About
FAU established a Prestigious Fellowships Committee to support all students, on all campuses, in their pursuit of nationally competitive fellowships. The Committee supports all FAU students interested in competing for these opportunities and coordinates the campus nomination process for select fellowships that require FAU's institutional endorsement of candidates. The committee also manages the recruitment and advising of potential candidates and the marketing of fellowship opportunities and deadlines to the FAU community. This is a collaborative effort between the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI), Wilkes Honors College, and Education Abroad. Committee members are listed below.
Prestigious Fellowships Committee Members
| Name | Contact | Involvement |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Donna Chamely-Wiik |
dchamely@fau.edu
|
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Research and Prestigious Fellowships;
Associate Scientist, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| Bethany Champlin |
bchamplin2021@fau.edu |
Assistant Director for Prestigious Fellowships Fellowship Advisor for CLS, Goldwater, Pickering, Rangel, and Truman |
| Dr. Chris Ely |
cely@fau.edu
|
Professor of History, Wilkes Honors College Fellowship Advisor for Rhodes, Knight-Hennessy |
| David Flanigan |
flanigan@fau.edu
|
Director of Academic Support Services, Wilkes Honors College |
| Dr. William O'Brien |
wobrien@fau.edu
|
Chair and Professor of Environmental Studies, Wilkes Honors College Fellowship Advisor for Marshall and Udall |
| Alejandra Parada |
Coordinator, Education Abroad Fellowship Advisor for Gilman |
|
| Dr. Tim Steigenga |
561-799-8610 |
Professor of Political Science, Wilkes Honors College |
| Izabela Iem |
Senior Director of Global Academic Services and Education Abroad Fellowship Advisor for Fulbright |
|
| Dr. Jacqueline Fewkes |
Interim Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Wilkes Honors College |
What we do
The Office of Prestigious Fellowships at Florida Atlantic helps current students and recent alumni pursue competitive, external fellowship opportunities. Whether you are a freshman beginning your journey or a graduate student, we will guide you in exploring awards that align with your career goals and designing a competitive application strategy.
How We Support You
Every fellowship application is unique, so we provide individualized guidance to support each of our applicants. Some fellowships require university nominations, making the review process more involved, while others are open to direct applications. From your first inquiry to the moment you hit submit, we are here to help every step of the way.
Contact Us
We are excited to hear from you!
Students, if you haven't already done so, please make sure to submit our Fellowships Intake Form to indicate your interest. If you would like to schedule a meeting, you can do so with us via Navigate. After logging into Navigate, go to the appointments tab, and select “Schedule an Appointment.” Then, under “what kind of appointment would you like to schedule,” select “Scholars and Prestigious Fellowships,” and schedule an appointment for a time that fits your availability. We are currently offering both virtual and in-person meetings.
To learn more about Prestigious Fellowships at FAU or to schedule a fellowship advising appointment, please contact:
Bethany Champlin, M.A