What are Fellowships?

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What Are Fellowships?

Fellowships are funding! They are competitive, merit-based monetary awards that support a wide range of activities across disciplines. These include:

• Research
• Internships
• Projects
• Study Abroad

Planning Your Fellowship Search

Before you begin your fellowship search, consider the following questions:

• What kind of project or experience would you like to fund?
• When do you plan to pursue the funded activity?
• Where will the activity take place?

Fellowship applications have deadlines. Make sure to give yourself enough time by starting your search early and planning ahead!

Limitations

Yale fellowship funding is not available for reimbursement of lost wages or funding toward the Student Share of a student’s financial aid award. 

Students should be aware that funding through the Office of Fellowships is not available for the following: 

• Spring break travel, whether for individual or group activities 
• Winter break travel 
• Travel for activities of less than one month 
• Travel to attend meetings and conferences 
• Short term (less than one month) individual or student-led group activities
• Unanticipated/emergency expenses