Division of Campus Life
Undocumented, First-Generation College and Low-Income Student (U-FLi) Center
Career Development: Fellowships and Internships
Selected Opportunities
Karen T. Romer Undergraduate Teaching and Research Awards (UTRAs)
Supports Brown students collaborating with Brown faculty on research and teaching projects during the summer or the academic year. All Brown undergraduate students are eligible to apply for UTRAs regardless of citizenship status. Undocumented and DACA enrolled students should contact Associate Dean of the College for Undergraduate Research and Inclusive Science Oludurotimi_Adetunj@brown.edu to discuss individual circumstances.
Center for Career Exploration
Offers LINK and Signature Award programs, which are available to all students regardless of citizenship status. The office usually funds nearly 300 of these opportunities each summer. Other opportunities include Bruno internships (provided by Brown alumni and parents). Undocumented and DACA enrolled students should email Career Advisor Amy Tarbox for additional information.
The Swearer Center for Public Service
The Swearer Center for Public Service offers multiple internship and fellowship opportunities that are available to all students, regardless of citizenship status. Undocumented and DACA enrolled students status should contact the Swearer Center directly for additional information and to discuss individual interests and circumstances.
Fellowships
Private foundations will vary in terms of eligibility related to citizenship; undocumented or DACA students could be eligible for certain nationally competitive awards such as the Schwarzman and the Projects for Peace. Foundations may consider applicants on a case by case basis as every individual situation is different. Undocumented and DACA enrolled students should contact Associate Dean of the College for Fellowships Linda_Dunleavy@brown.edu to explore possible options.
The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF)
Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and established in 1990 at Brown University, the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) is committed to broadening the range of scholarly perspectives in the US academy, with a focus on the humanities and the humanistic social sciences. Its name honors Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, the noted African American educator, statesman, minister, and former president of Morehouse College.
MMUF fellows at Brown participate in structured summer programming (including the required Brown Summer Scholar Start Up Program), ongoing mentoring and research development during the academic year, and regional MMUF conferences. While the undergraduate fellowship focuses on mentoring, research development, and preparation for doctoral study, MMUF support extends beyond the undergraduate years. Fellows who pursue PhD study in eligible fields benefit from national MMUF programming, including professional development opportunities, research funding support, and engagement with a broader community of scholars throughout graduate school and into postdoctoral and faculty careers.
To learn more, visit the Mellon Mays website. For questions, please email mmuf@brown.edu.
New Short-Term Opportunities
The College, in partnership with Center for Career Exploration, Sheridan Center, and Swearer Center, will offer SPRINT (Short-term Projects for Research, Internships, and Teaching) opportunities this summer. All students are eligible to apply for these opportunities, regardless of citizenship status. Through SPRINT, students can engage in short-termed mentored internships, undergraduate research, community-engaged learning and curriculum development projects. Undocumented and DACA enrolled students should contact BrownConnect team at brownconnect@brown.edu for additional information and to discuss any individual interests and circumstances.
Below are anticipated questions regarding Brown's approach to supporting undocumented and other liminal status students at Brown.
Information for prospective undergraduate, graduate and medical students.
Learn about DACA renewal, Financial Aid and additional financial support.