External Funding and Support

During and after your undergraduate and graduate careers, there are also a number of ways to get involved in research and creative work off-campus. These range from internships/apprenticeships to research assistantships or fellowships that allow you to conduct your own work. They may span from a couple of weeks to a year or longer. You are able to apply independently for some, while you will need to work with the Office of Student Research and faculty in your department to apply for others. Finally, there is a great range in the amount of preparation required. For some competitive opportunities, candidates typically spend 3-6 months preparing their application materials, while for others, just a few weeks of preparation are required.  Learn more about how to get started researching these opportunities, find guidelines for applying, and search through various kinds of opportunities. We encourage students to explore these resources early and often!

Undergraduate students are eligible for awards while they are students as well as after graduation. Many of these awards require that students apply up to a year in advance. In addition, they may have prerequisites, such as language proficiency beyond English and prior research experience. Students are encouraged to explore options as early as possible in their career, so that they can fulfill these requirements in the years prior to their application. Students should explore the options below, but are also strongly recommended to attend OSR workshops and create individualized plans with OSR staff.

Most awards open to graduate students are primarily available to support thesis and/or dissertation research. Most external awards are highly competitive and students should begin planning their project and application several months or more than a year in advance of the deadline. Students should work with OSR staff and graduate program advisors to identify appropriate awards and develop applications.

In the drop-down menu below, you will find a table allowing you to explore a wealth of external opportunities available for students to explore. They all include identifiers that allow students to easily filter their options by:

  • Class level
  • Category (major/topic of interest)
  • Deadline
  • Citizenship
  • Study abroad

Students can find an expanded description of each opportunity by clicking on the descriptor tile. Every fellowship/scholarship includes the link to their site where most of their online applications are located. If you need additional help in exploring or applying for any of these opportunities, please set up an appointment with the Office of Student Research.

Please also note that some opportunities require that students participate in an on-campus application and nomination process for opportunities including the U.S. Student Fulbright Awards, the Goldwater Scholarship and others. See the opportunity description for instructions.

There are currently a multitude of scholarships and fellowships in which both undergraduate and graduate students can apply for. Explore the table below to see which best fit your interests, level, and category. If you need additional guidance in exploring the various opportunities, please make an appointment with OSR staff. If you are a member of the Roosevelt University community and you know of an award that is not included on this list, please use Student Research Recognition Form, to suggest a posting. 

Roosevelt students have also found paid research opportunities for the summer months or during the academic year. Many universities offer Summer Research Opportunity Programs (SROPs) that accept students from around the United States to work on a wide range of projects. Other universities host Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (REUs) where students receive training and payment to work on a specific project. Individual professors may have funding to hire students from other schools. Finally, there are a number of programs that are not affiliated with universities that offer scholarships/stipends to participate in specific pre-professional training programs or research activities.

Applications for summer programs are often due in January or February, so students are encouraged to begin planning during the Fall semester. 

This table will contain SOME opportunities but it is not exhaustive. Students are welcomed to consult with OSR staff or faculty members to learn about additional opportunities. If you know about an opportunity that is not listed here, we welcome you to use the form for Advertising Off-Campus Awards & Research Assistantships to share it with us.