Fellowships
Welcome to the Fellowship Office
Here at Illinois, over 1,700 graduate students have fellowship or traineeship awards administered through the Graduate College Fellowship Office. In this central role, we offer a host of services: we provide a database of fellowship opportunities, establish and implement policies governing awards, and offer proposal writing workshops along with review and critique of student proposals.
Are you a Current Fellow or Trainee?
Congratulations on receiving a fellowship or traineeship for your study at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! The Fellowship Office is here to help you fully understand the benefits and obligations associated with your award. Fellows and Trainees are required to register for a full courseload during each term of their fellowship. If you receive an offer for an appointment concurrent with your fellowship, contact the Fellowship Office prior to accepting the offer. Fellowship and traineeship stipends may be subject to income taxes.
What are Fellowships and Traineeships?
Fellowships are financial aid awards that provide a stipend with no expectation of service in return. A traineeship is a research fellowship providing educational training in a particular disciplinary area. Most fellowship and traineeship awards also cover tuition and selected fees. Fellowships may be awarded by the graduate program, the University, or an external organization.
Are you Looking for a Fellowship?
We provide a searchable database of fellowship opportunities. Especially for first-time users, we recommend conducting a broad search to obtain an understanding of how the list is organized and a sense of the multiple opportunities that might be appropriate to you. Take a look at our search tips and frequently asked questions for more help in finding fellowship funding. Additionally, the University offers a more expanded database, Illinois Researcher Information Services (IRIS), that lists thousands of funding opportunities open to graduate students, undergraduates, faculty members, independent researchers, and institutions. If you are looking for a non-fellowship source of funding, search IRIS.
Want Assistance with your Proposal?
We offer one-one-one review and critique of proposals. Appointments should be scheduled at least one month prior to the fellowship deadline, and drafts need to have been previously reviewed by your advisor. To request an appointment, contact Dr. Ken Vickery, Director of External Fellowships, at vickeryk@illinois.edu.
We also provide workshops introducing students to the art of proposal writing.
Are you a Faculty or Staff Member Looking for Fellowship Resources?
Click here for information on fellowship policies, procedures, and campus forms.
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