Funding

The California State University (CSU) Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) aims to increase the number of promising doctoral students applying for future CSU instructional faculty positions by offering financial assistance. Apply by March 1, 2021.

United Way is offering rental assistance grants to eligible individuals and families living in unincorporated County areas and the City of Santa Barbara. Families or individuals seeking the assistance must have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, live in eligible areas, and meet certain income thresholds. The deadline to apply for these funds is November 15, 2020!

The Center for Engaged Scholarship's Dissertation Fellowship Program is now accepting applications from Ph.D. candidates in the social sciences who focus on social and environmental justice. The award includes $25,000 over nine months. Apply by December 15, 2020!

Are you starting the fellowship application process? Are you wondering how to write a personal statement versus a research proposal? The UCSB Graduate Division Digital Fellowship Library is a resource to guide you and ensure your success! Check out the digital database to find samples of successful fellowship applications from your peers.

Research!America is accepting microgrant proposals to support early-career scientists in their efforts to work with local elected officials, community leaders and the public around issues of common concern. Apply by November 9, 2020!

The year-long Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program offers 50 women entrepreneurs a $5,000 business education grant, virtual education resources and workshops, an unparalleled community of founders, and access to a premier online networking platform. Apply by November 12, 2020.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is now accepting applications for the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program 2020. Applications are due November 12, 2020.

The Open Phil AI Fellowship is a fellowship for full-time PhD students focused on artificial intelligence or machine learning. Apply by Thursday, October 26, 2020!

The University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is now accepting applications from outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients who wish to pursue academic careers and contribute to diversity and equity at the University of California. Apply by Nov. 1, 2020!

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) recently announced the second competition of the Leading Edge Fellowship. The Leading Edge Program provides one-year fellowships to recent humanities PhDs as they pursue publicly engaged projects that document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities. Apply by November 2, 2020!

The Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships are designed to help Ph.D. candidates complete their dissertation work in their study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences. Apply by November 16, 2020!

The WW Women’s Studies Fellowships support the final year of dissertation writing for Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and social sciences whose work addresses topics of women and gender in interdisciplinary and original ways. Apply by October 16, 2020!

Join Dr. Holly Hapke for an informational workshop on the NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement grant (DDRIG) on Friday, October 9th at 12 pm on Zoom. Registration required.

Fall Quarter means open season for funding opportunities! Our Graduate Funding Peer has compiled a list of over 125 different funding opportunities with upcoming deadlines, organized by stage and deadline for your convenience.

The Office of Research and Graduate Division are partnering to create a new training program about NIH trainee fellowships (F31/F32). We want to understand who is interested, who has experience with NIH Fellowships, and when to schedule the workshop. Help us plan it by taking this short survey!