Graduate Opportunities

NEW Laura Bassi Scholarship (11/28)

The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines. The scholarships are open to every discipline and are awarded three times per year: December, April, and August. The value of the scholarship is remitted solely through editorial assistance as follows:

Master’s candidates: $750
Doctoral candidates: $2,500
Junior academics: $500

These figures reflect the upper bracket of costs of editorial assistance for master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, and academic journal articles, respectively. All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of full-time employment. There are no institutional, departmental, or national restrictions.

Application deadline: November 28, 2025

Posted: 11/11/25

NEW ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future (1/14)

he ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future program provides summer work opportunities for PhD students to address practical problems and explore potential future careers related to the study of religion. Current PhD students from across all eligible fields of the humanities and social sciences whose dissertation topic relates to the study of religion are encouraged to apply for this fellowship.
ACLS will hold a webinar on December 8, 2025 for applicants to the 2026 ACLS Graduate Internships on the Spiritual Infrastructure of the Future, offering real-time feedback on questions about eligibility, the online application, and the fellowship review and selection process. Please register here.

Internship Details Stipend:
$15,400 for in-person positions; $14,000 for remote positions.
Relocation: Up to $2,000 in relocation funds for awardees who relocate for in-person positions.
Tenure: 9 weeks beginning in June 2026.
Applications will be accepted only through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system. Please do not contact any of the organizations directly.

Application deadline: January 14, 2026, 9:00 PM EST.

Posted: 11/11/25

NEW Call for Submission: Third Spaces Zine – Initiative on Cities (12/1)

The Boston University Initiative on Cities is excited to launch Third Spaces: an interdisciplinary, student-led zine that brings together diverse stories on urbanism.

Third Spaces celebrates the rich diversity of city life. We foster relationships across communities and hold civic leaders accountable to public needs. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Third Spaces addresses urban inequalities to envision a more resilient, sustainable, and livable future.

With a focus on storytelling, we offer a creative platform to share urban narratives. We aim to make urban scholarship accessible by providing researchers, artists, and enthusiasts with opportunities to publish their work.

Tell Your Story

We encourage community members to publish content on urban topics, including but not limited to:

Architecture
Art & Design
Business & Commerce
Culture & Identity
Data & Technology
Education
Environment & Nature
Gentrification
Health
History
Housing & Land Use
Philosophy
Policy & Law
Sociology & Society
Transportation

We are currently accepting rolling submissions for our first zine issue. The priority deadline is Monday, December 1, 2025, for your submission to be included in our first issue. Submissions will also be published on our upcoming webpage—on a rolling basis—and can be submitted before or after the December 1 deadline.

All BU students (undergraduate and graduate), faculty, staff, and external submissions are welcome to submit.

Posted: 11/11/25

BU Crowdfunding

Do you have a project that could use extra funding to reach its full potential? BU Crowdfunding is here to help you make it happen! We are excited to announce that we are now accepting project submissions for the Winter BU Crowdfunding cycle. This is your opportunity to bring your innovative ideas, service trips, events, or other BU-specific ventures to life with the support of the Boston University community.

Why BU Crowdfunding?
No Fees Receive every dollar you raise without worrying about processing fees.
Support Our dedicated team will guide you through setting up and launching your campaign.
BU Approved Fundraise with confidence on the official university crowdfunding platform.

Important Note: While our team provides valuable resources and guidance, the success of your campaign ultimately depends on your efforts. As the project leader, you will be responsible for actively leading and managing your fundraising campaign. Our role is to empower you with the tools and support you need, but it will be up to you to rally your network and drive the fundraising efforts.

Eligibility Requirements: Projects must be affiliated with an official BU club, department, or university-sponsored entity. Unfortunately, BU Crowdfunding cannot be used for projects that benefit individuals personally or to raise money for third-party non-profit organizations. Submit a Project Applications for the Fall Cycle must be submitted by Friday, November 21 by 11:59 pm to be featured during the winter (Feb. 03 – Mar. 04) crowdfunding cycle.

Need more info? Come to one of our Zoom information sessions! Session 1: Thursday, November 6 at 1 pm Session 2: Wednesday, November 19 at 1pm

Submit a project here.

Posted: 11/4/25

Global China Fellows Program (12/19)

Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Global China Fellows Program.

The Global China Fellows Program is a flagship program of the Global China Initiative(GCI) at the Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center). Since its inception in 2017, the Fellows Program has supported more than 40 Pre- and Post-doctoral Fellows from around the world to engage in policy-oriented research and commentary on China’s role in (re)shaping global affairs.  

