Boren Fellowship

Boren Awards Fellowships

Internal Deadline: now-January 17, 2025

National Fellowship Deadline: January 22, 2025

For internal review, submit your essays or program plans to ugsawrd@iu.edu by January 17, 2025

Boren Fellowships fund research and language study proposals by US graduate students in world regions critical to US interests.

Awards are determined by the duration abroad. The maximum award is $25,000 for 25-52 weeks, or up to $12,500 for 12-24 weeks of overseas study. Fellowship recipients may also receive up to $12,000 for an optional domestic language study program.

Upcoming Webinars

Ask Us Anything - December 9, 3pm

This webinar is a chance for applicants to ask questions about the Boren Award and application. 

Register for Ask Us Anything

Crafting Competitive Essays - December 16, 1pm

This webinar will tell you what to focus on, what to avoid, common missteps, and more. You will also have a chance to ask specific questions  about your essays.

Register for Crafting Competitive Essays

Visit the Boren Awards website for more information including:

• full eligibility requirements
• access to webinars and resources

If you have questions, contact the Graduate Fellowship & Awards Coordinator at ugsawrd@iu.edu.