Recorded Info Sessions
If you are unable to attend an info session or application workshop, the Office of Fellowships has you covered! See our most recent recorded info sessions for several major awards below or visit our YouTube page to view our entire library of videos.
How to Conduct Research in the Humanities
Former Office of Fellowships graduate assistant Benjamin Weissman hosted this info session about the research process for humanities undergraduates. In addition to the recorded info session below, please consult this PDF for more information about the resources you can access to complete your research project.
Research Methods, Tools, and Funding: A Primer for Humanities Undergraduates
Fulbright US Student Program
Senior Associate Director for Operations Stephen Hill hosts the below info session and application workshop for the Fulbright US Student Program research and study awards. Prospective applicants can also watch an info session produced by Fulbright that features alumni ambassadors for the program. Contact Dr. Hill to set up an individual appointment to discuss the Fulbright program.
Fulbright Study/Research Information Session
Fulbright Study/Research Application Workshop
Fellowships for STEM Students
Associate Director for STEM LaTanya Veronica Williams hosts a variety of info sessions below, from a general overview to discussions of specific awards. Contact Dr. Williams to set up an individual appointment to discuss fellowships for STEM students.
STEM Fellowships for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (Goldwater Scholarship, Hertz Fellowship, Churchill Scholarship, Quad Fellowship)
National Institutes of Health "F Series" Awards (see more information on the F-30 and F series awards)
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Truman Scholarship
Director Elizabeth Lewis Pardoe hosts the Truman Scholarship info session below. Prospective applicants should also consult the recommender cover sheets and the sample application. Contact Dr. Pardoe to set up an individual appointment to discuss the Truman Scholarship.
Truman Scholarship Info Session
Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship
Associate Director for Outreach and Communications Jason Kelly Roberts is joined by Project Horseshoe Farm Fellow Ryley Boddeker-O'Connor for an info session about the Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship. Contact Dr. Roberts to set up an individual appointment to discuss the Project Horseshoe Farm Fellowship.
Project Horseshoe Farm Community Health Fellowship Info Session
Graduate Study in the United Kingdom
Director Elizabeth Lewis Pardoe hosts a variety of info sessions about applying for graduate study in the United Kingdom, from discussions of specific awards to an overview on how to cultivate mentors. Prospective applicants for graduate study in the United Kingdom should also consult this PDF for additional information on UK scholarships: Marshall and Rhodes. Contact Dr. Pardoe to set up an individual appointment to discuss graduate study in the United Kindgom.
April in the Isles: Scotland
April in the Isles: University of Cambridge
Shrove Tuesday: Rhodes Scholarship (University of Oxford)
Watch Rhodes Scholar Christina Bejan (WCAS '04) discuss one of her books and the Rhodes community.
April in the Isles: Making Mentorship Matches
How to Find Your Graduate Program
Every year, the Office of Fellowships's graduate assistant hosts an info session with several recipients of Northwestern's Presidential Fellowship to discuss the life of a graduate student, including the steps you should take as you consider what graduate program is right for you.
Presidential Fellows Salon: For Undergraduates Thinking about Graduate School
Watch Clare Ostroski (Screen Cultures), 2023–2024 graduate assistant at the Office of Fellowships, discuss her research on animals and AI.