Graduate StudentResource Center

The Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE CSGF) provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing doctoral degrees in fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex science and engineering problems. Apply by January 13, 2021!

The Coastal Fund seeks to provide the financial impetus for research, restoration, preservation, access and educational projects in order to preserve and enhance the ecological integrity of the coastal habitats at the University. Applications are due this Friday, January 15th!

The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program supports future generations of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Five postdoctoral scholarships will be given out per participating university for the 2021-2022 academic year. The first deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2021.

The Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) at UCSB is offering two funding opportunities for graduate students: a Graduate Student Collaborative Award and a Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Award. Apply by January 15, 2021!

Still hibernating or feeling dormant after the break? Don't forget to stay updated on upcoming fellowship opportunities. Our Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 75 funding opportunities with deadlines in the next three to four months -- all organized by type and stage for your convenience! Check out the full list and be sure to sign up for an upcoming funding workshop to create customized funding searches that work for you.

Unable to attend a finding funding workshop? Want to refresh your memory on those budgeting tips and resources you learned? We are pleased to announce that the GradPost Funding pages now feature recordings of our most popular workshops. Read on to learn more!

The Switzer Environmental Fellowship provides a $15,000 cash award for academic studies, two multi-day leadership development training sessions, and membership in the Switzer Fellowship Network for graduate students in a broad range of environmental science and related fields. Apply by Jan. 8, 2021!

For first-generation and undocumented students (aka DREAMers and TPS holders), finding funding for graduate school can seem like a daunting or practically impossible proposition--but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to see what kinds of resources are available especially for you here at UCSB and nationally!

Check out this great opportunity for students to apply for a fellowship from Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD). GFSD is a partnership between government agencies and laboratories, industry, and higher education. GFSD's goal is to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, emphasizing recruitment of a diverse applicant pool. Applications are open through December 15, 2020

The UCHRI is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Graduate Student Dissertation Support grant, which offers funds to support dissertation work for UC PhD students in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Apply by November 30, 2020!

The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future CSU instructional faculty positions by offering financial assistance. Apply by March 1, 2021.

United Way is offering rental assistance grants to eligible individuals and families living in unincorporated County areas and the City of Santa Barbara. Families or individuals seeking the assistance must have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, live in eligible areas, and meet certain income thresholds. The deadline to apply for these funds is November 15, 2020!

The Center for Engaged Scholarship's Dissertation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications from Ph.D. candidates in the social sciences who focus on social and environmental justice. The award includes $25,000 over nine months. Apply by December 15, 2020!

Are you starting the fellowship application process? Are you wondering how to write a personal statement versus a research proposal? The UCSB Graduate Division Digital Fellowship Library is a resource to guide you and ensure your success! Check out the digital database to find samples of successful fellowship applications from your peers.

Research!America is accepting microgrant proposals to support early-career scientists in their efforts to work with local elected officials, community leaders and the public around issues of common concern. Apply by November 9, 2020!

The year-long Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program offers 50 women entrepreneurs a $5,000 business education grant, virtual education resources and workshops, an unparalleled community of founders, and access to a premier online networking platform. Apply by November 12, 2020.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program 2020. Applications are due November 12, 2020.

The Open Phil AI Fellowship is a fellowship for full-time PhD students focused on artificial intelligence or machine learning. Apply by Thursday, October 26, 2020!

The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications from outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients who wish to pursue academic careers and contribute to diversity and equity at the University of California. Apply by Nov. 1, 2020!

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) recently announced the second competition of the Leading Edge Fellowship. The Leading Edge Program provides one-year fellowships to recent humanities PhDs as they pursue publicly engaged projects that document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities. Apply by November 2, 2020!