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Here is how our winners are making headlines at UB.

  • National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
    9/29/26
    Various dates based on discipline throughout October each year. Consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 
  • Mentora Scholars Fellowship
    9/28/26
    The Mentora Scholars Program is a fully funded fellowship that prepares college students to become changemakers in their communities. Rooted in the research and teachings of Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, author of “Inner Mastery, Outer Impact,” this fellowship brings together a cohort of students to clarify their values, build deep peer relationships, and join a network of leaders grounded in wisdom, purpose, and bringing positive change in the world. The selected scholars participate in a two part leadership program, that contains both a virtual curriculum and a 12-day Residential Immersion retreat.
  • Grants In Aid of Research (GIAR)
    9/24/26
    Since 1922, the Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program has provided undergraduate and graduate students with valuable educational experiences. By encouraging close working relationships between students and mentors, the program promotes scientific excellence and achievement through hands-on learning. These grants are available to members and non-members alike, with award amount varying and eligbility depending on type of research.
  • Gilliam Fellows Program
    9/24/26
    The HHMI Gilliam Fellows Program is an early career initiative that supports PhD students and their faculty advisors as they pursue ambitious science and build inclusive training environments. The program is unique in supporting both graduate students and their faculty PhD advisors as mentor-mentee pairs.
  • SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence (CASE)
    9/21/26
    The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence acknowledges students for outstanding achievements that have demonstrated the integration of SUNY excellence within many aspects of their lives such as academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, or the arts. Students are asked to provide descriptions of their awards, honors, accomplishments and/or achievements in three of the primary areas. It is the highest honor bestowed upon a student by the University.
  • LeadNext Fellowship
    9/21/26
    LeadNext builds a vibrant network of future leaders aged 18-25 from across Asia and the United Stated and supports their growth, impact, and capacity to address today's greatest challenges.
  • Rootheburt Fund Fellowship
    9/10/26
    The Rootheert Fund, founded by Albert and Toni Roothbert exists to assist those in need of financial aid to further their education. The fund seeks to support students whose daily actions are guided by spirtial values. Grants typically range from $5,000-7,000 and may be renewable.
  • UCLA Public Health Scholars
    9/8/26
    The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduate students and recent graduates from across the country the opportunity to explore the field of public health through hands-on training, structured workshops, group events, leadership, and professional development.
  • The Graduate School Fellowship
    9/1/26
    The Graduate School Fellowship helps fund outstanding graduate students at UB. Up to twenty students will be selected per year. Each student will receive a $10,000 top-off per year, renewable for five years, for a total value of $50,000.
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Scholarships and Awards
    8/28/26
    The National Association for Social Workers (NASW) Foundation offers fellowships to provide the financial resources to support students pursuing a variety of social work specialties. The Foundation offers four scholarships: the Consuelo W. Gosnell Memorial Scholarship, the Verne LaMarr Lyons Memorial Scholarship, the Lawanna Renee Barron Scholarship and the Neysa Fanwick Memorial Scholarship.