Prestigious Awards

Launched in 1962, the Ford Fellows program supported burgeoning efforts to build a more equitable higher education system, awarding fellowships to deserving young scholars from traditionally underrepresented groups to enable them to reach the highest levels of academia. Today, the program has become one of America’s most prestigious and successful fellowships.

Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious fellowships that offer scholars opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad while strengthening professional development and fostering long-term connections. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship program of international education and cultural exchange.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards each year to internationally leading researchers of all disciplines in recognition of their academic record to date.

Election to NAI Fellowship is the highest professional distinction accorded to academic inventors. Fellows are recognized for prolific innovation that has had tangible impacts on quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.

NEH Fellowships are competitive awards granted to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Applications must clearly articulate a project’s value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both.

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization.

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. The awards are conferred annually at the White House following recommendations from participating agencies.