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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship
Pre-Application Deadline:
Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
12 PM/noon EST
Prestigious, nationally competitive awards for undergraduate STEM researchers intending to pursue a PhD in the natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Nominees must be selected by Stony Brook’s faculty committee before competing at the national level.
Eligibility:
- Full time matriculated undergraduate Sophomore or Junior (Junior status preferred).
- Intend to pursue a PhD in the natural sciences, math, or engineering. Students pursuing only an MD will not be selected; in certain cases, exceptional prospective MD-PhD students will be considered.
- Competitive applicants tend to have a 3.7 GPA or higher
- Must have a strong record of undergraduate research in STEM
- Must know three faculty members who can write strong recommendations about your work
- U.S. citizenship is required
To apply for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, students must first submit a pre-application by 12 PM (noon) EST on Monday, October 20, 2025. If approved, candidates will be granted access to the full application and provided with details about the next steps, including an application strategy session to be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. The full application, including all reference letters, is due on the campus competition deadline Monday, December 1, 2024, by 12 PM (noon) EST. A campus nomination is required for this award and late applications will not be considered.
Key Dates:
- Information Session: Friday, September 19, 2025, 12 PM EST (info and registration here)
- Pre-application Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025, 12 PM EST
- Application Strategy Session: Monday, October 20, 2025, 3 PM to 4 PM EST
- Campus Competition Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, 12 PM EST
- National Deadline (campus nominees only): Friday, January 30, 2026, 5 PM EST
Additional Resources
Advising for the 2024 application cycle is ongoing! Email fellowships@stonybrook.edu for next steps.