A new graduate fellowship at Case Western Reserve—backed by UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and a matching investment from the university’s Office of Research and Technology Management—will prepare STEM PhD students for impactful careers beyond academia.
The ULRI Graduate Fellowship Program will support three cohorts of six students, offering immersive, hands-on experiences with ULRI that integrate academic research with industry engagement. Each fellow will receive program funding—including a stipend bonus and professional development support—as they explore real-world applications of their research and build essential skills for success in science and technology sectors. For academic year 2025 � 2026, the inaugural cohort includes graduate students in chemistry, chemical engineering and physics, among others.