($6,450 per quarter for autumn/winter/spring/summer)
Note: The above figures reflect 2023-2024 rates. Actual amounts will be adjusted to the rates for 2024-25 and future years.
Tuition depends on the units taken by the student. In addition to tuition expenses, the cost of attendance of a PhD program involves living expenses such as rent, food, and transportation. The sum of tuition and non-tuition expenses constitutes the standard cost of attendance.
As you consider applying to graduate school, you can use the standard cost of attendance of your program —plus any additional expenses you might have—to create your financial plan, keeping in mind that tuition and non-tuition expenses of the standard cost of attendance are set by the university on an annual basis.
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Once PhD students matriculate, the GSE has a variety of resources available to support academic work and unanticipated needs.
Students are eligible for up to three travel fellowships during their time at GSE if they are attending a conference or other professional development opportunity.
GSE Student Emergency Fund assists graduate students who experience a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses causing financial hardship. This fund is meant to support those who cannot reasonably resolve their financial difficulty through fellowships, loans, or personal resources.
GSE Dissertation Support Grants help advanced PhD students who require additional financial support for dissertation research activities. These grants, available at up to $6,500 total per student, are available to students who do not have access to other funds to cover their dissertation costs.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program aims to prepare the next generation of global leaders to address the increasingly complex challenges facing the world. The program selects up to 100 students each year and provides three years of financial support that is integrated into the GSE’s funding package for PhD students.
Vice Provost for Graduate Education awards various fellowships for doctoral students and maintains a list of other Stanford fellowships that students may consider.
Cardinal Care subsidy is an automatic university-wide subsidy program for graduate students. Vaden Health Center manages the university’s Cardinal Care student health insurance.
Stanford Financial Aid Office oversees a number of financial support programs specifically for graduate students with challenging financial situations.
Additional hourly work is available to students who wish to work for pay as "casual labor" at Stanford up to eight hours a week, provided work does not adversely affect the academic program. Requires approval from the student’s advisor and the Academic Services team.
External fellowships are integrated into the GSE’s funding package. There are many funding opportunities offered outside of Stanford. The GSE admissions team has compiled an external fellowships and grants document for you to explore, though you should plan to do your own research as well. International students can find additional sources of funding on the Institute of International Education’s (IIE) Funding for U.S. Study website and this publication .
Stanford is committed to providing benefits through the Yellow Ribbon Program of the Post-9/11 GI Bill® to students in degree-seeking programs. GSE students who qualify for Chapter 33 benefits at the 100% level may be eligible for additional funding through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Please note that for GSE students receiving tuition fellowship funding, the Yellow Ribbon match may reduce and in some cases replace institutional grants and scholarships. For instructions, visit the page, Activate VA Education Benefits at Stanford .
International students are guaranteed the same funding package as domestic students. However, there may be restrictions regarding the number of hours and opportunities to work during the summer months. To learn more, please contact the Bechtel International Center .
To meet immigration regulations, international students must show proof of adequate financial support to cover the length of time of their graduate program. While international students are not eligible for U.S. federal loan programs, they may qualify for private/alternative loans. Many lenders, however, require that a U.S. citizen or permanent resident co-sign the loan. You can find information and tools to help you choose private loan programs most frequently used by Stanford students here. A comprehensive list of private loan programs is available at FinAid.org .
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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.
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 .
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.
You can learn more about specific funding packages through the school or college to which you are applying or in which you are enrolled:
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The U.S. National Science Foundation supports research opportunities and provides stipends for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and scholars.
There are multiple ways to find these programs, including the funding search on NSF’s website and the NSF Education & Training Application , which is growing its list of opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.
To help begin your search, opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers are listed below. The principal investigator, or PI (a researcher who oversees a project), is often listed on these grants, along with their graduate students or postdoctoral researchers.
While funding for graduate students is often included in a PI’s research proposal, the following opportunities are also available for early career researchers.
Archaeology Program- DDRIG : This program supports doctoral laboratory and field research on archaeologically relevant topics, with the goal of increasing anthropologically focused understanding of the past. Awards provide funding up to $25,000 per awardee.
