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The Irsay Graduate Fellows Program

Funding and fellowship for students in sociomedical sciences at Indiana University Bloomington

The Irsay Graduate Fellows Program at Indiana University provides advanced graduate students with a unique opportunity to engage in sociomedical research while developing professionally within the collaborative environment of the Irsay Institute. Fellows contribute to advancing the Irsay’s research agenda and benefit from mentorship, professional development, and access to a vibrant community of scholars.

The Irsay Graduate Fellows Program is designed to:

  • Support advanced graduate students engaged in sociomedical research.
  • Foster collaboration between students and Irsay-affiliated faculty.
  • Build a community of fellows that connects current participants with alumni.

Fellows may be funded or unfunded. Fellows participate during the academic year in bi-weekly professional development meetings, research presentations, and a spring research symposium. Fellows also receive access to office space in Morrison Hall, a beautifully renovated space fostering interaction among fellows, postdocs, and faculty.

For the 2026-27 academic year, the Irsay Institute anticipates funding up to six semester-long fellowships, with potential space for two to four additional unfunded fellows. Availability is contingent on funding and office space.

Question & Answer Session Recording

In December 2024, Irsay staff held a Q&A session to discuss the program. The 20-minute recording of the webinar contains a short presentation on the program and what makes a successful applicant.

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