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•NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES / 500 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington D.C. 20001 / Website: www.nationalacademies.org Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council. The National Academies offer several different fellowships in science, engineering and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs' Web sites.
(1) Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Internship Program. A program designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis and creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government.
(2) National Academies Research Associateship Programs. Postdoctoral and senior research awards sponsored by thirty federal laboratories and NASA research centers in the United States and overseas.
(3)Twinning Grants Program. Administered by the National Research Council and funded by the National Science Foundation, this program supports two-year collaborative research projects that link U.S. scientists with their counterparts in central and eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States.
(4) HUD Urban Scholars Postdoctoral Fellowships. For recent doctoral recipients, grants for research related to the mission and programs of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(5) Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships for Minorities.
(6) Ford Foundation Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities.
(7) Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships for Minorities. For U.S. citizens or nationals in research-based fields, grants for predoctoral, dissertation and postdoctoral work.
(8) Center for the Advancement of Scholarship on Engineering Education Postdoctoral Fellowships.
For postdoctoral scientists and engineers who wish to receive specialized training in engineering education under the mentorship of a Senior Fellow or campus-based engineering educator.
(9) National Academies Research Associateship Programs.Postdoctoral and senior research awards sponsored by thirty federal laboratories and NASA research centers in the United States and overseas.
(10) IOM Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowship. An opportunity for outstanding mid-career health professionals to gain an understanding of the health policy process, to contribute to the formulation of new policies and programs, and to develop in their careers as leaders in academic health centers and in health policy.
(11) Jefferson Science Fellows at the U.S. Department of State. For tenured academic scientists and engineers from U.S. institutions of higher learning, an opportunity to spend a year at the U.S. Department of State advising policy-makers on science and technology.
(12) American Academy of Nursing/Institute of Medicine Distinguished Nurse Scholar Program. Each year one senior nurse scholar is selected to come to Washington to participate in one-year program of orientation and work at the Institute of Medicine.
(13) Twinning Grants Program. Administered by the National Research Council and funded by the National Science Foundation, this program supports two-year collaborative research projects that link U.S. scientists with their counterparts in central and eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States.
(14) International Research Experiences for U.S. Undergraduates. Offers planning and initiation grants to enable U.S. principal investigators to carry out trial runs of international REU programs involving U.S. students in central and eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States.
(15) The National Academies' Senior Scholars Program. For mid- to senior career professionals from minority-serving institutions in the fields of science, engineering, medical/health sciences and social sciences; scholars will consult for the National Academies for one year on studies and other activities that serve to advise the nation on matters of science, engineering and medicine.
(16) Center for the Advancement of Scholarship on Engineering Education Senior Fellowships.
Fellows will be chosen from among engineering faculty, learning scientists, industrial practitioners, ethicists, historians and policy makers based upon their significant promise to provide revolutionary as well as evolutionary research breakthroughs in engineering education.

•NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) / GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCHERS PROGRAM / Dr. Katie E. Blanding. Office of Education, Code N. NASA Headquarters. 300 E St., SW. Washington, DC 20546. Phone: (202) 358-0402. Fax: (202) 358-3032. E-mail:kblandin@mail.hq.nasa.gov. Website: http://fellowships.hq.nasa.gov/gsrp/program/
The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) awards fellowships for graduate study leading to masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering related to NASA research and development. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently enrolled or accepted as a full-time graduate student in an accredited U.S. college or university. Fellowships are awarded for one year as training grants in the amount of $24,000. This amount includes an $18,000 student stipend, a student allowance of $3,000, and a $3,000 university allowance. Awards are renewable up to three years based on satisfactory academic advancement, research progress, and available funding. All applications are due annually around the beginning of February.

•NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA) / PROGRAMS:
1. NASA Resident Research Associateship Program (RRAP):
Scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability are afforded opportunities for research on problems, largely of their own choice, that are compatible with the research interests of NASA. The RRAP seeks to establish pathways whereby Fellows may contribute to NASA's overall research and development efforts, and to the national scientific and technological welfare of the United States. For more information, application and deadlines visit their website.
2. NASA Faculty Fellowship Program:
The NFFP provides opportunities for a diverse set of faculty in NASA-related disciplines to become familiar with NASA research and facilities through a Fellowship Program conducted primarily in the summer at NASA Centers.
3. Harriet Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program:
The Harriett G. Jenkins Predoctoral Fellowship Program (JPFP) employs the best practices for advancing increased numbers of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities participating in the math, science, engineering, and technology (MSET) disciplines. Annually, up to 20 US citizens are selected to receive up to 3 years of fellowship support leading to doctoral degrees in NASA-related disciplines.
4. NASA Earth System Science Fellowship Program:
Formerly the Global Change Research Fellowship Program and the Earth Science Graduate Student Research Program. NASA announces graduate student training fellowships for persons pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Earth System Science.

•NATIONAL AMBUCS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THERAPISTS / 3315 North Main St., High Point, NC 27265. Phone: (336)869-2166. Fax: (336)887-8451. Website:ambucs.com/Ascholars.htm
National AMBUCS, Inc. offers scholarships to students (U.S. citizens) in their junior/senior year in a bachelor’s degree program, or a graduate program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. Awards range from $500 to $1,500 annually. There is one two-year award in the amount of $6,000. Approximately $225,000 is awarded annually. Award monies are deposited each semester to the student’s credit account with the financial aid office of the educational institution. Students must be accepted in an accredited program by the appropriate health therapy profession authority in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and hearing audiology. National AMBUCS, Inc. will accept applications from Mid-January until April 15. For application forms visit their website.

•NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS (NAB) / GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN BROADCASTING:/ 1771 N Street NW / Washington, DC 20036-2891 / (202) 429-5389 / Website: www.nab.org/research/grants/grants.asp
The program funds research on economic, business, social, and policy issues important to station managers and other decision-makers in the U.S. commercial broadcast industry. The proposals submitted will be evaluated by an independent committee composed of representatives of the broadcast industry, professionals in broadcast research, and academic personnel. The competition is open to all academic personnel. Graduate students and senior undergraduates are invited to submit proposals. There is a total of $25,000 in available funding. NAB typically awards four to six grants. Funds are not to be used for overhead or benefits. Grants are disbursed in two equal installments: one after a contract has been signed, and the second upon receipt of the final report, due one year later. Deadline is January 30.

•NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS / Barbara Hansford, Coordinator / Advanced Study Program / National Center for Atmospheric Research / P.O. Box 3000 / Boulder, CO, 80307-3000 / Express Mail: 1850 Table Mesa Drive / Boulder, CO, 80303 / (303) 497-1602 / Fax: (303) 497-1646 / Website: www.asp.ucar.edu/gradfellowship.html
The NCAR Advanced Study Program offers a small number of graduate fellowships that support university Ph.D thesis research. These fellowships only support research projects that are collaboratively guided by a university faculty member and an NCAR scientist. It is expected that most coursework and qualifying exams be completed before residence at NCAR begins. The current annual stipend is $19,240 (postcomp), for an appointment that is considered to be half-time. Some benefits are also provided, and travel costs are supported for travel between NCAR and the home university and for travel to some scientific meetings. An additional limited allowance is available to support moving to NCAR. Tuition is not supported by these fellowships, so alternate support for the tuition must be provided by the home university or the student. Support for the supervising faculty member to make short visits to NCAR (at least annually) is also provided. There is no application deadline.

•NATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR GRADUATE DEGREES FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, INC. / GEM Consortium, P.O. Box 537, Notre Dame, IN 46556 Tel: 219 631 7771/ Fax: 219 287-1486. Email: gem.1@nd.edu Website:https://ws4.nd.edu/gem/gemwebapp/
The GEM Fellowships support doctoral study in science and engineering for underrepresented minorities from one of the following groups: African Americans, Mexican Americans, Hispanic Americans, Puerto Ricans and Native Americans. During the first academic year of doctoral study, the GEM Consortium pays the stipend and a cost-of-instruction grant to the institution where the fellow is enrolled. Thereafter, the total fellowship cost is borne by the enrolling university. Fellows are provided a practical summer work experience through an employer sponsor for at least one summer. Award: Both the M.S. engineering fellowship and the Ph.D. fellowships pay tuition, fees, and a stipend. The summer internship for the M.S. fellowship brings the total value of the award to between $20,000 and $60,000, while the summer internship for the Ph.D. fellowship brings its total award to between $60,000 and $100,000. Both depend on academic status at time of application (i.e., junior, senior, graduate, or working professional), summer employer, and graduate school costs. Deadline: November 1.

• NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR EURASIAN AND EAST EUROPEAN RESEARCH POLICY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS / National Council for Eurasian and East European Research / 910 17th Street NW, Suite 300. Washington, DC 20006. Tel. (202)822-6950 / Fax. (202)822-6955. Website: http://www.nceeer.org/Programs/policy_research_fellowship.htm
The aims of the Council are to develop and sustain long-term programs of post-doctoral research in the social, political, economic, environmental, and historical development of Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe. The Policy Research Program (PRF)'s sponsorship of research expands on NCEER's existing programs. Fellowships of up to $40,000 will be awarded to support field research, as well as to subsidize the integral process of collecting and organizing the information gathered in the field. This competition is open to scholars who have obtained their Ph.Ds since January 1, 1994. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be sufficiently proficient in the host country language to meet the demands of their research. The deadline for the submission of applications is January 15.

• NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP / NDSEG Fellowship Program / NDSEG Program Manager / American Society for Engineering Education / 1818 N Street / NW, Suite 600 / Washington, DC 20036 / Phone: (202) 331-3516 / Fax: (202) 265-8504 / E-mail:neseg@asee.org / Website:www.asee.org
Graduate Fellowships may be awarded for study and research leading to doctoral degrees in, or closely related to, the following disciplines: aeronautical and astronautical engineering, biosciences, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, cognitive and behavioral sciences, computer science, electrical engineering, geosciences, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, naval architecture, oceanography, physics. Fellows selected in 2003 will receive a stipend in addition to full tuition and required fees. The stipend amount starts at $23,500 annually. Recipients of this fellowship do not incur any military or other service obligation. Completed applications must be postmarked by January 6.

•NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) FELLOWSHIPS / National Endowment for the Humanities / Public Information Office / 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW / Washington, DC 20506 / (202) 606-8400 or (800) NEH-1121 / Website: www.neh.gov
Fellowships support individuals pursuing advanced research in the humanities that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the general public's understanding of the humanities. Successful applicants will receive an outright award of $24,000 for a six- to eight-month full-time tenure and $40,000 for a nine- to twelve-month full-time tenure. Applications are filed electronically between March 1 and May 1.

•NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND / Scholarship Program / Miss Peggy Pinder Elliott, Chairperson / Scholarship Committee / 805 Fifth Avenue / Grinnell, IA 50112 / (515) 236-3366 / Website:www.nfb.org
The Federation grants thirty scholarships annually to legally blind persons in higher education from college freshmen to doctoral candidates. The scholarships range in value from $3,000 to $12,000. Federation scholarship winners also win a trip to the organization's annual convention and the opportunity to develop mentoring relationships with leaders of the blind community. The annual filing deadline is March 31, and all scholarships are granted in July of each year. Download application form here

• NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CULTURE / Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Fund for Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships in Jewish Studies Grants/ 330 Seventh Avenue / 21st Floor / New York, NY 10001 / (212) 629-0500, Ext. 205 / Fax: (212) 629-0508 / Website: www.jewishculture.org
Maurice and Marilyn Cohen Fund for Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships in Jewish Studies Grants ($7,000-$10,000) are awarded to social science students preparing for a doctoral degree in a field of Jewish studies, or a field in which the dissertation is integrally related to Jewish community life. Applicants should have completed all academic requirements except the dissertation and must be U.S. citizens. Deadline is end of January. Download an application form here.

•NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART / Predoctoral Fellowship Program / Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts / National Gallery of Art / Washington, DC 20565 / (202) 842-6482 / Fax: (202) 408-8531 / Website: http://www.nga.gov/resources/casva.htm
The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts announces its annual program of support for advanced graduate research in the history, theory, and criticism of art, architecture, and urbanism.
Application for these fellowships may be made only through the chairs of graduate departments of art history and other appropriate departments, who should act as sponsors for applicants from their respective schools. To be eligible, the nominee must have completed all departmental requirements, including course work, residency, and general and preliminary examinations, before November 15, 2003. Certification in two languages other than English is required. Candidates must be either United States citizens or enrolled in a university in the United States.

(1)The David E. Finley Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 36 months. The first two years of the Finley Fellowship are intended for research and travel in Europe to visit collections, museums, monuments, and sites related to a well-advanced dissertation in Western art. During this two-year period, residency abroad is expected, for which travel funds are available. The third year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation and to perform curatorial work. Half of the year in residence will be devoted to a research project, designed to complement the subject of the dissertation, at the Gallery or other Washington-area collections. A primary requirement for this fellowship is that the candidate have a significant interest in curatorial work, which could be furthered during travel to visit European and other collections as well as during the period of residency at the Center.

(2) The Paul Mellon Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 36 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art and to enable a candidate to reside abroad for two years to develop expertise in a specific city, locality, or region related to the dissertation. The third year is to be spent in residency at the Center to complete the dissertation.

(3) The Samuel H. Kress Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. This fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in European art on a topic prior to the early nineteenth century. The Kress Fellow is expected to spend one year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad and one year at the Center to complete the dissertation, devoting half-time to Gallery research projects designed to complement the subject of the dissertation and to provide curatorial experience.

(4) The Wyeth Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation that concerns the traditions of American art. The Wyeth Fellow is expected to spend one year of the fellowship period on dissertation research in the United States or abroad, and one year at the Center to complete the dissertation.

(5) The Ittleson Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in the visual arts in a field other than Western art. The Ittleson Fellow is expected to spend one year of the fellowship period on dissertation research abroad, and one year at the Center to complete the dissertation.

(6) The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 24 months. The fellowship is intended for the advancement and completion of a doctoral dissertation in cross-cultural studies or in a field other than Western art through the twentieth century. The Andrew W. Mellon Fellow is expected to spend the first year of the fellowship period in a specific city, locality, or region related to the dissertation. The second year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation.

(7) The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship. One fellowship is awarded annually for 12 months, for research on Northern European art between 1400 and 1700, intended for the advancement or completion of either a doctoral dissertation or a resulting publication. For those preparing a publication based on the dissertation, candidates may have graduated as early as fall 2003. The Smith Fellow may use the fellowship to study either in the United States or abroad; there are no residence requirements at the Center.

(8) The Chester Dale Fellowships. Two fellowships are awarded annually: one for 24 months, the other for 12 months. The 24-month fellowship is intended for the advancement or completion of a doctoral dissertation in any area of Western art, with a preference for modern and contemporary topics. The two-year Dale Fellow is expected to spend one year on dissertation research either in the U.S. or abroad; the second year is to be spent in residence at the Center to complete the dissertation. The 12-month fellowship is intended for the advancement or completion of a doctoral dissertation in Western art. The one-year Dale Fellow may use the fellowship to study in the United States or abroad; there are no residence requirements at the Center.

All predoctoral fellowships are $24,000 per year. This includes a stipend of $20,000, as well as a $4,000 housing subsidy from the Robert H. Smith Fund. In addition, predoctoral fellows receive per diem allowances for photography and travel, depending on the terms of each fellowship.
All fellows in residence are members of the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts. Fellows will be associated throughout their tenures at the National Gallery of Art with the Kress Professor, the Mellon Professor, the Edmond J. Safra Visiting Professor, the Senior Fellows, and other members of the Center.

• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY / RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM / Committee for Research and Exploration / National Geographic Society /1145 17th St., NW / Washington, DC 20036-4688 / (202) 857-7439 / Website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/grant/rg1.html
The Society provides grants for field-based scientific research in the sciences which is pertinent to geography. Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution. Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level degree may apply, but awards to non-Ph.D. applicants are rare. The grants vary in their amounts depending upon the need and nature of the projects, but average between $15,000 and $20,000 per annum up to a maximum of three years. Applications may be submitted at any time, all require up to eight months for processing.

•NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH / Public Health Service / Grants Inquiries Office / Division of Research Grants / Bethesda, MD 20892 / (301) 496-4000 / Website:http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/
The Institute offers research and research training grants as well as awards in biomedical and other health-related sciences.

•NATIONAL MEDICAL FELLOWSHIPS, INC. / Scholarships Program / 110 W. 32nd Street / 8th Floor / New York, NY 10001 / (212) 714-1007 / Website: http://www.nmf-online.org/Programs/programs.htm
National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is an organization dedicated to improving the health of underserved communities by increasing the representation of minority physicians, educators, researchers, and policymakers in the United States; training minority medical students to address the special needs of their communities; and educating the public and policymakers to the public health problems and needs of underserved populations. NMF support is extended to United States citizens who are African-American, mainland Puerto Rican, Mexican-American, American Indian, Alaska Natives or Native Hawaiiansenrolled in a U.S. medical school (first and second year students), and are in need of financial assistance. For a list of fellowships, assistantships and grants visit their website above.

• NATIONAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS / University Village, Suite E 200 / 3375 South Hoover Street / Los Angeles, CA 90007 / Phone: 1-800-854-NPSC or (213) 821-2409 / Fax: (213) 821-2410 / Email: npsc@nmsu.edu / Website: www.npsc.org
The NPSC offers a unique Ph.D.-track graduate fellowship in the physical sciences and related engineering fields. It is open to all eligible students (U. S. Citizens only) with emphasis on historically underrepresented minorities and women. For fellows entering in 2003 and beyond, the overall value of an NPSC fellowship will exceed $200,000, the exact amount depending on the university attended. Deadline: November 15. Visit the above website for further information and application forms.

•NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION/ 175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60604-2814 / 1-800-765-2122, or in Chicagoland 312-715-1010 / Website: http://www.restaurant.org/
(1) Academic Scholarships for Undergraduate Students. Assist qualified undergraduate students enrolled in restaurant and foodservice post-secondary programs. The Award amount is $2,000. Deadlines are around mid and end April.
(2) GRI/Giacomo Bologna Scholarship. Travel to Italy with Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani and take part in a viticulture workshop/seminar during the Fall. Application deadline is May 24.
(3) Professional Development Scholarship for Educators (replaces Teacher Work Study Grant). This $1,500 scholarship is for restaurant and foodservice educators who want to complement classroom time with "hands-on" operational professional development or attend one of the 2004 NRAEF Summer Institutes.
(4) Coca-Cola Salute to Excellence Scholarship Award.

• NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / 4201 Wilson Boulevard / Arlington, VA 22230 / 703-292-5111 / Website:www.nsf.gov
(1) A.T. Waterman Award.
(2) Graduate Research Fellowships Including Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Awards.
(3) NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education.
(4) NSF Postdoctoral Fellowships and Other Programs.
(5) Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program (IGERT).
(6) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences.
(7) Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS)
(8) East Asia & Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students.

• NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM / David L. Boren Graduate Fellowships / Academy for Educational Development / 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. W./ Washington, D.C. 20009-1202 / 1-800-498-9360; (202) 884-8285 / Fax: (202) 884-8408 / Email:nsep@aed.org / Web Site: http://nsep.aed.org/
NSEP David L Boren Graduate Fellowships enable outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an important international dimension to their education. NSEP funds students pursuing study of languages, cultures, and world regions other than Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. NSEP fellowships are intended to provide support to U.S. graduate students who will pursue the study of languages and cultures deemed critical to U.S. national security. NSEp emphasizes a diverse range of fields of study including business, political science, international affairs, science, engineering, health, law, economics, history, and other social sciences. Fellowships provide support for overseas or domestic study, or a combination of both. The maximum award for overseas study is $10,000 per semester for up to two semesters. A maximum of $12,000 is available for a program of domestic study only. The maximum level of support for a combined overseas and domestic program is $30,000. Deadline: January 31. Application is available at http://www.aed.org/nsep

•NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA / Canada International Fellowships / Scholarships and International Program Directorate / Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada / 350 Albert Street / Ottawa, Ontario / Canada K1A 1H5 / (613) 996-3078 or (613) 995-6295 / Fax: (613) 992-5337 / Website:
For a list of awards click here

•NETHERLANDS ORGANIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION (NUFFIC) / Kortenaerkade 11 / P.O. Box 29777 / 2502 LT The Hague / The Netherlands / +31 (0)70 426 02 60 / Fax: +31 (0)70 426 03 99 / Email: nuffic@nuffic.nl / Website: www.studyin.nl
NUFFIC administers a number of fellowship programs for study, training, and research in the Netherlands. Information on how and where to apply for these scholarships is available at the nearest Netherlands embassy, or contact the above address or visit the website.

• NEW JERSEY STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS /The Margaret Yardley Fellowship / 55 Labor Center Way / New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1593 / (908) 249-5474 / Website:http://www.njsfwc.org/MYFellowship.html
The Margaret Yardley Fellowship is available to a postgraduate female student of marked ability to further pursue her studies. Ability, character, purpose and potential service as well as financial need are the considerations. Several $1,000 fellowships are available per year, for tuition only. Applicants should be residents of New Jersey. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope, along with a request for an application, by March 1.

• NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY / Project Coordinator, College Intern Program / 370 Jay Street / Brooklyn, NY 11201 / (718) 330-3000 / Website:www.mta.nyc.ny.us
Candidates must presently be attending a college in the N.Y.C. area or have been accepted into a graduate program. Students must be available for full-time summer work. College Intern applicants are not eligible for the program if they have been employed by us as a College Intern for two previous summers. To apply, the student must submit a Summer Employment Application by May 17, 2004 For more information and applications click here

• THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234 / Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs / Room 1078 Education Building Addition / Albany, NY 12234 / (518) 486-1319 / www.highered.nysed.gov/kiap/scholarships/home.htm The following State and Federal awards and scholarships are available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents or selected refugees approved by the Attorney General of the United States. Only legal residents of New York State. Only the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship may be used at colleges outside New York State.
(1) Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. The purpose is to promote and recognize students excellence. Scholarships may be used at any accredited postsecondary institution in the United States. The number of awards is dependent upon Federal funding. Awards are for $1,500 a year for up to four years of undergraduate study. Deadline is March 1, 2004.
(2) Regents Health Care Scholarship for Medicine and Dentistry. The purpose is to increase the number of minority and disadvantage students in the medical and dental professions. Applicants must be beginning or already enrolled in an approved medical or dental school in New York State. Scholarships are in the amount of $10,000 per year for medical or dental school expenses. Prospective applicants should request information and application materials from the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs, Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit in the academic year preceding the year for which the award will be effective. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York State. Deadline is May 3.
(3) Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarship Program. Applicants must be beginning or already enrolled in an approved program of study in New York State that is licensure-qualifying in the particular profession. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 per year. Prospective applicants should request information and application materials from the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs early in the academic Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit preceding the year for which the award will be effective. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York State. Accepted areas are Social Work, Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology. Deadline is May 3.
(4) Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Award Program. The purpose is to increase the number of physicians practicing in areas of New York State designated by the Regents as having a shortage of physicians. Application dates and eligibility requirements are subject to change. Awards are for up to $10,000 per year for two consecutive years are. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and legal residents of New York State. Award recipients must agree to practice medicine in a specific area in New York State or serve a specific underserved population. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make an early request to the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit for an offical application. Deadline is June 1.

