Generous donors have provided MIT with permanent funds in support of fellowships, many of which have unique restrictions. The Office of Graduate Education administers a number of these endowed fellowships through an annual competition in March. All nominations (both for new awards and for renewal requests) must be submitted by the departmental graduate office on behalf of the student. Students who qualify for one of the fellowships should contact their graduate administrator in order to be considered for nomination.
The following symbols are used in the fellowship descriptions:
US citizens may apply
Permanent residents may apply
Internationals may apply
OGE fellowships: March 7, 2018
Nominations for the following fellowships are typically due in March. Awards will be decided by the first week of April, with the exception of the Hugh Hampton Young. (Finalists for the Hugh Hampton Young will be chosen by mid-late April; those finalists will then be interviewed, with final awards to be decided in early May). The department, as the nominator, will be notified first of all decisions. Students will receive confirmation of any award via written letter by May 1; prior to that date, they may contact their department for updates. Students who are chosen for fellowship renewal should please note that any stipend increases take effect in September.
Nominations
With the exception of the Ida M. Green Fellowship and the Endowed Fellowships of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the OGE accepts only one nomination per department for each award. Graduate administrators may contact Scott Tirrell for copies of the nomination form or with questions about submitting nominations to the Office of Graduate Education.
Nomination packets include the following for each new candidate (and for Hugh Hampton Young renewals):
- A completed copy of the nomination form, preferably with an endorsement from the Department Head
- A brief (1-2 pages) research summary from the student, or, for first year students, a copy of the nominee’s “statement of objectives” from his or her application for admission
- A curriculum vitae
- A transcript (for currently enrolled students, unofficial transcript or grade report is fine)
- At least two letters of recommendation from faculty in the department (for currently enrolled students), or from the applicant’s admissions folder
Renewal candidates will be considered along side new candidates for funding requests. Note: If the department chooses to nominate a current fellow for renewal of a fellowship, then it may not also nominate a new student. Requests for a renewal should include the following:
- A copy of the nomination form as the cover page (available from the graduate administrator)
- An updated CV
- A current unofficial transcript or grade report
- A renewal request from the student’s advisor, indicating that the student is in good standing, a brief description of progress, and anticipated date of degree.
A complete listing of these competitive fellowships due March 7, 20178 follows. Please note that fellowship stipend amounts for 2018-2019 may change once Institute RA/TA stipends have been set for FY2019.
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- William Asbjornsen Albert Memorial Fellowship
- Eli and Dorothy Berman Fund Fellowship
- Collamore-Rogers Fellowship
- Endowed Fellowships of the Arab Republic of Egypt
- Ida M. Green Fellowship
- John S. Hennessy Fellowship
- T.S. Lin Fellowship
- Wellington and Irene Loh Fund Fellowship
- John A. Lyons Fellowshi
- Donald O’Brien Fellowship
- Henry C. (1926) and Frances Keany Rickard Fund Fellowship
- Fundacion Mario Santo Domingo Fellowship
- Chyn Duog Shiah Memorial Fellowship
- Luis Francisco Verges Fellowship (not offered FY19)
- George and Marie Vergottis Fellowship
- Whitaker Health Sciences Fund Fellowship
- Hugh Hampton Young Memorial Fund Fellowship
- Zakhartchenko Fellowship
- Mexico Fund For Graduate Students
- Angela Leong Fellowship Fund (new)
William Asbjornsen Albert Memorial Fellowship 2018-2019
Eli and Dorothy Berman Fund Fellowship 2018-2019
Collamore-Rogers Fellowship 2018-2019
Number of Awards: | 1 |
Field: | Unrestricted |
Amount: | Tuition, student health insurance and standard stipend |
Tenure: | Nine months, not renewable |
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Endowed Fellowships of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2018-2019
Number of Awards: | Up to ten |
Nominations/ Department: |
There is no limit upon the number of nominees for this fellowship per department. |
Field: | Unrestricted |
Amount: | Tuition, student health insurance and a premium stipend |
Tenure: | Nine months, possibility of renewal, possibility of summer stipend support |
Eligibility: | ![]() |
Additional materials: | In addition to the usual nomination materials, nominations for this fellowship must include:
Note: Students will be expected to return to Egypt within two years of graduation to begin working, except in the case of a masters’ student pursuing a higher degree at MIT. The OGE will share any nominations with the Ministry of Finance of the Arab Republic of Egypt so that nominees can receive the Ministry’s recommendation. As part of this process, the Ministry may contact students directly about their work plans after graduation. See the Ministry of Finance (Arab Republic of Egypt) web site for the Ministry’s criteria in providing its recommendations. |
Ida M. Green Fellowship 2018-2019
John S. Hennessy Fellowship 2018-2019
T.S. Lin Fellowship 2018-2019
Wellington and Irene Loh Fund Fellowship 2018-2019
John A. Lyons Fellowship 2018-2019
Donald O’Brien Fellowship 2018-2019
Henry C. (1926) and Frances Keany Rickard Fund Fellowship 2018-2019
Fundacion Mario Santo Domingo Fellowship 2018-2019
Chyn Duog Shiah Memorial Fellowship 2018-2019
Luis Francisco Verges Fellowship 2018-2019
George and Marie Vergottis Fellowship 2018-2019
Number of Awards: | 2 |
Field: | Unrestricted |
Amount: | Tuition, student health insurance and standard stipend |
Tenure: | Nine months, not renewable |
Eligibility: | ![]() |
Whitaker Health Sciences Fund Fellowship 2018-2019
Hugh Hampton Young Memorial Fund Fellowship 2018-2019
Number of Awards: | Variable |
Field: | Unrestricted |
Amount: | Tuition and/or stipend as determined by the Hugh Hampton Young Selection Committee |
Tenure: | Variable, awardees may be nominated for a new award in successive cycles |
Eligibility: | ![]() ![]() ![]() 1) High integrity and moral character 2) Strong will and determination to accomplish 3) Clear coordination and leadership skills 4) Exceptionally broad interests 5) Interdisciplinary training and development 6) Creativity in cross-disciplinary concepts.Nominees are encouraged to review the biography of Hugh Hampton Young. It was the objective of the anonymous founder of this Fellowship to foster the development of outstanding individuals with the great breadth of vision and interests, and the capacity for technical leadership as exemplified by Hugh Hampton Young. For some accomplishments of former Hugh Hampton Young fellows, see these news items. |
Zakhartchenko Fellowship 2018-2019
Mexico Fund for Graduate Students Fellowship 2018-2019 (new)
Angela Leong Fellowship Fund 2018-2019 (new)
Last updated January 24, 2018