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Current Funding Opportunities

UC Davis/UC System

  • UC President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
  • The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will advance the research excellence and public service missions of the University of California. Contributions may include leadership activities or public service towards increasing access to higher education and pursuit of academic careers. Examples may include mentoring, creating opportunities for access, or research focusing on underserved populations. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their own educational background or their understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States.

    Fellowships are awarded for research conducted at any one of the University of California’s ten campuses. The award includes a salary starting at approximately $71,491 depending on field and experience, benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick leave, and up to $5,000 for research-related and program travel expenses. Each award is for a minimum of 12 months and may be renewable for an additional term upon demonstration of academic/research productivity.

    Applicants must receive a Ph.D. or terminal degree from an accredited university before the start of their fellowship. Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are encouraged to apply. All scholars interested in conducting postdoctoral research at any UC campus and pursuing an academic career at the UC are invited to apply.

    Application Deadline
    November 1, 2026

    Letter of Recommendation
    December 1, 2026

    Decisions Announced
    March 31, 2027

    Learn More
  • UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellowship
  • The UC President’s Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings Fellowship is open to all students (undergraduate and graduate) and postdocs from all 10 UC campuses. The fellowship covers travel to and from Germany, food, lodging and conference fees, thanks to funding from UC Investments and the Office of the National Laboratories.
    Fellows will attend lectures from the Nobel laureates as well as participate in small group dialogues with them. UC Fellows also benefit from networking opportunities with their UC peers and other scientists from institutions and academic circles from around the world.
    Fellows for the 2027 meeting must work in a disciplinary field connected to medicine and/or physiology and will be selected through a comprehensive process that begins at the campus level before final selections are made by the UC president.

    For UC Davis students and postdocs, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Duncan Temple Lang ([email protected]) will be leading the campuswide nomination process.

    Completed applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Completed applications must be submitted to [email protected] and must include:
    · Curriculum Vitae
    · Two letters of recommendation
    · Statement of Commitment to attend the entire meeting in Lindau
    · Statement of purpose in attending the meeting and how an applicant’s background satisfies the criteria for selection.

    Apply: https://www.lindau-nobel.org/young-scientists/ 
  • 26-27 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (OGTA)
  • The Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award (OGTA) recognizes the contributions of graduate students to teaching and learning at UC Davis. The award is limited to currently enrolled graduate students who have been employed on this campus as Teaching Assistants and/or Associate In's during an eligible quarter for courses taught in the 2026 calendar year which include the following terms: winter quarter 2025-26, spring quarter 2025-26, summer 2026-27 (session I and II), and fall quarter 2026-27. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination.

    Link to Opportunity
    https://grad.ucdavis.edu/outstanding-graduate-student-teaching-award
  • McNair Scholars Program Seeking Nominations for 2026–2027 Cohort
  • Graduate students help shape the next generation of scholars. The UC Davis McNair Scholars Program is seeking nominations, and we appreciate your support in identifying talented undergraduates who can benefit from our program.

    Our program equips students with the skills and experiences needed to stand out in the competitive graduate school application process, including faculty-mentored research, professional development, and preparation for graduate school.

    We encourage you to nominate students in your classes, labs, or networks who show strong potential for graduate study. Nominations can be sent directly to Juan Cervantes at [email protected]

    Learn more and apply: https://mcnair.ucdavis.edu
  • UC LEADS Fellowship

  • UC LEADS Fellows are eligible to receive competitive funding packages of at least 5 years, including tuition and fees, stipend/salary support, and a summer stipend. Fellows also receive a transition supplement, to support moving expenses and/or the transition to graduate school at a UC campus, and a professional development funding allocation to be used at any time during your Ph.D. program.

    Graduate Program Application Fee Waivers
    The application fee is waived for UC LEADS alumni applying to master’s and doctoral programs at all 10 of our UC campuses. (Note: this waiver applies to UC master's applications as well, though the fellowship is for UC Ph.D. students only.)

    Fellowship Award Details
    For funding eligibility, UC LEADS alumni must apply and be admitted to a UC STEM Ph.D. program within 5 years of completing their UC LEADS undergraduate program. There is no additional application, and there is currently no limit to the number of awards that will be given.

    Fellowship Funding
    All admitted UC LEADS alumni are eligible to receive competitive funding packages of at least 5 years. The UC LEADS Fellowship is a cost-shared award package between UCOP and your UC graduate program, and includes tuition and fees, stipend/salary support (at the competitive level for your program), and a summer stipend (for at least the 2 years covered by UCOP). Additional funding details will be provided in the offer letter once you are accepted into a program.

    Living Supplement/Transition Award
    Enrolled UC LEADS Fellows will receive a $3,000 transition supplement, to support moving expenses and/or the transition to graduate school at a UC campus.

    Professional Development
    Enrolled UC LEADS Fellows will receive a $5,000 professional development funding allocation that may be used at any time during their Ph.D. program.