• NEW YORK STATE SENATE GRADUATE / POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM / James A., Utermark / Student Programs Office / 90 South Swan Street / Room 416 / Albany, NY 12247 / (518) 455-2611 / Fax: (518) 426-6827 / Website: http://www.senate.state.ny.us/ and click "Student Programs" button.
Four different kinds of fellowships are offered:
(1) the Legislative Fellows Program,
(2) the Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship
(3) the Richard A. Wiebe Public Service Fellowship
(4) the James L. Biggane Fellowship in Finance and Fiscal Studies.
Up to fourteen full-time matriculated graduate students are selected each year. Those chosen have a prominent graduate record, established skills, and deliberate interest in public service. All academic majors are welcome. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens and are either New York State residents or attend an educational institution in New York State, and must be enrolled in an accredited graduate program at the time of application. Following selection and orientation, fellows are assigned to full-time legislative staff work, and participate in projects and activities under the direction of the Senate Student Programs Office. Fellows receive a fully taxable award/ stipend in the amount of $29,500. All deadlines: the first Friday in May. For more information and applications contact their website above.

•THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY / FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES / Committee on Awards / The Newberry Library / 60 West Walton Street / Chicago, IL 60610 / (312) 255-3666 / Website: http://www.newberry.org/nl/research/L3rfellowships.html
Various residential fellowships are available at the graduate and postdoctoral levels to help provide access to Newberry Library resources. Collections are exclusively in the humanities, primarily concerning the civilizations of Western Europe and the Americas from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century. Fellowships at the Newberry Library are of two types: short-term fellowships with terms of one week to two months and long-term fellowships of six to eleven months. Short-term fellowships are generally restricted to individuals from outside the metropolitan Chicago area and are primarily intended to assist researchers with a need to examine specific items in the Library's collection. Long-term fellowships are generally available without regard to an applicant's place of residence and are intended to support significant works of scholarship that draw on the Library's strengths. Deadlines vary. For more information, applications and deadlines visit their website above, e-mail to research@newberry.org

•NEWCOMBE (CHARLOTTE W.) DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS / The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation / CN 5281 / Princeton, NJ 08543-5281 / (609) 452-7007 / Fax: (609) 452-0066 / Website: See www.woodrow.org/newcombe / E-mail:charlotte@woodrow.org.
This fellowship is designed to encourage original and significant study of ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities and social sciences. In addition to topics in religious studies or in ethics (philosophical or religious), dissertations might consider the ethical implications of foreign policy, the values influencing political decisions, the moral codes of other cultures, and religious or ethical issues reflected in history or literature.
Winners will receive $17,500 for 12 months of full-time dissertation writing. Approximately 28 non-renewable fellowships will be awarded from among more than 400 applications. Graduate schools will be asked to waive tuition for Newcombe Fellows.
Deadline is first week in December.

•NINA E. FORTIN MEMORIAL FUND DISSERTATION PROPOSAL AWARD/ Elizabeth Small / Women's Studies / CUNY Graduate Center / 365 Fifth Avenue / New York, NY 10016 /(212) 817-8895 / Website: http://web.gc.cuny.edu/womenstudies/Frame_Master.htm
The annual Nina E. Fortin Dissertation Proposal Award of $300 plus tuition will be given to a student in any Ph.D. Program at The Graduate School who submits an outstanding dissertation proposal that addresses an issue of concern in the lives of women from a feminist perspective. While special consideration will be given to those proposals that examine a health-related issue, any Ph.D. proposal that has been accepted by the student's program is eligible. In the event that no proposals qualify for the award, it will not be given until the following year. Please submit a 10-page summary of the proposal, including a brief bibliography (hardcopy and a WordPerfect document on a PC formatted 3.5" disk). Underscore its feminist perspective, research design, and policy implications for the lives of women. Please attach a two-page statement on the progress of the dissertation to date, with a tentative timetable for completion, and two references. Attach a completed cover page available from the Women's Studies Certificate Program in Room 5103 or click here for application.

