Fellowships for the Social Sciences

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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

Women's Colleges & Universities Virtual Career Fair 2025

Wednesday, October 1st 2025, 2:30 pm -
5:30 pm EDT

Women's Colleges & Universities Virtual Career Fair 2025

Upcoming Event

FAO Schwarz Fellowship: Online Info Session

Thursday, October 2nd 2025, 1:00 pm -
1:45 pm EDT

Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States of America

Calling members of the Class of 2026 (and any interested members of the classes of*27 and earlier) eligible to work in the US for the two years following graduation:The FAO Schwarz Fellowship Program offers an intensive, transformative experience in the world of social impact. Each year a new cohort of Fellows begins an exciting two-year paid Fellowship experience. Fellows work directly with host organizations where they work with host communities and deepen their knowledge of critical social issues.

Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Admission Q&A

Friday, October 3rd 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!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.

Upcoming Event

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship: Official Admission Q&A

Monday, October 6th 2025, 8:00 pm -
9:00 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.

Upcoming Event

Olin College of Engineering Fall 2025 Career Fair

Wednesday, October 8th 2025, 11:00 am -
2:00 pm EDT

1000 Olin Way, Needham, Massachusetts 02492, United States

Olin College of Engineering Fall 2025 Career Fair

Upcoming Event

Philadelphia Law Fair 2025

Tuesday, October 21st 2025, 4:00 pm -
7:00 pm EDT

Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center, 3210 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Philadelphia Law Fair 2025