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Photo by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash

Tues., June 1, 2021

Applying for scholarships and awards can help support you as a grad student but may also help you find valuable resources to benefit you professionally. Check out some of your options and our advice for getting started.
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"Stacks" by Damian Gadal | CC BY 2.0

Tues., June 11, 2019

Sometimes graduate students need additional funds for research expenses, conference travel, or in lieu of an assistantship that might be offered by your department. Read on to learn about some of the opportunities you might pursue.
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"Rijksmuseum library" by L Weiling | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Tues., October 16

When UNL joined the Big Ten several years ago, we also became part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Learn how this group can help you succeed.
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"Road at Sunset" by Susanne Nilsson | CC BY-SA 2.0

Tues., April 4, 2017; by Jessica De Silva

Jessica De Silva offers advice on the process of preparing an application for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Originally published June 14, 2016.
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"The Space In Between" by Nedra | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., November 15, 2016

The Office of Graduate Studies offers several awards and fellowships for graduate students. Learn about these opportunities and the best tips for preparing your applications.
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"Road at Sunset" by Susanne Nilsson | CC BY-SA 2.0

Tues., June 14, 2016; by Jessica De Silva

Jessica De Silva offers advice on the process of preparing an application for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
"Goooool" by Raul Lieberwirth | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Tues., Sept. 8, 2015

When you’re working on fellowship applications, it's good to know the key players who will help you develop an outstanding application that's worthy of funding.

Whether you’re looking for a few extra dollars to fund research or a larger fellowship that will pay for a year or two of focused work on your dissertation, a research grant can be just the ticket for finishing your dissertation and launching your

The summer is full of possibilities as a graduate student.