The fellowships listed below are federally-sponsored and are awarded under a national competition. These fellowships typically provide multiple years of funding at nationally competitive rates to support the educational and living expenses of recipients. Most include a cost of education allowance in addition to the fellowship stipend. Select fellowships may also provide a research allowance.
This section lists external fellowships administered by the Office of Graduate Education or by MIT’s Research and Administration Services. For the NIH Individual Fellowships, NSTRGO, and FINESST, see also the RAS site for more information, as well as the page on general guidelines on applying for fellowships, scholarships, and grants. Contact grad-fellowships@mit.edu with questions.
The following symbols are used in the fellowship descriptions:
U.S. citizens are eligible
Permanent residents are eligible
Internationals are eligible
Fellowships are ordered according to their deadlines.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Individual Fellowships
This fellowship is administered by MIT’s Research and Administration Services (RAS). If you have questions, email grad-fellowships@mit.edu for the best point of contact. The NIH provides individual research training opportunities to undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral students. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students are generally eligible to apply (although eligibility guidelines can vary by fellowship). […]
NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO)
This fellowship is administered by MIT’s Research and Administration Services (RAS). If you have questions, email grad-fellowships@mit.edu for the best point of contact. This opportunity is typically posted in early September, Phase A Proposals are due in early November, and Phase B Proposals are due in May. U.S. citizen or permanent resident students that have […]
Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST)
This fellowship is administered by MIT’s Research and Administration Services (RAS). If you have questions, email grad-fellowships@mit.edu for the best point of contact. A program that supports graduate students in basic and applied research in Earth science and space science. Awards of $45,000 per year are made for up to three years. More information and […]
Department of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Program
This fellowship is for exceptional undergraduate seniors or first or second year graduate students planning full-time study toward a PhD in the physical, engineering, computer, mathematical, or life sciences with emphasis in high performance computing. Recipients receive full tuition and required fees for up to 4 years of study, a yearly stipend, matching funds for […]
Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship
DOE NNSA SSGF Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship The fellowship provides excellent financial benefits and professional development opportunities to students pursuing a PhD in fields of study that solve complex science and engineering problems critical to stewardship science. The fellowship builds a community of talented and committed doctoral students, program alumni, DOE laboratory staff and university […]
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG)
The NDSEG fellowship of the U.S. Department of Defense is intended for students at or near the beginning of graduate study for doctoral degrees in mathematical, physical, biological and engineering sciences. Open to U.S. citizens only, it is a three-year award with stipend plus full tuition and fees. Send email to ndseg@aro-emhl.army.mil. Applications available online: […]
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GFRP)
Fellowships cover a wide variety of disciplines and includes three years of funding. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents may apply. Applications are available online. Deadline: Mid-Late October (varies by discipline)Reference letter deadline: Late October This fellowship is administered by the Office of Graduate Education. Contact grad-fellowships@mit.edu with questions. MIT Graduate Appointment Processors, please see the […]
