UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 1 – Winter 2026

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 1 of Winter Quarter! We hope your first week of classes is off to a great start. Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Study Abroad

Interesting Courses

Club & Research Opportunities

Job & Internship Opportunities

Scholarships

UW Study Abroad Fair

Attend to learn about study abroad opportunities, both Honors and non-Honors. You’ll hear about program types, timelines, credits, funding & scholarships, as well as the locations and topics of upcoming study abroad offerings.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the HUB North Ballroom.

Learn more about the Study Abroad Fair: https://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/about-us/study-abroad-fair/

Preview the Honors Study Abroad offerings for Summer 2026 and Early Fall Start 2026: honors.uw.edu/study-abroad

Winter 2026: Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics (ASTR 190/597)

Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics (ASTR 190/597) explores how Indigenous peoples of the Pacific navigated thousands of miles of open ocean guided by stars, wind, swells, and marine life. Students learn about the cosmos through both Indigenous and Western lenses while examining the cultural impact of reclaiming traditional practices. The course interweaves Indigenous wisdom with modern astrophysics concepts.

It’s taught by Dr. Brittany Kamai, an Affiliate member of the Faculty at UW, an expert in the unique combination of both gravitational wave astrophysics and traditional Pacific Islander voyaging. The course is interactive and project-based, and has been one of our most popular offerings in the last two years we’ve offered it.

Details:

• Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30–5:50pm
• Hybrid format (in-person weeks 1–2 and 9–10 in PAA 216; Zoom otherwise)
• No prerequisites
• Open to undergraduates and graduates
• Fulfills NSc credit

Honors 100 Peer Facilitator Applications launch 1/12/26!

Are you interested in becoming more involved in the Honors Program and developing leadership, community building, and stronger communication skills? Excited to help mentor students new to UW and to Honors? Or maybe you’re looking for a great way to meet your leadership or service experiential learning requirement? 

Apply to be an Honors Peer Facilitator in Honors 100! Peer Facilitator applications will open on January 12th, 2026 via online submission.

The Peer Facilitator Program is a great opportunity for current Honors students to engage with our incoming class of Honors students and become leaders in our community. As a Peer Facilitator you will have the opportunity to:

  • Develop a supportive community with other Peer Facilitators through collaborative meetings and retreats
  • Develop leadership and facilitation skills while leading one section of 12-18 registered Honors 100 students four times throughout Autumn Quarter
  • Have fun and provide mentorship and support to our newest Honors students in the autumn quarter 
  • Support students through their Honors 100 assignments which engages them in interdisciplinary learning and the Honors Program curriculum

Any current student in the Interdisciplinary Honors Program that has completed Honors 100 is eligible to apply. In the meantime, more information about the Peer Facilitator role can also be found on the Honors website. You can also reach out to honors100@uw.edu if you have any questions. 

BAM Labor Internship

The UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies is thrilled to announce that applications for the Building a Movement (BAM) Labor Internship (Spring 2026) are now OPEN. Applications are DUE Feb 9 (Mon) 11:59pm PT. You can learn more about the positions we’re offering this year at https://labor.washington.edu/BAM.

The BAM Internship is a paid internship program that connects undergraduate students at the University of Washington with the local labor movement, through partnerships with community organizations engaged with this work on a variety of levels. The internship will take place during Spring 2026.

We encourage you to RSVP for one of the two information sessions we are offering:

  • January 27 (Tuesday) 5-6pm at UW Seattle Campus (Location TBD)
  • January 30 (Friday) 2-3pm on Zoom (link provided upon registration)

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to BAM Coordinator, Soohyung Hur (hursh@uw.edu). 

Join Project Indoor Farm!

Project IF is an indoor farming organization aimed at spreading awareness of sustainable alternatives to traditional, soil-based agriculture. We have an on-campus hydroponics farm and research space. We invite students and community members to get hands-on experience with different farming technologies and learn the process of creating their own indoor farm. After harvests, we host potlucks multiple times a quarter to cook and enjoy our produce together! Project IF is open to all majors due to the interdisciplinary nature of our work, there is a project for everyone!

Please join our discord to join our club! You can also check out our Instagram @projectindoorfarm to follow our day-to-day activities.

