Biological Sciences A fellowship for three years of graduate study learning to a Ph.D. or Sc. D. degree in the biological sciences. Seniors with superior academic records should apply in early November. Fellowships support postgraduate study for excellent students who are likely to become leaders in scientific and technological advances, exemplary teachers in the applied physical sciences, and key contributors to the technological capability on which the nation's well being depends. Applications must be submitted to the Hertz Foundation in late October.
Applications are due in late spring.
These fellowships support the graduate study of American history by aspiring and experienced secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies. The program must include a concentration of courses on the history and principles of the United States Constitution. Applications are due in February. Successful candidates must present not only a high GPA and high GRE scores, but also a vision of both teaching and learning and a capacity to communicate extraordinarily well. Applications are due in late December.