The Fellows Program provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage and collaborate with GDP Center researchers, BU faculty members and Global South-based institutions to conduct policy-oriented research on China’s overseas economic activity and engagement with international institutions to advance financial stability, human well-being and environmental sustainability. Global China Fellows are paired with a BU faculty member, GDP Center Senior Academic Researcher, or a Non-Resident (Senior) Fellow on one of the four work streams: Data Analysis for Transparency and Accountability (D.A.T.A.); Forestry, Agriculture, and Indigenous Rights (FAIR); Energy and Climate; and China and the International Financial Architecture (CHIFA). Fellows will spend 20 hours per week contributing to existing research and 20 hours per week on their own independently led projects, while receiving guidance and support from their supervising mentor. Fellows are expected to produce one working paper per appointment year.  

The primary objective of the Global China Fellows Program is to mold and train the next generation of thought leaders to advance policy-oriented, interdisciplinary academic research on China’s overseas economic activities and engagement. The Global China Fellows Program has a proven track record of bridging the gap between academia and policymakers through policy dialogue, engagement and strategic communications.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Pre-doctoral applicants must have completed their qualification/comprehensive exams and defended their dissertation proposal; post-doctoral applicants must have successfully defended their dissertation by August 2026; 
• Strong research interest and expertise in China’s overseas economic activities and engagement with international institutions. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in priority geographical regions of interest, in addition to China, such as Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia; 
• Fluency in Chinese or a language from one of the priority regions; 
• Experience researching the relationship between China’s overseas engagement and the following issues is most preferred: 
• The role of China and Chinese development finance institutions in expanding energy access and renewable energy, decarbonization and addressing climate change; 
• Biodiversity and Indigenous Lands, geolocation and mapping;  
• International economic institutions, reform of the global sovereign debt architecture, debt sustainability, the Global Financial Safety Net and RMB internationalization;  
• The GDP Center accepts applications from scholars of all disciplinary backgrounds, especially the natural and social sciences, engineering and business. Quantitative methodological and modeling expertise are strongly preferred. 

The majority of the fellowships will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year. Fellows will receive a competitive stipend for fieldwork, conference travel, and professional development. Fellows are expected to complete their fellowship in-person at the GDP Center’s offices at Boston University. 

To apply: 

Interested applicants should send the following materials in one PDF to the Global China Initiative Team (gci@bu.edu) with the subject line “<<LastName_FirstName>> GCI Fellow Application 2026-2027.”

1. Recent Curriculum Vitae;
2. A 1-2 page cover letter describing applicant’s academic training, research interests and experience; 
3. A 1-2 page working paper proposal that outlines the research question(s), methodology, research plan and its significance;
4. Contact information for two references. 

🗓️Application Deadline: Applications must be received by December 19, 2025, 11:59 PM EST. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with screening interviews starting in October. Due to the volume of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Posted: 11/3/25

Asian Cultural Council Graduate Fellowship (11/19)

ACC gives a small number of Graduate Fellowship grants to support the travel and living expenses of graduate students from Asia who choose to study in the United States because comparable programs are not available in their home country, territory, or region and/or because they work in a field that is underrepresented in their home country, territory, or region.

ACC’s Graduate Fellowship program aims to advance international cultural exchange and to enrich and broaden scholarly narratives and critical discourse by increasing access to academic training in the arts and cultural fields.

💰Funding Information: ACC’s Graduate Fellowships provide $15,000 USD for one academic year, with the possibility of renewing for one additional year.

🗓️Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted by November 19, 2025, at 9:59 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST).  

Posted: 10/28/25

Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellows Program (11/14)

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Pardee Center Graduate Summer Fellows Program! This intensive, interdisciplinary 10-week research and writing program runs from May 26 to July 31, 2026. The program is open to BU master’s and doctoral students from all schools and departments. The fellowship offers an opportunity to conduct independent research on a wide range of topics aligned with the Pardee Center’s future-focused research interests and to produce a paper to be considered for publication by the Center. More information and detailed application instructions may be found here. 

🗓️Application Deadline: Applications are due Friday, November 14.

Posted: 10/28/25

Graduate Writing Fellowships (10/27)

The CAS Writing Program is now soliciting applications for Graduate Writing Fellowships. The Writing Program is hosting an information session for prospective applicants on Friday, October 17, from 3:30–4:30 pm via Zoom. More information can be found on the Graduate Fellowships site. If you would like to talk further about this fellowship or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Madsen Hardy at smhardy@bu.edu or Joe Bizup at jbizup@bu.edu.