There is no application and no experience is required!

The farm is located in Condon Hall 147, meaning that it’s highly accessible to any Interdisciplinary Honors students living in the Honors LLC. The Husky Link page can be found here.

Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops.

For classes with an emphasis on writing or revision, the OWRC is also pleased to offer  Peer Review Workshops. Guided by a member of OWRC staff, these workshops are designed to facilitate positive and productive experiences with peer review by providing an approachable and conversational structure through which to provide and solicit feedback. These workshops allow students to build writing and revision skills while challenging them to think critically about their rhetorical choices. 

Customized, writing-focused workshops are also available upon request.  

For more information on these support services and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the OWRC website, including our overview of instructor services, or email us at owrc@uw.edu.  

SYSO Media Archive Job Opportunity

Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra (syso.org) is hiring two media archive interns. Chosen individuals will sort, catalogue, and digitize SYSO’s in-house collection of historical media (music recordings, concert programs, concert & rehearsal photography, video content), as well as help staff create a media timeline of the organization’s 83-year history. Ideal candidates have a high attention to detail and an interest in creative planning.

These roles require a minimum of 4 hours in office per week from February 2026 – June 2026 at the SYSO offices in Seattle’s Northgate neighborhood (11065 5th Ave NE Suite A). Interns are jointly supervised by SYSO’s Director of Development and Director of Marketing & Communications.

For more information, please visit our job posting. Contact Louis Brooks, Director of Development, at louis@syso.org with any questions.

Applications received by January 20, 2026, will receive priority.

ADAI Summer Internship Program – Apply Now!

The University of Washington’s Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) is launching a new summer internship program for UW undergraduates in Seattle, WA interested in working in substance use/addictions, public health, science/health communications, and related fields! Gain project-based real-world experience and learn about substance use research, policy, and practice. Interns will have an opportunity to connect with UW faculty and staff and visit community partners working in a variety of settings.

Gain project-based real-world experience and learn about substance use research, policy, and practice. Interns will have an opportunity to connect with UW faculty and staff and visit community partners working in a variety of settings.

Summer quarter 2026: June 22- August 14 (8 weeks)

Schedule: 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs)

Hybrid: remote with some in-person events (in/near Seattle)

Stipend: approx. $5290 (for 100% FTE)

Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB

There are several research opportunities for students at the University of Washington’s Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. These research opportunities are a good way to explore psychology or research more generally and can be valuable for students interested in going to graduate school, medical school, or other higher education.

Below is a list of projects at the CSHRB that have openings for students this quarter and instructions on how to apply if you are interested.

The ADM Study (Active-Duty Men Who Have Sex with Men Study)

  • Study Contacts: Thomas Walton, towalton@uw.edu
  • Study Overview: The ADM Study is investigating alcohol use and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) currently serving in the US military.  Currently, we are conducting a survey of active-duty MSM to characterize unique military-specific risk and protective factors in this population, including sexual belief and knowledge, social norms, traumatic stress, and social support.
  • RA Opportunities: I am looking for 1-2 students who are interested in supporting administration of the current online survey, which could include screening participants for eligibility, processing participation incentives, quality inspection of data, and/or developing of marketing materials. Opportunities to develop qualitative interview protocols may also be available to a student with specific interest in this area. All work would be conducted remotely.
  • If Interested: please email me (Thomas Walton at towalton@uw.edu) and let me know what aspects of the project are interesting to you and what you are looking to learn or experience during your 499. (e.g. Who to contact with what information such as a resume or link to your application)

Awareness and Decision-making About Personal Tendencies (ADAPT)

  • Study Contacts: Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) and Dr. Brittney Hultgren (hultgren@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: ADAPT works to recruit young adults who have recently received Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Washington State and assess the benefits of providing a brief online personal feedback intervention on outcomes related to substance use and impaired driving.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity help test and implement a brief online intervention, communicate with SBIRT facilitators to answer questions, learn about participant recruitment, and learn about data management and basic data analyses. 
  • If Interested: please reach out to Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume/CV that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details. In your email, please include a little bit about your goals for after graduation.

