Departmental Tags Key
AE
ArtsEmerson
CSD
Communication Sciences and Disorders
CS
Communication Studies
JR
Journalism
MC
Marketing Communication
PA
Performing Arts
VMA
Visual and Media Arts
WLP
Writing, Literature & Publishing
LibArts
Marlboro Institute of Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies
Search Engines and Databases
ProQuest Pivot
A subscription-based funding opportunity database with highly customizable search capabilities. Includes opportunities from federal agencies, private sponsors, foreign governments, industry, and non-profits. Emerson employees may create an individual user account by registering from an on-campus computer.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts, AE
Grants.gov
Grants.gov is an E-Government common web site for federal agencies to post discretionary opportunities and for grantees to find and apply to them.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts, AE
Massachusetts GrantWatch
Provides regularly updated listings of International, Federal, state, local, foundation and corporation grant opportunities with a focus on Massachusetts-based sponsors and applicants.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts, AE
Philanthropy News Digest
Publishes funding opportunities submitted by grant-making organizations and non-profits.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts, AE
Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study
Resources and listings of fellowships, internships, and other study opportunities at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, MC, VMA, LibArts
Poets and Writers Magazine
A database of writing contests, grants, and award opportunities for writers.
Departmental Tags: WLP
Sundance Feature Film Program
Includes listings for numerous fellowship and grant opportunities in feature filmmaking, screenwriting, sound, and production.
Departmental Tags: VMA
No Film School
An extensive list of recurring grant opportunities for narrative and non-fiction filmmakers.
Departmental Tags: JR, VMA
Recurring and Rolling Deadline Opportunities
* = funding goes directly to the applicant, not the College
| Sponsor | Opportunity | Summary | Deadline | Departmental Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Academy Nicholl Fellowships* | An international screenwriting competition established to identify and encourage talented new screenwriters. Awards five fellowships each year. | March through May | VMA, WLP |
| American Association of University Women (AAUW) | American Fellowships: Summer/ Short-Term Research Publication Grants* | Open to women scholars in all fields of study. Provides support to scholars to prepare research manuscripts for publication and to independent researchers to prepare research for publication. | August through November | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Boston Cultural Council | Opportunity Fund* | This grant aims to support individual artists living or working in the City of Boston in activities that continue their education and skill building, or helps them share their work or teach others. Applicants may request up to $1,000. | The first of every month, except October and April | PA, VMA, AE |
| The Fund for American Studies | Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship* | Fellowships to allow journalists early in their careers to pursue major reporting and research projects they would otherwise be unable to undertake. | February | JR, WLP |
| LEF New England | Moving Image Fund Grants | The Moving Image Fund provides funding to independent documentary film and video artists across all phases of production. | January (production and post-production); June (pre-production) | JR, VMA |
| Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation | Fellowships of Higher Education of Present and Prospective Teachers (announced annually by ORCS via e-mail) | The primary purpose of the fellowship is to enable teachers to study abroad or at some location other than that with which they are most closely associated, so as to improve and enhance the quality of their instruction. Grants are primarily for travel and related expenses. | January | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Mass Humanities | Project grant | Supports a variety of public programming projects in the humanities in Massachusetts, including films, theatrical productions, discussion panels, and websites. | March, September, and December | PA, VMA, LibArts, AE |
| Massachusetts Cultural Council | Artist Fellowships* | The Artist Fellowships provide direct, unrestricted support to Massachusetts artists in recognition of exceptional original work, to foster the creation of new art in the Commonwealth. Artist Fellowships in a range of disciplines are awarded to primary creators of original works of art. | January (Film/ Video, Photography); October (Dramatic Writing, Sculpture/ Installation/ New Genres) | PA, VMA, WLP |
| Mazda Foundation | Grant Program | The Foundation awards grants to programs promoting: - Education and literacy - Environmental conservation - Cross-cultural understanding - Social welfare - Scientific research | May through July | CSD, CS, LibArts |
| Medford Arts Council | Supporting the Arts, Humanities, and Creative Economy in Medford, MA | Offers grants to individuals and organizations from throughout Massachusetts who want to use the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to engage the Medford public. | October 1 | VMA, PA |
| National Endowment for the Arts | Art Works | Provides support for projects that exemplify creativity, engage the public in art, and encourage learning and inclusivity. | February and July | PA, VMA, WLP, AE |
| Creative Writing Fellowships* | Offers grants in prose and poetry that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement. Program operates on a two-year cycle, with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years. | March | WLP | |
| National Endowment for the Humanities | Summer Stipend* | Summer Stipends support continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two consecutive months. Limit of two applicants per cycle, as selected by the Provost. | September | CS, WLP, LibArts |
| Research Fellowships* | Fellowships support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. Fellowships cover periods lasting from six to twelve months at a stipend of $4,200 per month. | April | CS, WLP, LibArts | |
| Public Scholar Program* | Supports well-researched books in the humanities intended to reach a broad readership. Covers continuous work over a period of six to twelve months. | February | CS, WLP, LibArts | |
| National Institutes of Health | Research Project Grant Program (R01) | The Research Project (R01) grant is an award made to support a discrete, specified, circumscribed project to be performed by the named investigator(s) in an area representing the investigator's specific interest and competencies, based on the mission of the NIH. | February 5, June 5, and October 5 | CSD, CS, LibArts |
| Exploratory/ Developmental Grant (R21) | The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. | February 16, June 16, and October 16 | CSD, CS, LibArts | |
| National Science Foundation | Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) | NSF’s most prestigious award for faculty members beginning their independent careers. The intent of the program is to provide stable support at a sufficient level and duration to enable awardees to develop careers not only as outstanding researchers but also as educators. | July | CSD, CS, LibArts |
| Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) | Supports research by faculty members at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs). RUI proposals support PUI faculty in research that engages them in their professional field(s), builds capacity for research at their home institution, and supports the integration of research and undergraduate education. | Proposals accepted anytime; PI’s should contact cognizant program officer for guidance | CSD, CS, LibArts | |
| New England Foundation for the Arts | Creative City Grant* | Creative City grants enable artists to create projects of all disciplines that take place in the public realm in the city of Boston and that integrate public participation into the artistic process and/or presentation. | January and August | PA, VMA, AE |
| Puffin Foundation | Puffin Foundation Artist Grants* | Project-based grants in the arts. Disciplines supported change each year. Application packet must be requested via SASE. | September through December | VMA, PA |
| Sundance Institute | Documentary Film Program* | Supports non-fiction filmmakers worldwide in the production of cinematic documentaries on contemporary themes. | Proposals accepted anytime | JR, VMA |
| Tinker Foundation | Institutional Grants | Supports programs and applied research projects that aim to create the conditions for the development of effective policy changes that improve the lives of Latin Americans. | March 30 and September 15 | CS, JR, MC, LibArts |
| United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Fulbright Core Scholar Program* | Supports faculty, administrators and professionals to teach and/or conduct research activity for 3 to 12 months in more than 125 countries world-wide. | August 1 | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
Funding and Scholarship Opportunities for Students
* = funding goes directly to the applicant, not the College
| Sponsor | Opportunity | Summary | Deadline | Departmental Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American-Scandinavian Foundation | Fellowship/Grants to Study in Scandinavia* | Fellowships and grants to individuals to pursue research, study or creative arts projects in one or more Scandinavian country for up to one year. Open to graduate students and young professionals. | November 1 | JR, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts, AE |
| City of Boston | City of Boston Scholarship Fund* | Offers college scholarships to outstanding Boston undergraduate residents with a financial need to further their education. | April | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Emerson College Graduate Student Association (GSA) | Professional Development Grants | Professional Development Grants (PDGs) are available to assist Emerson College graduate students with the costs of attending events that will enhance their professional development. Eligible events include conferences, film festivals, and industry gatherings. Graduate students may only receive up to one PDG during their time at Emerson. | Rolling | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP |
| Emerson College Graduate Student Association (GSA) | Mini-Grants | Mini-Grants can be used by Emerson College graduate students to receive some funding to attend a local professional development event or in covering the cost of event conference fees. Up to $100 may be applied for, and the grants may not be combined with Professional Development Grants. | Rolling | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP |
| Freeman Foundation | Freeman-ASIA program* | Supports study abroad in Asia for students demonstrating financial need. Open to undergraduates with little to no experience in country of travel. | Deadline for Summer Study: March; Deadline for Fall/Academic Year: April | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Fund for Education Abroad | BASAA Study Abroad Scholarships* | Open to undergraduate U.S. citizens or permanent residents who plan to study abroad during one or more academic semesters. | November through January | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| German Academic Exchange Service | DAAD Fellowships* | A range of study and research grants to undergraduates and graduate students for summer or school-year study in Germany. | varies | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Hearst Corporation | Hearst Fellowships* | Two-year newspaper fellowship. Consists of two 12-month rotations at Hearst’s top metro papers. Bachelor’s degree required. | September through January | JR |
| International Radio and Television Society | IRTS Summer Fellowship* | Fellows gain full-time “real world” experience at New York-based media corporations. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible. | December | CS, JR |
| Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission | Marshall Scholarship | Fully funds 2-3 years of graduate study in the United Kingdom. Open to US students finished with or finishing college. Application must be submitted by Emerson College, not individual applicant. | October 1 | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Medford Arts Council | Supporting the Arts, Humanities, and Creative Economy in Medford, MA | Offers grants to individuals and organizations from throughout Massachusetts who want to use the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences to engage the Medford public. | October 1 | PA, VMA |
| Paul & Daisy Soros | Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans* | Supports New Americans, immigrants or the children of immigrants, who are pursuing a graduate degree full-time in the United States. | April through November | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
| Public Relations Student Society of America | PRSSA Scholarships* | Awards a number of scholarships to students who are members of PRSSA and exhibit outstanding merit in public relations. | Varies | CS, JR, MC |
| Puffin Foundation | Puffin Foundation Artist Grants* | Project-based grants in the arts. Disciplines supported change each year. Application packet must be requested via SASE. | September through December | PA, VMA |
| The Rhodes Trust | Rhodes Scholarship | Funds two years of graduate study at Oxford. Includes full tuition and expenses and living stipend. Candidates must be endorsed by Emerson. | October 1 | WLP, LibArts |
| United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Critical Language Scholarship* | Funds the study of a list of lesser-studied languages in a country abroad. Covers all program costs. Open to US citizens enrolled in a college or university. Preference may be given to candidates with limited or no previous study abroad experience. | September through November 15 | CS, WLP, LibArts |
| Fulbright U.S. Student Program* | Year-long fellowships to American graduating seniors, grad students, young professionals and artists for study abroad or to teach English abroad. Program requirements vary by destination. | October 1 | CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LibArts |
Student Funding Search Engines
Harvard University GSAS Graduate Guide to Grants
A search engine for grad-level fellowships and grants owned and maintained by the Harvard University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LA
University of Chicago Fellowship Database
A search engine for grad-level fellowships owned and maintained by the University of Chicago’s UChicagoGRAD office.
Departmental Tags: CSD, CS, JR, MC, PA, VMA, WLP, LA