The awards are made available through funding from national laboratories, industry, and other federal agencies. This cooperative program enriches the academic experience, enhances the research, development and technical capabilities of host facilities and promotes a skilled technical workforce. This program is open to master's and doctoral degree candidates enrolled in an accredited graduate program. Institutional affiliation and citizenship restrictions may apply for some awards or facilities. Applicants will be reviewed on the basis of academic performance, research potential, career goals, recommendations, and compatibility of scientific interests and proposed research with the resources of the host facility.
Renewals re competitive and require an updated application.
Renewals beyond two years for master's candidates and three years for doctoral degree candidates will receive special review. Sponsors may augment the award and provide additional allowances for fellowships at the facility or on campus. Information may also be obtained by contacting AWU, an AWU Education and Research Committee representative on a member campus, or a program coordinator at a sponsoring facility. Applications may be submitted at any time. Completed applications received by February 1st will be given full consideration for summer fellowships.