Project MAX

  • PI: Jennifer Cadigan; cadiganj@uw.edu 
  • Study Overview: Study is developing and testing a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and increase substance-free goal directed behaviors among young adults.
  • RA Opportunities: Looking for students to help with study recruitment (calling participants); conducting literature searches; students will participate in weekly lab meetings.
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Jennifer Cadigan (cadiganj@uw.edu) and send resume.

Project SELF

  • Study Contact: Vyoma Shah, vyomas@uw.edu
  • Study Overview:  Project SELF is an NIH-funded clinical trial testing narrative writing tasks aimed at shifting a social cognitive risk factor (drinking self-concept) for young adult alcohol misuse.
  • RA Opportunities: We are looking for 3-4 students to run lab sessions and assist with other study-related tasks (such as tracking and documentation)
  • If interested: Fill out our application: https://forms.gle/K7naxoXubKDs8fty9

Project Shift

  • Study Contact: Dr. Jessica Blayney (jab24@uw.edu), Dr. Tracey Garcia (garciat@uw.edu), and Ty Tristao (tt88@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: SHIFT is developing and testing an online, customizable alcohol feedback intervention that allows participants to choose the referent groups they would like information on, in addition to the typical student drinking comparisons. We are currently finalizing intervention content through interviews and will then test the intervention in a small RCT. 
  • RA Opportunities: RAs have the opportunity to potentially learn qualitative methods (e.g., conducting UAX interviews and other qualitative methods), beta test intervention content, develop recruitment materials, help with recruitment and retention of participants, conduct literature searches, data cleaning, and other tasks as they develop. 
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Blayney or Dr. Garcia and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel are relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology. In your email, please include a brief description of yourself, any relevant experience (academic or non-academic), your goals for graduation and after graduation, and the learning experiences you would like to gain while working as an RA with us. 

Project Take a Break

  • Study Contacts:  Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu)
  • Study Overview: This project will recruit 100 young adults to participate in a research study testing the efficacy of a tolerance break (“T-break”) guide for young adults who use cannabis.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs should be able to commit at least 2 quarters to the project and may be involved with programming and testing online surveys, recruiting participants, conducting virtual information sessions with participants, literature reviews, and other related study tasks. Interested RAs may also be able to engage in research dissemination opportunities, such as preparing and presenting research at local or national conferences and/or contributing to manuscript preparation.
  • If interested: Please complete this application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZqf5h-18zUJ7-LvaUExKVx_C9_MGP3v3N32Aw2Vy-9PYJhQ/viewform?usp=dialog  The application must be completed to be considered for an undergraduate research assistant position. In addition to answering the questions in this online application, please provide a recent resume or curriculum vitae. Once you finish the survey, please email Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu) letting them know you completed an application. Once your email is received, you will be considered for a position.  Please note that the use of AI for this application is prohibited. Applications that appear to use AI-assisted responses will not be considered.

Research Evaluating Sleep & Trends for Universal Prevention (RESTUP)

  • Study Contacts: Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) and Nicole Fossos-Wong (njf2@uw.edu)   
  • Study Overview: RestUp is a clinical trial aimed at testing the efficacy of an integrated intervention, which incorporates both elements of BASICS, a substance use intervention, and CBTi, an intervention for insomnia.
  • RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity to help with participant recruitment, train research study participants on daily monitoring procedures (Fitbits – Track Sleep; Breathalyzer – Track BAC), and code intervention sessions for adherence to motivational interviewing.
  • If Interested: please reach out to Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details.

Take 5

  • PI: Dr. Christine Lee: leecm@uw.edu
  • Study Overview: Testing an online program for young adults to reflect on their personal goals, check in about their cannabis use, and learn strategies to reduce risks when using cannabis. 
  • RA Opportunities: Develop and design recruitment (social media posts) material. Conduct Zoom call for consent and study information with participants. Participant retention and communication. Assist in programming and testing online surveys. 
  • If interested: Please contact Dr. Devon Abdallah at abdallah@uw.edu and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel our relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology.

RSO Opportunity for Honors Students — Montlake Consulting Group Recruitment

Montlake Consulting Group is the University of Washington’s oldest student consulting organization. We provide hands-on consulting experience, personal development, and an expansive professional network. With 14+ years of experience across 85+ projects for clients like the Seattle Seahawks, Costco, and LinkedIn, our alumni go on to institutions like McKinsey, Google, Goldman Sachs, and more. 

