{"id":2034,"date":"2025-12-19T14:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T19:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/?page_id=2034"},"modified":"2026-02-06T16:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T21:43:19","slug":"identifying-external-fellowship-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/identifying-external-fellowship-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying External Fellowship Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-banner purdue-home-teritary-hero \">\n        <div class=\"section has-none-background has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <h1 class=\"second-level-page-heading purdue-home-teritary-hero__header\">Identifying External Fellowship Opportunities<\/h1>\n            <div class=\"purdue-home-teritary-hero__content\">\n                \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to identify external fellowship opportunities that align with your research area, career stage, and eligibility before deciding which ones to pursue.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learn how to find fellowships that fit your research, career stage, and eligibility. <\/strong><br><strong>The steps below cover when to start looking, where to search, and what to check before deciding which ones to apply for.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start early: <\/strong>Begin your fellowship search 12-18 months before you anticipate needing funding. This allows time to identify opportunities before application deadlines, prepare a strong application, and allow for the fellowship sponsor\u2019s review and selection process. If you require a shorter timeline, it is still worth exploring options, but be aware that most fellowships do not disburse funds until 6-12 months after the application deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find fellowship opportunities: <\/strong>There are countless fellowships available. Use the resources below to identify those that best match your field of study, career stage, and professional goals.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Understand and meet eligibility requirements: <\/strong>Review the fellowship announcement or solicitation to ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements. These may include citizenship status, field of study, career\/dissertation stage, and other sponsor-specific criteria.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assemble your team: <\/strong>Confirm your advisor\u2019s support early in the process. Their guidance and letter of recommendation will be essential in preparing a strong application.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the benefits: <\/strong>Read the solicitation to understand benefits that the fellowship provides, and consult your advisor and\/or department business office to determine how the funds can be used, whether supplemental funding will be needed and is available, and how the fellowship might impact your benefits and roles at Purdue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact the sponsor (if appropriate): <\/strong>For some fellowships\u2014such as the National Institute of Health (NIH) F-series fellowships\u2014it is recommended to contact the program officer to confirm that you and your research are a good fit for the sponsor\u2019s goals. For others\u2014such as the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Program (NDSEG)\u2014contact is discouraged or not allowed. Always check the solicitation before reaching out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Graduate Funding and Fellowships Office offers fellowship workshops year-round in collaboration with the Office of Professional Development. The monthly <em>How to Find and Prepare Fellowship Applications<\/em> workshop provides an introduction to starting the fellowship process. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/gspd.gosignmeup.com\/Public\/Course\/Browse?_ga=2.206411034.86194736.1741606959-1858120671.1740609779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule<\/a> for additional sessions on popular fellowships for Purdue graduate students and postdocs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.grad.illinois.edu\/fellowship-finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fellowship Finder<\/strong><\/a> database from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a great starting point for incoming and current graduate students with easy-to-use filters and a digestible but extensive database including the most common fellowships that graduate students apply for.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/research\/oevprp\/funding-and-grant-writing\/funding\/tools-email.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pivot<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>offers a comprehensive database and advanced filters. It is particularly useful for postdocs and for graduate students seeking more targeted opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zintellect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zintellect<\/strong><\/a> catalogs government and private sector STEM opportunities for graduate students and postdocs, including fellowships, internships, and scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/research\/oevprp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/research\/oevprp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Research<\/a> has a list of funding opportunities for early investigator funding. Find opportunities specifically identified for postdoctoral scholars, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/research\/oevprp\/funding-and-grant-writing\/funding\/investigator-funding.php#PostDoc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/research\/oevprp\/funding-and-grant-writing\/funding\/investigator-funding.php#PostDoc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact <a href=\"mailto:trainee-funding@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trainee-funding@purdue.edu<\/a> with any questions about finding fellowships or whether a fellowship is likely to be a good fit. Our team is here to support you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-top-none has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-padding-bottom-none \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More in Funding &amp; Fellowships<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-boiler-gold-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-boiler-gold-background-color has-background\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Explore the pages below to discover additional funding opportunities and resources. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div  class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack has-none-background nogaptopstack\">\n    <div class=\"section has-padding-top-large has-padding-bottom-large\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__intro\">\n                                                                <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__content\">\n                            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__cards\">\n                    <div class=\"columns\">\n                                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                                                <a class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/ogsps-fellowships\/ \" target=\"_self\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"The unfinished P. Large stone and bronze Purdue \u201cBlock P\u201d sculpture set on a brick walkway, surrounded by trees and a lamppost on campus.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/2017-Unfinished-Block-P.jpg\" \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-title\">OGSPS Fellowships<\/h2>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                                                <a class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/assistantships\/ \" target=\"_self\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/2025_KAL_5163.jpg\" \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-title\">Assistantships<\/h2>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"column\">\n                                                                <a class=\"purdue-home-cta-card purdue-home-cta-card--horizontal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/grants\/ \" target=\"_self\">\n                                    <figure class=\"image\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"purdue-home-background-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/academics\/ogsps\/fellowship\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/08\/2023_Z7C3540-Enhanced-NR.jpeg\" \/>\n                                    <\/figure>\n                                    <div class=\"flex-container flex-container--align-center\">\n                                        <h2 class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-title\">Grants<\/h2>\n                                        <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                               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                         <p class=\"purdue-home-cta-stack__card-subtext\"><\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"section has-gray-background has-padding-top-none  page-layout-wide\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns page-layout-columns columns is-multiline is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column is-one-quarter-desktop is-full-tablet is-full-mobile page-layout-sidebar is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fellowships Main Office<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address: <\/strong>Young Hall, Room 170. 155 Grant Street\u2028West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114<br><strong>Phone number:<\/strong> (765) 494-2600&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email addresses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>For questions regarding applying for external fellowships:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:trainee-funding@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trainee-funding@purdue.edu<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For questions regarding OGSPS fellowships or managing awarded fellowships:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:fellowships@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fellowships@purdue.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For questions regarding assistantships:\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:gradfunding@purdue.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gradfunding@purdue.edu<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    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