🗓️Application Deadline: Applications are due Monday, October 27. 

Posted: 10/20/25

Soros Fellowship for New Americans (10/30)

The Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any advanced degree-granting program in the United States. The Fellowship involves taking part in two Fall Conferences in New York City (all expenses paid) and meeting with the Fellowship director on your campus.

💰Funding Information: Each Fellow receives up to $25,000 per year in stipend support for up to two years. Stipends are paid directly to the Fellows. Each Fellow receives up to $20,000 per year in tuition support for up to two years. Tuition is paid directly to the university.

🗓️Application Deadline: October 30, 2025.

Posted: 10/14/25

Frances E. Malamy Research Fellowship (10/26)

Frances E. Malamy had deep roots within PEM and the Phillips Library. A long-standing member of the museum family, she dedicated tireless hours processing manuscripts. She was a unique and extraordinary individual who firmly believed that the Phillips Library provides value to the academic community and the public, and realized the importance of the collection and its outreach impact on the greater intellectual world. To sustain the contributions that Frances made to the library, her husband Michael and her two children, Jocelyn and Adam, have funded this fellowship as a lasting tribute to her memory and her interest in the Phillips Library and the world of scholarship. The Frances E. Malamy Research Fellowship is awarded to one recipient each year to perform independent scholarly research. Fellowships awarded may be taken in the calendar year following an accepted application.

Qualification to be eligible for the fellowship are listed below:

• Research must be centered in the library’s archives and manuscripts collections.
• The fellowship requires in-library research for a minimum of eight weeks, not to be divided into more than two terms.

The program culminates in the submission of a research summary for the benefit of the library’s audiences, typically a public lecture or discussion, but the format of this is negotiable.

💰Funding Information: The recipient receives a $5,500 award, payable in two equal installments, at the middle and conclusion of their residency.

🗓️Application Deadline: October 26, 2025.

Posted: 10/14/25

Luce/ACLS Travel Grants in China Studies (11/5)

In partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation, ACLS offers a travel grant competition for graduate students in a PhD program and non-tenure track faculty at any career stage. The grant supports travel for conducting basic research in China or conducting China studies-related research in databases, collections, and archives anywhere in the world.

Scholars may use these funds to travel to libraries, archives and field sites, to establish contact with scholars in Chinese-language communities, and to secure necessary permissions for fieldwork or archival research.

💰Funding Information: $5,000 grant for travel any time during a 12-month period.

🗓️Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) System no later than 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 5, 2025.

Posted: 10/07/25

BU Crowdfunding Application

If you have reviewed the Crowdfunding Policy and believe BU Crowdfunding is right for your project, please submit an application below. The Application Details section provides an outline of what is needed to submit a project.

Need more info before applying? Review the posts in our application phase category for helpful resources before submitting a project.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

National Museum of African American History and Culture Internship Program The mission of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Internship Program is to provide equitable and meaningful temporary workplace-based learning experiences guided by staff mentors across a broad range of museum career fields to support the academic and professional goals of future museum leaders and advocates.

Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and career changers opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their educational and professional goals. Interns can gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of traditional and non-traditional museum careers.

🗓️ Application Deadline:

Internships are available as full-time (30-40 hours per week) or part-time (20 hours or less) positions from 10 to 13 weeks throughout the year with the possibility for an extension. Start dates and duration may be flexible and arranged with approval from the mentor.

• Spring Internships (January-April): October 15th Applicant Deadline
• Summer Internships (June-August): February 15th Application Deadline
• Fall Internships (September-December): June 15th Application Deadline

Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography Registration is now open for the 2024 programme of courses offered by the Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography (Bcn4Seasons School). This new series of intensive academic courses launched by the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED – Centre for Demographic Studies) covers a range of sociodemographic subjects and related techniques that are applicable to social sciences in general.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Varies

Future of Learning: AI Grant (FLAG) newly launched initiative will fund small, low-cost, AI-focused projects up to $5,000. Open to Boston University faculty and graduate teaching fellows, FLAG funding is designed to serve as a springboard for the exploration, design, and implementation of new or improved pedagogical approaches using generative AI in courses and educational programs that support learning for BU students. Learn about this funding opportunity and start experimenting! FLAG Initiative proposals are accepted monthly and reviewed by the leads of the three DL&I units – Center for Teaching & Learning; Education Technology group; and the Shipley Center. Expected response time for submissions is two weeks. This grant will follow the same schedule as our ACT grants.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling/Monthly

