Fellowships
Nationally competitive fellowships provide undergraduates and young alumni with funding for graduate education, postgraduate research, and self-designed projects, or funds for undergraduate support and summer enrichment. For a full list, see the Fellowships Listing. For additional opportunities, see Direct Apply Fellowships. Sign up for go.middlebury.edu/fellowshipsblog to get updates and opportunities delivered to your inbox.
Deadlines
See Fellowships Deadlines CalendarEvents
See Fellowships Events CalendarFellowship information sessions are held on campus during the academic year. Past sessions and conversations with recipients and foundation directors are available. Watch Videos
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UK Fellowships, Watson, Fulbright, Knight-Hennesy, McCall Bain, Schwarzman and Yenching Info Session (11/4)
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Davis Library 201 (Watson Lecture Hall)
Learn about these fellowships that support graduate study in multiple countries. UK fellowships include Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill, Keasbey and Gates-Cambridge. Fellowships support graduate study and/or postgraduate research and independent projects in various fields. The session led by Dean Lisa Gates will provide an overview of the fellowships and nomination process. This is a great session for Febs and students heading abroad soon or just thinking ahead! Many are open to all citizenships; some require US citizenship. Read more about specific fellowships at go/fellowships/. Registration is appreciated. Printable Poster
Updates
See the Fellowships BlogFollow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.
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Working on Research or a Creative Project? Submit an Abstract for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2027
| by Heidi Greenwald
Abstracts are now welcome through Dec. 4, 2026 for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). The conference will take place in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Apr. 12–14, 2027. NCUR is a premier conference celebrating undergraduate research across disciplines. It gives students the opportunity to present their work to a diverse audience of fellow undergraduate researchers, […]
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Interested in Post-Graduate Study at Cambridge? Register for a Webinar (11/2-11/13)
| by Heidi Greenwald
Cambridge University is hosting two weeks of online events, featuring over 100 live presentations and Q&A sessions across their broad set of post-graduate level offerings. This is a great opportunity for students and alumni interested in graduate study at Cambridge and for those who are considering applying for nomination for the Marshall or Churchill Scholarship […]
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Learn about St. Andrew’s Master of Public Policy Program (MPP) – 10/21, Davis 216
| by Heidi Greenwald
Please join Prof. David Jaeger, a renowned expert on causal inference and the Director of the MPP who will visit campus on October 21 to share information and answer questions about the program. The event will take place: October 21, 10-11 am, Davis Library room 216. The one-year MPP focuses on data analysis and policy […]
Contact Us
Lisa Gates, Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Office: Davis Family Library 212
Heidi Greenwald, Programs Coordinator
Office: CTLR, Davis Family Library 225
Email: fellowships@middlebury.edu
Schedule an appointment with Dean Gates or Heidi Greenwald (Fulbright ETA) through go.middlebury.edu/meet . Appointments can be by phone or Zoom. Open appointments are available during the semesters, J-term and summer months. If you have a time-sensitive matter, email fellowships@middlebury.edu to schedule an appointment.
Note: During September, Dean Gates works primarily with candidates applying tor fellowships with September/early October deadlines.