External fellowships and grants are awarded by an organization or agency outside of Georgetown University. If you are looking for information about scholarships and fellowships offered by Georgetown University, please visit Merit-Based Financial Aid.
When to Apply
Many external fellowship competitions have deadlines six to twelve months before funds are awarded, so plan ahead and be proactive! Students should have a good grasp on their funding needs for the different stages of doctoral study, particularly as pertains to research or fieldwork support and writing grants. If you are an applicant to Georgetown University, please review our advice to applicants searching for external funding.
Sample Humanities or Social Sciences Timeline
Application Timeline | Type of Funding |
|---|---|
| While applying to Graduate School or Year 1 | Pre-doctoral Funding |
| Year 2 or beginning of Year 3 | Dissertation Research Funding |
| Year 3 or beginning of Year 4 | Dissertation Writing or Completion Grants |
| Year 4 or beginning of Year 5 | Postdoctoral Fellowships |
Sample Sciences Timeline
Application Timeline | Type of Funding |
|---|---|
| While applying to Graduate School through beginning of Year 2 | Pre-doctoral Funding |
| Years 2-4 | Dissertation Research and Writing Grants |
| Year 5 | Postdoctoral fellowships |
Featured Funding Opportunities
Most external fellowships are open to graduate students at universities nationwide, but some funding organizations restrict eligibility to specific partner universities. Georgetown University is a participating institution for the following funding opportunities for doctoral students.
Finding External Funding Opportunities
There is not one master database of all available external fellowships, so students should explore many avenues when searching for funding. Review the links below and consult with faculty and classmates for advice about awards specific to their field of study.
Each fellowship will have its own eligibility requirements and selection criteria, so students are encouraged to review the resources below to identify possible options to discuss before scheduling an appointment with the Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards.
Fellowship Advising
The Office of Graduate Fellowships & Awards is available to support current Georgetown University graduate students on the Main and Medical Campuses. It also supports those enrolled at the Law Center and School of Continuing Studies who are seeking select funding opportunities. Prospective students interested in learning about how to fund their education should consult the Financial Support page.
We are also available to provide individual feedback on essay or proposal drafts for external fellowships. Before submitting a draft, students should have it reviewed by their advisor or another faculty member.