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PhD Student Funding Overview

At Yale, you can earn your doctorate at our expense. 

Our funding packages for Yale PhD students are among the most generous in the world. Every PhD student receives a fellowship for the full cost of tuition, a stipend for living expenses, and paid health coverage, though the details of your funding package will differ depending on your academic program. On average, doctoral students receive more than $500,000 in tuition fellowships, stipends, and health premium benefits over the course of their enrollment. Full PhD funding normally extends for a minimum of five years, unless your doctoral program is of shorter duration, e.g., Investigative Medicine, Law, Nursing, and Public Health. 

The main categories of funding available to PhD students are detailed below. Our Programs & Policies handbook contains additional information about funding and fellowship opportunities available at the Graduate School, along with applicable policies. 

If you have questions about your funding, you can ask your program registrar or DGS, Graduate Financial Aid, or Associate Dean Robert Harper-Mangels.

Types of Funding for PhD Students

University Fellowships (UFs) are provided through the Graduate School and do not require teaching in Yale's Teaching Fellow Program. UFs are often used during the initial year(s) of your doctoral program to cover your stipend and tuition, when you are engaged in coursework and identifying an adviser.

For official policies governing University Fellowships, including information on deferring a UF, please see our Programs & Policies Bulletin .

In subsequent years and in most programs, your stipend will be funded by a teaching fellowship or a research assistantship.

Teaching Fellowships (TFs) are contingent on teaching Yale's Teaching Fellow Program (TFP). While you are on a TF, a portion of your stipend is compensation for teaching. The rest of your stipend will come from other sources, depending on your department or program. See the Teaching Fellow Funding page for more information.

The teaching portion of your stipend is subject to federal tax withholding, so you will notice a difference in your paycheck in teaching versus non-teaching semesters.

In lieu of teaching in the Teaching Fellow Program, PhD students in the humanities and social sciences may choose to undertake one of the available Professional Development Opportunities . These positions allow you to gain professional experience at a library, museum, or other office on campus relevant to your studies. 

If you are in the natural sciences, your funding will likely come from training grants and faculty research grants at some point during your enrollment. In most programs, you may only join a research group that has active grant funding. Please consult with your DGS, if you have questions about this aspect of your funding package.

We strongly encourage you to compete for external fellowships. Winning an external award in a national competition, whether sponsored by a public or private agency, is a significant honor. External fellowships may be subject to our Combined Award policy. Please be sure to review our External Fellowships & Awards page to understand how external awards interact with university funding.

An external fellowship may also offer you added flexibility in your program. 

• If you are a student in the natural sciences, an external fellowship may allow you to pursue a project or idea that is otherwise not eligible for financial support through your adviser’s research funding. 
• If you are a student in the humanities or social sciences, an external fellowship might allow you to defer a University Fellowship (UF) to a subsequent term or year. 

You can search for external fellowships through the Yale Student Grants Database , other university search engines (e.g., UCLA ), and commercial sites .

You must notify the Graduate School of any external awards you receive. 

• Send a copy of your award letter to the Financial Aid Office at [email protected] .
• If your award is subject to the Combined Award policy, then you will receive a combined award letter via email when your award has been processed, outlining your updated funding package. 

For any questions and concerns regarding your combined award letter, please contact the Graduate School Financial Aid Office via email at [email protected]. Associate Dean Robert Harper-Mangels can also advise regarding our Combined Award policy.

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Health Award

The Graduate School provides Yale Health Basic Coverage at no cost to all students (Master's and PhD) who are enrolled at least half-time in degree-seeking programs. In addition, all PhD students registered at least half-time receive a Health Fellowship Award that covers the cost of Yale Health Hospitalization/Specialty Care Coverage.

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Family Support Subsidy for Parenting PhD Students

PhD students who are registered full-time in any year of study are eligible for the family support subsidy to assist with child-related expenses.

Dean's Emergency Fund

The Dean’s Emergency Fund enables terminal master’s and PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences to continue making academic progress despite unanticipated, extreme financial hardships that cannot be resolved through fellowships, loans, or personal resources. The maximum award for eligible requests is $2,000.

Conference Travel Fellowship (CTF)

https://gsa.yale.edu/ctf

By partnering with the MacMillan Center and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, graduate students with representatives in the Graduate Student Assembly are eligible for annual conference travel funding of up to $800.

PhD Student Travel Health Fellowship

If you are a PhD student traveling for dissertation research, the Graduate School provides a Travel Health Fellowship to cover the cost of required immunizations and prescription drugs at Yale Health.

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Elevar Scholars Program

California State University, Fullerton

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• Merit-based Aid

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Funded by the CSU and Giles T. Brown Endowment for Graduate Studies through the Cal State Fullerton Philanthropic Foundation, this program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs, encourage further study in doctoral programs and promote consideration of university faculty careers. If provides fellowships to economically disadvantaged CSUF students who have overcome educational disadvantages or hardships. The fellowships are intended to minimize students’ debt burden, allowing them to complete their program more quickly and commence doctoral study.

Fletcher Jones Fellowship

University of California, Irvine

• Need-based Aid

The Fletcher Jones Fellowship is a highly prestigious award, made available through funding from the Fletcher Jones Foundation. It is competitively awarded to an outstanding doctoral student who has advanced to candidacy and demonstrates financial need. The award of a one-year fellowship of approximately $22,290, to be used as a stipend, is intended to assist with doctoral degree completion.

Chancellor's Club Fellowship

Chancellor’s Club Fellowships recognize our most academically superior doctoral and MFA students — those who exhibit outstanding promise as scholars, researchers, and public leaders. Nominated students must be first-generation college students, with neither parent having received a four-year degree. Nominations are made by Associate Deans for scholars in their respective schools.

Miguel Velez Scholarship

The Miguel Velez Scholarship provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, and are citizens and residents of a Latin American country. Preference is given to citizens of Colombia.

James Harvey Scholar

The James Harvey Scholar award provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, and are completing a publishable thesis or dissertation on homosexuality or the life or works of James Harvey.

Otto W. Shaler Scholarship

The Otto W. Shaler Scholarship provides financial support to international graduate students who have financial need, and who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise. Each school may submit no more than two applications for this award.

Brython Davis Fellowship

Overview: The Brython Davis Fellowship provides financial support to students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, are U.S. citizens, and are the child of a service member or veteran of the U.S. Navy or Marine Corps.

La Verne Noyes Fellowship

The La Verne Noyes Fellowship provides financial support to graduate students who demonstrate outstanding past academic achievement as well as future promise, have financial need, are U.S. citizens, and are descendants of World War I U.S. Army or Navy veterans.

Barbara Bell Blake Nursing Scholarship

Purdue University, Northwest

Need Based: Please note: This specialty scholarship requires a separate application. Even if you've already applied for a PNW admissions scholarship, you need to submit a separate application to be eligible.

Intel SWE Scholarship (Graduate)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

SWE Scholarships support those who identify as a female/woman and are pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor or graduate student program in preparation for careers in engineering, engineering technology and computer science in the United States. US Citizenship required. Minimum GPA: 3.0. Class: Graduate (Masters, Doctoral) Major: CprE, CS, EE.

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Harvard guarantees full financial support to PhD students—including tuition, health fees, and basic living expenses—for a minimum of five years.

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Harvard's financial support package is typically for the first four years of study and the completion year, using a tiered  tuition structure that reduces tuition over time as students progress through their degree programs. This multiyear funding package includes a combination of tuition grants, stipends, traineeships, teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and other academic appointments. In addition, Harvard Griffin GSAS students are particularly successful in securing grants,  fellowships , and other sources of external funding as part of their professional development.

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• if noted in your Notice of Financial Support, summer research funding following the first four academic years from Harvard Griffin GSAS or faculty grants
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In some programs, the timing and structure of living expense support may vary from this pattern. For example, students in the sciences typically receive full funding until they complete their degrees.

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“First, you get your bachelor’s degree, and you think you know everything. Then, you get your master’s degree, and you realize you don’t know anything. Then you get your doctorate, and you find out that nobody knows anything.”

