Since 1984, FEF has developed and implemented innovative programs and employed non-traditional approaches that enhance outcomes across various educational levels.

Our Programs

McKnight Doctoral Fellowships

With funding, counseling and professional development, the program supports selected students pursuing Ph.D's at 9 Florida universities. Since 1984, 818 Fellows (89%) have earned doctorates.

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Dissertation Fellowships

The program provides up to one year of funding, counseling and professional development to selected Florida Ph.D. students working to complete dissertations in STEM disciplines.

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Junior Faculty Fellowships

The program helps advance selected junior faculty members at Florida colleges and universities by supporting one-year sabbaticals during which they work towards tenure and promotion.

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Centers of Excellence

This multifaceted statewide pre-college program prepares and motivates students to pursue and succeed in higher education.

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SAT Preparation Camps

These for-credit summer programs prepare high school students for standardized tests, higher education, and careers.

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FEF CodeMasters

These programs teach students to code and links them with STEM mentors; prepares coders for industry certification; and trains coding instructors.

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News + Events

The NAS Summit Crowd, 2019

Annual Statewide Pre-College Summit


FEF presents the 35th Annual National Achievers Society (NAS) Pre-College Summit live online in two parts. Part 1, on Saturday, February 20, featured a keynote speech by NAS and McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program Alumnus Dr. Micah Johnson, workshops, vocabulary and speech writing contests, prizes, and more.

See the Summit Day 1 agenda
Visit the Virtual Summit Exhibitor Hall.

Dr. Morehouse welcomes the 2019 New Fellows

McKnight New Fellows' Orientation


FEF welcomed the 46 members of the 2020-2021 class of new 5-year Fellows at the McKnight Doctoral Fellows' Orientation on August 7 and 8, 2020, live online.

View the meeting agenda.

Community Upskill

FEF Wins Multi-Year Microsoft Grant


FEF has received one of 50 U.S. Microsoft Community Skills Grants to support our tech/workforce development training programs in Florida. The grant includes a $300,000 cash award and technology enablement support from Microsoft.

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McKnight alumna Dr. Candice Ulmer in the lab

Outstanding Alumna Dr. Candice Ulmer


Meet outstanding MDF alumni and Fellows, learn more about our Pre-College projects and students, and read about other news at the FEF. See the most recent edition of the semi-annual FEF Focus.

FEF CodeMasters

2020-2021 Virtual Coding Programs


CodeMasters virtual after school programs offer fun, hands-on, project-based exploration of web design, artificial intelligence, mobile app development, game design, and STEM careers live online!

Read more at fefonline.org/code.