Students are encouraged to apply for national competitive fellowships.  Launching your search for graduate student funding can feel overwhelming.  UI Grad Success staff conveniently located in 386 MRC provides funding consultations and proposal reviews.  Book an appointment here.

Award recipients, who are successful in obtaining a competitive fellowship, may be eligible for a stipend supplement via the Supplement for External Fellowship Program and the Fellowship Incentive Program.   

NIH NRSA
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants (DDIG)
American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering & Science (GEM)
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs
Fulbright Program For U.S. Students
American Association of University Women