While we can’t find information on who said these words, we can’t help but laugh! You, a student pursuing your doctoral degree, may even laugh at it because there’s a grain of truth to it. Your doctoral dissertation, after all, will likely be about creating new knowledge or building on old knowledge because “nobody knows anything,” in a manner of speaking. 

But why are you pursuing a doctoral degree when your master’s degree will suffice for most jobs? There are even people who believe that it’s a waste of time and money for many reasons. Some people push for it because of the numerous benefits that it brings.

So which one’s a better perspective? A doctoral degree is about contributing to the existing body of knowledge through original research. It is considered an introduction to independent research in your chosen field with your doctoral dissertation as the first of many intellectual masterpieces.

Let’s first take a look at the unfavorable view because there’s also some merit to it. For one thing, there’s the cost of doctoral education that, in U.S. universities, can range from $28,000 to $40,000 per year in tuition and fees. In Ivy League universities, the cost can be higher – at Harvard University, for example, the full tuition needed for the first two years of study is $49,448, exclusive of health insurance, housing, books and supplies, and food expenses. 

Yes, indeed, it isn’t cheap to get a doctoral degree in the United States, not even in one of the lesser-known universities!

In addition, there’s a sense of dissatisfaction among doctoral students. You may feel, at one point, that you’re doing slave labor, no thanks to the 10-hour workdays, and low pay during your research.

Your employment prospects may also seem uncertain, considering the competition due to the oversupply of Ph.D. holders . The number of Ph.D. holders exceeds the number of employment opportunities for them, too! Such a disconnection partly stems from the high degree of specialization required in getting a doctoral degree, not to mention that Ph.D. holders have high employment expectations.

Still, the number of doctoral degree holders in the U.S. has more than doubled between 2000 and 2018! In 2000, there were 2 million Ph.D. holders, and by 2018, there were already 4.5 million. Why do people pursue doctoral degrees despite the myriad of challenges that come with them?

Here’s why.

• You have a clear edge in getting higher positions and, thus, higher pay. Studies have shown that a Ph.D. is a contributing factor toward earning over 20% more than people with master’s degrees.   The Chronicle of Higher Education revealed instructors of Legal Professions and Studies without a doctorate earned $64,785, while those with doctorate degrees earned $91,828 per year (2011). In a PayScale comparison , Ph.D. holders earned $98,300 per year, on average.
• Your specialized knowledge and skills are highly marketable. You will likely enjoy a flexible career path, whether you choose a career in public service or the private sector. Your career will also be characterized by the highest lifetime earning potential and the lowest unemployment rate! Your Ph.D. training will also strengthen your critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills, which are highly sought after by employers. 
• You will be a recognized knowledge creator, a rare skill sought after by society and employers, too. You have gained both the discipline and ability to search for, introduce, and defend new knowledge, even under the most stringent scrutiny. Your competencies will lead to a leadership position as you gain respect and prestige.

Are you still worried about the financial expenses of getting a Ph.D. in your field? We completely understand since $50,000-plus per year plus the difficulties of juggling work, studies, and family responsibilities will break a lesser person. But you can achieve your doctoral degree through scholarships and grants!

This isn’t a new concept either as millions of Ph.D. holders have also achieved such a lofty goal. Many of them have been scholars and fellows for most, if not all, of their studies – and it’s a path you can take, too, with plenty of planning and networking.

You have dozens, if not hundreds, of scholarship and fellowship opportunities in your field of study, not to mention the ones offered without restrictions as to the field of study. The trick here is in diligently looking for these opportunities, applying to as many as you are qualified for, and complying with the requirements.

You may have to apply every semester or academic year for a new scholarship or fellowship, but it’s worth the time and effort. You could be lucky and be one whose studies were financed through scholarships and grants from year one; although, luck has little to do with it because you spent time looking and qualifying for the scholarships you deserve!

Here, we present you with 50 of the Best Scholarships and Fellowships for Doctoral Students that we think are worthy of your consideration.

The Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $30,000 up to 400,000 (international coursework or research of up to 4 years) Deadline of Application: Rolling (depends on the country)

The Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships program is open to full-time Ph.D. students involved in peace and conflict prevention or resolution, disease prevention and treatment, and water and sanitation. Applications can be made via a local Rotary Club chapter, and the chapter must sponsor non-Rotarians applying for the scholarship. The chapter creates the applicants’ initial application, and the latter then completes the online scholar profile.

The amount can be used for various costs, including passport/visa, travel expenses, tuition, and other fees, vaccinations, school supplies, room and board, and household supplies.

Newberry Consortium in American Indian Studies Faculty Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $5,000/month (Long-term fellowship for 4-9 months); $5,000/month (Short-term fellowship for a month only) Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023 (Long-term fellowship); January 15, 2024 (Short-term fellowship)

The American Indian Studies Faculty Fellowship is intended for scholars in the early stages of their careers who are involved in American Indian studies, specifically research in the Newberry Consortium collections. Doctoral students are welcome to apply. The monthly stipend can be used for a wide range of education-related expenses, too.

Fellows receive the NCAIS research carrel and other fellowship privileges, as well as perform responsibilities related to their research. These include research presentation, seminar participation, and consultation with other NCAIS Graduate Student Fellows.

AIA Fellowship for Study in the U.S.

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: Varies Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023

The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) offers post-doctoral research fellowships for archaeologists working at Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) or its project collaborators. The fellowships are for either fall 2024 or spring 2025 in selected universities, including the University of Cincinnati, the Joukowsky Institute at Brown University, or the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

Fellows are provided with financial support for travel expenses, a stipend for living expenses, and residency at a university housing or rental housing, as well as library privileges. The residency lasts for 2-3 months only, and during which time, the Fellows are expected to give a minimum of one lecture at their respective host university. 

Applications should include a duly filled-up online application form, a curriculum vitae, and two references, among others.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $50,000 (This represents the total dollars awarded every year. The actual amount given to fellows vary depending on their program) Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is for doctoral students pursuing NSF-supported STEM disciplines in accredited universities. If you wish to apply, follow the recommended application templates and formats to be considered. The application should include an essay, a recommendation letter, a personal statement, an official transcript, and a completely filled-up application form.

Note the different dates for submission to the National Science Foundation of the full proposal depending on the type of grant: 

• October 16, 2023 – Life Sciences
• October 17, 2023 – Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
• October 19, 2023 – Engineering
• October 20, 2023 – Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

AWWA Abel Wolman Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Annual (Renewable) Amount: $30,000 for one year (If necessary, a fellow can apply and be approved for the second year of financial support) Deadline of Application: Opens September to December 2023 for the 2024 awards 

Students who are pursuing advanced training and research, including doctoral studies in water supply and treatment and its related fields, can apply for the Abel Wolman Fellowship. The doctoral fellowship provides financial support for up to two years to an outstanding student. Applications can be sent to the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and more information can be seen on its site.

AWWA Larson Aquatic Research Support Scholarships

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $7,000/student Deadline of Application: Opens September to December 2023 for the 2024 awards 

Made in honor of Dr. Larson, the Larson Aquatic Research Support (LARS) scholarship is available for outstanding doctoral students engaged in the fields of science and engineering. The selection committee chooses one doctoral student every year for the scholarship, with an emphasis on excellent academics and leadership potential.

Applications must include a resume, official transcripts, three recommendation letters, and GRE scores as well as a course of study. Be sure to submit your research plans, too, with your application.

YIVO – Joseph Kremen Memorial Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $5,000 Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period

The Joseph Kremen Memorial Fellowship is available for postgraduate researchers studying Eastern European Jewish arts, theater, and music. Keep in mind that only one exemplary scholar will be chosen annually, so it’s highly competitive. The chosen fellow can spend the stipend on expenses related to his/her research in YIVO’s archives and library collections.

Every fellow is also required to deliver a public lecture regarding his/her research. The research period should be between 2 and 3 months only. Interested applicants should submit a written summary of their respective research on acceptable topics.

YIVO- Dora and Meyer Tendler Fellowship

Yet another sought after YIVO scholarship is the Dora and Mayer Tendler Endowed Fellowship, a scholarship program for individuals in doctoral and post-doctoral research. Only one exemplary fellow is chosen every year.

