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Fellowships & Undergraduate Research Series

There are awards for students at all stages (undergraduate, graduate, professional) – and even alumni. It is never too early to start learning about these opportunities.

Mondays from 4-5pm at the Rotunda Multipurpose Room (121).
Special events and sessions with unique times or locations are marked with asterisks (*) below.

A year abroad to research, study, or teach English. This is specifically geared toward the fourth year, graduate student, or alumni, who may have only recently found out about the Fulbright US Student Award and want to consider submitting an application for the fall. The session itself will only go over UVA’s internal process and then open up to Q&A. Attendees are expected to have watched the Fulbright tutorials in advance of the session: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/tutorials.

We will equip students with some effective approaches to cultivate agency in research & creative pursuits and to seek out opportunities for involvement. This session is appropriate for students at all levels and a great place to ask questions. Students do not need to be actively participating in research & creative inquiry to benefit from this session.

02 September | Exploring Opportunities at UVA & Beyond Workshop

Don’t know what’s out there? Wondering what the point of pursuing fellowships or undergraduate research might be? Come enjoy a chance to envision yourself as a participant in incredible opportunities. This workshop is most appropriate for first and second years or for older students who have yet to be exposed to the office.

Are you a dynamic leader? An activist dedicated to positive change? Committed to public service? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, you should consider the Truman Scholarship, which provides $30,000 toward graduate school and access to a network of incredible leaders. Come even if you aren’t sure about the graduate school part. Apply as a third year.

The Gilman Scholarship Program awards up to $5,000 for students to intern or study abroad, and there is up to $3,000 in supplemental funding for students studying a critical need language. Must be eligible for a Pell Grant or be the dependent child of an active-duty military member to apply.

We will equip students with some effective approaches to cultivate agency in research & creative pursuits and to seek out opportunities for involvement. This session is appropriate for students at all levels and a great place to ask questions. Students do not need to be actively participating in research & creative inquiry to benefit from this session.

30 September | Exploring Opportunities at UVA & Beyond Workshop

Don’t know what’s out there? Wondering what the point of pursuing fellowships or undergraduate research might be? Come enjoy a chance to envision yourself as a participant in incredible opportunities. This workshop is most appropriate for first and second years or for older students who have yet to be exposed to the office.

07 October | Making the Most of Your Research Experience Workshop

Wondering how to make more of your research experience? Just started in your role as an undergraduate researcher? This workshop will walk students through reflective exercises designed to help them navigate new collaborative relationships with their mentor and other researchers and brainstorm goals for their personal development during their research experience and beyond.

Do you love research? Are you considering pursuing research science, mathematics, or engineering as a career? Are you simply a STEM student and want to at least explore an exciting opportunity? Come learn about the award and the process for nomination by the University of Virginia. Apply as a second or third year – so first years should definitely come!

Register here: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvd-6uqzkrGtC4srH406s_JzI0yeI0fwf0

The purpose of Projects for Peace is to spark initiatives for building prospects for peace in the world. Each year, the University of Virginia nominates one project and an alternate for the $10,000 prizes to actually complete the project. Come explore how your vision for peace could be funded by this program.

Interested in studying abroad? Learning a language crucial to US national security? Come learn about the Boren Awards, which fund the study of less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Come learn about the opportunity and the internal process for applying.

04 November | Hardy Fellows Information Session

The Hardy Fellows Program, formerly the UK Fellows, allows graduating University of Virginia students the opportunity to teach and live abroad in a boarding school in the UK for the year following graduation. Come learn about the different schools with which we have a relationship and how to apply. Students in all fields welcome!

11 November | Making the Most of Your Research Experience Workshop

Wondering how to make more of your research experience? Just started in your role as an undergraduate researcher? This workshop will walk students through reflective exercises designed to help them navigate new collaborative relationships with their mentor and other researchers and brainstorm goals for their personal development during their research experience and beyond.

We will equip students with some effective approaches to cultivate agency in research & creative pursuits and to seek out opportunities for involvement. This session is appropriate for students at all levels and a great place to ask questions. Students do not need to be actively participating in research & creative inquiry to benefit from this session.

25 November | *ONLINE* Intro to the Office and Q&A

Haven't heard of the Office of Citizen Scholar Development? Don't know what fellowships or undergraduate research are? Come listen to a brief introduction to the office followed by a time for Q&A. This session is helpful for students and alumni who have yet to interact with the Office of Citizen Scholar Development.

Register here: https://virginia.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcldeiqpzwjHtb74BfCcr4CKLhgLQrn0A1n

Are you working toward solutions to environmental challenges? Or to issues impacting Indian country? Are you a dynamic leader? Are you committed to civility and consensus building? Come learn about the Udall Scholarship and the process for nomination by the University of Virginia. Apply as a second or third year -- so first years should definitely come!