Fall 2023 Info Sessions and Workshops
We’ll be hosting a series of information sessions and workshops this fall. Take a look below to learn more and register today.
Gilman Scholarship for Study Abroad Information Session
Thursday, September 14, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Gilman Scholarship offers up to $5,000 of grant funding to support international study, Dialogues, and international coops for American students, US citizens, who are eager to expand their horizons and Pell Grant eligible. This particular award cycle is for those whose study abroad programs start between December 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 (it encompasses courses and coops through Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, and Academic Year 2022-2023). Join us for our Gilman Scholarship Study Abroad Info Session to learn more about this great opportunity — and putting together this straight-forward application this fall.
Eligibility: US citizens.
Registration: https://Gilman_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Fulbright Writing Workshop
Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Applicants for the Fulbright are invited to join us for a writing workshop to improve their materials in advance of the national deadline.
Registration: https://Fulbright_Writing_Workshops_2023.eventbrite.com
NSF GRFP Writing Workshop
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Applicants for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship are invited to join the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships for a writing workshop! Come prepared with a draft of your application essays – we will work with you to edit and finalize your work. Graduate students, alums, and current undergraduates welcome.
Eligibility: US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation; no GPA requirements.
Registration: Contact URF@Northeastern.edu to register.
Goldwater Scholarship for STEM Researcj Information Session
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship provides funding for outstanding undergraduates in the STEM fields interested in pursuing PhD-level research careers. Sophomores and juniors with excellent academic records and records of achievement in research should apply.
Eligibility: US citizens, nationals and permanent residents; GPA 3.0 or above; at least sophomores and not seniors
Registration: https://Goldwater_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
NSF GRFP Writing Workshop
Monday, October 02, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Applicants for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship are invited to join the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships for a writing workshop! Come prepared with a draft of your application essays – we will work with you to edit and finalize your work. Graduate students, alums, and current undergraduates welcome. Contact URF@Northeastern.edu to register.
Eligibility: US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation; no GPA requirements.
Registration: Contact URF@Northeastern.edu to register.
Fulbright Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 03, 2023, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Applicants for the Fulbright are invited to join us for a writing workshop to improve their materials in advance of the national deadline.
Registration: https://Fulbright_Writing_Workshops_2023.eventbrite.com
SOURCE, the Showcase of Opportunities for Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavor
Thursday, October 05, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET, Curry Student Center
Calling all Huskies! Learn more about what cutting-edge research and creative endeavor look like at Northeastern. This is your chance to talk one-on-one with faculty from across the colleges about their research – and how you can get involved in projects during your time at Northeastern.
NSF GRFP Writing Workshop
Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
Applicants for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship are invited to join the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships for a writing workshop! Come prepared with a draft of your application essays – we will work with you to edit and finalize your work. Graduate students, alums, and current undergraduates welcome.
Eligibility: US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; other eligibility requirements as set forth in the current Program Solicitation; no GPA requirements.
Registration: Contact URF@Northeastern.edu to register.
Truman Scholarship for Public Service Information Session
Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Truman Scholarship recognizes and funds graduate study up to $30,000 for America’s future leaders pursuing public service-related graduate degrees. Junior-level Huskies who are future senators, community organizers, public health workers, and anyone with the commitment and passion to make the world a better place should consider joining us to learn more!
Eligibility: US citizenship, GPA in upper quartile, graduating between December 2024 and August 2025.
Registration: https://Truman_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
All About Undergraduate Research and Fellowships Information Session
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Learn more about the awards, opportunities, and experiences supported by our Undergraduate Research and Fellowships office.
Registration: https://All_About_URF_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Fellowship Information Session
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a leading foreign policy think tank, offers one-year fellowships to graduating seniors and recent alums to provide research assistance to scholars—researching books, co-authoring journal articles and policy papers, participating in meetings with high-level officials, contributing to congressional testimony and organizing briefings attended by scholars, journalists and government officials.
Eligibility: No citizenship requirements, but you must be eligible to work in the United States.
Registration: https://Carnegie_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Critical Language Scholarship Information Session
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Critical Language Scholarship fully funds intensive overseas summer study in critical need languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Learn about how to craft a successful application and get your application kickstarted in this info session and workshop. This is a great award that first-year students can apply for!
Eligibility: US citizens; must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date in summer (two semesters)
Registration: https://CLS_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Udall Scholarship for Environmental Leadership Information Session
Thursday, November 02, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Udall Scholarship is an award with a divided focus. On one track, the award recognizes those with a demonstrated capacity for leadership in the area of environmental stewardship. On the other track, the Udall recognizes Native American and Alaska Native students who are working in the areas of tribal healthcare or policy, writ large. One does not need to be a Native American or Alaska Native to apply for the Udall Scholarship in the environmental track. In both tracks, the Udall seeks those who are committed to public service and the hard work of consensus building. If you’re interested in people and planet, this is the award for you!
Eligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or U.S. nationals; currently enrolled sophomores or juniors; GPA of 3.2 or above; applicants in tribal policy or health care, Native American or Alaskan Native.
Registration: https://Udall_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Critical Language Scholarship Writing Workshop
Tuesday, November 07, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The Critical Language Scholarship fully funds intensive overseas summer study in critical need languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. Workshop your CLS draft here.
Eligibility: US citizens; must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date in summer (two semesters)
Registration: https://CLS_Workshop_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Boren Fellowship and Scholarship for Study Abroad Information Session
Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
Studying abroad can be pricey – apply for a scholarship! The Boren Scholarship provides up to $25,000 to U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Boren Fellowship provides similar funding for graduate students.
Eligibility: US citizenship, must agree to NSEP Service Requirement.
Registration: https://Boren_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Graduate School Application Writing Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
Students applying for admission into graduate programs for fall 2024 are invited to this writing workshop to review their graduate school admission essays.
Registration: https://Grad_App_Writing_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Putting It All Together for a PEAK Experiences Award Application Information Session
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The PEAK Experiences Awards are a progressively structured sequence of opportunities designed to support learners as they more through their research and creative endeavor journeys. Join the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships team to learn about the PEAK awards and how you can best put together your application.
Registration: https://PEAK_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com
Applying for REU’s or Research Experiences for Undergraduates Information Session
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
The National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers students the chance to contribute to NSF-funded research projects while building relationships with mentors and peers. REUs occur during the summer, happen all over the US and abroad, and provide participants with a generous stipend. They often assist with travel and housing, as well.
Registration: https://REU_Info_Fall_2023.eventbrite.com