The research should focus on American Jewish history with the selection committee giving preferential consideration to research proposals related to the Jewish labor movement. As with all YIVO fellowships, the selected fellow should conduct 2-3 months of research in YIVO’s archives and library, as well as make a public lecture.

AERA Minority Dissertation Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual (Non-renewable) Amount: $25,000 Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023

The American Educational Research Association Dissertation Fellowship is open for doctoral students belonging to the minorities. These include African Americans, American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Both U.S. citizens and permanent residents in the U.S. can apply for as long as they are in a doctoral program in an accredited university.

Since this is a write-up fellowship, applicants should be working full-time on their course requirements and be writing their dissertations. There are three components to the award: a $25,000 stipend that can be used for tuition and fees, books and supplies, equipment and software, living expenses and travel, and other direct research-related expenses; a research presentation at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting; and participation in the AERA Minority Fellows Mentoring and Career Development Workshop. 

National Gem Consortium Ph.D. Science Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $16,000 living stipend plus a paid summer internship Deadline of Application: November 10, 2023

The National Gem Consortium’s PhD Science Scholarship is exclusive for students belonging to the minority in their first year of doctoral studies. Applicants should be pursuing a natural science discipline, such as earth science, chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics, and computer science. The scholarship applies to an accredited GEM member university.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship or legal residency, as well as be able to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and get promising GRE scores.

NAEd Spencer Dissertation Fellowships

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $27,500/fellow (Up to 35 fellowships are awarded every year) Deadline of Application: October 5, 2023 at 5pm Eastern Time

The National Academy of Education (NAEd) awards its Spencer Dissertation Fellowships to exemplary doctoral students pursuing studies in the history, theory and analysis, and practice of formal education. The amount should be used in the completion of each fellow’s dissertation and should be spent within two years and under the proposed work plan.

Eligible candidates must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements and be enrolled in a graduate school in the U.S. Applicants are required to submit their respective research proposal and two reference letters, as well as demonstrate an interest in education research.

National Gem Consortium Ph.D. Engineering Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $16,000 living stipend for the first academic year plus a paid summer internship Deadline of Application: November 10, 2023

The National GEM Consortium in Engineering Fellowship is open to Ph.D. students belonging to the minority, and who have been accepted into a doctoral program straight from a bachelor’s degree program or who have earned a master’s in Engineering. Fellows can be enrolled in any of the participating GEM member universities. 

The above-mentioned stipend applies to the first academic year of fellowship for a Ph.D. Engineering/Science Fellow. After that, the fellow will enjoy continued living stipend up to the fifth year of Ph.D. studies through a combination of alternative funding sources. The fellow will also have his tuition and fees paid for by the GEM university member.

Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $10,000 (Up to two awards are granted every year) Deadline of Application: October 15, 2023 (Winners are announced by December 15, 2023)

The Michael J. Barrett Doctoral Dissertation Grant is exclusively for doctoral candidates pursuing accounting, auditing, and business programs in accredited colleges and universities. Only complete applications will be accepted with the required submissions, including the dissertation proposal, detailed cover letter, and two letters of recommendation from relevant professors.

Applicants should also demonstrate an intention to teach auditing for a minimum of two years, attend a relevant doctorate program, have either completed or within a year of completion of pre-dissertation requirements, and be in the dissertation writing stage.

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Doctoral Award

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $20,000 annual stipend and a maximum of five years of full tuition and fees coverage (Except when the university/college disallows fee waivers) Deadline of Application: Opens in January 2024 for the 2024 DSP Fellowship

The SREB Doctoral Award is a package consisting of two components. First, the scholar will get three years of direct support. Second, he/she will also get two years of institutional support from his/her college/university – a $20,000 annual stipend. During these five years, he/she will also enjoy full coverage of tuition and fees, with some exceptions as needed.

Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Dissertation Award

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $20,000 annual stipend, maximum of five years of full tuition and fees coverage (Except when the university/college disallows fee waivers) and $500 research allowance Deadline of Application: Opens in January 2024 for the 2024 DSP Fellowship

The SERB Dissertation Award is a short-term program (only one year), but it’s among the most generous programs we’ve come across. The scholar will be provided with direct financial support, as mentioned above, as well as professional development support and an invitation to the Compact for Faculty Diversity Institute on Teaching & Mentoring.

Eligible applicants should have completed all their required coursework and exams, as well as either will defend or have successfully defended their respective dissertation prospectus before the academic year starts. Enrollment in a participating college/university in a participating state is a must.

(ISC)² Graduate Cybersecurity Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Annual (Renewable but applicant must go through the process again) Amount: $1,000 – $5,000 (Up to 20 awards will be given for this cycle) Deadline of Application: Opens January 15, 2024 and closes February 29, 2024 11:59 pm EST

The (ISC)² Graduate Scholarship program is offered to individuals planning to pursue or pursuing doctoral degrees in cybersecurity or information assurance. Eligibility requirements include a minimum of 3.5 GPA or equivalent, may be enrolled in face-to-face or online classes, maybe a part-time or full-time student, and maybe attending a school in the U.S. or abroad. Non-U.S. citizens may also apply. 

Submissions should include either the most recent or current unofficial transcripts, a letter of recommendation, an updated curriculum vitae, and an essay. Take note that funds will only be disbursed upon proof of enrollment and receipt of official transcripts.

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $20,000 stipend for a full academic year (August 1 – July 31) Deadline of Application: Opens on November 5, 2023 and ends on January 31, 2024

The American Sociological Association (ASA) established its Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) to provide financial support for sociologists of color, particularly in the pursuit of advanced studies or specialization. Candidates can be U.S. citizens or permanent residents or eligible under DACA rules, and they should either be attending or have completed a full academic year in a sociology doctorate program.

Aside from the annual stipend, ASA also makes arrangements for tuition payments to the concerned departments or universities. Funds for travel to the ASA annual meetings are also available, albeit limited.

YIVO – Fellowship in East European Jewish Studies

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $20,000 stipend  Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period

The combined Professor Bernard Choseed Memorial Fellowship and the Natalie and Mendel Racolin Memorial Fellowship come with many benefits. Aside from the financial stipend, its recipient has three months of free access to the YIVO Library and Archives for his/her research. He/she, on the other hand, will be required to deliver at least two public lectures on Jewish studies.

YIVO – Fellowship in Baltic Jewish Studies

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $4,000 stipend Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period 

This is a combination of scholarships with a $4,000 combined stipend. The scholarship supports original doctoral research in Baltic Jewish studies for 2-3 months. The research should be conducted at the YIVO Library and Archive and the recipients are required to give a public lecture.

YIVO – Fellowship in Polish Jewish Studies

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $4,000 stipend Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period  

The Fellowship in Polish Jewish Studies is also a combined scholarship with a cumulative $4,000 stipend for 2-3 months. The recipient should spend the scholarship duration on research at the YIVO Library and Archives, and the dissertation should touch on Polish-Jewish history, relations, and cultural exchanges. He/she will also be required to give a public lecture on the topic.

YIVO – Fellowship in East European Jewish Literature

The Fellowship in East European Jewish Literature is also a combined scholarship with a specific focus on Eastern European Jewish literature. The recipient can focus his/her research on the Jewish diaspora regardless of location. As with the other YIVO scholarships, it comes with a stipulation for 2-3 months of research at YIVO’s library and archives, as well as a public lecture.

YIVO – The Dina Abramowicz Emerging Scholar Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $3,000 stipend Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period

This is a fellowship for post-doctoral research on Eastern European Jewish studies. The research should result in a notable scholarly publication on the topic, although the fellowship can also be applied to doctoral dissertation revision. The fellowship, which has the same 2- to 3-month research at the YIVO library and a public lecture, can be awarded as is or combined with other YIVO fellowships.

YIVO – The Workers Circle

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $10,000 stipend Deadline of Application: Opens in September 2023 for the 2024-2025 fellowship period   

The Workers Circle/ Dr. Emanuel Patt Visiting Professorship in Eastern European Jewish Studies may also be combined with other fellowships, or it can be awarded separately. It’s also designed to provide financial support for up to three months of post-doctoral research by the visiting faculty member/recipient who, in turn, is required to give a public lecture.

Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF)

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: Varies  Deadline of Application: Opens October 2, 2023 and ends on February 1, 2024

NEF offers several scholarship opportunities for doctoral students in the field of nursing, many of which are the result of endowments by notable nursing practitioners who want to support the continued education of professional nurses. 

• The NEF/Johnson and Johnson Health Equity Scholarship program promotes the research, advocacy and clinical practice of nursing professionals interested in underrepresented groups and addressing the health inequalities and disparities in these populations. 
• The AJN/Thelma Schorr Scholarship program has a preference for nurses with nursing leadership potential. 
• The Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship permanent program awarded scholarships to nurses studying nursing education at the doctoral level. 
• The M. Elizabeth Carnegie African American Scholarship program is for black nurses in doctoral degree programs. 

Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowships

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $5,000 to $15,000 Deadline of Application: January 19, 2024   

ISI awards up to 15 graduate fellowships for doctoral students pursuing degrees in either the social sciences or humanities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with plans of full-time enrollment in the 2024-2025 academic year and intend to teach at the post-secondary level. Applicants who weren’t granted fellowships in their previous application can reapply; previous fellows are ineligible for application. 

Application requirements include 1,250- to 2,500-word original essay on the topic of, “What is the relationship between liberal education and a free society?”; autobiography; academic writing sample, and two academic letters of recommendation.  

Fellowship amounts can be used for tuition, books, and living expenses, among other program-related expenses at the awardee’s discretion. Fellows must attend annual weekend colloquium with their expenses paid for by ISI. 

Newberry Consortium National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $5,000/month  Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023 

The long-term fellowship lasts between four and nine months during which time the recipient will perform scholarship activities relevant to the collections owned and maintained by The Newberry Consortium. Applicants must possess a PhD degree or its equivalent on or before the application deadline, as well as be either a U.S. citizen or a foreign national with at least three years of continuous residence in the country. 

NCTM & AMTE Early Career Research Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $10,000 each, maximum  Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023 

Granted in partnership with Eugene P. & Clara M. Smith Mathematics Education Research Fund, the Early Career Research Grant accepts applications from doctoral candidates pursuing math education degrees. The grant must be used in supporting their doctoral research project, preferably projects that bridge research and practice. 

Note that early career math educators, or those who have completed either an EdD or PhD in math education or other related fields within the past five years, are eligible to apply. Doctoral students will only be considered if they have advanced to candidacy status in accredited programs. 

Midwest Nursing Research Society  (MNRS) Seed Research Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: One $5,000 maximum  Deadline of Application: October 18, 2023 

The MNRS Seed Grant will support researchers engaged in quantitative and qualitative research in nursing science-related topics. Applicants must perform their research in the Midwest. Nursing researchers are eligible to apply regardless of their time from dissertation and previous funding history. Current and active membership in the MNRS is a must to be considered for eligibility. 

Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual (Non-renewable)  Amount: $10,000 with up to 30 awardees  Deadline of Application: November 15, 2023

Established in 1938, the Amelia Earhart Fellowship promotes equal access to resources for women in the fields of aerospace engineering and space sciences. Awardees are chosen based on their superior academic record and applied research in aerospace engineering and space sciences. 

Applicants must be women pursuing doctoral degrees in these fields with the award amount allowed for use at any accredited college or university and for postgraduate courses and degrees. Strict eligibility requirements, such as club members and their family members as well as previous fellows being disqualified, are implemented. 

Wenner-Gren Foundation Dissertation Fieldwork Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual (Non-renewable)  Amount: $25,000  Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023 

While the Dissertation Fieldwork Grant doesn’t have any particular preferences for research topics, methodology and location, the Wenner-Gren Foundation welcomes interdisciplinary proposals. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity and passion for the advancement of anthropological knowledge that increases the depth and breadth of our understanding of being human. The award amount should be used for doctoral research in this regard. 

Applicants must be doctoral students and must designate a dissertation advisor on their application. Previous applicants may reapply via a resubmission. 

MNRS Step-Up Grant 

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: $2,500 Deadline of Application: October 18, 2023

The MNRS will select one awardee for the Step-up Grant from funds generated through its MNRS Foundation Annual Walk-a-Thon. The award amount can be used for qualitative and quantitative research in any nursing-related topic, but there’s a preference for research into the health inequalities and discrepancies in the Midwest. 

Doctoral students will only be considered for dissertation grants. Strict policies are in place for the use of the grant amount. 

MNRS Founders Circle Dissertation Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual Amount: $2,500 Deadline of Application: October 18, 2023

The MNRS Founders Circle Dissertation Grant will be awarded to just one doctoral student but can only be used as a dissertation grant. The grant is intended for the promotion of nursing science and practice including quantitative and qualitative research among researchers in the Midwest. 

Only current and active MNRS members will be considered during the application and selection process.

MNRS Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Dissertation Grant

Established in honor of the husband-and-wife duo, the Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Dissertation Grant supports researchers in the Midwest whose interests are in mental health and chronic illnesses. 

MNRS/Council for Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS) Dissertation Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: Up to $5,000  Deadline of Application: October 18, 2023

Only one awardee will be selected for the MNRS/CANS Dissertation Grant. Applicants, who must be current and active MNRS and CANS members to be considered, will be evaluated based on their quantitative and qualitative research into the advancement of nursing science and practice. 

Stantec Scholarship

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: $10,000 Deadline of Application: Opens September to December 2023 for the 2024 awards

Stantec Inc., a well-known provider of engineering consulting services with specializations in construction management, architectural and environmental services, offers the Stantec Scholarship in partnership with the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The scholarship supports a student pursuing a PhD in water treatment science and engineering. 

Note that the AWWA-Stantec Scholarship is part of the Stantec Equity and Diversity Scholarship, which promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for positive impact in the industry. 

The Mellon Foundation Fellowship

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: $5,000/month Deadline of Application: November 1, 2023 

This is a long-term fellowship offered by The Newberry with fellows getting financial support for a period between four and nine months. Fellows must be engaged in scholarship in any field pertaining to its collection. 

Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Felowships

The long-term fellowship program welcomes applicants with a PhD degree on or before the application deadline. The Richard H. Brown/William Lloyd Barber Fellows must spend between four and nine months on studying American history, particularly on topics related to The Newberry’s collection. 

The Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth Dunbar Davee Fellowship

The long-term Evelyn Dunbar and Ruth Dunbar Davee Fellowship program offered by The Newberry supports scholarships in its music-related collection. Fellows will be awarded the monthly stipend for 4-9 months. 

Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History

Past fellows of the Lloyd Lewis Fellowships in American History offered by The Newberry performed scholarly activities related to American history as it pertains to its collection. The long-term fellowship program requires commitment for 4-9 months and a PhD degree to be considered. 

The Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship

Yet another long-term fellowship program offered by The Newberry, the Audrey Lumsden-Kouvel Fellowship supports scholars-researchers studying the history and literature of Romance cultures and the colonial Americas from the late medieval to the early modern periods. Fellows have a PhD degree and receive a monthly stipend during the duration of the fellowship, usually 4-9 months. 

The Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women

The Newberry-administered Monticello College Foundation Fellowship for Women supports one female fellow who must hold a PhD on or before the application deadline. The fellow receives a monthly stipend for 4-9 months and must demonstrate scholarly productivity during her in-residence tenure at the Newberry. 

Rudolph Ganz Fellowship

Named in honor of American pianist, conductor, composer, and music educator Rudolph Ganz, The Newberry-administered long-term fellowship provides financial support for researchers engaged in the study of Ganz’s papers in its collection. These include Ganz’s musical compositions as well as lectures, speeches, essays and recordings. 

Most of the long-term fellowships (4-9 months’ duration) are open for scholars regardless of their nationality; the notable exception is the National Endowment for the Humanities-funded program. International scholars possessing the J-1 visa are also eligible for long-term fellowships. 

The Newberry Short-Term Residential Fellowships for Individual Research

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: $3,000 for one month only Deadline of Application: December 15, 2023 

Eligible applicants are scholars and researchers in any field. Applicants who are in their graduate studies must have completed their academic requirements except for their dissertation (All But Dissertation or ABD) by December 15, 2023 to be considered. 

