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Fellowships 101
Funded by various sponsors, fellowships are merit-based academic awards granted through national and international competitions.
Your Quest
Here’s how you can start pursuing one of the many merit-based awards for undergraduate or graduate study, in the US or abroad.
Hints and Tips
Discover 10 things you can do right now to become a great fellowship applicant in the future.

Feature Story
2025 Churchill Scholar: Derek Chien ’25
The Reno, Nevada, native will undertake a master’s of philosophy (MPhil) in biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, another step toward his goal of becoming a physician-scientist. Chien will take courses across engineering, mathematics, and business while simultaneously carrying out a research project that involves studying brain organoid models of Huntington’s disease using advanced microscopy techniques.
Continue ReadingInfo Sessions & Workshops
Our office hosts online sessions so you can learn and ask about fellowship opportunities, graduate study, career paths, and more.
DAAD RISE Information Session
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Dewey Hall, room 2-162
5:00-6:00pm
Winners & Finalists
Each year, dozens of University of Rochester students are among the recipients, finalists, and alternates for prestigious, nationally competitive fellowships, scholarships, and awards.