The Goldwater Foundation aims to identify, encourage, and financially support promising college sophomores and juniors interested in pursuing research careers in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. We welcome nominees from a wide range of institutions, from community colleges to research-intensive universities. Candidates must be college sophomores or juniors, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and should intend to pursue research careers in science, engineering, or mathematics.

2026 Applicants must be nominated by the campus committee in Fall 2025.