The Newberry Fellows’ Fellowship

The Newberry Fellows’ Fellowship program supports researchers/scholars with a demonstrated need for scholarly activities related to the Newberry collection. The short-term program welcomes scholars from all fields of study but graduate students who submit their application must be on ABD status by application deadline. 

The Newberry The John S. Aubrey Fellowship

The John S. Aubrey Fellowship is also a short-term program designed for scholars/researchers interested in studying the Newberry collection. Again, graduate student applicants must have completed academic requirements except for their dissertation. 

The Newberry The Charles Montgomery Gray Fellowship

PhD candidates who have yet to finish their doctoral dissertations but have complied with academic requirements are welcome to apply for the short-term fellowship. Note that postdoctoral scholars are also eligible. While the fellowship welcomes scholars/researchers from all fields of study, the Newberry gives preference to research projects related to the Renaissance and early modern periods, as well as legal history, European history, and English history. 

The Newberry The Adele Hast Fellowship in American History

The short-term Adele Hast Fellowships is particularly intended for scholars/researchers engaged in the study of American history as it relates to the Newberry collections. Both PhD students on ABD status and postdoctoral scholars are welcome to apply. 

The Newberry The Arthur and Janet Holzheimer Fellowship in the History of Cartography

Postdoctoral scholars and PhD students who have yet to complete their dissertation can apply for the short-term fellowship. But their research projects must be specifically related to cartography including its history, evolution and materials. 

The Newberry The Anne Jacobson Schutte Fellowship in Early Modern Studies

The short-term fellowship invites PhD students on ABD status and postdoctoral scholars to apply for the short-term fellowship. Preference is for researchers/scholars engaged in the study of the culture, society and other aspects of the early modern period (1300s-1700s). Scholars whose research projects are related to spirituality, Venice, and/or women’s studies are highly preferred. 

For most, if not all, of the short-term fellowship programs administered by The Newberry, the application materials include a project abstract, project description and bibliography as well as a curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation. The letters of recommendation have a 10-day grace period for recommenders (i.e., up to December 25, 2023 only). Notices to applicants will be sent by late April or early May 2024. 

For the long-term fellowships, The Newberry provides a ten-day grace period for the letters of recommendation (i.e., up to November 10, 2023 only). Applicants will be sent notification notices (accepted/rejected) in either late February or early March 2024. 

MNRS/Sigma Research Grant

Type of Scholarship: Annual  Amount: Up to $3,500  Deadline of Application: April 1, 2024

Qualified nurses who are enrolled in doctoral programs are eligible to apply for the MNRS/Sigma Research Grant. The selected awardee must implement and complete their research projects within one year after receiving the funds and must agree to the terms in a Research Grant Agreement.

Are scholarships for Ph.D. applicants easy to obtain?

The availability of scholarships for Ph.D. applicants varies depending on the program and school. Generally, scholarships are more difficult to obtain than grants or fellowships, as there is often a limited amount of funds available and a more significant number of applicants competing for them.

However, several scholarships are available specifically for Ph.D. applicants, so it is worth researching what is available and applying for those that are a good fit.

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General funding, what are the current stipend and tuition rates.

The current stipend rate can be found  on the About Graduate Funding pag e , and current tuition rates can be found on the Student Finance website . The stipend rate is set by the dean of The Graduate School (TGS) and the budget office, and approved by the provost. This rate is typically announced during the winter quarter for the following year. Tuition rates are set by the provost’s office and approved by the Board of Trustees each spring. These rates are typically announced during the spring quarter.

Who determines a student’s funding sources (e.g., whether a student will be paid on a fellowship or graduate assistantship)?

Each program determines on a quarterly basis whether or not students will be funded using TGS funds or other sources (e.g., grants). When TGS funds are used, the program determines if this will be through a fellowship or graduate assistantship for each student. Students should refer to their admissions offer letter or program staff regarding their individual funding.

Are PhD students responsible for paying any fees out-of-pocket?

A PhD student's funding covers tuition, stipend, health services fees and the annual health insurance premium.  Any other fees, such as the activity fee, are paid by the student.

How is a PhD student’s funding affected when registered for TGS 512 (Continuous Registration)?

Students do not receive funding (stipend or tuition scholarship) when registered for TGS 512 and are not eligible for the health insurance subsidy. In addition, they do not pay the activity fee and are not eligible for U-Pass. The current tuition charge for TGS 512 is $100/quarter.

Is PhD funding different for international students?

In general, international students are funded the same as domestic students.  However, international students must pass  TGS's English Proficiency Requirement  before they can be funded as a graduate assistant/TA. 

What other funding opportunities are available?

Additional funding opportunities may be available based on eligibility through  The Office of Fellowships , the  Evanston Office of Graduate Financial Aid  (loans),  Interdisciplinary Graduate Assistantships (GAships) , or  TGS Internal Fellowships/Grants . It is the student’s responsibility to obtain approval from their program and coordinate other funding opportunities.

How do external fellowships affect my funding?

Your Northwestern funding package will be adjusted when you obtain external funding. You do not receive external fellowships on top of your full Northwestern funding.

Are financial resources available for relocation/moving expenses?

What is the process when a phd student’s tuition/fees are financially supported by direct billing to a 3rd party sponsor.

If a 3 rd party sponsor, such as an employer or scholarship sponsor, pays for a student’s tuition/fees upfront and without any stipulations, then it may fall under third party billing in which case the Student Finance department can set up a third party billing plan and invoice the sponsor directly; however, before they can do this, the student would need to provide them with an official sponsorship letter. The letter needs to be on company/sponsor letterhead and it needs to include the following information:

• Type of charges that will be covered (tuition, activity fee, student health plan, etc.)
• Coverage period (for example: Fall 2021 or 2021-2022 academic year)
• Address/email address where invoice should be sent
• Address where any refund/overpayment should be returned

Funding timeline

How many quarters of funding does a phd student receive  .

PhD students in the Humanities and Social Sciences receive 20 quarters (5 full years) of funding. In most programs additional quarters may be banked through the fifth year and used in the sixth year (see banked quarters section below). PhD students in the Sciences and Engineering are typically funded for at least five years through a combination of funding by The Graduate School (TGS) and adviser/program funding. Graduate student funding is a shared responsibility. While financial commitments are made to PhD students for a set number of years, it is important to understand that the overall graduate funding budget is dependent on a significant number of PhD students obtaining external funding.

During what months/quarters are PhD stipends paid?

PhD students are paid year round including over the breaks while they are registered full-time (excluding TGS 512). Please note that the  funding quarters do not exactly match the academic quarters . For example, the first stipend payment for new students is for the period of 9/1 – 9/30 even though classes do not start until late September. Conversely, a student who graduates in the Spring quarter (completes in May) is paid through 5/31 even though classes run a couple of weeks into June. Students receive 3 months of stipend for each quarter although the timing does not exactly match the academic schedule. Below are the funding quarters:

• Fall: September – November
• Winter: December – February
• Spring: March – May
• Summer: June- August

Is the funding for each program customized based on average time to degree?

No. The University’s funding commitment is standard across all PhD programs. It is not tied to time to degree in order to maximize the funding available to as many students as possible.

What funding from The Graduate School is limited to a PhD student’s first five years?

Any TGS quarters of funding, outside of eligible banked quarters, such as interdisciplinary GAships, cluster quarters, and competitively-awarded fellowships, such as the Nicholson Fellowship, TGS Buffet Fellowship, Ryan Fellowship etc., are limited to a PhD student’s first five years.

What funding options are available to a PhD student after their fifth year?

At the home school’s discretion, eligible banked quarters may be used through a PhD student’s sixth year in the Humanities and Social Sciences. In addition, there is no limitation on funding from outside of The Graduate School, external funding from outside of the University, or scholarships related to external funding. In addition, TGS continues to provide research assistant scholarships (RAS), health subsidies, and tuition scholarships for PhD students with external funding beyond 5 years across disciplines.

When a PhD student graduates, when does their stipend end?

A PhD student will receive a stipend payout through the end of the month in which they complete/submit all degree requirements.

