Grant Awards: Molecular Biophysics Training Program

Grant Awards

Below are a few grant awards that students can apply for. Please follow each associated link for further information about the award and due dates.

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Internal Grant Awards

Presidential Fellowship

This fellowship is funded by the President of the University and awarded by The Graduate School.

The award is for 24 months for PhD students starting in the fall quarter of the award period and includes:

Tuition Payment
Monthly Stipend
$1,000 research award (for each academic year of award)
$1,000 travel award (for each academic year of award)

For more information about the application process, please click here.

Submission Due Date: February 3, 2025 (by 11:59pm)

The John N. Nicholson Fellowship provides support for Northwestern graduate students enrolled in PhD programs in the sciences, engineering, and management. Preference is given to applicants of Greek extraction or descent.

The award is for one academic year, but students may re-apply.

For more information about the application process, please click here.

Submission Due Date: January 13, 2025 (by 11:59pm)

Achievement Rewards for College Scientists

Chicago ARCS Scholars pursue master's and doctoral degrees in a wide range of subjects. Representative departments within ARCS recipients' schools eligible to sponsor ARCS Scholars include artificial intelligence, biochemistry, biology, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geological science, immunology, mathematics, medicine, and physics. In order to receive an ARCS scholarship, students are recommended by deans and/or department chairmen at the university.

Award Amount: at Northwestern, 6 - $7,500 scholarships, 1 - $6,000

For more information about the application process and deadline, see their website.

External Grant Awards

Below is a brief list of external grant awards that students can apply for. Please visit the Office for Fellowships for further grant opportunities. Follow each associated link for further information about the award and due dates.

Ruth L. Kirschstein Nation Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health (NIH)

This award typically provides 2-3 years of support for research training that leads to the PhD or equivalent research degree. Pre-doctoral NRSA awards include a stipend of $28,224 per year as well as funds for tuition, fees, health insurance, and training related expenses.

This F31 program only supports dissertation research training. For additional information and eligibility requirements please review the program solicitation.

For dual-doctoral degree students, please review the F30 fellowship program solicitation.

Submission Due Dates: April 8, August 8, December 8 (by 5:00pm)

Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation (NSF)

The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study.

Eligibility: Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States.

Award Amount: $37,000 annual stipend and tuition allowance of $12,000 towards an advanced degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or social sciences for 3 years.

For additional information and eligibility requirements, please check their website.

Submission Due Date: October 11, 2024 (by 5:00pm Eastern Time)

Predoctoral Fellowship Program, American Heart Association (AHA)

Fellowship program's objective is to help students initiate careers in cardiovascular and stroke research by providing research assistance and training.

Science Focus: Research broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease and stroke, or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems, including multidisciplinary efforts.