    Learn More: https://ucleads.ucop.edu 

  • Leaders for the Future Fellowship

  • The Leaders for the Future Fellowship is open to UC Davis Master’s and Ph.D. students as well as postdoctoral researchers in all disciplines who are interested in developing leadership, innovation and business skills while engaging in an experiential project or applied experience outside academia.

    Structured career exploration and professional development through a series of workshops. 9-month long program.

    Apply and Learn More: https://innovate.ucdavis.edu/leaders-future 

  • Graduate Student Child Care Grant (GSCCG)
  • The Graduate Student Child Care Grant (GSCCG) Program provides up to $5,675 per UC student per year. The program is designed to offset actual costs incurred in childcare services. The GSCCG can be supplemented with additional funds from the Community Based Care Grant (CBCG) program for those students who demonstrate both financial and situational need. 

    Please visit the website for more information and applications: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/student-parent/ucd-grant
  • Community Based Care Grant (CBCG)
  • The Community Based Care Grant (CBCG) provides awards to full-time graduate and professional students parents who demonstrate financial and situational need. Children from birth through age 12 are eligible: $2,400 per quarter or $3,600 per semester is awarded for children 0-1; $2,000 per quarter or $3,000 per semester is awarded for children 2-5; and $1,100 per quarter or $1,650 per semester is awarded for children 6-12.

    Please visit the website for more information and applications: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/worklife-wellness/student-parent/ucd-grant
  • LAUNCH Postdoctoral Training Program
  • The LAUNCH (Leaners to Leaders in Urology, Nephrology, and non-Cancer Hematology) Training Program is looking for applicants for its open postdoctoral training slots for one year of support to start before June 30, 2025. Any postdoctoral fellow or trainee who wishes to undergo research training in the basic, clinical or translational sciences within non-malignant urology, nephrology and hematology is encouraged to apply.

    Applications can be submitted on a rolling bases. Application reviews will be conducted two weeks after the full application materials are received, with applicants who are selected to move on then completing an interview.

    To be eligible, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; be affiliated with UC Davis, USCF, UC Berkeley or Stanford University; have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or D.V.M.; commit to academic careers in research; have a primary mentor who has a track record of success in research in nephrology, urology, or hematology; have not already received more than two years of T32/F32 or TL1 funding; and conduct research within the mission areas. 

    Visit launch.ucsf.edu for more information. 

 

External Opportunities

  • Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship

  • The Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship supports doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences whose dissertations engage questions of religion, ethics, values, or morals. 

    Funding: $33,500

    Application Deadline: November 1, 2027

    Join an Info Session with the Program Officer –All Welcome

    Info Session 1 -Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87019441828?jst=1

    Info Session 2– Wednesday, October 7 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87662288475

  • HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program

  • The HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program is an early career initiative that supports PhD students and their faculty advisors as they pursue ambitious science and build inclusive training environments. The program is unique in supporting both graduate students and their faculty PhD advisors as mentor-mentee pairs.

    Gilliam Fellows receive up to three years of stipend support and a discretionary allowance during their PhD training, along with professional development programming tailored to both students and advisors. Through HHMI Science Meetings and the Gilliam Annual Meeting, Fellows join a thriving scientific community that spans disciplines and career stages.

    Applications Open:
    Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET

    Applications Close:
    Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

    Apply: https://www.hhmi.org/programs/gilliam-fellows 

  • Hertz Fellowship
  • The Hertz Fellowship funds up to five years of doctoral study in the applied sciences, engineering and mathematics, including a stipend and full tuition equivalent. It's open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are college seniors, first-year graduate students or in a gap year before starting a PhD.

    Information Sessions
    September 10, 2026
    September 14, 2026

    Application Deadline
    October 30 2026

    Apply: https://www.hertzfoundation.org/hertz-fellowship/apply/ 
  • 2027 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant Opportunity
  • The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is accepting applications for the 2027 SLAS Graduate Education Fellowship Grant. The fellowship provides up to $100,000 over two years to support graduate students pursuing research in life sciences, including quantitative biosciences, drug discovery and laboratory technology. Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate degree program related to: Life sciences; Quantitative biosciences; Drug discovery; Laboratory automation and highthroughput screening technologies.

    Applications are evaluated based on research quality, originality, relevance to laboratory automation and screening and the institution’s ability to support the student’s work.

    Application Deadline: 
    Monday, November 9, 2026

    Link to Opportunity
    https://www.slas.org/resources/awards-and-grants/slas-graduate-education-fellowship-grant/
  • ASF Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries

  • American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is accepting applications for Fellowships for Americans in the Nordic Countries in the 2027-28 academic year.

    ASF offers both long-term (4-12 months) fellowships of up to $23,000 and short-term (1-3 months) fellowships of up to $5,000 to graduate students (preferably dissertation-related) and academic professionals interested in pursuing research or creative arts projects in the Nordic region (Denmark, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Sápmi).

    Awards are granted in all fields.

    Application deadline:
    November 1

    Decisions announced:
    April 15

    Link to Opportunity
    https://www.amscan.org/fellowships-and-grants/fellowshipsgrants-to-study-in-scandinavia/?mc_cid=1bf6d95873&mc_eid=566258c1ab