Banked quarters (humanities and social sciences PhD students)

Can phd students bank some of their funding to be used later .

At the home school’s discretion, most Humanities and Social Sciences PhD students may use up to 4 banked quarters to extend their funding through their sixth year. Banked quarters are earned in years 1-5 when a student is funded on quarters outside of their 20 allocated quarters from TGS, such as through interdisciplinary GAships, external fellowships, grant funding, etc. Please check with your program staff or dean’s office to determine if your program participates in banked quarters.

Are banking policies consistent between schools?

The Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences (WCAS) has a formal banking policy that is consistent across most programs. Currently, it is standard in most programs for WCAS Humanities and Social Sciences PhD students to use banked quarters through their sixth year. Please check with your program staff or dean’s office to determine if your program participates in banked quarters.

Additional income (e.g., Permission to Work)

In addition to their stipend, can a phd student perform additional work for pay.

In order for a student to perform additional work for pay, A Permission to Work form must be submitted before the work begins if any of the following thresholds are exceeded:

• Student will work more than 10 hours/week
• Time period of service is more than one month
• Compensation is $600 or more

PhD and MFA students may work no more than 20 hours per week from all sources, including assistantships. Students are responsible for verifying that additional work for pay is permitted based on their funding source (e.g., NSF GRFP, etc.).

Payroll and Taxes

Where can i find out information about payroll, i-9 forms, fnis, direct deposit, w-4s etc.,, why can’t federal taxes be automatically withheld from graduate student fellowships.

Even though graduate student fellowships are considered taxable income, federal law does not require taxes to be withheld, and the amount to withhold varies by individual. To help avoid a significant tax payment at the end of the year, students are encouraged to  complete a W-4 Form  and indicate an amount they would like Payroll to withhold from each stipend payment. Learn more in the  Taxes section .

Where can I receive assistance with filing my taxes?

Why can’t the student activity fee be automatically deducted from stipend payments.

There is not currently a mechanism in place across the multiple University systems to automatically deduct the student activity fee. If a student activity fee is not paid on time, a registration hold may be placed on the account and a late fee may be charged. Please be sure to check your student account in CAESAR every month.

Undocumented/DACA funding 

How are undocumented or daca students funded.

Undocumented students who are not authorized to work in the U.S. must be funded on fellowships for their entire tenure in the program. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a.k.a. Dreamers) students who have work authorization may be funded on assistantships or fellowships.

Healthcare subsidy 

Who is eligible for the health care subsidy.

All TGS PhD students who are registered full-time (3-4 units), except for TGS 512, during the fall quarter are eligible for the healthcare subsidy for the full academic year (Sep 1-Aug 31). The subsidy is automatically applied during the fall quarter as long as the student is enrolled in the Northwestern health insurance plan.

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Pursuing a PhD is a significant commitment of your finances and time. From tuition, living expenses, books, travel, research, and other costs, doctoral programs can cost over $100,000. Determining how to pay for this investment in your education and future career can feel like a full-time job all on its own.  The good news is that PhD candidates have several funding options beyond taking out daunting student loans. 

Whether you’re currently applying to PhD programs or you’re already admitted, this blog will teach you how to reduce the financial burden of a doctoral program through scholarships, assistantships, employer assistance, and more. With the right planning, funding your PhD without breaking the bank is possible. 

How Do I Fund My PhD? 

There are more ways than ever to fund a PhD program . Below, we’ve broken down some of the best ways to pay for your graduate education. 

Look for Fully-Funded PhD Programs 

In a fully-funded PhD program , students typically join the department as faculty members. This means working for the university in some capacity, like through teaching assistantships and research assistantships. In these positions, PhD students get paid to teach courses, TA for professors, and help students in their own academic journeys. Research assistantships allow PhD students more time to focus on the research for their dissertation and provide research to their institution.  Fellowships are also a popular option for PhD students. These programs can be paired with assistantships or other funding opportunities, and they help you focus on your research. 

Apply for Scholarships and Grants 

Both scholarships and grants are helpful ways to cover your tuition costs and other expenses like travel and rent. Most schools have special scholarships for graduate students, so research what opportunities they provide for students to make the most of their PhD experiences. 

Don’t Forget the Small Scholarships 

If you only focus on the more prominent and national fellowships, you’ll miss out on smaller scholarships and niche funding options . Scholarships exist for countless circumstances and unique research paths, so make sure you know all the options available and apply to more than one scholarship. 

Choose a Graduate Program With More Than One Fellowship and Grant 

Sometimes, the competition for funding can get intense, especially if there are only a few options for PhD students at your institution. When you’re considering PhD programs, take some time to research each school’s fellowships, grants and scholarships to find a school that has plenty of options for their programs. Doing this research ahead of time will help you stress less in the application process. 

Ask Your Employer to Help 

Depending on your field of interest, your employer may be willing to help cover some of your expenses if you prove that a PhD will help you excel in your position and field. Even if they can’t help you cover the total cost of tuition, your employer can help you manage your workload as you start PhD classes, and they might be able to connect you with relevant industry partners and internships. 

Don’t Rely On Just One Funding Source 

As you apply for PhD funding, you should ensure you can receive funding from multiple sources. Take funding preparation seriously and have an action plan in case one of your supporters falls through. Not only will it set you up for success in your program, but it might take worrying about your funding off your plate. 

SMU: Fully-Funding PhD Students Every Semester

At SMU, we understand the importance of getting a graduate education and how crucial proper funding is. That’s why we offer various funding options for our graduate students, including scholarships, assistantships, grants, and more.

To learn more about what funding opportunities are available for SMU students, check out our guide to getting your doctoral degree . You can also request more information .  Ready to make SMU part of your PhD experience? Apply now to secure your spot! 

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All admitted students to the BPH PhD program, including international students, are guaranteed full funding, which includes a stipend, as well as tuition and health insurance.

All grant aid that exceeds the cost of tuition and required fees, books and related classroom expenses is subject to US income tax. Also subject to income tax is remuneration for teaching and research positions.

Additionally, international students should consult with the Harvard International Office regarding basic information concerning their tax situations.

Resources: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury; Publication 970 (2013), Tax Benefits for Education:  http://www.irs.gov/publications/p970/index.html

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Boston University’s PhD programs on the Charles River Campus subscribe to a full funding model. This system guarantees all PhD students in good standing five years of stipend support, 100% tuition scholarship, and a health insurance credit. This approach reflects BU’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of researchers across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering. Stipend level minimums vary by PhD program, but for the 2024-25 academic year, minimums will range from $27,318 for 8 months to $40,977 for 12 months. Students receive health insurance (the SHIP basic plan) through Aetna Student Health. Full tuition and student services fees are also covered for PhD students on the Charles River campus.

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PhD students in Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) at Boston University’s School of Medicine and the School of Public Health (SPH) also enjoy a full-funding model. GMS and SPH PhD students receive a full tuition scholarship, are exempt from paying student fees, receive health insurance coverage as part of their support, and are entitled to an annual stipend. For more specific information, please visit the PhD funding sections of GMS and SPH .

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Boston University believes it is crucial to ensure that current PhD students who have had their progress impeded by the pandemic are able to complete their degrees. While individual PhD programs and the schools/colleges in which they are housed are the primary source of academic and financial support for PhD students, in rare circumstances, programs and schools/colleges may not have adequate resources to support all students whose progress has been hindered by the pandemic. For this reason, the Office of the Provost has established a fund to support PhD stipend extensions necessitated by this circumstance. Learn more about this funding opportunity and how to apply .

Please note that this program will end after the 2023-2024 academic year, concluding in early spring 2024 for logistical and operational purposes.

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Our Institute for Advanced Studies (IAS) Studentships represent a £3.6m investment by the University in doctoral research from 2023-2025.

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The University of Stirling is a UK research intensive campus university founded by Royal charter in 1967. It is a plate glass university located in the Central Belt of Scotland, built within the walled Airthrey Castle estate. Since its foundation, it has expanded to have four Faculties, a Business School, a Graduate School and a number of Institutes and Centres covering a broad range of subjects. It is ranked among the top 50 universities in the world that are under 50 years old by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and among the top 40 in the UK in the complete university gu... continue reading

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IAS Studentship holders will work in collaborative, inter-disciplinary clusters of postgraduate researchers working on complementary doctoral projects.

