DeadlineFebruary 22, 2026 (Stipend + Professional Development); April 15, 2026 (Professional Development)
Award amountHalf of student's expenses funded by sponsor; US$15,000 for Professional Development Fellows (3 years); US$97,500 for Stipend + Professional Development Fellows (3 years); Half of stipend, fees, tuition funded by sponsor, matched by FFAR for Stipend Fellows
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Apply – FFAR Fellows
Application portal for the FFAR Fellows Program. Details on two categories: Stipend + Professional Development and Professional Development. Deadlines and eligibility requirements are provided.
February 22, 2026 (Stipend + Professional Development); April 15, 2026 (Professional Development)
Award amount
US$97,500 for Stipend + Professional Development Fellows (3 years)
Eligibility
Students enrolled or accepted into a PhD program at a U.S. or Canadian university.; Completion of MS degree or one year of PhD program by August 2026.; Three years remaining in degree program (Fall 2026 to Spring 2029).; Confirmed PhD faculty advisor.; Residency or study visa.
Requirements
Committed match sponsor(s) for application submission.; At least 50% sponsorship from a non-academic entity for Stipend + Professional Development category.; Preference for partial funding from non-academic entity for Professional Development category.; Availability to attend full orientation week at NC State University.; Eagerness to participate in FFAR Fellows activities.
Application materials
Statement of interest (3 essay questions).; Student CV.; Faculty adviser CV.; Three or four reference letters.
Important dates
Application portal for 2026-2029 fellows is closed.; Application period for 2027-2030 fellows opens November 1, 2026.; February 22, 2026: Deadline for Stipend + Professional Development Category.; March 15, 2026: Notification for Stipend + Professional Development Category.; April 15, 2026: Deadline for Professional Development and Professional Development-Scholarship Categories.
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