Deadlines

January

Rackham International Research Awards

Deadline: January 15, 2026
This student-initiated application must be submitted directly to Rackham.

The Rackham Graduate School announces the 2024-25 Rackham International Research Awards (RIRA) to support doctoral and master’s students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. There is no preference for particular fields of study and Rackham and the International Institute aim to fund a diverse array of students and projects.

Rackham Professional Development Grant

Deadline: January 15, 2026
This student-initiated application must be submitted directly to Rackham.

The Rackham Professional Development Grant is intended to support Rackham doctoral students seeking careers both within and outside academia. This funding is to support short-term experiences that promote the development of professional skills which will further a student’s career goals.

Rackham Professional Development Grant

March

(Rackham) KCP Initiative Future Faculty Fellowship Program

Rackham deadline: March 4, 2026
This student-initiated application must be submitted directly to Rackham