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Fellowships

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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 Calendar

Events

See Fellowships Events Calendar

Fellowship 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 Blog

Follow the Fellowships blog to stay up-to-date with important reminders, opportunities and announcements.

  • Submit Your Abstract by 4/10 for Columbia University’s Undergraduate Research Conference

    | by Heidi Greenwald

    The Columbia Undergraduate Science Journal and Columbia University Journal of Global Health are excited to announce their National Premier Undergraduate Research Conference, taking place on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET on Columbia University’s Morningside Campus in Manhattan at the Low Rotunda. This event will bring together undergraduates in science, […]

  • Fulbright Information Session (3/19)

    | by Heidi Greenwald

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

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.