Accelerating Classroom Transformation (ACT) Grants The ACT Initiative invites Boston University faculty and graduate teaching fellows to experiment with learning technologies to improve the BU student experience. Intended to fund small, low-cost, technology-enabled projects, ACT Grants serve as a springboard for the exploration, design, and implementation of new or improved pedagogical approaches in courses and educational programs that support learning for BU students. Individual Boston University faculty and graduate teaching fellows may apply for an ACT Grant.

💰Funding Information: up to $5000 may be used for technology licenses, hourly wages for students to assist with the implementation or assessment of the project, or other associated costs. ACT funds will be distributed to your BU department for management.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling/Monthly

• Proposal due: October 2, response by October 16
• Proposal due: November 1, response by November 15
• Proposal due: December 1, response by December 15

Rewriting the Code (RTC) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to disrupting gender and racial inequity in tech. By connecting, equipping, and empowering undergraduate, graduate, and early-career women in tech, RTC is unapologetically making space for women to enter and thrive in the tech industry. The community is virtual and operates through Slack and regional in-person events. Membership is free, as are all of the amazing resources and opportunities RTC provides. Sign up today to take advantage of this women-focused network with over 18,000 members across 110+ countries, prioritized career opportunities with 50+ tech companies, and, most importantly, the sense of pride, representation, and belonging.

Questions: Contact info@rewritingthecode.org

Minority Access’ National Diversity & Inclusion Internship Program (Paid) The Minority Access National Internship Program is designed to allow talented undergraduate and graduate students experience the diversity and scope of career opportunities available in the federal, state and local government and participating private business entities. The program allows students to merge academic theory with the experience they are learning in the workplace. Minority Access interns receive pre-employment training, financial management and professional development, and recognition for fulfilling the program’s requirements.

Funding Information: $15.50 – $19.50 hr.

🗓️ Application Deadline: December, March & July 1st.

Boston Public Schools is accepting applications for classroom teaching positions in the district for Fall 2023. Pathways exist for provisional licensing and/or alternative certification. Interested candidates can fill out the quick apply form and someone will follow up. For more information, check out their Flyer or visit the BPS website.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) is a university-wide initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary research focused primarily on the quantitative social science of population change, socio economic development, and public health. Their goal is to produce population-based evidence that will better inform policies needed to create healthy and resilient societies. They are seeking a full-time, doctoral-level Research Analyst to support ongoing studies of cognitive aging and dementia in South Africa. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to the HCPDS at popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu. For more information, visit Harvard’s Center for Population and Development Studies.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

Preservation Society of Newport County Summer Internship An internship at the Preservation Society combines practical experience, collaboration with our professional staff, and exposure to various aspects of general non-profit operations. Interns will gain valuable skill sets, learn about workplace interactions, and gain further insight into their professional interests. Open to current undergraduate juniors and seniors, current graduate students, or recent graduates (within one year) from a bachelor’s or master’s level program. Applications are reviewed and decisions made on a rolling, first-come, first-considered basis. Applications and resumes are accepted year round, even if a specified position is not available or advertised. Visit the Preservation Society website for more information.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

WCM Behavioral Geriatrics Postdoctoral Training Program This 2-year Postdoctoral Training Program in Behavioral Geriatrics develops independent investigators capable of conducting patient-oriented research to improve the quality of life and quality of care of older adults. Applicants must be an MD and/or Ph.D. recent graduate or anticipate having their degree by September 1, 2023, in a relevant field. Applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 cohort that would start on September 1, 2023. Candidates will be selected on a rolling basis. Visit the WCM Behavior Geriatrics website for more information.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

BUCH: Off-Cycle Request for Faculty Project Awards. The Center accepts applications on a rolling basis for events taking place in the current academic year. Please note that because the Center’s budget is set one year in advance, most available funds have already been allocated for the current year and off-cycle awards are necessarily small. For the current year, the limit is $500, except under unusual circumstances. Learn more at the BUCH website!

