The Winston Churchill Foundation funds study and research for college seniors or recent graduates at the University of Cambridge in England for up to one year. Eligibility requirements include United States citizenship or legal residency, graduation from a participating school and being age 19 to 26. Approximately 100 colleges and universities participate in the foundation’s program. Churchill Scholar selection is based on academic talent and a demonstration of commitment to original work in areas such as computer science and other areas in engineering and mathematics. The foundation disseminates at least 14 awards per year and may include an extra grant of up to $2,000 to cover research-related expenses and travel.
The Winston Churchill Foundation
600 Madison Ave.
Suite 1601
New York, NY
10022-1737
212-752-3200
winstonchurchillfoundation.org
Women and minority doctoral students have the opportunity to conduct research under the guidance of teams at AT&T Labs. Students are partnered with a mentor and spend 10 weeks during the summer working on a research project. The program lasts for three years and provides funds for tuition and fees during the academic year, summer research and study expenses, and support for attending conferences. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents and enrolled or planning to enroll in a Ph.D. program.
AT&T Labs Fellowship
Administrator, Room C103
180 Park Ave.
Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971
973-360-8000
research.att.com
The National Institute of Standards and Technology funds a technology research program for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing careers in science and engineering. The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship gives students the opportunity to conduct research at NIST laboratories alongside renowned scientists and gives them access to cutting-edge labs. Students receive a stipend of $8,000 for their summer research. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or legal residency and enrollment in a science-related degree program.
SURF NIST Boulder Programs
National Institute of Standards and Technology
325 Broadway, Mail Stop 104
Boulder, CO 80305-3337
303-497-3319
nist.gov