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.

20 May | *May Mini-Series* Fulbright Information Session - 11:30am

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

21 May | *May Mini-Series* Intro to the Office and Q&A - 8:30am

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.

22 May | *May Mini-Series* Rotary Global Grant Information Session - 11:30am

Join us for an information session on the Rotary Global Grants, which support international projects and graduate study related to one of Rotary's seven areas of focus: promoting peace; fighting disease; providing clear water, sanitation, and hygiene; saving mothers and children; supporting education; growing local economies; and protecting the environment. We will talk about the overall grant and processes you can expect.

23 May | *May Mini-Series* Intro to the Office and Q&A - 1:00pm

24 May | *May Mini-Series* UK Awards Information Session - 11:30am

(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 University of Virginia can support you. Interested but not sure if you are qualified, come find out for sure. Rising fourth years are strongly encouraged to attend so they do not fall behind!

28 May | *May Mini-Series* Intro to the Office and Q&A - 4:00pm

29 May | *May Mini-Series* Goldwater Information Session - 11:30am

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!

30 May | *May Mini-Series* Intro to the Office and Q&A - 2:00pm

31 May | *May Mini-Series* NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Information Session - 11:30am

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides funding for research-based master's or doctoral degrees in STEM (and select other) fields. Funding is provided for up to three years and is tenable at any US institution. Apply as a 4th year or 1st or 2nd year graduate student.

19 August | *ONLINE* Fulbright for the Daring (or Last-Minute)

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

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