Arctic Science Section DDRIG : The Arctic Sciences Section offers opportunities for DDRI proposals in the following programs: Arctic Social Sciences supports research in any field of social science. Arctic System Science supports projects that address the relationships among physical, chemical, biological, geological, ecological, social, cultural and/or economic processes to advance our understanding of the Arctic system. Arctic Observing Network supports projects focused on scientific and community-based- observations; development of in situ or remote sensors and automated systems; design and optimization of coordinated and scalable observation networks; and management of Arctic Observation Network data, data accessibility and data discovery. Awards provide funding up to $40,000 for a maximum of 3 years.
Biological Anthropology Program- DDRIG : This program supports research on human and non-human primate adaptation, variation and evolution. Awards provide funding up to $25,000 for up to two years.
Cultural Anthropology Program- DDRIG : This program supports research that is focused on cultural anthropology research, including topics such as: Sociocultural drivers of anthropogenic processes (i.e., deforestation, urbanization); resilience and robustness of sociocultural systems; scientific principles underlying altruism, conflict, cooperation, and variations in culture and behaviors; economy, culture migration and globalization; kinship and family norms. Awards provide funding for up to $25,000 for up to two years.
Decision, Risk and Management Science DDRIG : This program supports research on decision, risk and management sciences. This includes research in the areas of judgement and decision making; decision analysis and decision aids, risk analysis; perception and communication; societal and public-policy decision making; and management science and organizational design. Awards are for a maximum of 12 months.
Economics DDRIG :This program provides funding for research focused on improving the understanding of the U.S. and global economy from macroscale to microscale, including all field of economics such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, economic theory, behavioral economics and empirical economics.
Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences Program- DDRI : This program supports basic scientific research about the nature, causes and/or consequences of the spatial distribution of human activity and/or environmental processes across a range of scales. The program welcomes proposals for empirically grounded, theoretically engaged, and methodologically sophisticated, generalizable research in all sub-fields of geographical and spatial sciences. Awards may not exceed $20,000 in direct costs.
Linguistics Program- DDRI : This program supports research on human language, including syntax, linguistic semantics and pragmatics, morphology, phonetics, and phonology of individual languages or in general. Awards provide up to $12,000 for a maximum of two years.
Dynamic Language Infrastructure- DDRI : This program supports research on building dynamic language infrastructure, which includes describing languages; digitizing and preserving languages; and developing standards and databases for analyzing languages. Provides funding up to $15,000 for up to two years.
Graduate Research Fellowship Program This fellowship supports full-time master's or doctoral students earning their degree in a research-based program focused on STEM or STEM education. Students are the primary submitter for the fellowship. Fellows will be awarded a $37,000 stipend and $12,000 cost-of-education allowance for three years of the five-year fellowship. For tips on applying, see our previous NSF 101 article on the fellowship program .
Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students (INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity This supplemental funding opportunity is for graduate students funded by active NSF grants. PIs may submit for up to an additional six months of funding to allow students to participate in research internship activities and training opportunities in non-academic settings, such as the following: for-profit industry research; start-up businesses; government agencies and national laboratories; museums, science centers, and other informal learning settings; policy think tanks; and non-profit institutions. Students must have completed at least one academic year of their program. This funding request may not exceed $55,000 per student for each six-month period. A student may only receive this opportunity twice. In addition to the general INTERN opportunity, there are two topic-specific INTERN opportunities:
Non-Academic Research Internships for Graduate Students in Geothermal Energy Supplemental Funding Opportunity : This opportunity is provided by NSF in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. It maintains the same funding levels and requirements as the general INTERN program; however, funding may only be used for gaining knowledge, skills, training and experience in geothermal energy and technology.
Mathematical Sciences Graduate Internship This summer internship is for doctoral students in mathematical sciences through a partnership between NSF and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and E ducation. It provides students who are interested in academic and non-academic careers with the opportunity to learn how advanced mathematics and statistical techniques can be applied to real-world problems. Participants in the internship will receive a stipend of $1,200 per week during the 10-week internship. In addition, there is travel reimbursement for up to $2,000 for those who live more than 50 miles away from their hosting site.
