Scholarships

Fellowships support investigator-designed, independent research projects by scientists early in their career. Supported approaches include neurophysiology, biophysics, integrative neurobiology, neuroethology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, systems neuroscience, cellular and developmental neurobiology, and computational approaches to neural systems. The Foundation also has a longstanding interest in epilepsy-related research. The fellowship offers support for 14 weeks.

Scholarships are offered to Orthodox Christian students enrolled in full-time professional graduate studies leading to graduate, non-theological degrees. The scholarship is to help defray the costs of tuition, room and board, and other expenses related to their studies in obtaining a graduate degree

Annual funding for classroom training and field training in environmental activism

recognizes an outstanding published or unpublished paper, article, book chapter, or dissertation chapter on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, transsexual, and/or queer history completed in English by a graduate student. It is awarded in even-numbered years, covering work completed during the previous two years.

GIVE offers meaningful volunteer abroad programs that transform the lives of its volunteers, igniting new passions, and inspiring incredible personal growth. Work on sustainable development projects that drive lasting change — improving infrastructure, increasing educational opportunities, implementing freshwater systems, and protecting endangered wildlife.

The scholarship supports master’s students in the disciplines of public health or public policy who are pursuing careers advancing public policy related to sexual and reproductive health and rights.

stipend and housing provided for an internship program for undergraduate and two graduate students with a demonstrated interest in women’s studies, Jewish women’s studies or topics related to Jewish women/Jewish gender issues around the world. Interns assist HBI-affiliated scholars and Brandeis offices with research and administrative tasks. Includes weekly outings to research archives and places of Jewish interest, and discussions with Jewish studies and gender studies scholars. Each intern is expected to produce a work — an academic paper, a short story, a website, an art work — that is original and personally meaningful, and draws on creative and intellectual energies

Residential fellowships support postdoctoral research using Hagley’s research collections. Hagley preserves and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise to support research into the interaction between business and the cultural, social, and political dimensions of our society from the late 18th century to the present. Fellows are expected to be in continuous residence during the term. Two fellowships are available: one offers support for four months and the other offers support for eight mont

Residential fellowships are for Ph.D. candidates for the use of Hagley’s research collections. Hagley preserves and interprets the unfolding history of American enterprise to support research into the interaction between business and the cultural, social, and political dimensions of our society from the late 18th century to the present. Fellows are expected to be in continuous residence during the term. The fellowships offers support for four months.

Priority will be given to those enrolled in academic programs that are focused on traditional weaving and advanced, artistic textile art. The scholarship may be used for tuition, materials, or travel.