At MIT School of Engineering, we believe fellowships are one of the most powerful ways to invest in the future of innovation.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, MIT School of Engineering proudly offers fellowships that go beyond recognizing academic achievement. These prestigious awards fuel the groundbreaking research of our extraordinary graduate students, celebrate their accomplishments, and empower them to lead the next wave of innovation.

Get to Know Our Fellows

Curious about the mind-blowing work our fellows are up to? Check out their stories and see firsthand how these fellowships are helping the next generation of engineers push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and create real-world impact.

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Our competitive fellowships are designed to spotlight and support the brightest minds shaping the future of engineering. Through a rigorous selection process, departments nominate students with exceptional talent and vision, and MIT’s School of Engineering selects the best of the best.

We also proudly offer several fellowships allocated directly to the school’s departments. The departments identify and select outstanding graduate students who will benefit from this support, ensuring that these fellowships have a lasting impact on their academic development.

These fellowships are more than just an honor—they’re a launchpad for ideas that will transform industries and change lives. Whether it’s tackling climate change, advancing life sciences, or driving Generative AI, our fellows are leading the charge.

Interested in the nomination process? Contact your graduate administrative staff for more information on how to apply!

Incoming fellowship recipients are announced by late February, and continuing students by late April each year.

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Incoming graduate student fellowships

Continuing graduate student fellowships

SoE Allocated Fellowships

The school has a number of fellowships that are distributed to School of Engineering departments. Each department is responsible for identifying and selecting qualified graduate students for these fellowships.