Fellowships, Health Professions, and Undergraduate Research Fall 2025 Update
Upcoming Fall Info Sessions
Pre-Health Info Session II: Anatomy of an Applicant
Tue, Sept. 16 at 7-8pm ET, MBH 220
This Pre-Health Info Session with Hannah Benz and Mary Lothrop is designed to help prospective candidates determine when/how to be most competitive in the medical school application process. This session will emphasize AAMC competencies, how to articulate your ‘why,’ and strategies for identifying strong individual letters of recommendation.
Late Fall Fellowship Opportunities
Mon, Sept. 29 at 4:30-5:30pm ET, LIB 201
Learn about fellowships with late fall and winter deadlines: Beinecke, CLS, David Weill, Goldwater, St. Andrews, Truman, and Udall. These include awards for graduate study, summer study, and undergraduate study in various fields. The session led by Dean Lisa Gates will provide a quick overview of the fellowships and nomination process.
There are opportunities for all class years. US citizenship or US national status is required for these fellowship opportunities. Read more about specific fellowships at go.middlebury.edu/fellowships.
Registration is appreciated.
Finding Undergraduate Research Opportunities On and Off Campus
Wed, Oct. 1 at 4:30-5:30pm ET, LIB 201
Info session led by Dean Lisa Gates on finding undergraduate research opportunities on and off campus. Opportunities available in multiple disciplines. Programs discussed include Amgen, Middlebury Summer Research Assistants, REUs, SURF and application processes. Find more information at go.middlebury.edu/ur. Registration is appreciated.
Pre-Health Info Session III: Medical School Application Timeline Review (Virtual)
Tue, Oct. 7 at 7-8pm ET, Zoom
Join the health professions team as they demystify the professional school application process. Mary Lothrop and Hannah Benz will be leading this session on Middlebury’s internal health professions committee and how to develop and submit a competitive medical school application. They’ll be joined by candidates who have already gone through the HPC review process and will be able to share their personal insights. No registration necessary. Mark your calendars and join here.
Samara Gordon Wexler ‘23.5, Watson Fellow, “What does it mean to die well?”
Tue, Oct. 28 at 4:30-5:30pm ET, 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.
Watson Fellowship Info Session with Watson Fellow Samara Gordon Wexler ‘23.5 and Dean Lisa Gates
Tue, Oct. 28 at 8-9 pm ET, CTLR conference room
Learn about the Watson fellow experience from someone who has done it! We will review the nomination and application process as well. The Watson Fellowship is open to students of all citizenships. See go.middlebury.edu/watson for more information about Middlebury’s application process. Registration is appreciated.
UK Fellowships, Watson, and Fulbright Info Session
Wed, Nov. 5 at 4:30-5:30pm ET, LIB 201
Learn about these fellowships for seniors and alumni. UK fellowships include Rhodes, Marshall, Churchill and Gates-Cambridge. Fellowships support graduate study and postgraduate research and independent projects in various fields. The session led by Dean Lisa Gates will provide a quick overview of the fellowships and nomination process. This is a great session for Febs and students heading abroad in the spring. Read more about specific fellowships at go.middlebury.edu/fellowships. Registration is appreciated.
Recorded Info Sessions
Watch recently recorded sessions with fellowship recipients and foundation directors. Individual fellowship websites also have great resources for applicants to check out. See Informational Resources at go/fellowships.
Scheduling a Meeting
Dean Lisa Gates has appointment hours to discuss specific fellowships or social science and humanities research opportunities. See go/meet for instructions and to sign up.
Mary Lothrop and Hannah Benz advise on all aspects of the pre-health process, including academic advising, securing research and clinical opportunities, and applying to professional schools, as well as STEM research opportunities. Email Mary (mlothrop@middlebury.edu) or Hannah (hbenz@middlebury.edu) to schedule a Zoom appointment.
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Undergraduate Research Deadlines
Senior Research Project Supplement (SRPS)
Tue, Oct. 1
Deadline for senior work applications up to $1,200 for SRPS and $3,000 for eligible projects involving international research or Russian-related topics. Rolling application deadline for applications up to $350. go/srps
Academic Travel Funding
Rolling Deadline
Funding for attending and presenting work at academic conferences is available. go/atf
Looking for Undergraduate Research Positions on Campus?
Check out the website of the department you’re interested in. Talk with faculty whose research interests you. Chemistry, Economics, and Neuroscience have an online application process—see go/neuroscience (due 9/26 for fall), go/chem, and go/econ. Attend the 10/1 info session to learn more.
Upcoming Opportunities and Deadlines
For Seniors and Super-Seniors
Hertz Fellowship: Funding for graduate study, STEM fields. Seniors/alumni. High GPA; US citizen or permanent resident; GRE or MCAT scores (for MD/PhD) required. Deadline Oct. 31 (11:59pm PT). hertzfoundation.org
Michel David-Weill Scholarship: Supports a two-year master’s program at Sciences Po (France). Must be US citizens, seniors/super-seniors, minimum GPA of 3.7. Candidates apply independently to Sciences Po. French not needed to apply. 2025 internal nomination application deadline is Oct. 1. go/david-weill
NSF GRFP: Funding for graduate study, STEM fields. Seniors/alumni. High GPA; US citizen, US national, permanent resident. nsfgrfp.org
Soros Fellowship: Funding for graduate study for new Americans. Seniors/alumni eligible. Applications due Oct. 30 (2pm ET). pdsoros.org
St. Andrews Scholarship: Funding for graduate study in Scotland. Seniors/super-seniors only. Must have 3.7+ GPA, financial need, US citizenship, some Scottish ancestry. Nomination applications due Nov. 10. go/standrews
For Sophomores and Juniors
Beinecke Scholarship: Funding for graduate study in humanities and social sciences. Juniors only. Strong academic performance, documented financial need, US citizen or US national. Nomination applications due Jan. 27. go/beinecke
DAAD Rise: STEM summer research internships in Germany. Sophomores, juniors eligible. No German language required. Accepting applications Oct. 15 - Nov. 30 (11:59 CET). daad.de/rise/en/rise-germany
Goldwater Scholarship: Tuition award, STEM students planning research careers. Sophomores and juniors eligible. Must have 3.7+ GPA, US citizen or US national. Nomination applications due Nov. 10. go/goldwater
Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship (NOAA): Tuition award, NOAA internships and mentorship. Sophomores eligible to apply; must be a US citizen working in NOAA-related field. Application deadline Jan. 31 (11:59pm ET). www.noaa.gov/office-education/hollings-scholarship
PPIA Junior Summer Institute: Fully-funded summer program for juniors committed to public service careers, focuses on underrepresented groups. Must be a junior, US citizen, permanent resident or DACA recipient; international students eligible at some PPIA programs; financial need considered. Check their website for application deadlines. ppiaprogram.org
Truman Scholarship: Funding for public service-related graduate degree. Juniors only. Strong GPA, US citizen, record of leadership and public service. Nomination applications due Nov. 10. go/truman
Udall Scholarship: Tuition award for environmental leaders committed to careers in that field or Native Americans focused on Native American issues. Strong GPA, US citizen, record of leadership/initiative. Nomination applications due Jan. 20, 2026. go/udall
For All Class Years
Critical Language Scholarships: Immersive summer study abroad in 15 languages. All class years eligible to apply; must be a US citizen. Application opens early October (check back at their website); deadline in November. clscholarship.org
A full list of fellowships we work with can be found at go/fellowships.