Grants and fellowships

Discover funding you don’t have to repay

Grants and fellowships are "gift aid"—financial support that does not need to be repaid. Whether you're an undergraduate seeking need-based aid or a graduate student funding a research project, these resources help reduce your costs so you can focus on your education.

Grants: Need-based support for undergraduate students

A grant is a form of financial aid that you do not have to repay. Most are awarded to undergraduate students with financial need, which is calculated based on the information you provide on your FAFSA—particularly your Student Aid Index.

Explore grant options at Student Central

Types of grants

Federal grants
Explore need-based funding from the U.S. government, including Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).
Indiana resident grants

Learn about state-funded opportunities specifically for Indiana residents, such as the 21st Century Scholarship and the Frank O'Bannon Grant.
Grants specific to IUB students

Discover institutional grants provided directly by IU Bloomington to help bridge the gap in your educational costs.

Support for graduate students

Graduate education often requires specialized funding to support research, teaching, and professional growth. IU provides a robust infrastructure to help graduate students and postdocs find and secure the financial backing they need.

Graduate funding
Your starting point for discovering the wealth of financial support available specifically for the graduate community.
Graduate and postdoctoral professional development
Access resources designed to elevate your career prospects, including support for gaining research and teaching skills.
GradGrants Center (GGC)

Receive free, one-on-one assistance with grant proposal writing and access an extensive database of external funding sources.
Diversity Fellows initiative
Learn about IU’s commitment to fostering an inclusive environment through specialized fellowship programs for underrepresented students.

Fellowships: Research and professional funding

Fellowships are a primary way graduate students and high-level researchers fund their work. Internal fellowships come directly from IU, while external fellowships are offered by outside organizations.

How to find them: For many internal awards, your individual department or school must nominate you. We encourage you to contact your specific department to learn about their internal deadlines and selection process.

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