National and International Research Fellowships for Undergraduate Students

Churchill Scholarship: funding for a year of master’s study in science, mathematics, and engineering at the University of Cambridge

  • Develops scientific exchange with the goal of advancing science and technology
  • Ohio State may nominate up to two seniors with stellar, academic record
    • 3.90+ GPA
    • Publication
  • Campus deadline: September, TBA
  • National deadline: October, TBA

Knight-Hennessy Scholars: full cost of attendance award at Stanford for ANY field of study

  • Develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation
  • Campus nomination required for currently enrolled students; fellowship office will happily work with recent grads
  • Campus deadline: September, TBA

Gates-Cambridge Scholarships: tuition plus stipend for any graduate program at Cambridge University

  • Develops a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others
  • Campus nomination not required; fellowship office will work with any applicant
  • National deadline: October, TBA

Barry Goldwater Scholarship: $7,500 scholarship for sophomores and juniors dedicated to careers in STEM research

  • Ohio State may nominate up to four students with stellar, academic record
    • 3.90+ GPA
    • Publication
  • Pre-application deadline: (GPA, brief research experience, other eligibility requirements) September, TBA
  • Full application for campus nomination deadline: October, TBA
  • National deadline: January, TBA

DAAD Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE): funded summer research internships in Germany

  • Candidates apply for a position with a specific lab in their field
  • Campus nomination not required; fellowship office will work with applicants
  • Positions posted in early Nov.
  • Application deadline: December, TBA

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: post-graduate year abroad to teach English or conduct research

  • Awards vary by country
  • Brazil, Chile, Colombia are specifically interested in STEM students for research grants (all have language requirements)
  • Campus deadline: register with fellowship office by May, TBA
  • National deadline: October, TBA