External fellowships provide financial support for graduate training and research while recognizing students’ scholarly potential. Preparing a competitive application strengthens skills in research design, proposal writing, project planning, and scientific communication. Fellowship recipients also gain experience articulating independent research goals and building productive mentoring relationships—skills relevant to careers across academia, industry, government, and other sectors.
The opportunities below are relevant to Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines are subject to change. Review the sponsor’s official announcement before preparing or submitting an application.
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NIH Individual Fellowships
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Federal and Foundation Fellowships
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Fellowships by Research Area
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Opportunities for International Students
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Additional Resources
Plan Your Application
- Discuss your fellowship plans with your research mentor at least six months before the anticipated deadline.
- Review the sponsor’s current eligibility criteria, application instructions, and institutional submission requirements.
- Seek feedback from your mentor, current fellows, and other experienced reviewers.
- Allow sufficient time for internal review and submission; do not assume late applications will be accepted.
Questions?
For questions about fellowship opportunities, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at OGPS@miami.edu.