Academic Fellowships at Brandeis University

Academic Fellowships at Brandeis University Academic Fellowships helps Brandeis students & alumni identify and apply for research & fellowships.

Academic Fellowships at Brandeis University works with students applying for Brandeis-only, national, and international fellowships and scholarships. Some of these opportunities support post-graduate opportunities, like teaching English abroad on a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship or pursuing a graduate degree in the United Kingdom on a Marshall Scholarship. Others are directed at students

during their undergraduate education, providing scholarships to students pursuing particular paths, like scientific research (the Goldwater Scholarship) or environmental studies (the Udall Scholarship). Two Brandeis-only programs (the Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program and the Provost’s Undergraduate Research Fund) support students in all disciplines who are pursuing independent research projects. The programs supported by this office include, but are not limited to:

Marshall Scholarship
Mitchell Scholarship
Rhodes Scholarship
Fulbright Scholarship
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship
Churchill Scholarship
Gates-Cambridge Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Arts Award
Carnegie Junior Fellows Program
Truman Scholarship
Beinecke Scholarship
Boren Scholarship (NSEP)
Udall Scholarship
Goldwater Scholarship
Schiff Undergraduate Fellows Program
Provost's Undergraduate Research Fund

Congratulations to Brandeis senior Emma Liu ‘26 who has been awarded a Fulbright-Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Award...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Brandeis senior Emma Liu ‘26 who has been awarded a Fulbright-Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Award for Research in Science and Technology. Emma, a BS/MS Neuroscience candidate with a minor in Mathematics, will spend the year researching chromatin accessibility via transcription factor interactions in a circadian context. She has worked in the Rosbash Lab studying circadian structural plasticity throughout college, and previously interned at Johnson & Johnson to help develop and improve treatments in the pipeline for relapse/refractory Lymphoma. She is also a second-year captain of the Brandeis Track & Field team. After Fulbright, Emma intends to pursue a PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology and contribute to translational research on neurodegenerative diseases.



Alt Text: Picture of Emma along with the text: Congratulations Emma Liu ‘26; Recipient of a Fulbright-Austrian Marshall Plan Foundation Award for Research in Science and Technology

Congratulations to Brandeis senior Lola Hamilton ‘26 who has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to ...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Brandeis senior Lola Hamilton ‘26 who has been awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. Double-majoring in Anthropology and German Studies, Lola looks forward to the opportunity to continue to build relationships across cultural divides and promote equal access to education opportunities for all student populations.

In her time at Brandeis, Lola has worked as a CA, BUGS tutor, study abroad ambassador, Springfest coordinator, and as an ENACT research and advocacy fellow. After her Fulbright year, Lola intends to pursue a graduate degree to further develop her research in educational equity and accessibility for Black populations in Germany and the US.



Alt Text: Picture of Lola along with the text: Congratulations Lola Hamilton ‘26; Recipient of a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (Germany)

Are you considering whether to apply for a fellowship? Don't just take it from us - Brandeis applicants report that the ...
05/01/2025

Are you considering whether to apply for a fellowship? Don't just take it from us - Brandeis applicants report that the process of applying for a fellowship helps to clarify goals and values, strengthen writing skills, build relationships with faculty, and much more!



Ciara Patterson ‘27 is pursuing a dual degree in Health: Science, Society, and Policy, Environmental Studies, and Africa...
04/29/2025

Ciara Patterson ‘27 is pursuing a dual degree in Health: Science, Society, and Policy, Environmental Studies, and African and African American Studies. She is a recipient of the URCC Faculty Research Assistant Program. When asked about what keeps her grounded outside of the classroom, Ciara shared, "Two things, my love for reading and my campus community. As an e-board member of BBSO and the president of NSBWM I take pride and comfort in the spaces we create for ourselves and our peers weekly."

Congratulations to Zac Gondelman '26, who has been selected as a 2025 Truman Scholar! Applying for the Truman Scholarshi...
04/25/2025

Congratulations to Zac Gondelman '26, who has been selected as a 2025 Truman Scholar! Applying for the Truman Scholarship involves an intense commitment to research, self-reflection, networking, writing, revising (again and again and again), and dreaming BIG! For the past nine months, Zac has embraced every aspect of this process, and it has been a delight to partner with and learn from him along the way. An avid learner, a creative problem solver, and a natural leader, Zac has the tools and the vision to create real change at the intersection of civic engagement, education, public communication and faith outreach. Keep your eyes on this one!

Daniela Zavlun ‘25 is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. She is a recipient of the Division of Science Summer Undergradu...
04/22/2025

Daniela Zavlun ‘25 is pursuing a degree in Neuroscience. She is a recipient of the Division of Science Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF). When asked about her favorite professor at Brandeis, Daniela shared, "I've been fortunate to have many amazing professors. I really enjoy taking English/Russian literature classes with Professor Robin Miller. She is passionate about helping students find personal value in literature and creates a very positive classroom atmosphere. "

Yunrui Li ‘26 is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She is a recipient of the PhD fellowship and the NSF I-Corps fel...
04/08/2025

Yunrui Li ‘26 is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She is a recipient of the PhD fellowship and the NSF I-Corps fellowship. When asked about her favorite class at Brandeis, Yunrui shared, "Graph Mining. It introduced many key concepts and methods that benefited my research in a clear and constructive way."

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