GRADUATE STUDENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
The Office of Graduate Programs in the FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health can assist graduate learners in identifying external funding offered by various foundations, societies, and governmental agencies. Below is a list of a few external fellowship opportunities. The office staff is available to meet one-on-one with learners to offer advice on how to search for additional funding opportunities.
MASTERS/DOCTORAL
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRF) Program
Eligibility: Awarded to graduate students seeking research-based masters or doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines, including the social sciences.
Duration: 3 years of “early-stage” support
Amount of Award: $32,000 annually plus $12,000 for tuition
Application Deadline(s): November 15, 2019
Contact for Questions: Phone (866) 673-4737 or Email: info@nsfgrfp.org
Website: http://ww.nsfgrfp.org/
Delores A. Auzenne Fellowship
Eligibility: Applicants must have been accepted into a degree seeking graduate (master’s or doctoral) program; demonstrated initiative and qualifications to assure satisfactory progress in pursuing his or her future educational goal; be a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States; does NOT have any other assistantship or fellowship for the academic year; and must be enrolled as a full-time student (nine graduate credit hours for fall and spring semesters).
Duration: 1 year
Amount of Award: Up to $5,000
Application Deadline(s): August 29
Contact for Questions: Phone: (850) 599-3503 or Email: gradstudies@famu.edu
Website: https://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?graduatestudies&CurrentFundingOpportunities
MASTERS/DOCTORAL/POST-DOCTORAL
American Association of University Women International Fellowship
Eligibility: Awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.
Duration: 1 year, renewable for a 2nd year
Amount of award: $18,000 annually (master); $20,000 annually (doctoral), $30,000 annually (postdoctoral)
Application Deadline(s): November 15
Contact for Questions: Phone: (319) 337-1716, ext 60 or Email: aauw@applyists.com
Website: https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/international-fellowships/
PRE-DISSERTATION/PRE-DOCTORAL
Florida Education Fund (FEF) McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program
Eligibility: Applicants must be African American or Hispanic, a U.S. citizen, and hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Since this program is intended to increase enrollment in Ph.D. programs, currently enrolled doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
Duration: 3 academic years (an additional 2 years of support at the same level provided by the participating institution)
Amount of Award: $12,000 annual stipend; annual tuition up to $5,000
Application Deadline(s): January 15
Apply online at: https://www.fefonline.org/mdf.html
Contact for Questions: Phone: (813) 272-2772 or Email: mdf@fefonline.org
Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Eligibility: Ph.D. seeking student with a minimum of 3 years to complete current program, committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show evidence of superior academic excellence and must be a African American, Hispanic or Asian Pacific student.
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewals for up to 3 years
Amount of Award: $27,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): December 17, 2019
Contact for Questions: Phone: 202-334-2872 or Email: FordApplications@nas.edu
Website: https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm
National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Eligibility: Awarded to outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based masters and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.
Duration: 3 years of “early-stage” support
Amount of Award: $34,000 annually; cost-of-education allowance in the amount of $12,000 to graduate degree degree-granting institution for each Fellow who uses the fellowship support in a fellowship year
Application Deadline(s): October 22, 2019
Contact for Questions: Phone: (866) 673-4737 or Email: info@nsfgrfp.org
Website: http://www.nsfgrfp.org
PhRMA Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Health Outcomes
Eligibility: This award supports full-time, in-residence students (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) who will have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements (at least two years of study) and be engaged in thesis research as PhD candidates by the time the award is active.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $25,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): February 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org
PhRMA Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Pharmaceutics
Eligibility: Applicants (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) must hold a PharmD or a BS or MS from an accredited school in pharmacy or a related area. Applicants should expect to complete the requirements for a PhD in two years or less from the time the fellowship begins.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $25,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): September 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org
PhRMA Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Pharmacology/Toxicology
Eligibility: Applicants (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) must be full-time, in-residence pharmacology or toxicology students enrolled in U.S. schools of medicine, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Eligible candidates will have completed most of their pre-thesis requirements (at least two years of study) and be engaged in thesis research as PhD candidates by the time the award is activated. Because of high demand for this fellowship, the PhRMA Foundation will accept only one application per academic institution.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $25,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): September 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org
PhRMA Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowships in Pharmacology/Toxicology
Eligibility: applicants must 1) hold a Ph.D. degree or appropriate terminal research doctorate in a field of study logically or functionally related to the proposed post-doctoral activities or 2) expect to receive the Ph.D. before activating the award. Stipends are awarded to support to well-trained graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to further develop and refine their research skills through formal postdoctoral training. These fellowships are designed for individuals engaged in a multidisciplinary research-training program that will create or extend their credentials.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $50,000 – $60,000
Application Deadline(s): September 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (APFE) Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; enrolled in a full-time graduate Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical science which is administered by, or officially affiliated, with an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy in the United States; completed at least 3 semesters of study in current Ph.D. program by the application due date; and have no more than 3½ years remaining to obtain the Ph.D.
Duration: 1 year
Amount of Award: $10,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): November 7
Apply online at: http://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/grants-scholarships-and-awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (703) 875-3097 or Email: woods@afpepharm.org
American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (APFE) Pre-doctoral Fellowship in Health Outcomes Disparities
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; enrolled in a full-time graduate Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical science which is administered by, or officially affiliated, with an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy in the United States; completed at least 3 semesters of study completed in their current Ph.D. program by the application due date; and have no more than 3½ years remaining to obtain the Ph.D.
Research focus must be on either a disease area that disproportionately impacts underserved population or on reducing healthcare disparities and improving health outcomes for underserved populations in the United States. Examples of this research could include: sickle-cell anemia, asthma, HIV/AIDS, maternal and infant mortality, access to medication, etc.
