- The College of the Environment’s Hall Conservation Genetics Research Fund and Integral Big Data Research Fund are specifically for graduate students working in the field of conservation genetics and big data, respectively. Proposals for awards are limited to $10,000 for Hall Conservation Genetics Research Fund and $4,000 for Integral Big Data Research Fund.
- The Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) has limited funding for students whose individual experiences and/or academic interests will bring diversity to scholarly perspectives and endeavors, and to the academic community. Students must be nominated by their department.
Outside funding opportunities
Many graduate students receive funding outside of UW to support their research. If you’re not sure where to start, there are several funding opportunities that College of the Environment graduate students commonly apply to, including:
- Bullitt Environmental Leadership Fellowship
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
- National & Washington Sea Grant Fellowships
- Graduate Funding for Masters Students
- Graduate Funding for PhD Students
The Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Awards administers a variety of fellowships and provides a list of UW and outside fellowships and a funding calendar.
The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) works with current and admitted UW graduate students, helping them identify and locate funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses including tuition, research, conference and research travel.
Listed below are some opportunities that may be especially helpful if you’re looking for outside funding or travel support.
Fellowship | Funding Amount |
Duration | Target Audience |
Amelia Earhart Fellowship | $10,000 | 1 year | Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree in any aerospace-related discipline |
AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship | $8,000-$50,000 | 1 year | Women in final year of dissertation |
AAUW International Fellowship | $20,000–$50,000 | 1 year | Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents |
AAUW Selected Professions Fellowship | $20,000 | 1 year | Women in STEM or architecture |
AISES A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship | $2,000 | 1 year | American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians who are current AISES members |
AISES Exxon Mobil Scholarship | $3,000 | 1 year | American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians who are current AISES members and accepted into field camp |
AISES Indigenous Peoples Education Fund Scholarship | $5,000 | 1 year | American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians who are current AISES members |
American Indian Graduate Center Graduate Fellowship | $5,000 | 1 year | Graduate & professional students who are enrolled members of a US federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska native group |
American Meteorological Society Fellowship | $5,000-$26,000 | 9 months | Incoming students in atmospheric, oceanic or hydrologic sciences |
Blue Waters Grad Fellowship | $38,000 stipend + $12,000 tuition | 1 year | Graduate students in second year or later |
Bullitt Fellowship | $50,000 | 2 years | Students currently enrolled in a graduate candidate program, not restricted to environmental studies |
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship | $11,000 | 12 weeks | Current grad/professional students and recent alumni |
Gilman-DAAD Scholarships | Varies by scholarship | Varies by scholarship | Study abroad in Germany for research |
Dept. of Defense SMART | $30,000–$46,000 + tuition | 1-5 years based on expected degree completion date | Incoming or current graduate students. Must be a US citizen. |
Dept. of Energy Computational Science Graduate Fellowship | $45,000 + tuition | up to 4 years | Incoming and first year master’s or Ph.D. students |
Dept. of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program | $3,600/month | 3-12 months | Ph.D. candidates interested in doing research in residence at DoE laboratory. Must be US citizen. |
The Exploration Fund Grant | $2,500-$5,000 | Graduate, post-graduate, doctorate and early career post-doctoral students | |
ExxonMobil/LOFT Fellowship | $1,000 | Hispanic students studying engineering, geology, chemistry or physics |
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Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowship | $28,000 | 1 year | Must plan to complete dissertation within two years |
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA) | up to $42,000 including stipend and tuition | up to 2 years for master’s, up to 4 for Ph.D. |
Incoming or current master’s or Ph.D. students |
Fulbright US Student Program | Varies | Current or incoming master’s or Ph.D. student. Must be US citizen. | |
Geological Society of America | Varies | Master’s and doctoral student members of GSA | |
Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship | $1,000 | 1 year | Women in statistics-oriented graduate programs. Must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada |
Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship | $25,000 | 1 year | Graduate students focusing on:
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Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity | $20,000 | 3-6 years | All graduate students who can work two summers of paid internship; emphasis on diverse applicant pool |
Herb Society of America | up to $10,000 | 1 year | Students engaged in research on the horticultural, scientific and/or social applications or use of herbs throughout history |
Hertz Foundation fellowships | $38,000 + tuition** | 5 years | Incoming and first year Ph.D. students |
Laura Bassi Scholarship | $750-$2,500 | Master’s and doctoral candidates | |
Link Foundation Fellowships & Grants in Energy | $35,000 | 2 years | Ph.D. students working in energy-related field, including biofuels and ocean engineering |
L’Oreal USA for Women in Science Fellowship | $60,000 | 1 year | Women with Ph.D. who have started postdoctoral position by application deadline. |
NARST Ph.D. scholarships | varies | 1 year | Graduate students; students or institution must be NARST members |
NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship | Incoming or current student; Master’s or Ph.D. | ||
National Association for Black Geoscientists | Minority students enrolled full-time in graduate geoscience program | ||
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship | $43,200 + tuition | 3 years | Incoming, first and second year graduate students. Must be a US citizen or US national. |
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals | $2,000-$5,000 | 1 year | Any LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supporting students in a STEM field |
Native Fish Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | 1 year | BIPOC students studying fisheries science, conservation or policy. |
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program | $37,000 + tuition | 3 years |
Incoming, first and second year Master’s or Ph.D. students. Must be a US citizen, US national or permanent resident. |
Pacific Northwest Shell Club Scholarship Award | $750 | 1 year | Currently enrolled graduate student or Postdoctoral research focused on PNW mollusks. |
Padilla Bay Foundation Graduate Research Award in Estuarine and Natural Resource Science | $6000 | 1 year | Graduate or advanced undergraduate students conducting research that is relevant for management of coastal and estuarine ecosystems. |
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans | $25,000 and 50% tuition | 2 years | Must be an immigrant to the US, a child of immigrants, DACA. Master’s or Ph.D. |
Phillips Exeter Dissertation Year Fellowship | $23,500 stipend | 1 year | Ph.D. students who have completed their research and are in the completion stage of their dissertation; all disciplines eligible |
Rafe Sagarin Fund for Innovative Ecology | up to $2,500 | 1 year | Full time graduate student or postdoctoral scholar. Membership in the Western Society of Naturalists required during year of application. |
Graduate Women in Science Fellowships | up to $10,000 | 1 year | Women in science (graduate students and assistant professors) |
Smithsonian Fellowships | $45,000 | 1 year | Graduate students conducting research at Smithsonian |
Society of Women Engineers | Varies | Varies | |
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) Next Generation Fellowships |
$20,000/year and paid research trip | 2 years | Graduate students from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply for the three tracks: Earth Science track, Diversity & Inclusion track and Public Policy track. |
Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship Program |
$65,000 |
1 year |
Graduate students who have recently graduated from Washington universities, pursuing a degree in a marine related field, DACA and underrepresented students are encouraged to apply |
Travel Scholarships | |||
Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority (CSURM) Fellowship | Varies. Stipend for travel to Gordon Research Conference | Underrepresented minority graduate students attending their first Gordon Research Conference | |
Fisheries Society of the British Isles (FSBI) Travel Award | £1000 for travel to international meetings or research/training visit | Early career scientists studying fish biology or fisheries science. Must become a member of FSBI 4 weeks prior to applying for travel award. | |
Graduate School Conference Presentation Awards | $300/$500 for domestic/international travel – potential for matching from department | UW graduate students presenting at a conference | |
UW Environment Travel Award | $1,000/$1,500 for domestic/international travel | Undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs in the College of the Environment | |
UW GPSS Travel Grant | $300/$500 for domestic/international travel | UW graduate and professional students presenting at a conference |