We welcome expressions of interest from all candidates who meet the University’s entry criteria for Postgraduate Research degrees, and who have or will complete a postgraduate masters degree before 1st October 2024 or have relevant professional experience. We especially welcome expressions of interest from people from groups that have been under-represented in the UK Post Graduate Research community in the past, including people from ethnic minorities, women, disabled people, people from care-experienced or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and candidates from the Global South.

Recommendations for the offer of a studentship will be made by a panel of senior members of the University that will consider all applications from qualified candidates, supported by an adviser on equality, diversity and inclusion. The panel will consider a range of criteria, focusing on candidates’ academic excellence, evidence of advanced methodological skills and demonstrated capacity to undertake a major piece of independent research at doctoral level.

Full information on the Research Clusters that are recruiting and the application process can be found on the  IAS Studentships webpages .

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The Graduate School at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has announced the recipients of the Sustainable Development Research Grants for graduate students. These awards, totaling $40,000, aim to support research that addresses pressing local and global challenges in alignment with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The purpose of these grants is to showcase UL Lafayette graduate student research, prioritize sustainable development in Louisiana, and highlight the interconnectedness of economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The awards provide seed money for innovative projects, reward completed projects, and create a portfolio of research that will be showcased at the Graduate Student Sustainable Development Research Summit on April 12, 2024. These grants are part of a larger collaboration between five campus entities: Academic Affairs—Student and Faculty Excellence, the Graduate School, the Office of Campus Inclusion, the Office of Sustainability, and Dr. Brian Bolton, professor of Finance and the Dwight W. Andrus, Jr. / BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Finance. The 2024 Graduate Student Sustainable Development Research Award Recipients: Jahidul Alam(English Ph.D. program)   Francis Bacon and Early Modern Environment: Exploring How Salomon’s House Refutes His Anthropocene SDGs 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Faculty Reference: Dr. Clancy Ratliff

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More information on the first round and the entire Sustainable Development Project can be found here.  For more information about the Sustainable Development Research Awards Program and grant recipients, visit https://moody.louisiana.edu/SDGresearch

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Graduate Assistantship: Office of Research Development and the Graduate School

The Office of Major Scholarships (OMS), the Office of Research Development, and the  Graduate School are seeking to hire a graduate student starting in Spring 2024 to support graduate students’ fellowship applications. The incumbent will have office space in Stodder Hall (ORD) and Estabrooke Hall (OMS).  

The primary responsibilities of the graduate assistant include:  

• Liaise between the Office of Major Scholarships, the Office of Research Development, and the  Graduate School in the activities that support graduate fellowships  
• Work side by side with ORD and with OMS to support UMaine graduate student participation in a  targeted list of fellowships  
• Design, disseminate, and promote outreach materials  
• Provide logistic support for, and present at, outreach events  
• Keep updated contact lists of support staff, faculty allies, and interested students  
• Track submissions, awards, etc. 
• Provide initial feedback on scholarship application materials  
• Create and maintain relationships with graduate student organizations and groups  

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• Strong interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to design and give engaging presentations 
• Ability to work independently, initiate tasks, think creatively, and share ideas  
• Comfort communicating with a wide range of audiences (graduate students, faculty, higher  administration) 
• Familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva, WordPress, and Mailchimp  
• Effective time management and organizational skills  
• Attention to detail  
• Interest in student and career development  
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously 

Applicants must be admitted to a UMaine graduate degree program and enrolled full-time (credits will depend on candidacy for PhD students). Graduate students from any discipline are welcome to apply. Preference will be given to PhD students at the start of their program.  

This 9-month position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week during regular office hours.  The appointment carries a monthly stipend of approximately $2117.17 (PhD student) or $1,833.33  (Masters student) plus a tuition waiver for up to 9 graduate credits per semester, and up to 6 graduate credits during the Summer Term and 50% of the insurance premium if covered under a plan offered by the University of Maine. The University of Maine System Research Reinvestment Fund (RRF) provides support for this appointment.  

Send a letter outlining your interest and qualifications, a copy of your resume, a sample of outreach materials you have designed (flier, brochure, or other), and contact information for 3 references to  [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

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Dear Colleague Letter: Research Internships for Graduate Students at U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) or Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) Supplemental Funding Opportunity (NSF-DEVCOM INTERN)

March 21, 2024

Dear Colleagues:

Fostering the growth of a globally competitive and diverse research workforce and advancing the scientific and innovation skills of the Nation is a strategic objective of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF and U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) and Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC) have entered into a partnership to support the development of graduate students to meet both the NSF's strategic workforce development objectives as well as DEVCOM ARL’s and DEVCOM GVSC’s mission to advance cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation and transition of knowledge products to empowering U.S. Army capabilities today and in the future.

This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) describes this unique partnership with DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC and is aligned with and conforms with the NSF INTERN opportunity described in the Dear Colleague Letter: Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity . This DCL is referred to as the NSF - DEVCOM INTERN DCL.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

NSF and DEVCOM ARL and DEVCOM GVSC will consider supplemental funding requests that enable PIs (or co-PIs) to request up to six months of additional support for graduate students supported on active NSF grants with the following goals:

• To provide graduate students with the opportunity to augment their research assistantships or NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) fellowships with DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC research internship activities and development opportunities that will complement their academic research development;
• To allow graduate students to pursue new activities aimed at acquiring professional development experience that will enhance their preparation for multiple career pathways after graduation; and
• To encourage the participation of the full spectrum of diverse talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in the programs and activities of the Department of Defense.

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED

The Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI of an active NSF award may request supplemental funding for one or more graduate students to gain knowledge, skills and experiences that will augment their preparation for a successful long-term career through an internship at the DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC.

PIs and co-PIs are encouraged to discuss with the cognizant NSF program directors and the DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC point of contact to identify potential Army collaborators and ensure activities are aligned with Army mission priorities and within the NSF grant project scope. It is expected that the graduate student and the PI on the NSF grant will work together to identify innovative experiences that add the most educational value for the graduate student. Further, it is expected that the internship will be on-site at DEVCOM ARL (Adelphi, MD, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD or White Sands, NM) or DEVCOM GVSC (Warren, MI) and will be research-focused within a relevant STEM field.

DEVCOM ARL RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

DEVCOM ARL research initiatives are aligned to eleven (11) research competencies (Figure 1). These provide the Army foundational expertise to accelerate the delivery of knowledge products aimed to solve the most Army-relevant research questions. Opportunities for NSF-supported graduate student internships provide ample research stimulation as the competencies span a wide spectrum of NSF supported science and engineering basic research fields.

Figure 1. DEVCOM ARL Research Competencies

• Biological and Biotechnology Sciences: biological-related disciplines, including synthetic biology, biological materials, biological / abiological interfaces and biological effect.
• Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences: novel approaches to sensing and operating across the entire electromagnetic (EM) environment; counter-sensing across the EM spectrum; protection from EM effects; emerging concepts for RF, radars, and electronic warfare (EW).
• Energy Sciences: science of mechanical and electrical power generation, storage, conditioning, and distribution; energy conversion; and emerging concepts for lasers, directed energy (DE), and DE protection and propagation.
• Humans in Complex Systems: multi-disciplinary non-medical approaches to understand and modify the potential of humans situated in and interacting within complex social, technological, and socio-technical systems.
• Mechanical Sciences: science of novel mechanics, mechanisms, and control to enable manned/unmanned ground and air vehicle concepts.
• Military Information Sciences: underpinning sciences, physical autonomy, and enablers required to provide timely, mission-aware information to humans and systems at speed and scale for all-domain and coalition operations.
• Network, Cyber, and Computational Sciences: sciences to enable and ensure secure resilient communication networks for distributed analytics in Multi-Domain Operations.
• Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences: materials (and related manufacturing methods) and devices intended for achieving photonic, electronic, and quantum-based effects.
• Sciences of Extreme Materials: materials and related manufacturing methods focusing on mechanical response and performance extremes, including active, adaptive, and flexible/soft materials; novel manufacturing science for energetic materials.
• Terminal Effects: sciences and applied research of weapon–target interactions.
• Weapons Sciences: internal, transitional, and external ballistics; launch, flight, control, and navigation of guided weapons and aerial systems; development of novel weapon concepts.