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

BUCH Publication Production Cost Award for Faculty in the Humanities. Faculty may apply for funds to support production costs after a peer-reviewed publication with direct relevance to the humanities has been accepted for publication but before it has gone to press. The Center is unable to reimburse expenses that have already been paid out. You must apply well in advance of your book’s publication so that the Center can be mentioned as a sponsor in your book’s acknowledgments. If you receive an award, please be prepared to send a digital photograph of your book jacket and a link to your publisher’s website where your book is advertised. We will use these materials on our website or in our annual report and to help with publicity. The Center accepts applications for these awards throughout the year on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit the BUCH website.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

Faculty Library Acquisition Awards. The Center manages several endowments that provide funds for library acquisitions, such as the complete run of a journal or a database of otherwise inaccessible material. These funds are meant to supplement, not replace, the normal library purchasing fund, and may be used to build the collection in one of the University’s recently inaugurated areas of study. Proposals should specify the importance of items proposed for purchase to a community of users; these funds are not intended to purchase materials of interest to only one faculty member. The Center accepts applications for these awards throughout the year on a rolling basis. Applications for library acquisitions should involve both a faculty member and a librarian. Where a faculty member initiates the request, they should consult with the collection development librarian in their area. Learn more on the BU Library website!

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

Global Economic Governance Initiative Opportunities. The Global Development Policy (GDP) Center at Boston University is seeking support for the  the Global Economic Governance Initiative (GEGI) program. Learn more about this opportunity at Global Economic Governance Initiative.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

Institute on Culture, Religion, & World Affairs (CURA). Travel grants of up to $500 are provided to Boston University students who wish to travel outside of Boston for a conference or to conduct research on a subject related to CURA’s mission. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.To Apply: Send an explanation of the purpose of the travel, along with a budget for the trip, your current CV, and an email from a professor approving the plans to Assistant Director Arlene Brennan.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Rolling

The Jewish Cultural Endowment (JCE) supports Jewish cultural programs across the University, sponsoring lectures, conferences, literary events, curricular enhancement, and artistic performances and exhibitions. Its mission is to foster an appreciation of Jewish culture in all its richness and diversity. The JCE invites grant proposals from individuals (faculty, students, and staff) with access to a BU program administration that will be responsible for planning, promoting and executing the event. JCE funded events must take place on the BU campus and should directly benefit the BU community.

🗓️ Submission Deadlines: each year in February, May and October.

Free Mental Health Screening The Chief Health Office, in collaboration with Student Health Services and Employee Wellness, invite students, staff, and faculty to take a free, on-line, mental health screening. This depression and anxiety screening takes just two minutes to complete. We encourage you to take the anonymous online screening that shares feedback and resources. Take the online screening. 

More coming soon!

The BU Graduate Student Organization sponsors social activities and other events that are open to all graduate students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Anthropology

Anthropology in the Works is a student-run group that is an inclusive, collaborative, creative space for students to explore anthropology and is open to any student interested in learning more about the discipline. We work to increase the understanding and appreciation of anthropology and to dispel claims that it is not “real” science. We are dedicated to learning more about the traditions and customs of different cultures by hosting and participating in events around campus and across the Boston area. Anthropology in the Works connects undergraduate students with faculty and graduate students and contributes to the community within the Anthropology Department. We do this through planning excursions, discussions, presentations, and celebrations attended by various members of the community. For more information, contact the Executive Board at aitw@bu.edu. 

Economics

Graduate Economics Association (GEA) assists students in the Economics graduate program and provides peer resources on a variety of topics. The GEA can be contacted at mailgea@bu.edu

BU Women in Economics (WEorg) is a graduate student-led organization dedicated to the advancement of women in all stages of research in economics. Contact WEorg at weorg@bu.edu.

History

History Graduate Student Organization (HGSO) hosts social events as well as academic and professional programs for all current graduate students in the History Department.

Politcal Science

The Graduate Student Speaker Series is organized by a few of our graduate students to bring in a variety of speakers from across subfields.

Other

Alianza Latina is Boston University’s largest Latinx student organization dedicated to providing programming that fosters community and encourages students to learn more about Latinx culture and identity, regardless of their own race or ethnicity. We implement weekly cultural, social, and professional meetings as well as community service events on and off campus. For more information, email them at alianzal@bu.edu.

Alpha Phi Omega is the gender-inclusive community service fraternity at Boston University. They aim to establish a space for our members to build a diverse community right here on campus and with the city of Boston. APO partners with numerous community partners, such as the American Red Cross Food Pantry, Women’s Lunch Place, and the Boston Bruins Foundation, to help support this city we call home. There’s definitely an opportunity to get involved with any issue or social justice area you’re passionate about.