Student Funding Opportunities

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) connects �鶹�ƽ�� students with internal and external funding to support their academic and research goals. Browse the sections below to explore available opportunities.

What Is Provided

Curated Funding Listings: A centralized hub for fellowships, grants, and research funding.
Weekly Updates: A regularly refreshed list compiled from sponsor announcements, curated databases, and W&M internal communications.

Use Command (⌘) + F on Mac devices or Ctrl + F on PC devices to search specific keywords.

Interested applicants should contact their OSP Administrator as early as possible.

Internal Opportunities

(Reopened)
- The Charles Center
- Description:
- Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly rolling basis until all available funding is expended – please spread the word to your students!
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External Opportunities

(New)
- American Councils for International Education
- Description: Choose to study at one of our three program sites. Each destination combines world-class language instruction with vibrant local culture and academic excellence.
- Deadline: 10/01/2026
- Keyword: Immersion, Language, Community Service
- American Public Power Association
- Description: DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants.
- Deadline: 10/15/2026
- Keyword: Scholarship, Education, Energy, Efficiency
- Smithsonian Institution
- Description: The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
- Deadline: 10/15/2026
- Keywords: Archival, Museum, Library, Administration, Art, History, Culture

- Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
- Description: The Clara Mayo Grant program was set up to support masters’ theses or pre-dissertation research on aspects of sexism, racism, or prejudice, with preference given to students enrolled in a terminal master’s program. Studies of the application of theory or the design of interventions or treatments to address these problems are welcome.
- Deadline: 10/15/2026
- Keywords: Psychology, Sexism, Racism
- Sigma Xi
- Description: The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering.
- Deadline: 10/01/2026
- Keywords: Engineering
- Department of Justice
- Description: The SLIP is the Department’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. Law students who participate in the SLIP benefit from exceptional legal experience and invaluable exposure to the Department of Justice. Interns come from a wide range of law schools throughout the country.
- Deadline: 09/08/2026
- Keywords: internship, legal, law, Justice, SLIP
- Society for Conservation Biology
- Description: The core scientific focus of the Smith Fellowship Program is on innovative, applied conservation research that directly informs and impacts real-world conservation outcomes through practical, on-the-ground partnerships.
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
- Keywords: Conservation, Biology, Fellowship
- Gerda Henkel Foundation
- Description: Doctoral candidates in the historical humanities are eligible to apply, in particular those working in Archaeology, History, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science.
- Deadline: Applications for doctoral scholarships may be submitted at any time.
- Keywords: Foundation, Archaeology, History, Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, History of Science
- Merck
- Description: The Bader Award 2026 is a chance to win 1,000 EUR and the chance to present your research at the Curious2027 - Future Insight conference (flight and accommodation provided).
- Deadline: 10/01/2026
- Keywords: Chemistry, Conference
- National Center for Atmospheric Research
- Description: The ASP postdoctoral fellowships provide successful applicants with considerable freedom to pursue their own research interests. Fellows develop research projects in collaboration with NSF NCAR scientists and engineers, but all are expected to choose their own research directions and are responsible for the design and conduct of their projects.
- Deadline: 09/01/2026
- Keywords: Postdoctoral, Fellowship, Atmospheric, Engineers
- Apple
- Description: The Apple Scholars in AIML PhD fellowship program supports emerging leaders in academic research through funding as they pursue their PhDs, mentorship with Apple researchers, and internship opportunities.
- Deadline: 09/08/2026
- Keywords: Fellowship, PhD, Internship
- *Institutionally Limited
- Marketing Science Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/31/2026
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- Department of State
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/23/2026
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- International Tropical Timber Organization
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/20/2026
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- National Academy of Education
- Description:
- Deadline: 10/01/2026
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- Howard Hughes Medical Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 10/27/2026
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- Society for American Music
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/15/2026
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- North Carolina Arts Council
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/31/2026
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- Gerda Henkel Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 11/20/2026
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- Editing Press
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/12/2026
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- Women’s Congressional Policy Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/10/2026
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- Editing Press
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/12/2026
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- Women’s Congressional Policy Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/10/2026
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- Fulbright Association
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/15/2026
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- Luce (Henry) Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/08/2026
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- European Union
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/09/2026
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- University of California, Berkeley
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/10/2026
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- University of Michigan
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/14/2026
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- Gerald R. Ford Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/15/2026
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- Oak Ridge Associated Universities
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
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- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
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- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
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- Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/24/2026
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- National Academies
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/03/2026
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- National Academies
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/03/2026
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- Louisville Institute
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/12/2026
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- National Science Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: Supplemental funding requests may be submitted at any time
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- RAND Corporation
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/01/2026
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- Medieval Academy of America
- Description:
- Deadline: 10/15/2026
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- Upjohn Institute, W.E.
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/20/2026
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- Nestle
- Description:
- Deadline: Various deadlines
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- Gettysburg College
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/31/2026
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- Beckman (Arnold and Mabel) Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/04/2026
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- National Science Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/18/2026
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- Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research
- Description:
- Deadline: 08/01/2026
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- Baeck Institute, Leo
- Description:
- Deadline: 09/30/2026
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- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/14/2026
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- Leakey Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/15/2026
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- American Society for Theatre Research
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/16/2026
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- Smithsonian Institution
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/15/2026
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Arctic Research Opportunities
- National Science Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/15/2026
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- Schmidt Sciences
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/13/2026
- Keywords:
- *Institutionally limited
- Institute for Citizens and Scholars (formerly the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation)
- Description:
- Deadline: 11/01/2026
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- American Museum of Natural History
- Description:
- Deadline: 07/15/2026
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- American Psychological Foundation
- Description:
- Deadline: 10/30/2026
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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
- NIH
- Description:
- Deadline: Various deadlines
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- RAND Corporation
- Description:
- Deadline: Applications are considered and accepted on a rolling basis
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- University of California, Los Angeles
- Description:
- Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
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