| TIAA Ruth Simms Hamilton Graduate Merit Fellowship Attention: Doctoral This fellowship supports MSU doctoral students conducting dissertation research related to the African Diaspora. The focus is on research exploring various aspects of communities descended from the historic movement of African peoples to other parts of the world, with connections back to Africa. Award: $35,000. Apply by: Jan. 18. Learn more via the Graduate School Summer Research Development Fellowship Attention: Doctoral Students College of Education Summer Research Development Fellowships are intended to support very early-stage PhD students in developing their research skills and approaches. View slides from a recent SRDF information session via PDF. Award: $7,000. Apply by: Jan. 19. Learn more via the College of Education P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship Fund This scholarship, named in honor of P. Lea Martinez, supports one graduate student conducting research on health issues among Latinos. Apply by: Feb. 2. Learn more via PDF Julian Samora Endowed Scholarships These scholarships, named in honor of Dr. Julian Samora, support two students (one graduate and one undergraduate) engaged in scholarly activities focused on Latino/as in Midwestern communities. Apply by: Feb. 2. Learn more via PDF Carol and Michael LeMense Family Endowed Graduate Fellowship The fellowship is open to graduate-level students who graduated from a U.S. public high school and demonstrated academic excellence in their undergraduate studies. Preference is given to those pursuing a degree in Education, particularly those currently teaching S.T.E.M. subjects (classroom teachers returning for a Master’s or Ph.D.). Award: $3,000. Apply by: Feb. 2. Learn more via the Graduate School |