Not applying for external funding?

[captiv8ed]

My school doesn't have departments, so I have no idea about the whole funding process. On the Princeton app, I have to click whether I am applying for external funding. Am I hurting myself by not applying for some? If I should, how do I find out about it? Sorry for such a stupid question.

[zilch]

the sources of funding for 2010 thread has a list of fellowships that you can apply to. Although most of their deadlines are already past, but worth a look anyways.

external funding is considered a plus by schools because they get a grad student that they don't have to pay for.

[mudlark]

And if you don't apply this year, don't worry. There's always next year, and the next, and the next...

signed,

Mudlark, who feels like she's going to be doing grant apps for the rest of her life if she's lucky.

[captiv8ed]

Thanks!