I’m Already Swamped. Why Should I Apply for a Fellowship?
Introduction
"As a graduate student, you may already feel overwhelmed. Perhaps you’re a new student navigating challenging coursework, establishing advising relationships, finding your community, and still unpacking from your move to campus. Or maybe you’re preparing for preliminary exams, teaching, presenting at conferences, caring for family members, and trying to keep your research moving forward. At any stage, it can feel as though every week brings a new deadline and a new demand on your attention. Why then should you consider applying for an external fellowship?"
For the full article, see: https://blogs.illinois.edu/view/6397/1489522318
Modified on September 29, 2026