Finance

Graduate Fellowships and Assistantships

The schools of the University award a large number of fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships to help graduate students meet the cost of education. Whether the funds for these awards come ultimately from individuals, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or the University itself, the amount and nature of the awards are decided by officers of the University.

Awards are made for various periods of time, and all awards are contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. Awards may be terminated at any time if academic performance is unsatisfactory.

Students may also apply for and win individual fellowships from agencies external to the University, such as foundations and government agencies like NIH and NSF. For fellowships awarded directly to students from non-University sources, the term of the grant is up to the donor. Nevertheless, holders of non-University fellowships may be terminated from a degree program during the term of the award if they do not maintain satisfactory academic standing.

Graduate fellowships are intended to further the recipients’ education, and recipients are expected to devote full time to their studies and to any required teaching, research, or training.