VPGE Funding Opportunities
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The funding opportunities listed below are administered or funded by the VPGE office.
| Fellowships | Eligibility | Process | Application Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDRO funds cover expenses for doctoral dissertation research on diversity-related topics. Learn More | Doctoral Students | by Application | Spring quarter (2025) | |
| DIF is a program that supports Stanford graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in the development of a project that will advance diversity within those populations. Learn More | All Students, Postdoctoral Scholars | by Application | Spring quarter | |
| Recruitment support provides reimbursement for faculty and degree program efforts to recruit a diverse graduate student population. Learn More | Faculty, Departments | by Nomination | Winter quarter | |
| SCORE Academic Innovation Funds support faculty-led innovations in core areas of graduate education. Learn More | Faculty | by Application | No deadline; applications accepted anytime. | |
| SPICE funds support graduate students' efforts to build and expand their intellectual communities at Stanford. Learn More | All Students | by Application | The annual cycle for AY2025-26 will reopen Spring Quarter 2025. |