Workshops and Information Sessions
Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad
The Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship program provides opportunities to doctoral candidates to engage in full-time dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. The program is designed to contribute to the development and improvement of the study of modern foreign languages and area studies in the United States. To receive an award, a student must be a U.S. citizens, permanent resident, or national of the United States. Please read our description of the award prior to attending the session.
- Monday, December 12, 2022 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, please register to receive the zoom link
- Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 9:30 - 10:30, please register to receive the zoom link
Funding for Domestic Students Considering International Research (1/24/2023)
We will review various funding opportunities for students interested in doing research internationally. A list of possibilities will be provided.
- Tuesday, January 24. 2023 at 12:30 pm, please register to receive the zoom link
Funding for International Graduate Students in the U.S. (1/23/2023)
Does it seem like most funding opportunities require U.S. citizenship? Don’t be discouraged. There are opportunities for international students. We will discuss them and where to find them.
- Monday, January 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM, please register to receive the zoom link
Funding for Students at the Dissertation Stage (3/28/2023)
Students beginning the dissertation stage, and planning to graduate around Spring 2025, should begin applying for dissertation write-up awards now. We will discuss the possibilities.
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:30 AM, please register to receive the zoom link
Funding for Undergraduates Considering Graduate School (3/23/2023)
If you are a junior considering applying to graduate school in the fall, this is the session for you. We will talk about graduate funding in general and which fellowships you should plan to apply to in the fall.
- Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 9:30 AM, please register to receive the zoom link
DAAD Information Session (4/11/2023)
If you have any interest in research or study in Germany, the DAAD is an excellent source of funding. We will cover the various opportunities and timelines for applications.
- Tuesday, April 11, 2022 at 12:30 PM, please register to receive the zoom link
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Information Sessions
The summer is the ideal time to work on National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) applications. We will give you all the information you need to get started.
- Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM, please register to receive the zoom link
- Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 9:30 AM, please register to receive the zoom link
Previous Workshops
The following materials were presented in previous workshops and provide some basic information about the referenced opportunities. These materials should provide solid background information, but please remember that competition guidelines occasionally change. Check with your advisor and fellowship websites for the most current information.
General Funding Information
- Funding for International Students in the U.S.
- Funding for Students Entering the Dissertation Stage
- Top 10 Funding Sources
Information Sessions on Specific Opportunities
- University of Arizona GPSC Grants - Writing a GPSC Grant Application
- DAAD (study/research in Germany) - DAAD Information Session
- NIH F-Series - NIH F31s Made (Almost) Simple
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) -
