Research
Graduate students lead and support research, scholarship, and creative expression that bridges the UO and our communities and serves the common good.
External Fellowships and Awards
View the latest external funding and professional development opportunities and learn how to request support.
What should you do after you've published?
There are a few key steps we recommend graduate students take after publishing. These steps help ensure your research is accessible, your intellectual property is protected, and your scholarship continues to grow.
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 of underrepresented groups - including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans - in science and engineering The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000.
Three UO Faculty Named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors
Karen Guillemin, Mike Pluth, and Ramesh Jasti join five other UO faculty recognized as visionaries and innovators whose technologies significantly impact society.
What can you do with Pivot?
Pivot is a free research funding opportunities database which helps you:
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Search grants and awards globally by type, keyword, amount, and more.
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See previously awarded grants and gain insights from previous winners.
Find journals and conferences
Find special journal issues and conferences that align with your research interests.
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Find potential research collaborators from over 3 million researcher profiles.
The UO has an institutional subscription to Pivot, which means graduate students have free access to all elements of the database.
Funding Opportunities
- Division of Graduate Studies Funding: The division offers a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students.
- 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.
- Oregon Humanities Center Fellowships: OHC offers dissertation fellowships and research support fellowships to support humanities research.
Research Resources
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