Duration: 1 year
Amount of Award: $10,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): November 7
Apply online at: http://afpepharm.org/index.php/contact/grants-scholarships-and-awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (703) 875-3097 or Email: woods@afpepharm.org
Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Program
Eligibility: Awarded to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. dual citizens who intend to pursue a doctoral degree aligned to the DoD services Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) in research and development at a U.S. institution of their choice. Graduate Students (1st year, 2nd year); Recent Master’s Degree Recipients; Pre-Doctoral Students (1st year, 2nd year)
Duration: Lasts for 3 years and pays full tuition and all mandatory fees;
Amount of Award: $38,400 annually; a $5,000 travel budget over the Fellow’s tenure for professional development; and up to $1,200 a year in health insurance.
Application Deadline(s): December 6, 2019
Apply online at: https://ndseg.sysplus.com/NDSEG/Applicants/How-to-Apply
Contact for Questions: Phone: (301) 948-4232 or Email: NDSEG.PMO@sysplus.com
NIH/Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Pre-doctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
Eligibility: Awarded to promising pre-doctoral students with potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist, to obtain mentored research training while conducting dissertation research. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a research doctoral program
Duration: Up to 5 years, typically 2-3 years
Amount of Award: $24,816 annually; tuition and fees up to $16,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): December 8, 2019
Apply online at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html
Contact for Questions: Phone: 301-945-7573 or Email: grantsinfo@od.nih.gov
NIH/Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Pre-doctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health Related Research (Parent F31)
Eligibility: Awarded to pre-doctoral students from population groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral or clinical research workforce. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a research doctoral program.
Duration: Up to 5 years, typically 2-3 years
Amount of Award: $24,816 annually; tuition and fees up to $16,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): December 8, 2019
Apply online at: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide.html
Contact for Questions: Phone: 301-945-7573 or Email: grantsinfo@od.nih.gov
DISSERTATION
Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship
Eligibility: Ph.D. seeking student, committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show evidence of superior academic excellence, and must be African American, Hispanic or Asian Pacific student.
Duration: 12 months (tenure to begin on June 1) or 9-12 months (tenure to begin on September 1)
Amount of Award: $28,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): December 10, 2019
Contact for Questions: Phone: 202-334-2872 or Email: FordApplications@nas.edu
Website: https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/fordfellowships/index.htm
American Association of University Women American Dissertation Fellowship
Eligibility: Awarded to women to offset the scholar’s living expenses while she completes her dissertation
Duration: 1 year
Amount of award: $20,000 annually
Application Deadline(s): November 1
Contact for Questions: Phone: (319) 337-1716, ext 60 or Email: aauw@applyists.comWebsite: https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/american-fellowships/af-dissertation-application/
Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program
Eligibility: Awarded to graduate students currently pursuing Ph.D. degrees in areas of physics, chemistry, material sciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science are eligible to apply for the supplemental research awards provided by the SCGSR program.
Duration: 3 to 12 consecutive months
Amount of Award: Provides supplemental awards to support part of a graduate student’s thesis research to be conducted at a DOE laboratory/facility. Each awardee is eligible to receive a monthly living stipend (up to $3,000 monthly) and an inbound/outbound transportation reimbursement benefit (up to $2,000 per award).
Application Deadline(s): May 2020
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 586-5000 or Email SCGRInfo@science.doe.gov
Website: http://scgf.orau.gov/
POST-DOCTORAL
Ford Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Eligibility: Awarded a Ph.D. no earlier than December 20, 2012 and no later than December 10, 2019 in an eligible research based field, committed to a career in teaching at research at the college or university level, show evidence of superior academic excellence and must be a African American, Hispanic or Asian Pacific student.
Duration: 1 year (begin tenure on June 1) or 9-12 months (begin tenure on September 1)
Amount of Award: $50,00 annually
Application Deadline(s): December 10, 2019
Contact for Questions: Phone: 202-334-2872 or Email: infofell@nas.edu
Website: https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047960#eligibility
National Research Council (NRC) Post-Doctoral Science and Engineering Research Award
Eligibility: Awards are available to scientists and engineers to conduct independent research in federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Ph.D. must be received or imminent at time of application
Duration: 1 year with the possibility of renewals for up to 3 years
Annual Stipend Amount: $45,000- $80,000 for recent Ph.D. Recipients; higher for additional experience, relocation, professional travel and health insurance
Application Deadline(s): February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1
Apply online at: www.nationalacademies.org/rap
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202)-334-2760 or Email: Rap@nas.edu
PhRMA Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Health Outcomes
Eligibility: Applicants must 1) hold a Ph.D. degree or appropriate terminal research doctorate in a field of study logically or functionally related to the proposed post-doctoral activities or 2) expect to receive the Ph.D. before activating the award. Stipends are awarded to support to well-trained graduates from Ph.D. programs who seek to further develop and refine their research skills through formal postdoctoral training. These fellowships are designed for individuals engaged in a multidisciplinary research-training program that will create or extend their credentials.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $50,000 – $60,000 per year in research support
Application Deadline(s): February 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org
PhRMA Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Pharmaceutics
Eligibility: Applicants (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) must have a firm commitment from a sponsor/mentor at an accredited U.S. university. Applicants must 1) hold a PhD degree in pharmaceutics or appropriate terminal research doctorate in a field logically or functionally related to the proposed postdoctoral activities or 2) expect to receive the PhD before activating the award. Suitable facilities for necessary training and research must be available to the applicant.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Amount of Award: $50,000 per year
Application Deadline(s): September 1
Apply online at: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/
Contact for Questions: Phone: (202) 272-2772 or Email: foundation@phrma.org