After 17 years, Stanford DARE fellowship to close: Is compliance with federal law coming at too high a cost?
Stanford University will close its Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence (DARE) Doctoral Fellowship after 17 years, citing reduced funding and compliance with the 2023 US Supreme Court ruling against race-based affirmative action. The fellowship, which supported 374 doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds, will be replaced by a new graduate programme in Autumn 2026. According to The Stanford Daily, current and former fellows expressed disappointment, while University officials emphasised plans to maintain mentorship and support for future scholars.
Stanford University will close its Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence (DARE) Doctoral Fellowship after 17 years, citing reduced funding and compliance with the 2023 US Supreme Court ruling against race-based affirmative action. The fellowship, which supported 374 doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds, will be replaced by a new graduate programme in Autumn 2026. According to The Stanford Daily, current and former fellows expressed disappointment, while University officials emphasised plans to maintain mentorship and support for future scholars.