• NORTHEAST CONSORTIUM FOR FACULTY DIVERSITY /Visiting Fellowships for U.S. Minorities in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, and Other Fields / http://www.diversityoncampus.com/id2.html
This informal consortium of colleges and universities in the Northeast aims to increase the number of U.S. citizen African Americans, Mexican Americans, Puerto Rican Americans, and Native Americans who become college and university faculty. Each Consortium campus will bring one or more dissertation-level, under-represented minority graduate students to its campus for 12 months, in order that the students can devote substantial attention to the completion of their dissertation and become acquainted with their host campus and host department.
Terms: $24,000-$30,000 provided by the host campus for each of its Visiting Scholars. The host campus will also provide for each of its Scholars: computer and library privileges, office space, health insurance, and a cordial faculty liaison from the appropriate department. Applicantion deadline is end of February. For a list of host campuses click here

• THE NORWEGIAN EMIGRATION FUND / Royal Norwegian Embassy / 2720 34th Street, NW / Washington, DC 20008 / (202) 333-6000 / Website:www.norseman.no/english/grants.html
The fund awards scholarships to Americans for advanced or specialized studies in Norway for subjects dealing with emigration history and relations between the United States and Norway. Deadline: April 1. For more information visit their website above.

•THE NORWEGIAN INFORMATION SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES / 825 Third Avenue, 38th Floor / New York, NY 10022-7585 / (212)421-7333 / Fax: (212) 754-0583
The following grants and scholarships are available to U.S. citizens/residents for study and research in Norway:
(1) HM King Olav V’s travel grant A grant in the amount of NOK 10,000 to support education abroad for young people between the ages of 18 and 23. Available only to applicants who are members of the Norse Federationor whose parents are members. Applicants from abroad must pursue their studies in Norway.
(2) The Norwegian Emigration Fund of 1975 offers scholarships to Americans for advanced or specialized studies in Norway of subjects dealing with emigration history and relations between the United States and Norway.
(3) The American-Scandinavian Foundation encourages advanced study and research in the Scandinavian countries. A comprehensive list of fellowships, scholarships and funds available in different scandinavian countries may be obtained at http://www.amscan.org/fellowship.html

•NORWEGIAN NOBEL INSTITUTE / The Norwegian Nobel Institute / Drammensveien 19, N-0255 / Oslo, Norway /Tel: 47 12 93 00/Fax: 47 22 43 01 68 / Website:http://www.nobel.no/eng_ins_fel1.html
The Norwegian Nobel Institute runs a small research program on issues related to peace and war. As part of this program the Institute awards a limited number of guest researcher fellowships. Scholars of any nationality in history, political science, and international law are invited to apply. Both Senior Fellowships (for distinguished scholars with a substantial record of publication in her/his field) and General Fellowships (for scholars in the earlier stages of their post-doctoral careers) are. Stipends are given in accordance with the individual needs of the approved applicants and the availability of funds. The Institute also covers travel expenses, office equipment, and the purchase of specific research materials for the Nobel Institute Library. Fellows must be free to devote full time to study and writing and will be expected to spend most of the time at the Institute. Moreover, the Institute expects each fellow to take active part in our biweekly research seminar and to present at least one original seminar paper during his/her stay.
The Fellowship program is temporarily suspended.
To qualify for a Nobel Institute Research Fellowship, a Ph.D. is a minimum requirement. They do not have interns or fellowships for graduate students.

•THE RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NORWAY / P.O. Box 2700 St Hanshaugen / N-0131 Oslo / +47 22 03 70 00 / Fax: +47 22 03 70 01 / Website:www.forskningsradet.no/english
The Research Council of Norway offers a number of scholarships.
(1) The International Scholarship Section. From this page you will find information about the Cultural agreements between Norway and other countries and information about other scholarship programmes that are relevant for foreign applicants.
(2) Norwegian Fellowships for Foreign Scientists.

• NORWICH JUBILEE ESPERANTO FOUNDATION / 37 Granville Court / Oxford OX3 OHS, United Kingdom / Website:ttt.esperanto.org
To encourage a higher standard in the knowledge and use of the international language Esperanto. NO CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT. Applicants should be under twenty-six years of age and already fluent speakers of Esperanto. Non-British citizens must use their awards in Britain. Grants cover subsistence and travel in the U.K. but not usually travel to or from this country.