Information Sessions and Workshops

Upcoming 

Tuesday, November 18, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, 305 Douglass Commons

Join the Student Fellowships Office and Burgett Intercultural Center for international snacks and coffee--while learning how two UR students are changing the world by fostering peace and inclusion.

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Lizmairi Vargas Santa and Nyasha Gwaza will discuss how they used grants from Projects for Peace to foster peace in Azua, Dominican Republic and Gwanda, Zimbabwe. Join us in the Burgett Intercultural Center for warm drinks and warm feelings. We're so proud of these students, and we can't wait for you to hear about how these two students have made the world ever better.

Food and drink served at 3:30pm. The talks begin at 4pm. Everyone is invited. We hope to see you there!

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Thursday, November 20, 5pm-6pm via Zoom
Are you seeking a high-impact fellowship to give you hands-on experience supporting community health? Project Horseshoe Farms allows fellows to promote and strengthen the health of one of three partner communities (Greensboro, AL, Perry County, AL, and Pomona, CA). Learn all about this incredible opportunity from UR alumna Alana Eisenberg ('25 BNS) and Northwestern University graduate Suzie Bian ('24), both current PHF fellows. This zoom information session will allow you to learn about Project Horseshoe Farm's multidimensional, integrated approach to community health. Fellows serve as health partners to support seniors, adults living with mental illness, and other vulnerable or isolated individuals. They volunteer in top notch after school programs and with local schools to help small groups of students. They also develop and lead programs at local community centers and volunteer with local supported housing programs and nursing homes. This experience would be a great fit for students interested in the health professions, public health, medical anthropology, social work, non-profit management, or education, and those who want a transformational experience strengthening a local community.

Join the Fellowships Office for a zoom informational session on Thursday Nov. 20 from 5-6pm EST. Registration is required. Email URFellowshipsAsst@ur.rochester.edu to register, or sign up here: https://rochester.zoom.us/meeting/register/dJzXV-m7Tp-5T6Yhgomj9Q

For more information on Project Horseshoe Farm, please visit https://www.projecthsf.org/community-health-fellowship

Past

Transfer Students & Competitive Fellowships: An Introduction

Thursday, November 6th, 5-6 pm, Greene Center Conference Room, Dewey Hall, 4th Floor

Join the Fellowships Office team to learn the basics about fellowships—this informal session, open to transfer students, will focus on the opportunities out there, some basic strategies for applying, and how the Fellowships Office can support you.

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Critical Language Scholarship Q & A Session

Friday, October 24th, 2025, 12:30-1:30pm, Wilson Commons 122

Come curious and leave with the all the answers you are looking for and more. Learn from our fellowships advisors as well as two past participants to gain the knowledge you need to feel confident in your pursuit of this exciting opportunity. With CLS, you receive the equivalent of one year of college-level language study in just eight weeks through intensive language instruction and cultural activities that reinforce language learning and intercultural competence. The Critical Language Scholarship Program is a funded immersive summer study abroad opportunity for American college and university students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States' national security and economic prosperity. As a reminder, this scholarship is fully funded, and open to eligible students in all class years. 

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Info Session

Tuesday, October 28 at 5pm in Dewey Hall Room 2-162

Are you planning to apply for graduate school in a research-based social science or STEM field—or are you a first-year graduate student? You may be eligible to apply for the NSF GRFP, a prestigious fellowship offering financial support to students in these fields, as well as students who are pursuing STEM education and learning graduate programs.

Join the Student Fellowships Office for an information session focused on application strategies. All interested students are welcome to attend, but we recommend consulting the Program Solicitation to make sure that you are eligible and that your graduate field is covered. Registration is not required, but it does help us have an idea of how many students to expect.

The application is due between November 10-14, 2025, depending on your field. Letters of recommendation are due by November 7, 2025. If you have questions, please reach out to the Fellowships Office at fellowships@rochester.edu.