We welcome motivated undergraduates of all majors, minors, and interests—no prerequisites required.

Our coffee chats and applications are now open. You can find further information below in our recruitment events calendar. We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! 

Recruitment Events

Coffee Chats

  • When: Monday, January 5th – Friday, January 9th
  • What: Spend 20 minutes chatting 1-on-1 with current members and the executive team.
  • Sign-ups: tinyurl.com/MCGCoffeeChatW26

Workshops

  • Resume Workshop
    • When: Wednesday, January 7th, Paccar Hall 394 @ 6 PM
    • What: Introduction to what MCG is and offers, our application, and preparing your resume and cover letter for recruitment.
    • RSVP: tinyurl.com/MCGResumeW26
  • Case Workshop:
    • When: Thursday, January 8th, Founders 170 @ 5 PM
    • What: Explore what a case interview is and how to complete one.
    • RSVP: tinyurl.com/MCGCaseW26

Applications (including resume, transcript, and cover letter) are due by January 10th at 11:59 PM: tinyurl.com/MCGWinter26App
For questions, contact us at montlakeconsulting@gmail.com or @montlake.consulting on Instagram. We look forward to your application!

Work Study Job Opportunities: K–5 Math and Reading Tutors Needed – The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation

The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Tutor Work Study Positions

The United Indians of All Tribes Foundation is currently seeking work study eligible UW students to serve as tutors and mentors for Native American children grades K-5 to help with their math and reading skills. Tutors are compensated at $25 per hour! Tutors will assist students with their academic goals while also contributing to their socioemotional well-being through role modeling and encouragement. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while gaining valuable experience in education and community engagement.

View the job description here: https://apps.osfa.washington.edu/workstudy/job/6045

If interested, email cover letter and resume to info@unitedindians.org. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Paid Undergraduate Research Assistant Position in Skin Cancer Research

The Merkel Cell Carcinoma Collaborative (MC3) Institute at the University of Washington invites passionate undergraduates to apply for the MC3 Undergraduate Research Training Program. This role supports innovative research on Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC), a rare and aggressive skin cancer. MC3 is a newly established Institute focused on translating research into transformative patient care and supports the Nghiem Lab as well as other MCC researchers. MC3 unites over 100 collaborators from Seattle and worldwide to set new standards in clinical care and research impact. The institute supports MCC community outreach and patient education (merkelcell.org). 

This position provides extensive opportunities to interact with scientists, physicians, and clinical research team members. MC3’s mission is “to collaborate to cure Merkel cell carcinoma,” and our institute’s values include integrity, education, collaboration, transformative impact, and a patient-centered approach. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic applicants that resonate with our mission and embody these values.  

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Collect data from medical records and direct patient communication, maintain an accurate database, and assist with administrative tasks (website maintenance, philanthropy support, and MC3 communications) 
  • Maintain and restock the lab space, including the tissue culture room 
  • Collaborate on additional research projects under other MC3 members as opportunities arise 

Applicant Requirements: 

  • Eligibility: Due to the 2-year time commitment for the training program, priority will be given to those graduating in 2028 or later 
  • Skills: Organization, communication, collaboration, and a strong desire to learn about the clinical management and biology of cancer 
  • Commitment: Minimum 10 hours/week during the academic year and 30-40 hours/week during the summer. Majority of the work is required onsite during business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm), though some tasks may be performed remotely.  
  • Experience: Previous research or clinical experience is advantageous but not required 

Our Institute is located at 850 Republican Street on the SLU UW Medical Research Campus, a 30-minute shuttle ride from the main campus. This position will start in March of 2026.  

The Undergraduate Research Assistant position offers hourly compensation equal to the Washington State minimum. To learn more about UW Student Employment eligibility and policies, please visit - https://hr.uw.edu/studentemployment/.  

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to the MCC Team (mccteam@uw.edu) with the email title “MC3 Undergrad Position, {your initials}.” We will be accepting applications until January 9th, 2026. 

Apply for upcoming student leadership positions!

Virtual Orientation Leaders introduce incoming students to campus resources and course registration through engaging online activities. VOLs will support students in building their UW community with the help of advisers, campus leadership, and their team of peers. 

FIG Leaders support first-year students by facilitating academic information, campus resources, and common transition questions in the GEN ST 199 course. 

Nominate a student! Have someone in mind that might be good for the Virtual Orientation Leader or FIG Leader roles? Complete our nomination form to nominate them and they will get a nomination email with information about applying.

The deadline to apply for these positions is Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PST. Application information and questions are available for review online on our leadership opportunities webpage.

Please note that these positions are open to students who are currently enrolled in Seattle.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is OPEN for UW nominations!

The Udall Scholarship is a $7,000 scholarship for sophomores and juniors who are committed to making a difference in either the environment or Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Policy or Native Healthcare. US citizenship or permanent residency required. Four nominations are available for students committed to environmental careers and four for students interested in Tribal Policy/Native Healthcare.

UW Nomination required, apply here (https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/apply/778)

UW nomination deadline: January 15, 2026 

National application deadline: March 4, 2026

Travel around the world with the Bonderman Travel Fellowship

Where would you go if you had eight months to travel solo? Which two continents and six countries would you visit? What experiences would you seek out? How would you be transformed?

Each year a handful of lucky University of Washington students get to make those decisions as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime with the support of a Bonderman Fellowship. The 2026 application is open and you may be eligible to apply for this $26,000 fellowship that supports independent exploration and travel abroad.

Bonderman Fellows undertake international travel on their own for eight months, to six or more countries in two or more major regions of the world. Through solo travel fellows focus on exploration and discovery, learning about the world and themselves in it. Each Fellowship carries a $26,000 award to be used only for extended solo international travel. Fellows may not conduct research, pursue an academic project, or participate in a formal program or organization.

Applications are due before 5:00 pm PT on January 14, 2026. In person and online information session information can be seen here.

More information and the application can be found at bonderman.uw.edu – please review the eligibility requirements below to see if you may apply.

Eligibility:

In 2026, the Bonderman Fellowship will offer University of Washington undergraduate graduating seniors, graduate and professional students from the Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses an opportunity to engage in independent international travel. Open to all fields of study. 

Students with limited/no international experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

To be considered, applicants must:

  • Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Be enrolled in a University of Washington degree program.
  • Graduate/professional students must be enrolled in a degree program the quarter the application is due (Winter Quarter 2026).
    • On leave status is not considered “enrolled”.
    • Professional students include those in Law (JD), Medicine (MD), Dentistry (DDS), and Pharmacy (PharmD) degree programs.
  • Undergraduate applicants must be planning to graduate in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026 and must be enrolled in at least two quarters between autumn 2025 and autumn 2026.
    • If you are not graduating in winter 2026, spring 2026, summer 2026 or autumn 2026, you are not eligible to apply this year.
    • If you are selected as a Bonderman Fellow, you must graduate before you start your travels.
  • Be in good academic, conduct and disciplinary standing during the quarter the application is due.
  • If awarded, good academic, disciplinary and conduct standing is a prerequisite of receiving the fellowship.
  • Please thoroughly review all guidelines and preferences.

To learn more about this extraordinary opportunity, please review the Applying and FAQ sections of the website.

Apply for UW nomination to the Beinecke Scholarship for juniors in arts, humanities & social science fields: UW deadline Jan. 20, 2026!

The Beinecke Scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to be courageous in their selection of graduate programs. The scholarship provides $35,000 for a research-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences to juniors (based on graduation date) who have financial need.

Eligibility requirements include (please visit the website for complete details):

  • Be a college junior (based on graduation date) pursuing a bachelor’s degree. 
  • Plan to enter a research-focused or creative-focused master’s or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
  • Be a United States citizen, or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during their undergraduate years.
  • Demonstrate superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during their undergraduate career.

UW Applicant Information & Resources:

FDDO Global Internship Program Opportunity

About the Program

The Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship was founded in 2016 as the Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship by the Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), the nation’s oldest and largest student exchange organization. Since then, the program has evolved to pay tribute to Frederick Douglass’ transformative experience visiting Ireland more than 175 years ago, when Douglass was warmly received by the Irish people and met the renowned Irish reformer, Daniel O’Connell. This immersive opportunity celebrates their exceptional contributions to society and their notable business acumen, inspiring young professionals to emulate their success and apply their principles in the modern world.  