NSF Research Traineeship Program Graduate students can apply for this traineeship through their institutions, if available. These topics can range across the scientific spectrum. Current projects can be found by state .
Research Experiences for Graduate Students Supplemental Funding These awards provide additional funding for graduate students with mentors who have an active NSF grant. Currently funding is available through the following programs:
Cultural Anthropology provides up to $6,000 per student for research activities.
Human Environment and Geographical Sciences at Minority Serving Institutions and Community Colleges provides up to $7,000 per student for research activities.
Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship This fellowship supports research investigating a field within astronomy or astrophysics for up to three years. The stipend is $75,000, with a fellowship allowance (i.e., expenses for conducting and publishing research, fringe benefits) of $35,000.
Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship This fellowship supports postdoctoral fellows in atmospheric or geospace sciences. Atmospheric science includes topics such as atmospheric chemistry; climate and large-scale dynamics; paleoclimate climate; and physical and dynamic meteorology. Geospace science focuses on aeronomy, magnetospheric physics and solar terrestrial research. This fellowship provides up to 24 months of support. The stipend is $70,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $30,000.
Earth Science Postdoctoral Fellowship This program supports the study of structure, composition and evolution, the life it supports and the processes that govern the formation and behavior of Earth’s materials. Researchers are supported for up to two years at the institution of their choice, including institutions abroad. The stipend is $65,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $25,000 per year.
Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
This program supports postdoctoral fellows performing impactful research while broadening the participation of members of groups that are historically excluded and currently underrepresented in mathematical and physical sciences. This fellowship can last between one and three years. The stipend is up to $70,000 per year, with a fellowship allowance of $30,000 per year.
Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship has two options:
Ocean Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports research in topic areas such as: biological oceanography, chemical oceanography, physical oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, ocean science and technology. This two-year fellowship with a stipend of $67,800 for the first year and $70,000 for the second year, with a fellowship allowance of $15,000 per year.
Office of Polar Programs Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in any field of Arctic or Antarctic science. This two-years fellowship, with a stipend of $67,800 for the first year and $70,000 for the second year, with fellowship expenses of $15,000 per year.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biology The Directorate of Biology offers a fellowship for postdoctoral researchers in one of three areas:
SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in the social, behavioral and economic sciences and/or activities that broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in these fields. Funding is up to two years and has two tracks available:
SBIR Innovative Postdoctoral Entrepreneurial Research Fellowship This fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers at start-up companies through the Small Business Innovation Research program. By recruiting, training, mentoring, matching and funding these early-career scientists, this fellowship addresses the need of doctoral-level expertise at small, high-tech businesses. The base stipend is $78,000 per year with optional individual health and life insurance, relocation assistance (company dependent), professional conference travel allowance, and professional development funds.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education Individual Postdoctoral Research Fellowship This fellowship is for postdoctoral researchers to enhance their research knowledge, skills, and practices of STEM education research. If the fellowship is granted, the fellow is expected to remain affiliated with the host organization and PI sponsoring them. The fellowship can last up to two years with an annual stipend of $70,000, with fellowship expenses of $15,000.
CyberCorps® Scholarship for Service This program is for students earning their associates, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in cybersecurity. A stipulation of the program is that the recipients must work after graduation in a cybersecurity mission of the federal, state, local or tribal government for an equal amount of time as the scholarship's duration. It will provide full tuition and fees plus a stipend of $27,000 per academic year for undergraduates and a stipend of $37,000 per academic year for graduate students, in addition to a professional allowance of $6,000 for all levels.
NSF-NIST Interaction in Basic and Applied Scientific Research This supplemental funding request is for NSF-supported researchers to collaborate with researchers at a National Institute of Standards and Technology facility. It can be used for travel expenses and per diem associated with on-site work at NIST. It is available for NSF-supported PIs, co-PIs, postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate students and other personnel associated with the research. PIs should contact their NSF program director for their award before applying.
This extensive list shows the ways in which NSF helps train the next generation of STEM researchers. If you are interested in learning more about any of these programs, reach out to contacts listed on the award webpages.
