent is May 30, 2019.

Various opportunities are available to teach and research in Canada through the Fulbright Canada-American Postdoctoral Scholars Award Program. While the application deadline is not until September 2019, it is advisable to begin inquiring and learning about the different programs and application process early. Read on for more information and guidelines.