Become a Scholar of Distinction by securing external funding! You will find below information about prestigious national fellowships we encourage scholars to pursue. If you would like to design custom queries to help you find the perfect opportunity for your work, please email Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Bent (benteo@missouri.edu) to learn about external funding opportunities.
National Science Foundation
Before applying for the programs below, check whether you are eligible for the NSF-GRFP.
- Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- EAR Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Mathematical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology
- SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Individual Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
National Institutes of Health
Apply for funding from the National Institutes of Health. Follow the links below to view available programs.
- Doctoral funding opportunities from NIHchevron_right
- Postdoctoral funding opportunities from NIHchevron_right
Summer Research Opportunities
Seek and apply now for summer research opportunities working with federal sponsors such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and NASA. Search for opportunities on Pathways to Science!
View their large list of opportunities for graduate students or search for a unique opportunity to enhance your science.