Funding
For Support During Undergraduate Studies
- IEEE
- The Muse Project
- My University Research Experience (MURE)
- NASA Ames Student Programs
- National Academies
- NASA Stennis Space Center Programs for Colleges and Universities
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs)
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Undergraduate Resources
- NAE Grand Challenge Scholars
- National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)
- Research Associateship Programs
- USA.gov for Science - Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
- Women in Engineering Division - Research Opportunities
ECE Financial Assistance
We have many resources just for ECE students, including grants, scholarships, fellowships, work-study employment, research employment, and more.
ECE Student Jobs
This regularly-updated list is populated with jobs from companies looking specifically for student engineers. Keep checking back for new opportunities!
Goldwater Fellowship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry M. Goldwater, who served his country for 56 years as a soldier and statesman, including 30 years of service in the U.S. Senate. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
- Deadline: January 27, 2012
- Website
Office of Undergraduate Research
The U of U sponsors paid research opportunities for undergraduates through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Visit the website for more details.
University of Utah Scholarships
At the University of Utah, we are committed to help students meet their goal of a college education. There are many scholarships available for eligible students. Find a match for you!
For Support During Graduate Studies
- ASEE SMART Fellowships
- AT&T Fellowships & Internships
- DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE SCGF)
- IEEE
- Intel Graduate Fellowship Support
- NASA Ames Student Programs
- NASA Stennis Space Center Programs for Colleges and Universities
- National Academies
- National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowships
- National Physical Science Consortium Fellowships
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Graduate Resources
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs)
- National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)
- Research Associateship Programs
- Semiconductor Research Corporation Fellowships and Scholarships
- USA.gov for Science - Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
- Women in Engineering Division - Research Opportunities
College of Engineering Wayne Brown Fellowships
Outstanding PhD candidates graduating from US undergraduate institutions may be eligible for the College of Engineering Wayne Brown Fellowships. The first prerequisite for this fellowship is being accepted to a U of U PhD program in the College of Engineering so candidates should apply as soon as possible.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) Graduate STEM Fellowship
The nine month Fellowship Program offers exceptional Latinos who have earned at least a master's degree within three years of the program start date, unparalleled exposure and hands-on experience.
- Deadline Extended! (Originally February 17, 2012)
- Website
ECE Financial Assistance
We have many resources just for ECE students, including grants, scholarships, fellowships, work-study employment, research employment, and more.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Applicants must be U.S. citizens holding a B.A. degree or equivalent before the beginning date of the grant. Provides round-trip travel, tuition, books, and stipend for one academic year. Approximately 1,300 awards are available for study in over 140 countries. Applies to course work, master's or dissertation research.
- Deadline: September 7, 2012 (based on last year's deadline)
- Website
Georges Lurcy Fellowship for Study in France
An award for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who want to study or undertake research in France. The research topic should pertain to France and be one that can be pursued only in that country. A stipend will be provided for one academic year to cover the cost of travel, educational fees, and living expenses in France.
- Deadline: March 16, 2012
- Announcement
- Application
Hertz fellowship
The Hertz Foundation mission is to provide unique financial and fellowship support to the nation's most remarkable PhD students in the physical, biological and engineering sciences. Fellowships are free of most traditional restrictions. Hertz Fellows become innovators and leaders serving in ways that benefit us all.
- Deadline: Fall 2012 (for 2013-2014 academic year)
- Website
IBM Ph.D. Fellowship
The IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program is an intensely competitive worldwide program, which honors exceptional Ph.D. students who have an interest in solving problems that are important to IBM and fundamental to innovation in many academic disciplines and areas of study.
- The nominations for the 2012-2013 IBM Ph.D. Fellowship program are now closed.
- Website
Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship Program
The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program for outstanding PhD students nominated by their universities. This program supports men and women in their third and fourth years of PhD graduate studies. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must apply during your second or third year of PhD studies. Fellowships are granted by Microsoft Research at the discretion of Microsoft.
- Deadline: October 6, 2011
- Website
National Science Foundation (NSF) - Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The Division of Graduate Education and the Office of International Science and Engineering announce the Nordic Research Opportunity, available as a Supplemental Award, for NSF Graduate Research Fellows (GRFs) to enable Fellows to gain international research experience and establish collaborations with counterparts at Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Swedish research institutions.
- Deadline: January 20, 2012
- Website
UC MEXUS-CONACYT Doctoral Fellowships for Mexican Students
Provides up to five years of funding for Mexican students doing their doctoral studies at one of the ten University of California campuses. Students may pursue doctoral studies in most of the academic disciplines, with the exception of the arts. Provides full non-resident tuition, fees, a stipend, and support towards health insurance.
- Deadline: April 15, 2012 (based on last year's deadline)
- Website
Postdoctoral Fellows
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research International Office (AFOSR/IO)
- Argonne's Postdoctoral Program
- Berkeley - Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities
- Berkeley - Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Social Sciences
- Berkeley - Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Biological Sciences
- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Postdoctoral Research Awards
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab
- Minority Postdoc
- National Academies
- National Postdoctoral Association
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Master Government List of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs)
- National Science Foundation (NSF) - Postdoctoral Resources
- National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and Professional Programs
- Research Associateship Programs
- USA.gov for Science - Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
- Women in Engineering Division - Research Opportunities
EERE Postdoctoral Research Award
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships. EERE's research and development mission is supported by a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
- Deadline: May 1, 2012
- Website
NASA Postdoctoral Program
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique postdoc research opportunities to highly talented national and international individuals to engage in ongoing NASA research programs at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institution.
These one- to three-year Fellowship appointments are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
- Annual application deadlines: March 1, July 1, and November 1 at 6:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time
- Website