Research
Graduate students engage in research, scholarship, and creative expression that bridges the University of Oregon to our communities and serves the common good.
External Fellowships and Awards
The Division of Graduate Studies and Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation regularly receive information about funding opportunities for graduate students. Let us help you find funding that matches your educational and research goals, develop your proposal, and submit your application.
View the latest funding and professional development opportunities.
External Fellowships and Awards
We share a few examples of prestigious external fellowships for graduate students and funding databases. Talk with your director of graduate studies, advisor, and other students in your field to find the right fellowship for your academic and research goals. You may also search our list of pre-approved fellowships for which you automatically receive institutional support.
About the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The purpose of the NSF GRFP is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000.
UO Research Funding Opportunities
- Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) Grants: CLLAS offers two different types of grants for graduate students doing research in the areas of Latinx and Latin American Studies.
- Wayne Morse Center Graduate Research Fellowships: Each year the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics supports Graduate Research Fellows by making three awards of $3,000 each to UO graduate students.
- General University Scholarship Program: Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement, and selection is highly competitive. They are made possible by the generous contributions of many individuals to UO.
- Logan Graduate Mentor Award: The Logan Graduate Mentor Award, part of the Logan Scholarship Program, supports graduate students pursuing the UOTeach licensure program or special education.
- Oregon Humanities Center Fellowships: OHC offers dissertation fellowships and research support fellowships to support humanities research.
Looking for a mentor, collaborator, etc.?
The Division of Graduate Studies has put together a one-of-a-kind database of faculty research with underrepresented groups in the United States and international communities. Students can use this list to find mentors, dissertation and thesis committee chairs, collaborators, and more.
Research Resources
Participate in the Graduate Research Forum »
Find research support for grad students in the UO Libraries »
Find course and research guides »
Learn about research ethics and compliance »
Join a research club for students of color »
Find help with grant applications and conducting research »
Connect with Women in Graduate Science »
Community for Minorities in STEM (CMiS) »
Access the Pivot Funding Database »