DEVCOM GVSC RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

DEVCOM GVSC research initiatives are aligned to five (5) research competencies (Figure 2). These provide the Army applied science and technology expertise to accelerate the delivery of knowledge products aimed to solve the most Army-relevant research questions focused on the ground vehicle mission. Opportunities for NSF-supported graduate student internships provide ample ground vehicle research stimulation as the competencies focuses on the physical sciences and related disciplines critical to the ground vehicle mission.

Figure 2. DEVCOM GVSC Research Competencies

• Propulsion and Mobility: Development, control and integration of vehicle powertrains, including electrical. Track and suspension development. Energy storage including fuel cells to effectively maneuver over greater percentages of terrain than current systems.
• Fuels and Lubricants: Development and improvement of existing and future ground and aviation fuels, fuel additives, interactions with propulsion systems and distribution to include renewable diesel fuel, alternative/sustainable fuel and fuel additives to include the needs of electronic platforms. Computational materials science and materials engineering approaches for lubricants coatings, batteries, and fuel cells.
• Electrical and Power Management: Vehicle electrical power, including high voltage systems, system design, electromagnetic environment effects, thermal and safety concerns and component development. Vehicle embedded system architectures, firmware and software design and development to include cybersecurity issues.
• Survivability and Protection: Protection consists of the capabilities and technologies to mitigate the effects of threats employed against ground vehicles on the occupants and individuals in their proximity. Materials science, glass, composites and ceramic production, joining technologies, structural design optimization, signature management, occupant protection, special components, physical protection and modular architecture are critical enablers to achieving optimized layered survivability and protection.
• Autonomy & Robotics: mobility functions of robotic, automated and autonomous systems to include executive decision making, human robot interactions, development of autonomous behaviors utilizing the robotic technology kernel, robotic data modeling and curation and the development of modeling and simulation and testing methods and capabilities.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible, graduate students must: be a U.S. citizen, have completed at least one academic year in their graduate programs (master's or doctoral), be in good academic standing and demonstrate satisfactory progress towards completion of their degrees. This opportunity is open to PIs or co-PIs who are supporting graduate students through any active NSF award, including institutional GRFP awards. The PI for an active GRFP fellowship (not the GRFP fellow) should contact GRFP ([email protected]) regarding specific requirements before submitting a supplemental funding request on behalf of a GRFP fellow.

Graduate students selected for the NSF-DEVCOM INTERN Program must be U.S. citizens in order to access the Government research facilities needed to conduct research, attend visits, and participate in meetings. Proof of citizenship, which will require two (2) forms of identification, must be provided for the selected graduate students when requested by DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC. One form of identification must include a picture, such as a current driver’s license or passport. The second form of identification does not require a picture, such as a Social Security Number (SSN) card or a birth certificate. Additionally, the selected graduate students must be willing to submit to a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check. Proof of citizenship is NOT required as part of the supplemental funding request submitted to NSF.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Information about requesting supplemental support is contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Chapter VI.E.5. In addition to the PAPPG requirements for supplemental support, the following materials must be included.

• The first line of the Summary of Proposed Work must include the NSF-DEVCOM INTERN DCL title and NSF publication number and include these components:
• Under supplementary documents provide the following:

(A) A resume of the graduate student (up to 2 pages) that contains (but not limited to) the following information:

• Research summary to include contribution(s) to research discipline
• Educational Preparation
• Institution(s)
• Year of study (1st year, 2nd year, etc.)
• Completed coursework
• Employment and volunteer/outreach history
• Publications (accepted only)
• Other information relevant to the proposed internship
• If the Host organization is DEVCOM GVSC, then the NSF recipient and DEVCOM GVSC must agree in advance as to how intellectual property (IP) rights will be handled. A signed agreement on IP (including publication and patent rights) must be submitted either as a supplementary document or, via email to the cognizant Program Director after submission of the supplementary funding request and prior to the award of the supplemental funding. NSF is responsible neither for the agreement reached nor the IP information exchanged between the NSF recipient and GVSC. Note: No IP Agreement is required if the Host organization is DEVCOM ARL.
• A budget and budget justification.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING AMOUNT

The total amount of funding requested must not exceed $55,000 per student per six-month period. NSF plans to fund approximately 10 supplements in each fiscal year starting with FY 2024, depending on the availability of funds.

ALLOWABLE COSTS UNDER THIS DCL

Funds may be used to support travel, tuition and fees, health insurance, additional stipend, and temporary relocation costs for the graduate student. Additional stipends are not allowed for GRFP fellows “on tenure” (currently receiving a GRFP stipend), but a stipend will be considered for fellows “on reserve” (not currently receiving a GRFP stipend) equal to the monthly rate of the GRFP stipend. Up to $2,500 may be used for the PI or the graduate research fellow’s advisor to travel to work with the host organization in co-mentoring the student during the internship. Up to $2,500 may be used for materials and supplies to support the student during the internship. The recipient is permitted to request indirect costs in accordance with their approved/negotiated indirect cost rate. The total requested budget cannot exceed the limits listed under the “Supplement funding amount” section above. Note: Spousal and dependent travel are not supported.

PERIOD OF SUPPORT

The supplement funding will provide up to six months of support for an internship. Up to two supplemental funding requests may be submitted per student supported by the award. This would allow the student up to two internship periods up to six months each (i.e., a maximum of 12 months per student).

Supplemental funding requests may be submitted at any time with a target date of June 15 for Fiscal Year 2024 and April 15 for future Fiscal Years.

SUBMISSION & REVIEW

Requests for supplemental funding must be submitted electronically via Research.gov. A PI or co-PI on an NSF award must contact his/her cognizant program director prior to submission. GRFP INTERN supplement requests are submitted by the GRFP PI, not by the GRFP fellow or the fellow’s research advisor. Requests for supplemental funding submitted in response to this DCL will be reviewed internally by NSF Program Officers. All supplements are subject to (a) the availability of funds, and (b) merit review of the supplemental funding request.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Prakash G. Balan, [email protected] DEVCOM ARL Point of Contact: Dr. Pablo E. Guzmán, [email protected] DEVCOM GVSC Point of Contact: Ms. Andrea Simon, [email protected]

SPECIAL AWARD CONDITION

Intellectual Property Rights: Internships under this DCL are considered equivalent to traineeships. The National Science Foundation and DEVCOM ARL claim no rights to any inventions or writings that might result from its traineeship awards. However, trainees should be aware that NSF, another Federal agency, or some private party may acquire such rights through other support for particular research. Also, trainees should note their obligation to include an Acknowledgment and Disclaimer in any publication.

Note: If the Host organization is DEVCOM GVSC, an IP agreement between the NSF recipient and DEVCOM GVSC is required per the guidance under the section on Supplemental Funding Request Preparation Instructions.

POLICY OR CODE ADDRESSING HARASSMENT

Recipients are required to have a policy or code of conduct that addresses sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, and sexual assault. The recipient should coordinate with DEVCOM ARL or DEVCOM GVSC to provide orientation to graduate students to cover expectations of behavior to ensure a safe and respectful environment, and to review the recipient and DEVCOM ARL's or DEVCOM GVSC’s policy or code of conduct addressing sexual harassment, other forms of harassment, and sexual assault, including reporting and complaint procedures. For additional information, see the NSF policies at https://new.nsf.gov/stopping-harassment .

Sincerely, Susan Marqusee, Assistant Director Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Dilma Da Silva, Acting Assistant Director Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) James Luther Moore, Assistant Director Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) Susan Margulies, Assistant Director Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Alexandra Isern, Assistant Director Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Denise Caldwell, Acting Assistant Director Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Sylvia M. Butterfield, Acting Assistant Director Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Erwin Gianchandani, Assistant Director Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnership (TIP) Alicia Knoedler, Office Head Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) Kendra Sharp, Office Head Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE)