Engineering

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program: If you have a PhD or an equivalent degree in one of the social, physical or biological sciences, or are an engineer with a master's degree and at least three years of post-degree professional experience, you are eligible to apply for a one-year AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship programs are designed to provide each qualified individual with a unique public-policy learning experience and to bring technical backgrounds and external perspectives to decision-making in the U.S. government. AAAS is proud to sponsor these programs to facilitate science/government interaction.
http://www.fellowships.aaas.org/

AAUW Selected Professions Fellowships: Awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study during the fellowship year in designated degree programs where women's participation traditionally has been low. Candidates in all programs except the master's in engineering and medicine are eligible to apply for support for the final year of study only and are expected to receive their degrees at the end of the fellowship year. Women pursuing master's in engineering programs are eligible to apply for either the first or final year of study. Women in medical programs may apply for either their third or final year of study. Doctoral candidates in engineering must be entering the final stages of writing their dissertations. Special consideration is given to applicants who show professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research or practice in areas of public interest.
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/selected.cfm

AFCEA Fellowships: Awarded to full-time postgraduate students who have earned Master's degrees or the equivalent and who are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program in electrical, electronic, chemical or communications engineering, physics, math, or computer science. The dissertation title or abstract of the specific area of research is required.
http://www.afcea.org/education/scholarships_details.asp?ID=7

American Physical Society Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Beam Physics Award: Recognizes doctoral thesis research of outstanding quality and achievement in beam physics and engineering.
http://www.aps.org/praw/dissbeam/index.html

American Society for Civil Engineering: Arthur Tuttle Award: Selection is based on the applicant's justification of award, educational plan, academic performance and standing, potential for development, leadership capacity, ASCE activities, and financial need.
http://www.asce.org/uploadedFiles/Student_Programs_-_New/2010TuttleApplication.pdf

Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

Collegiate Inventors Competition: Open to undergraduates or graduates. This prestigious challenge recognizes the working relationship between a student and his or her advisor who are involved in projects leading to inventions that can be patented.
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/overview.html

Davis, Raymond Scholarship: This scholarship is granted by the society to a student or students of photographic or imaging science or engineering for use in continuing their studies as graduate or undergraduate students. This grant is made for academic study or research in the theory or practice of image formation by radiant energy.
http://www.imaging.org/ist/membership/davis.cfm?AwardCode=RS

Defense Policy Fellowship Program

Department of Energy Basic Energy Science: Chemical Sciences: The objective of this program is to expand, through support of basic research, knowledge of various areas of chemistry, chemical engineering and atomic molecular and optical physics with a goal of contributing to new or improved processes for developing and using domestic energy resources in an efficient and environmentally sound manner. Disciplinary areas where research is supported include atomic molecular and optical physics; physical, inorganic and organic chemistry; chemical physics; photochemistry; radiation chemistry; analytical chemistry; separations science; actinide chemistry; and chemical engineering sciences.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Basic Energy Science: Energy Biosciences: The primary objective of this program is to generate an understanding of fundamental biological mechanisms in plants and microorganisms that will support future technological developments related to DOE’s mission. The research serves to provide the basic information foundation for environmentally responsible production and conversion of renewable resources for fuels, chemicals, and the conservation of energy. This program has special requirements for the submission of preapplications, when to submit, and the length of the applications. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program regarding these requirements.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Basic Energy Science: Geosciences: The goal of this program is to develop a quantitative and predictive understanding of geologic processes related to energy and environmental quality. The program emphasizes cross-cutting basic research that will improve understanding of reactive geochemical transport and other subsurface processes and properties and how to image them using techniques ranging from electrons, x-rays or neutrons to electromagnetic and seismic waves. Applications of this fundamental understanding might include transport of contaminant fluids, hydrocarbons, sequestered CO2 or performance prediction for repository sites. The emphasis is on the disciplinary areas of geochemistry, geophysics, geomechanics, and hydrogeology with a focus on the upper levels of the earth’s crust. Particular emphasis is on processes taking place at the atomic and molecular scale. Specific topical areas receiving emphasis include: high resolution geophysical imaging; rock physics, physics of fluid transport, and fundamental properties and interactions of rocks, minerals, and fluids.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Basic Energy Science: Engineering Research: This program's objectives are: (1) to extend the body of knowledge underlying current engineering practice in order to open new ways for enhancing energy savings and production, prolonging useful equipment life, and reducing costs while maintaining output performance, and environmental quality; and (2) to broaden the technical and conceptual base for solving future engineering problems in the energy technologies.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Basic Energy Science: Material Sciences: The objective of this program is to increase the understanding of phenomena and properties important to materials behavior that will contribute to meeting the needs of present and future energy technologies. It is comprised of the subfields metallurgy, ceramics, condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and related disciplines where the emphasis is on the science of materials.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research Program: Energy Research Analyses: Supports energy research analyses of the Department's basic and applied research activities. Specific objectives include assessments to identify any duplication or gaps in scientific research activities, and impartial and independent evaluations of scientific and technical research efforts. Consistent with these overall objectives, this program conducts numerous research studies to assess directions in science and to identify and assess new and improved approaches to science management.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research Program: Environmental Processes: Seeks to understand the basic physical, chemical, and biological processes of the Earth’s atmosphere, land, and oceans and how these processes may be affected by energy production and use. The research is designed to provide data that will enable an objective assessment of the potential for and the consequences of human-induced climate change at global and regional scales. It also provides data to enable assessments of mitigation options to prevent such a change. The program is comprehensive with an emphasis on understanding and simulating the radiation balance from the surface of the Earth to the top of the atmosphere (including the effect of clouds, water vapor, trace gases, and aerosols), on enhancing the quantitative models necessary to predict possible climate change at global and regional scales, and on understanding ecological effects of climate change.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Biological and Environmental Research Program: Medical Applications and Measurement Sciences: The research is designed to develop beneficial applications of nuclear and other energy-related technologies for medical diagnosis and treatment. The research is directed at discovering new applications of radiotracer agents for medical research as well as for clinical diagnosis and therapy. A major emphasis is placed on application of the latest concepts and developments in genomics, structural biology, computational biology, and instrumentation. Much of the research seeks breakthroughs in noninvasive imaging technologies such as positron emission tomography. The measurement science activities focus on research in the basic science of chemistry, physics and engineering as applied to bioengineering.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

Department of Energy Fusion Energy Sciences: Research Division: Seeks to develop the physics knowledge base needed to advance the Fusion Energy Sciences program toward its goals. Research into physics issues associated with medium to large-scale confinement devices is essential to studying conditions relevant to the production of fusion energy. Experiments on this scale of devices are used to explore the limits of specific confinement concepts, as well as study associated physical phenomena. Specific areas of interest include: (1) reducing plasma energy and particle transport at high densities and temperatures, (2) understanding the physical laws governing confinement of high pressure plasmas, (3) investigating plasma wave interactions, and (4) studying and controlling impurity particle transport and exhaust in plasmas.
http://www.science.doe.gov/production/grants/progdesc.html

DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship: This program works to identify and provide support for some of the very best computational science graduate students in the nation. Program of study must include computer science, mathematics, and a science or engineering.
http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/index.shtml

Earhart, Amelia Fellowship Award: The awards are granted annually to women pursuing graduate degrees in aerospace-related sciences and aerospace-related engineering.
http://www.zonta.org/

Gates Millennium Scholars: Established to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power Engineering Society: A student (or students; see below) qualifies for competition for the Student Prize Paper Award if he or she has begun preparation of the paper, which reflects his/her own work, while enrolled as a regular student in (1) a program leading to a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, (2) a program which will ultimately lead into an engineering program, or (3) the equivalent if the student is from an institution outside the USA. The paper must be submitted while the student is enrolled or within one year after his/her graduation.
http://gauss.nmsu.edu/~hsmollec/ieeecont.html

Link Foundation Energy Program: Annual program to foster energy research; enhance theoretical and practical knowledge and application of energy research; disseminate research results through seminars, lectures and publications. Institutions who have in the past received Link Foundation Energy Fellowships are eligible to apply research and program development grants in the energy area.
http://www.linkenergy.org/

Merwin, Richard E. Student Scholarship: Graduate students, juniors, and seniors in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or a well-defined computer related field of engineering who are active members of a Computer Society student branch chapter are eligible.
http://www.computer.org/students/schlrshp.htm - merwin

Motorola/IEEE Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society Graduate Fellowship for Research on Electronic Packaging: Must have completed a minimum of four years of college plus one year of graduate study in a recognized scientific or engineering curriculum; must be enrolled full-time in a graduate curriculum leading to a Ph.D., with electronic packaging as a major field of interest. Student Paper competition conducted during Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC) in May or June. Abstracts must be submitted to ECTC Program committee with request to be considered for Fellowship competition.
http://www.ieee.org/portal/index.jsp?pageID=corp_level1&path=membership/students/
awards&file=sc_packaging.xml&xsl=generic.xsl

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships: The DoD supports graduate students in a number of ways. First and foremost is the support of thousands of graduate students who are members of research teams funded through DoD grants and contracts. The students, selected by the research faculty, engage in fundamental studies under the leadership of a senior researcher and commensurately earn advanced degrees. Usually, these students are supported wholly by the DoD grant or contract.
http://www.asee.org/ndseg/

National Physical Science Consortium (NPSC) Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences: Annual fellowship program to support Ph.D.-track students in the physical sciences and related engineering fields, with special emphasis on supporting women and minority students who, historically, have been underrepresented in the research community. Fields of study include: astronomy, chemistry, computer science, geology, materials science, mathematical sciences, physics, and engineering fields, including chemical, computer, electrical, environmental, and mechanical.
http://www.npsc.org/students/info.html

NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education: Supports fellowships and associated training that will enable graduate students and advanced undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology to serve as resources in K-12 schools. Proposals may be submitted only by academic institutions that grant master's or doctoral degrees in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, or technology.
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5472

O. H. Ammann Fellowship in Structural Engineering: For the purpose of encouraging the creation of new knowledge in the field of structural design and construction.
http://www.seinstitute.org/inside/ammann.cfm

Revelle, Roger Fellowship in Global Stewardship Program: Fellows will work for one year in an environmental policy area, domestic or international, within the Congress, a relevant executive branch agency, or elsewhere in the policy community. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. in any biological, physical, or social science, plus at least three years of relevant post-degree professional experience. Applications are invited from candidates in any physical, biological, or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
http://fellowships.aaas.org/02_Areas/02_Global_Stewardship.shtml

Risk Policy Fellowship Program

Sloan, Alfred P. Foundation: Fellowships for faculty in chemistry, computer science, economics, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics; postdoctoral fellowships for career transitions into computational molecular biology from physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, and related fields; Sloan Industry Center Fellowships, Education and Careers in Science and Technology; Ph.D.’s for underrepresented minorities fellowships also available.
http://www.sloan.org/main.shtml

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE): Yanmar/SAE Scholarship: Applicants must be pursuing a course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture & construction, and power generation. Emphasis will be placed on research or study related to the internal combustion engine.
http://www.sae.org/students/yanmar.htm

Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program

Student Environment Management Participation Program at the U.S. Army Environmental Center: Opportunities to participate in research in environmental programs involving cultural and natural resources, restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, validation, demonstration, technology transfer, quality assurance and quality control, training, information management and reporting, and related programs. Appropriate for: archaeology, biology, chemistry, ecology, engineering, entomology, environmental sciences, forestry, history, information sciences, plant pathology, wildlife biology, zoology, related scientific disciplines.
http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/USARMY/gi-gugEMP.htm

Turner Foundation, Inc.: The Foundation makes grants for work in the areas of Water & Toxics, Energy & Transportation, Habitat and Population.
http://www.turnerfoundation.org/about/index.asp

United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation: Annual fellowship program to increase the number of women, minorities, and people with disabilities participating in math, science, engineering, and technology disciplines of interest to NASA. Fields of study include: Aeronautics/aerospace, astronomy, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, life sciences, materials sciences, mathematics, meteorology, physical sciences, physics, and science education.
http://www.uncfsp.org/

U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Argonne National laboratory: Nonproliferation Graduate Program: Annual internship program to support students interested in exploring a career in the field of nuclear nonproliferation with DOE or other U.S. government agencies. Current placements are in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and Washington, D.C. Fields of study include: Peace studies, science and technology studies, engineering, political science, public policy, physical sciences, social sciences, international affairs, economics, international business, and other relevant fields.
http://www.dep.anl.gov/p_shared/gusnef/gusnef.htm

Whitaker Foundation: Helps especially talented individuals develop the skills required for a successful career in biomedical engineering. Applications accepted from first-year graduate students whose undergraduate studies focused on engineering or science and who are enrolled at universities in the United States. Applications will not be accepted, however, from students who have already completed one year of graduate study either at their former or present institution.
http://www.whitaker.org/

Xerox Technical Minority Scholarship Program: Annual award to fund graduate students of ethnic minorities who are enrolled in one of the technical sciences or engineering disciplines. Fields of study include: Chemistry; chemical, civil, computer, electrical, imaging, mechanical, optical, and software engineering; information management; physics; and materials science.
http://www.xerox.com/go/xrx/template/009.jsp?
view=Feature&ed_name=Careers_University_Internships&
Xcntry=USA&Xlang=en_US