Research and Experiential Funding Opportunities for Your Graduate Program

This workshop will provide graduate students with information on how to search and apply for funding while in graduate school. Refer to the topics below for details.

Using the GrantForward Database
Charles Bush, Sr. Research Admin for Proposal Development, Sponsored Research Services
GrantForward is a searchable database of funding opportunities. This presentation will provide RIT graduate students with a demonstration of GrantForward and its features, located at: https://www.grantforward.com/

Funding Opportunities for International Endeavors
Jenny Sullivan Director of Education Aboard & International Fellowships
The RIT Education Abroad & International Fellowships helps students identify funding opportunities for their international endeavors. We also help students take advantage of some of the 150+ prestigious opportunities to study, conduct research, do a creative project or teach English abroad. These fellowships can be found at fellowships.rit.edu. Examples include the Rhodes, the Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Schwarzman, American Scandinavian Foundation, etc.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Nate Cahill Associate Professor, Director of Mathematical Modeling Program
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (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

*Note: Eligibility requirements must be met for the NSF program. Review the fellowship eligibility requirements on the NSF website before deciding to attend this session at: https://www.nsfgrfp.org.

AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship Program
Cecilia O. Alm, Director, AWARE-AI NSF Research Traineeship Program
The AWARE-AI program provides unique training to prepare future research leaders in developing responsible, human-aware AI technologies. For detailed information see: https://www.rit.edu/nrtai/

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