External fellowships provide prestigious opportunities to fund your research, expand your professional network, and advance your academic career.
Why Apply for External Fellowships?
External fellowships offer valuable benefits, including:
- Funding: External fellowships provide financial support for your academic or research projects, professional development, or specific initiatives.
- Professional Recognition: Being awarded an external fellowship enhances your academic and professional profile.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with leading experts and institutions in your field.
- Career Advancement: These fellowships help propel your career forward through increased exposure and support.
University-Managed External Fellowships
Some external fellowships are awarded to the university, and the university manages the administration, funding, and reporting. Faculty members, students, or research teams can apply for these fellowships, but the award is held by the university, which oversees the project’s resources and compliance.
- Funding Managed by the University: The university holds and administers the fellowship funding.
- Collaborative Opportunities: These fellowships may involve interdisciplinary teams and projects that align with university goals.
- Support from Sponsored Projects Office: Our office assists with navigating the application process, ensuring compliance, and managing the award.
- Ideal for Larger Projects: These fellowships often fund multi-departmental or multi-disciplinary initiatives.
Individually-Managed External Fellowships
Other external fellowships are awarded directly to individuals, typically to faculty members, researchers, or students. In this case, the award is managed by the individual, though the university may provide administrative support as needed.
- Autonomous Funding Management: You, as the awardee, are responsible for managing the fellowship funds and deliverables, though we provide ongoing support for compliance and financial oversight.
- Flexibility and Independence: These fellowships offer the opportunity to pursue your research or academic goals with a high degree of independence.
- Direct Application: Faculty or researchers apply directly to the funding organizations, foundations, or agencies for these fellowships.
- Mentorship and Professional Development: Many of these fellowships include mentorship or collaboration opportunities with other researchers in your field.
How We Support You
No matter whether the fellowship is managed by the university or awarded directly to you, our Sponsored Projects Office is here to guide you through every step of the process:
- Fellowship Search: We assist in identifying external fellowships that align with your research interests and professional goals.
- Application Assistance: From crafting compelling proposals to preparing budgets, we help ensure your application is competitive.
- Compliance and Reporting: Once awarded, we help you navigate financial management, compliance, and reporting requirements—whether the fellowship is university-managed or individually managed.
If you’re ready to begin or need more information, please contact us. We're here to assist you every step of the way!