Fellowships for the Social Sciences

sophia
Crafting a proposal is a very introspective process. I was challenged to understand my motivations and interest in death and dying, then explain how those have informed my life’s course. From this, I gained a deeper sense of myself, academically and personally, which was rewarding in and of itself.
Sophia Zupanc ’19
2019 Watson Fellow "Dispatches from Death: Exploring How We Die"

Fellowships for the Social Sciences

Discover Funding Opportunities

A wide range of social sciences fellowships are open to students and graduates of any nationality. Explore the resources below to get started!

Office hours 

Already reviewed the resources and ready to take the next step? Book a fellowships advising appointment or stop by pop-up advising hours (listed as events in Handshake) to meet with the Fellowships team!
8:30 am – 4:30pm
Green Hall 444

Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar
Deborah Tien ’12, 2019 Schwarzman Scholar
Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Info Session

Tuesday, August 26th 2025, 3:00 pm -
4:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University is a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program.

Upcoming Event

Analysis Group EngAGement Series: Navigating the Application Process - Wellesley

Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm EDT

Are you interested in contributing meaningfully to teams working on interesting and relevant business problems? Would you like to work in a research-oriented, open-door environment that emphasizes teamwork and collaboration? Analysis Group, Inc. (AG) provides expertise in economics, finance, health care analytics, and strategy to top law firms, Fortune Global 500 companies, and government agencies worldwide. We have built a reputation for excellence with our collaborative approach that allows us to integrate the best ideas of leading academic and industry experts.

Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Application Workshop

Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!In this session, an admission officer will walk prospective students through the application form for Knight-Hennessy Scholars, highlighting application requirements and sharing tips for how to navigate the admission process.

Upcoming Event

Law School Drop-In Advising

Wednesday, August 27th 2025, 1:00 pm -
2:00 pm EDT

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Are you applying to law school in 2025-2026? These Law School Drop-In Advising Hours are for you! If you don't have an advising appointment scheduled and you need answers about the law school application process, this is the place to bring your questions.

Upcoming Event

Princeton in Asia Official Online Info Session

Thursday, August 28th 2025, 3:00 pm -
4:00 pm EDT

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Calling members of the class of 2026, recent grads, and anyone who might be interested in service placements in Asia: join us for an official online info session for the Princeton in Asia program!Princeton-in-Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding through immersive one- or two-year work fellowships in host organizations (typically non-profits) and communities across Asia.

Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Admission Q&A

Thursday, August 28th 2025, 6:00 pm -
7:00 pm EDT

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Students of any class year or major - especially juniors, seniors, & recent grads - curious to learn more about the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford are warmly encouraged to join this official webinar!In this session, an admission officer answers your questions online, focusing on the Knight-Hennessy Scholars admission process and the application. There is a short overview of the criteria and application requirements.