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We welcome Celia Eliot who will talk about Fellowships!

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Check with your own instutions about resources and lists about fellowships available to their own students.
UIUC offers a website with information sorted by eligibility, citizenship, etc.
grad.illinois.edu/fellowship/ext…

First, determine if you're eligible:
-citizenship requirements
-pursuing graduate study in a supported field
-have not completed more than the prescribed limit of graduate study
NSF - 12 months
DOE Office of Science - 24
-For NSF, have not previously applied as a graduate student

Most applications are submitted online:
Applications consist of multiple parts that must be submitted electronically! Do it in advance, and give yourself ample time to understand the system and set everything up.

Apps consist of multiple parts:
-'Personal Profile'
-education and work experience
-proof of eligibility
-personal statement
-previous research experience
-proposed plan of research
-letters of reference
-transcripts or GRE scores
Determine what docs are needed ahead of time!

Prepare as much as you can offline, proofread!
Cut and paste from your proofread doc!

Each application portal is different:
-Some portals require pre-registration before you can begin an application
-Most require passwords you may or may not be able to recover
-some portals require everything to be done in one session
-some kick you out due to inactivity

Upcoming deadlines:
DOE/NNSA/PPNL (nuclear security) : Oct 2nd
National Science Foundation : Oct 19-22 depending on area
Grad Fellowships for STEM Diversity : approx. Dec 1
NIH Ruth Kirchstein Fellowship : Dec 8
Ford Foundation : Dec 17