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.
Spring 2026 Fellowship Updates
UK/Irish Fellowships: Current juniors, seniors and alumni can apply for UK Scholarship nomination by April 4. Members of the class of 2026.5 and 2027 only are eligible for the Keasbey Scholarship. Scholarships support graduate study in the UK. Faculty support required. Learn more at go.middlebury.edu/uk . Contact fellowships@middlebury.edu with questions.
Fulbright Grants: Submit a preliminary application by April 15 (encouraged!) in MiddApply for feedback on your ideas. It’s fine to have several ideas at this stage. Join the online info session on 3/19! Details in the events section below. See go/fulbright for more information!
Watson fellowships: Come to the talk and info session with Watson fellow Samara Gordon Wexler on 3/1! Details in the events section below. Submit a preliminary application by April 15 (encouraged!) in MiddApply for feedback on your ideas. It’s fine to have several ideas at this stage. See go/watson.
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
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Samara Gordon Wexler '23.5, Watson Fellow, "What does it mean to die well?"
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Hillcrest 103
What does it mean to die well? Samara Gordon Wexler ’23.5 will speak about her year-long Watson Fellowship project exploring what this means across different cultures and healthcare systems. Samara traveled to the UK, Ghana, South Africa, India, New Zealand, and Ireland, working alongside death doulas, fantasy coffin makers, and medical teams serving remote villages in order to understand how communities support end of life care. Registration is appreciated. A Watson Fellowship info session with Samara will be held that evening in the CTLR Suite (LIB 225) at 8:00 PM. Contact Lisa Gates with questions at fellowships@middlebury.edu. go/fellowships/ Printable Poster -
Watson Fellowship Info Session - In Conversation with Samara Gordon Wexler '23.5
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: CTLR Suite (LIB 225)
Join Midd Alum and Watson Fellow Samara Gordon Wexler '23.5 for a conversation about her experience during her Watson year abroad in the CTLR (LIB 225) at 8:00 PM. Earlier that day, Samara will be giving a talk on her year as a Watson Fellow at 4:30 PM in Hilcrest 103. Her project was titled "What does it mean to die well?" Registration appreciated. -
Fulbright Information Session (3/19)
Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Online via Zoom
You’re invited to join an online Fulbright information session on Thursday, March 19 at 2 pm ET! Register at https://apply.iie.org/register/GPS2-3.19.26 to get the Zoom link! The interactive session is led by a Fulbright/IIE team member to help you learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. The session covers types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips, and gets your questions answered. You will also talk with Lisa Gates, your Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) to learn more about applying through Middlebury! Start exploring the opportunities at https://us.fulbrightonline.org/ and imagine your Fulbright year! Contact Lisa Gates with questions at fellowships@middlebury.edu.
Updates
See the Fellowships BlogFollow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.
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Middlebury Named Fulbright Top-Producing Institution 16th Year in a Row
| by Heidi Greenwald
The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Program have named Middlebury College a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the 16th consecutive year. Seven students and two faculty members earned Fulbright awards, making the College one of only seven institutions that is a top producer of both Fulbright U.S. Students and Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the 2025–26 academic year. Read […]
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Apply to Be a Samvid Scholar to Drive Societal Change – Open Feb. 9, 2026
| by Heidi Greenwald
The goal of this merit-based graduate scholarship program is to empower mission-driven graduate students with exceptional track records of impact to drive transformative change for society through leadership development, community, and financial support. Applications open on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, and close on Apr.12, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET. Recipients are funded for the first […]
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Undergraduate Research Opportunity – Navy Science and Technology – Apps Due Feb. 13
| by Heidi Greenwald
The UConn-URI Navy STEM Coalition has opened applications for its ANCHOR Summer Fellowship. This 10-week program, modeled after NSF REU programs, invites students from around the US to come to UConn or URI to engage in applied undersea vehicle research. In addition to access to cutting-edge research facilities, Fellows have the opportunity to participate in […]
Contact Us
Lisa Gates, Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Office: Davis Family Library 212
Email: fellowships@middlebury.edu
Schedule an appointment with Dean Gates 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.