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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.

The Beinecke Scholarship provides funding for research master's and doctoral degrees in the arts, humanities, and social sciences (neuroscience excluded). Come even if you are not sure about graduate school at this time. Apply as a third year.

20 January | 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.

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.

10 February | 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.

17 February | UK Awards (Ex. Churchill, Ertegun, Gates, Marshall, Mitchell, & Rhodes)

A number of excellent graduate school opportunities in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Come learn what they are, what it takes, and how we can support you. Interested but not sure if you are qualified, come find out for sure. Third years are strongly encouraged to come and start early.

A year abroad to research, study, make art, or teach English. This session is specifically geared toward third year, graduate students, or alumni, who are eager and ready to get to work on applications for the fall. It will cover information on the Fulbright US Student Award and dive into strategies for getting started.

03 March | Asia Awards (Ex. Luce, Schwarzman, & Yenching Academy)

These fellowships offer fully-funded experiences in Asia for study or job placement. Come learn what they are, what it takes, and how the University of Virginia can support you. Interested but not sure if you are qualified, come find out for sure.

10 March | Spring Break - No Session

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.

24 March | 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.

A year abroad to research, study, make art, or teach English. This session is specifically geared toward third year, graduate students, or alumni, who are eager and ready to get to work on applications for the fall. It will cover information on the Fulbright US Student Award and dive into strategies for getting started.

07 April | Awards for STEM Students

There are just as many fellowships specifically for STEM students. This session will explore some of them, as well as equip students in STEM fields to properly discern fit for other fellowships.

14 April | UK Awards (Ex. Churchill, Ertegun, Gates, Marshall, Mitchell, & Rhodes)

A number of excellent graduate school opportunities in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Come learn what they are, what it takes, and how the we can support you. Interested but not sure if you are qualified, come find out for sure. Third years are strongly encouraged to come and start early.

21 April | 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.

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.