CNS Experiential Learning Summer Fellowship Deadline

CNS Summer Experiential Learning Fellowships (SELF) support undergraduate students in the College of Natural Sciences as they pursue domestic or international experiential learning opportunities — such as research or internships — during Summer 2027. Both UT-affiliated programs and self-sourced experiences are eligible. Strong preference will be given to unpaid and underpaid opportunities.

Fellowship funds are awarded as a student stipend only and may not be used for research costs, supplies, publishing costs, or other project expenses. A portion of SELF funds are reserved for students conducting research at a Texas Field Station Network site — students in TFSN settings are especially encouraged to apply, though all eligible CNS students may apply regardless of experience location.

Fellowship applications will be reviewed twice during the spring semester:

• Early review for non-UT experiences: Submit by March 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM
• Final deadline for all experiences: Submit by April 15, 2027 at 11:59 PM
• Decisions for experiences on UT campus will be made after the April 15 deadline

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a full-time, degree-seeking CNS undergraduate student
• Must graduate in Summer 2027 or later
• Home institution must be UT Austin
• Must secure confirmation of the experience before applying
• Domestic experiences must total at least 160 hours; international experiences must total at least 120 hours (no more than 40 hours per week)
• Fellowships cannot be awarded for FRI-related experiences, UT May term faculty-led programs, or CNS Abroad Medical Shadowing experiences, as dedicated funding is available through other Office of Experiential Learning scholarships and fellowships for these experiences
• Students may apply for funding for only one experience

Questions? Email the Office of Experiential Learning at cns.exl@austin.utexas.edu

Application opens in LASSO on November 1, 2026!