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DAAD-RISE (Research Internships in Science & Engineering) Info Session & Student Panel

Thursday, October 16th, 2025, 5-6 pm, Dewey 2-162

Want to spend next summer in Germany doing research? Come learn about DAAD RISE! Paid research in English-speaking labs in Germany. Open to sophomore and junior STEM majors; research experience helpful but not required. Open to international students. Contact the UR Student Fellowships Office for assistance with your application. URFellowshipsAsst@UR.rochester.edu

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Around the World with Fulbright Distinguished Teaching Artists: U.S. Student Grant Opportunities, 14 Countries, 5 Continents (RSVP required)  

Friday, November 22, 2024, 12:00-2:00pm
LeChase Hall 215

Join us for an engaging session where the Fulbright teachers will guide students in exploring the opportunities thought the U.S. Student Grant opportunities.

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International Fellowships & Awards: An Introduction  

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 4:00-5:00pm
Douglass Commons 401 

Interested in pursuing opportunities abroad? Join us to discover various programs that can support your global academic and professional aspirations. Learn about the benefits, application processes, and how these opportunities can shape your future.

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Fulbright 101: What Can You Do with A Fulbright Student Grant 

Monday, November 18, 2024, 4:30-5:30pm
Dewey Hall 4th Floor, Career Center Conference Room 

Interested in exploring the opportunities a Fulbright Student Grant can offer? Join us to learn about the program's benefits and application process. This session will provide valuable insights into how a Fulbright grant can enhance your academic and professional journey.

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Fulbright 101: What Can You Do with A Fulbright Student Grant 

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 4:30-5:30pm
Dewey Hall 4th Floor, Career Center Conference Room 

Interested in exploring the opportunities a Fulbright Student Grant can offer? Join us to learn about the program's benefits and application process. This session will provide valuable insights into how a Fulbright grant can enhance your academic and professional journey.

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DAAD RISE Information Session

Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:00-6:00pm
Dewey Hall, room 2-162

Interested in doing STEM research next summer in Germany?  Come hear from current UR students, Priscilla Peters and Jensen Sminchak, about their experience last summer. 

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Voyager Scholarship Info Session

Monday, February 26th, 5:00-6:00pm
Dewey Hall, Room 2-162
If you're a sophomore planning a career in public service, the Voyager Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons.
Read more, HERE.

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I Hit Submit!

Friday, November 3, 8:45-10:00am
Morey Hall lobby

You did it! You hit the submit button and applied for a fellowship. Whatever the results of your application, we in the Fellowships Office are proud of your hard work—and we're ready to celebrate your accomplishment. Join us on Friday morning between 8:45 and 10 am in the Rettner Gallery of Morey Hall (the 3rd floor lounge) for some breakfast treats. Stop by for a minute, or stay and chat with us for longer.

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Transfer Student Session: Intro to Fellowships

Tuesday, October 31, 3:30-4:30pm
Dewey Hall 4th floor conference room

 Join the Fellowships Office from 3:30-4:30 for doughnuts, apples, coffee, and some talk about fellowships. We'll be in the Greene Center Conference Room (Dewey Hall 4th floor).

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DAAD RISE Info Session & Student Panel

Wednesday, October 18, 5:00-6:00pm
Dewey Hall 2-110E

Want to spend next summer in Germany doing research? Come learn about DAAD RISE! Paid research in English-speaking labs in Germany. Open to sophomore and junior STEM majors; research experience helpful but not required. Open to international students. Contact the UR Student Fellowships Office for assistance with your application. URFellowshipsAsst@UR.rochester.edu     Deadline 11/30/23
MORE: http://ow.ly/Y3v450LqZ7j

 

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Critical Language Scholarship Info Session & Student Panel

Tuesday, October 24, 5:00-6:00pm
Rush Rhees Humanities Center, Conference Room D

Would you like to spend the summer of 2024 learning Hindi, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, or Turkish? How about Swahili, or Persian, or Arabic? The Critical Language Scholarship is open to full-time university undergraduates and graduate students, and offers a full scholarship to study one of 13 languages of critical importance to the US in countries where these languages are spoken. Some languages have pre-requisites, but most do not. Want to discuss your application with a fellowships advisor?  Schedule an appointment by emailing fellowships@rochester.edu.    Deadline 11/15/23
Visit clsholarship.org for more information about applying.