10 exceptional student leaders will be selected for a transformative summer internship program in Dublin, Ireland, where they will draw inspiration from the legacies of two remarkable social justice leaders: Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell. 

Co-sponsored by CIEE, the Government of Ireland, the African American Irish Diaspora Network, and the John & Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation, all program costs are covered, including housing and airfare. Students will also receive a stipend while they are on the program. 

Pictured: 2025 Fellows

Eligibility Requirements

We invite applications from 1st-, 2nd-, or 3rd-year students with a GPA of 3.0 or above who are eligible for the Pell Grant or have demonstrated financial need. The application is online and due on January 9th.

As part of our commitment to expanding access to an international education, CIEE offers a $1500 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Scholars Grant towards any CIEE semester of summer program around the world to all applicants who submit an application and meet all eligibility requirements but are not selected for the Internship program. They are able to use this grant through Summer 2027. 

OMSFA Events & Scholarships

OMSFA’s New Website!

We’ve launched our new OMSFA website! Some key highlights: 

Featured Opportunities

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters | Deadlines: varied, through January 2026

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programs are offered by multiple higher education institutions across various EU countries. These programs are 2-year, multi-country master’s degrees with joint/multiple degrees, and competitive scholarships that cover tuition, travel, and living expenses. Review the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue, to learn what is available in 2026-2027. 

Scoville Peace Fellowship | Deadline: January 9

The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship Program invites recent college and graduate school alumni to apply for full-time, six-to-nine month fellowships in Washington, DC. Outstanding individuals will be selected to work with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates with a strong interest in these issues who have prior experience with public-interest activism or advocacy.

Samuel Huntington Public Service Award | Deadline: January 9

Provides $30,000 stipends for graduating college seniors to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.  

Institute for Protein Design Undergraduate Summer Research Program | Deadline: January 11

The Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington is a world-leading research center focused on creating new proteins that solve modern challenges across medicine, technology, and sustainability. Here, interdisciplinary expertise converges — from computer science and biochemistry to clinical medicine and entrepreneurship. Current projects include the development of novel therapeutics for cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and more, as well as new vaccines, nanomaterials, and enzymes. Students will receive a $3,200 stipend/month. 

Siddall Sheffield Scholarship | Deadline: January 13

 The Siddall Sheffield Scholarship covers the full tuition fee for a one-year Engineering Masters, plus a stipend of £18,000/$24,000 USD. The University of Sheffield’s reputation is a World Top 100 university with a global reputation for research excellence and impact, particularly in the field of engineering where it attracts more funding than any other UK university including Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London. The scholarship is looking to develop the brightest and best talent in engineering and is open to all US students with a relevant bachelor’s degree. The Engineering Masters courses cover a range of subject areas, from Computer Science to Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Materials Science.

Boren Scholarships for Undergraduate Students  | Deadline: January 28

Provides U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in areas of the world that are critical to U.S. interests and underrepresented in study abroad. 1 year of federal service requirement (must start within 3 years of graduation). 

Award Amounts: 

  • $8,000 for summer program (STEM students only; 8 weeks min.) 
  • $12,500 for a semester 
  • $25,000 for a full academic year 

Ellison Institute of Technology | Final Deadline: February 1

Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project to solve some of humanity’s most enduring challenges. Final deadline: February 1, 2026.

Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa | Deadline: February 15

PSA-PBK offers up to three undergraduate scholarships of $3,000 each, as well as the Myra Lupton scholarship in the amount of $3,500 for a first-generation college student.  Applicants do not have to be members of Phi Beta Kappa. Undergraduate Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.8. Myra Lupton Scholarship GPA minimum requirement: 3.4.  

Other Opportunities

UW Food Pantry

Provides food to students, staff, and faculty who may be experiencing short-term food insecurity.  It could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, a food desert in the local community, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. 

Location: Poplar Hall, 210 | Check website for updated hours.  

MIT Summer Research Program | Deadline: January 20

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote graduate education as a meaningful and attainable goal; broaden perspectives and participation in research and innovation; prepare and recruit talented undergraduates for graduate programs at MIT and beyond.