Eligibility
Princeton graduate students in their first, second, or third year are eligible to for HMEI-STEP Fellowship Awards.
Important Dates for 2026-2027
- November 5, 2026: Fall Open House
- February 1, 2027: Applications open, details below
- February 4, 2027: Spring Open House
- April 1, 2027: Application Deadline
- May 2027: Selection of Fellows Announced
Application Materials
To apply, HMEI-STEP Fellowship candidates are required to submit a completed application and develop a policy proposal (< 2 pages) in cooperation with their thesis adviser. Recommendation forms from the proposed HMEI-STEP adviser and thesis adviser are required components of the application package.
HMEI-STEP students must identify a HMEI-STEP adviser in addition to a thesis adviser from their home department. If you are considering working with an adviser not listed here, please contact professor Professor Elke Weber (eweber@princeton.edu) for guidance. The HMEI-STEP adviser is expected to be included on the student’s dissertation committee.
- Student Application Form
- Two-page policy proposal
- Thesis Adviser Recommendation Form submitted by the application deadline
- HMEI-STEP Adviser Recommendation Form
- Current copy of CV and graduate transcript (unofficial copy will be accepted)
- One-page description of central thesis research submitted by the application deadline
Selection
Selection into the HMEI-STEP program is determined by a competitive application process held each spring. Criteria for selection include a strong academic record, a well-thought-out research plan, and engagement of the thesis adviser in the research plan. Funding must be used and coursework completed within five years of receiving the award.