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Student Funding Opportunities

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) connects William & Mary students with internal and external funding to support their academic and research goals. Browse the sections below to explore available opportunities.

What Is Provided

  • Curated Funding Listings: A centralized hub for fellowships, grants, and research funding.

  • Weekly Updates: A regularly refreshed list compiled from sponsor announcements, curated databases, and W&M internal communications.

Use Command (⌘) + F on Mac devices or Ctrl + F on PC devices to search specific keywords. 

Interested applicants should contact their OSP Administrator as early as possible.

Internal Opportunities

  • Research in Motion Travel Grant (Reopened)
    • The Charles Center
    • Description: 
    • Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly rolling basis until all available funding is expended – please spread the word to your students!
    • Keywords:

External Opportunities

  • (New) Clay Research Fellows
    • Clay Mathematics Institute
    • Description: Supports outstanding early-career mathematicians conducting high-level research with the potential to become leaders in the field of mathematics. Fellows receive research support and funding for advanced mathematical research.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keyword: Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Topology,  Fellowship
  • (New) Fellowships at Beinecke Library and Yale Library’s Special Collections
    • Yale University
    • Description: Supports scholars conducting onsite research using Yale Library's special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, and other unique primary source materials across the humanities and related disciplines.
    • Deadline: 08/15/2026
    • Keyword: Archival Research, Special Collections, Rare Books, Manuscripts, Primary Sources, Humanities, History, Literature, Cultural Heritage, Interdisciplinary Research, Fellowship
  • (New) Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships
    • American Council of Learned Societies
    • Description: Supports early-stage PhD students pursuing innovative dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences, with an emphasis on new methodologies, interdisciplinary approaches, and community-engaged scholarship
    • Deadline: 10/28/2026
    • Keyword: Humanities, Social Sciences, Dissertation, Interdisciplinary, Innovative Methodologies, Community-Engaged, Digital Humanities, Public Humanities, Scholarly Research, Fellowship
  • (New) Henry Luce Foundation/ACLS Dissertation Fellowships in American Art
    • American Council of Learned Societies
    • Description: Supports PhD dissertation research and writing on the history of American art and visual culture, including Native American art, using art-historical and visual studies approaches
    • Deadline: 10/28/2026
    • Keyword: American Art, Art History, Visual Culture, Native American Art, Indigenous Studies, Museum Studies, Cultural Heritage, Visual Studies, Humanities, Dissertation Research, Fellowship

    • **this opportunity requires Corporate and Foundation Relations clearance – please contact cfr@wm.edu and cc your OSP Administrator prior to any contact with this Foundation.

  • (New) ACLS Fellowship Program
    • American Council of Learned Societies
    • Description: Supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and interpretive social sciences by providing fellowships for research and writing across a wide range of academic disciplines.
    • Deadline: 09/17/2026
    • Keyword: Humanities, Social Sciences, History, Literature, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Research, Scholarly Writing, Fellowship, Scholarship
  • (New) Fellowships (for Scholars of British and American History and Culture)
    • Huntington Library
    • Description: Supports scholars conducting humanities research using The Huntington's rare books, manuscripts, art collections, botanical collections, and archival resources.
    • Deadline: 11/15/2026
    • Keyword: Humanities, History, Literature, Art History, Archival Research, Special Collections, Rare Books, Cultural Heritage, History of Science, Digital Humanities, Fellowships
  • (New) Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES)
    • Department of the Interior
    • Description: The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is seeking proposals from current master and doctoral students enrolled at colleges or universities within the US in the field of wildland fire and related physical, biological, and social sciences to apply for a Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES) award.
    • Deadline: 09/17/2026
    • Keyword: Fire, Fire prevention, Fire science, Wildfire, Fire management, Fire safety, Fuels management, Smoke, Emergency response, Community resilience, Hazard mitigation, Risk reduction, First responders
  • Grant Competitions - Advanced Russian Language & Area Studies Program 
    • American Councils for International Education
    • Description: Choose to study at one of our three program sites. Each destination combines world-class language instruction with vibrant local culture and academic excellence. 
    • Deadline: 10/01/2026
    • Keyword: Immersion, Language, Community Service
  • Demonstration of Energy-Efficient Developments (DEED) Program – Scholarships
    • American Public Power Association
    • Description: DEED offers three types of funding for students to pursue energy-related careers: lineworker and technical education scholarships, student internships, and student research grants.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keyword: Scholarship, Education, Energy, Efficiency
  • Archives of American Art – Internships
    • Smithsonian Institution
    • Description: The Archives of American Art offers internships year-round to students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs who wish to learn and gain professional experience in various fields including archival science, information management, museum studies, art administration, art history, and cultural studies.
    • Deadline: 10/15/2026
    • Keywords:  Archival, Museum, Library, Administration, Art, History, Culture