# Fellowship Appointment Dates
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Fellowship Appointment Dates
# Fellowship Appointment Dates
| Type | Dates |
| --- | --- |
| Academic year fellowships -- | 8/16 - 5/15 |
| Full year fellowships -- | 8/16 - 8/15 |
| Fall only fellowships -- | 8/16 - 12/15 |
| Spring only fellowships -- | 1/16 - 5/15 |
| Summer fellowships -- | 5/16 - 8/15 5/16 - 7/15 6/16 - 8/15 |
Please note that Block Grant funds for each award year are to be utilized for University Fellowship awards beginning no earlier than July 16 and ending no later than June 15.