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Application deadlines and award amounts
Click the down arrow next to each program to see deadlines and award amounts.
* Applications are open from the first day of classes until the deadline during terms in which a program is accepting applications.
* Check the eligibility criteria for each program as well as the general eligibility criteria before applying.
* Applications are accessed via DartHub. See the instructions on how to use the application system.
If you have questions about programs or application processes, contact the relevant program at least 48 hours before the application deadline.
* Emails sent after 4:30pm will not be answered until the following day, including on the day of a deadline.
* It is your responsibility to monitor the "progress" section of your application to ensure that your application is complete.
* Late applications are not accepted, and extensions will not be granted.
Applications are due by 5pm on the day of the deadline.
** The system WILL CLOSE EXACTLY AT 5pm, and you must complete the submission of your application by that time.
Dartmouth ERAS (Early Research Access in the Sciences)
Dartmouth ERAS is a two-term, part-time research experience. Applications are only accepted in the fall term as part of the interview and matching process.
Students who are matched through ERAS are paid an hourly wage of $16.25 per hour for 6-10 hours per week, with a limit of 100 hours per term.
URAD (Undergraduate Research Assistantships at Dartmouth)
URAD applications are accepted each term to engage in research in the following term. Applications are due by 5:00pm one week before the last day of classes:
- August 19, 2026 (for fall term research)
- November 10, 2026 (for winter term research)
- March 2, 2027 (for spring term research)
- May 26, 2027 (for summer term research)
Faculty endorsements must be received no later than one week after the student application deadline.
Award amount: $1,700 stipend paid after the completion of research.
Presidential Scholars
Students are notified of their eligibility for the Presidential Scholars program in winter of sophomore year. Applications are accepted once a year in spring term of sophomore year. The application is open from the first day of spring term until the deadline.
- If you do not receive an email notifying you of your eligibility, then you are not eligible to apply.
- This is a two term program and both terms must be completed during R terms in the junior year ("sophomore summer" through spring of junior year). If this is not feasible due to scheduling constraints, URAD may be a better option.
Application deadline for eligible students in the class of 2029:
- May 5, 2027 deadline (due by 5:00pm)
- Late applications will NOT be accepted for any reason
Faculty endorsements must be received no later than one week after the student application deadline.
Award amount: $1,700 stipend at the completion of each term of research.
Leave term grants
Applications for leave term research grants are accepted in the middle of the term immediately before the research term. See the specific due dates below.
Deadline for the student application (by 5:00pm). Late applications will NOT be accepted for any reason.
- July 29, 2026 (for fall term research)
- October 14, 2026 (for winter term research)
- February 3, 2027 (for spring term research)
- April 28, 2027 (for summer term research)
Faculty recommendations must be received no later than one week after the student application deadline (by 5:00pm):
- August 5, 2026 (for fall term research)
- October 21, 2026 (for winter term research)
- February 10, 2027 (for spring term research)
- May 5, 2027 (for summer term research)
Other research programs and sources of funding
Award amount: maximum of $6,500.
Conference grants
You may receive up to two SURFD Conference Grants during your undergraduate career.
Applications for conference funding are accepted twice each term (the Friday of week 5 and the last day of classes).
- October 16th by 5pm (for Fall/Winter)
- November 17th by 5pm (for Winter)
- February 5th by 5pm (for Winter/Spring)
- March 9th by 5pm (for Spring)
- April 30th by 5pm (for Spring/Summer)
- June 2nd by 5pm (for Summer)
PLAN AHEAD! Review the guidelines and timeline for conference travel grants to ensure that your application will be considered for funding.
Faculty endorsements must be received no later than one week after the student application deadline.
Award amount: $1000
Stamps Scholars
Students apply for the Stamps Scholars program in the winter of sophomore year.
Student application deadline: February 15 by 11:59pm
Faculty recommendation deadline: February 22 by 11:59pm
See the program pages for information on award amounts.
Coulter, Gerstner and Hanlon Scholars
Students are selected for these Scholar Programs during the admissions process to Dartmouth College.
Deadlines for selected scholars and faculty mentors:
- Quarterly Plans (students only): due one week after the last day of classes.
- Phase 2 proposals (spring of sophomore year)
- Students: Due by Friday of Week 1 of the Spring Term
- Faculty: Due one week after the student's submission is received; contact the Scholars Programs with questions.
See the program pages for information on award amounts.
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowships
Applications for the MMUF program are accepted each year on February 15.
See the program pages for information on award amounts.
Senior Fellowships
Students apply for the Senior Fellowship TWO TERMS prior to the start of the proposed fellowship. The standard cycle is to apply in spring of junior year for Senior Fellowships to begin in fall of senior year. The application is open on the first day of spring term.
- Application deadline: April 15 by 5pm (to begin a fellowship in fall term)
- Recommendation request deadline: April 1
Students proposing to begin a fellowship in a term other than fall term must contact UR to determine the application deadline (which will be TWO TERMS prior to the proposed start of the fellowship).
Note: Students must set up a preliminary meeting to learn about the program by submitting a Senior Fellowship interest form no later than the 6th week of the term, one term prior to the term of application (which would be winter for the standard application cycle)
Students who submit the interest form will be contacted by Undergraduate Research to set up an initial meeting about the program and the application process. If you have not been contacted within a week of submitting the interest form, email UR.