Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards

As we close out the spring semester, we want to congratulate all those who participated in the Spring 2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition! Thirteen graduate students competed in the final round, sharing their research in just three minutes!

Hyeje Sumajit (Biomedical Sciences) took home the first place and People's Choice awards! Alexa Putillo (Oceanography) was the runner up, and Sophia Owutey (Biomedical Sciences) placed third. Read about the competition here: fla.st/T59GC6EL

Join us at 11 am on April 14 (via Zoom) for a workshop on Getting Started with the Fellowship Application Process.

Successful fellowship and grant applications require an intentional and organized approach. This workshop will guide students through breaking down an application, building a realistic a timeline, and understanding common application components such as letters of recommendation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to help launch their application process with confidence. Register here: fla.st/DCNWTWRK

Join us for the Three Minute Thesis Final Competition on Wednesday April 8, from 3 to 5:30 PM in the College of Medicine Peaden Auditorium. The Competition will begin at 3 PM, followed by a reception and award ceremony at 5 PM.

Fifteen graduate students will present their research in three minutes, accompanied by one slide. Audience members will have a chance to vote for the People's Choice awards!

All FSU students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! RSVP here: fla.st/XMRSOGBC

The Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship supports the early stages of dissertation research in the humanities and interpretive social sciences. The award provides $52,000 in stipend and research funding and emphasizes innovative approaches to scholarship.

Join us for an Info Session at 2 pm on April 1 to learn about the Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship, the application process, and key elements of a competitive submission. Register here: fla.st/XCZCYHKN

Do you have an interest in cultural exchange and study abroad? Would your research benefit from international perspectives?

The Fulbright U.S. Student Award provides opportunities for graduate students (U.S. citizens) to conduct independent research, enroll in graduate coursework, or teach English in more than 160 countries around the world. Fulbright is an extremely flexible program that is open to students in any discipline and any degree program.

This year's Fulbright cycle launches on March 31. Join us on April 2 (11 am) for an info session where we'll review the program's structure, award types, eligibility, and application process. Register here: fla.st/BS2W5HLE

Fellowship and grant applications are a unique genre and can be challenging to write. Join us for a workshop on March 10, where we’ll discuss best practices for writing funding proposals, focusing on producing clear, concise, and accessible writing. We’ll also consider how to tailor applications for different review audiences. The workshop will take place at 10 am via Zoom. Register here: fla.st/4MSF098E

Graduate artists, you have five days left to apply!

Applications for the 2026 HSF Student Excellence in the Visual Arts Exhibition Awards are due by 11:59 pm on February 14, 2026! Selected artists will have their artwork displayed in the HSF House for one year and finalists will receive cash awards. This competition is open to students from all disciplines. Apply here: https://shorturl.at/vLaNC

Identifying well-aligned funding opportunities is the first step in applying for external award support. Join us via Zoom on Feb. 17 (3pm) for a workshop on Using Databases to Identify Graduate Funding Opportunities!

We will share practical resources and strategies to help you structure your funding search and demonstrate how to use funding databases to explore external fellowships and grants. Register here: fla.st/RS8RLNLM

Please join us next Wednesday (Feb. 11) at noon for a workshop on Communicating Science to Broad Audiences!

Offered as professional development for the Spring 2026 Three Minute Thesis competition and open to all students, this workshop focuses on how to communicate scientific research to nonspecialist audiences. Participants will learn strategies for clearly and effectively communicating and conveying significance, methodology, and findings using accessible, jargon-free language. Register here: fla.st/IF1XGQTS

Join us on Wednesday, February 4 at noon for an information session on the Three Minute Thesis Competition. We'll cover eligibility and the competition format, and we'll be joined by the FSU Reading-Writing Center for a discussion of what makes an effective and compelling 3MT presentation.

This info session is a great opportunity to learn more about the competition before 3MT registration closes on February 13. The info session will be held in the HSF Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall and broadcast via Zoom. We encourage you to attend in person! Register here: fla.st/RGHWG5GT

Not familiar with how to prepare a competitive fellowship or grant application packet? Want in-depth guidance and opportunities for expert review of your application materials? Register for the Three-Part Grant Workshop Series this spring!

The Office of Graduate Fellowships and Awards and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs are partnering to host three interconnected workshops to assist graduate students and postdoctoral scholars with the preparation of extramural applications for grants. Graduate students who participate in all three sessions and submit their proposal to an extramural agency are eligible to receive a $1,000 intramural grant award from the FSU Office of Research.

Part I, an overview of grant writing and funding mechanisms, kicks off Feb. 25 and 26. Register by Feb. 20 to attend. Register Here: fla.st/Q4QGB13R