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.
Summer 2026 Fellowship Updates
UK/Irish Fellowships: The nomination process for Marshall, Rhodes, and Keasbey took place in spring 2026. Candidates interested in the Churchill and St. Andrews should contact Lisa Gates asap. Seniors and alumni can still apply for the Gates-Cambridge, Ertegun, and Fulbright Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/uk .
Fulbright Grants: If you haven’t yet done so, start your application in MiddApply and talk with Lisa Gates about study/research grants and Heidi Greenwald about ETA grants. You can sign up for appointments at go/meet. The Intent to Apply deadline is Aug 15 (designed for you to get feedback on your material) and the Internal deadline is Sept. 9 at noon. See go/fulbright/ for more information!
Watson fellowships: If you haven’t yet done so, start your application in MiddApply and talk with Lisa Gates about your project idea. The internal deadline is Sept. 2 at noon. See go/watson/ for more information.
To discuss your interest in specific fellowships, make an appointments with Dean Gates at go.middlebury.edu/meet . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.
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
Updates
See the Fellowships BlogFollow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.
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Princeton in Asia (PiA) Fellowship Now Accepting Applications – Deadline Nov. 1
| by Heidi Greenwald
PiA fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities. Rising seniors and recent graduates from any university are eligible to apply. Up to 60 fellowships in 16 countries and regions will be awarded. Our 2026 Class includes 62 Fellows from 45 universities! […]
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Updates from Dean Gates on Fulbright and Watson Fellowships (August 2026)
| by Heidi Greenwald
It’s August (gasp!) and this is usually a time when I get questions from students and alumni wanting to apply for a Fulbright or Watson fellowship. Below are upcoming deadlines and frequently asked questions. Read on–and read carefully! It is long. Upcoming deadlines FAQs I missed the April 15 preliminary deadline for Watson or Fulbright. […]
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Interested in Fulbright? Learn about Opportunities in Poland, Bulgaria and Romania
| by Heidi Greenwald
Please join Fulbright staff on Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDT for a Zoom info session: Fulbright Grants for U.S. citizens in Poland, Bulgaria and Romania and learn more about Fulbright opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe. During this meeting, you will have a chance to meet representatives from three Fulbright Commissions: Fulbright […]
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.