Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards (OMSFA)

Research

Students from all majors can engage in research! How research is conducted, when and how undergraduates get involved varies widely across academic fields, but opportunities are available for everyone.

Many scholarship programs specifically support students engaging in research projects. And many more scholarships are not specifically requiring engagement in research but would value that engagement in their selection processes.

Additional UW undergraduate research resources:

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Scholarships to consider

Alumni Reunion, Class Gift & Spence Scholarships

Sponsored by several UW alumni classes, these scholarships support UW undergraduate students engaged in and learning from co-curricular activities, extra-curricular activities, and/or work experiences relevant to their…

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Astronaut Scholarship

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Scholarship program aids the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology,…

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Boren Awards

The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students.

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Carnegie Endowment Gaither Junior Fellows

One-year, full-time, paid international affairs-related research experience at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Churchill Scholarship

Provides one year of full support and travel allowance to students with strong research experience planning to study engineering, math, or natural sciences at Cambridge University. US citizenship required.

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DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service Scholarships

Stipend for full master’s degree program at a German university or for study or research at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program.

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DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)

Offers undergraduate students from North American universities summer research internships at German universities and research institutions.

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Ellison Scholars

Program empowers individuals to become global technology innovators and leaders of the future, solving challenging and enduring problems.

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Fulbright US Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and helps create connections and cross-cultural dialogue.

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Provides funding for graduate study in all fields at the University of Cambridge for scholars with a commitment to changing the world for the better. Open to citizens of any countries outside the United Kingdom.

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Goldwater Scholarship

Support for US citizen and permanent resident students, in their 2nd or 3rd years, intending to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.

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Hertz Fellowship

Fellowship awarded annually to the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology (PhD programs only).

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Mary Gates Research Scholarship

A scholarship intended to enhance the educational experiences of undergraduate students at the University of Washington while they are engaged in research guided by faculty.

Matthew Kaiyen Hwang Endowed Memorial Research Scholarship

This scholarship honors the life and passion of Matthew Kaiyen Hwang by creating opportunities for UW undergraduate students seeking hands-on, scientific research experiences.

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MEXT Scholarships in Japan

Japanese government scholarship supports foreign students who study in higher education institutions.

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National Institutes of Health Post-bac Program

An opportunity for recent college graduates to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH. For those considering graduate or professional school in healthcare and STEM fields. U.S.

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National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program

A college scholarship program for undergraduate students committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hollings Scholarship

The Hollings Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Provides up to 3 years of tuition coverage and stipend support for research-based graduate degree programs in most STEM and social science fields. Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents.

Thomas Sedlock Icon Scholarships

For UW undergraduate students who are pursuing degrees in any STEM or social science field. The focus of this scholarship support is on quality and the self-motivated individual, not stereotypes.

These are some additional Research-related opportunities.

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship

Scholarship to support a 2-3 month research stay in Switzerland.

Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Globalink Research Internship

For U.S. citizen students interested in going to Canada to undertake advanced research projects for 10 to 12 weeks (between May and August) in their area of interest.

UW Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities (SIAH)

Offers an opportunity for undergraduates to engage in scholarly research with accomplished scholars and peers while earning full-time academic credit and a scholarship.

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Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity (EXPD)
(206) 543-4282
scholarq@uw.edu

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