Whitaker Fellows are biomedical engineers (or bioengineers, which is
considered synonymous) ranging from graduating seniors to those
conducting doctoral studies. Whitaker Scholars are biomedical
engineers who have/will have a PhD by the beginning date of their
awards. Applicants are eligible ONLY for one or the other (depending
on their academic level).
Fellows

    Fellows should have a BS or MS degree in biomedical engineering.
Because some institutions do not offer biomedical engineering or its
equivalent as a degree program, exceptions may be made based on a
demonstrated commitment to the field of BME through significant
coursework, research, laboratory or work experience.

    If not currently enrolled, the applicant’s latest degree may not
have been obtained more than three years prior to the start of the
grant.

    The Whitaker International Fellow award will be approximately one
academic year in length, and should be used to conduct work
commensurate with the grantee’s experience in BME.

Scholars

    Scholars should have a degree in biomedical engineering and a
doctorate (which may not have been obtained more than three years
prior to the start of the grant) OR will receive the PhD prior the
start of the grant.

    Scholar awards can be for as little as one academic semester or as
long as two years, but are typically one academic year in length. The
Whitaker International Scholar award will be used to conduct
postdoctoral work.

http://www.whitakerawards.org/