If you are interested in awards for high school students, undergraduates and post-baccalaureate scholars, check out our previous NSF101 for more information!
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Phd funding from national research councils, phd funding from universities, living costs and opportunity costs, career prospects with a phd .
By Elke Schwarz
Professor Daniel Drezner of Tufts University once quipped: “Should you get a PhD? Only if you are crazy or crazy about your subject.” If you fit one of those two categories, you’ll no doubt be keen to find out how to finance your mad endeavor. Here’s a quick guide to getting PhD funding …
First things first, how much does a PhD cost ? Here, the answer varies considerably by country. In the UK, being a self-funded PhD student can be an expensive undertaking, with an annual tuition bill of approximately £3,000 to £6,000 (about US$3,800-7,670) for domestic students and up to £18,000 ($23,000) for international students for the first three years.
In the US, the price tag for a PhD is even higher, ranging from US$28,000 to US$40,000 per year. In Germany, on the other hand, PhD students face no tuition fees at all, aside from a nominal semester contribution of €250 (~US$320).
Before some of these high figures deter you, be reassured that there are many PhD funding opportunities available; few PhD students are self-funded.
In the UK, PhD funding is provided via seven research councils, each covering a specific academic sector. Across Europe, such funding is offered by the European Research Council . Both the US and Canada have the equivalent in their National Research Councils, which give financial support to students either individually, via scholarships, or for funded research projects, via a research group or department.
Most universities provide substantial scholarships, studentships and other PhD funding opportunities. These schemes typically cover the cost for a good proportion of the annual tuition fees, if not more. Universities often also provide some funding for doctoral students to cover the costs of field trips and conference attendance.
A further means to fund a PhD is by obtaining a PhD position, sometimes also called PhD studentships or assistantships. These are essentially jobs tied to the PhD program, involving work in teaching, research or both. This is an ideal way to support your research, while being involved in a larger, often team-based, funded research project and gaining work experience.
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Other costs to be considered when calculating PhD funding are living costs and opportunity costs. Living expenses will of course vary significantly by country and city. Studying in Paris (France) or Oslo (Norway) will likely incur a substantially higher annual cost than completing a PhD in Bangkok (Thailand), for example.
In addition, opportunity costs can be high. Unlike a master’s degree, which usually takes just one or two years full-time, a PhD demands a markedly higher time investment – most programs require an absolute minimum of three years, and some require five to six, depending on the country.
During this time, full-time employment is possible only if it is in relation to the PhD program itself. Some may opt to continue working and attempt to complete a PhD part-time – but this has proven to be exceptionally challenging; some studies suggest that drop-out rates for part-time PhDs are as high as 66 percent.
But while this might all sound daunting, there are considerable benefits and advantages to getting a PhD. In other words: the prospects for careers with a PhD are good. While entry-level salaries may not be considerably higher compared to those for master’s graduates, those with a PhD do have better long-term prospects for faster career- and pay-scale advancements. And a growing number of PhD students consider a post-doc life outside of academia.
There has been a clear trend in non-academic employers (such as consultancies, think tanks, media and others) increasingly valuing not only the specialist knowledge of PhD graduates but also their maturity and soft skills. Attributes valued by PhD employers across a wide range of industries include diligence, research abilities, focus, discipline, presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to work under pressure and to a deadline.
For all those aspiring doctoral students who aim to have a quick return on their investment, a word of caution: the benefits of a PhD are not to be had in the fast lane. The value of a PhD qualification is to be found in the long-term benefits it brings, financially, professionally and intellectually. It is a labor of love, and, as we know there is always some madness in love, but for those with realistic expectations and the discipline and tenacity to complete this highest of academic degrees, it is a tremendously rewarding experience, in more ways than one.
This article was originally published in November 2013. It was last updated in December 2018.
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A master’s degree can often guarantee higher earnings than a bachelor’s degree, but it can also come with more student loan debt. Approximately 60% of those who complete graduate school have student loans , with an average balance of $66,000, according to a study by Northeastern University.
But before you get discouraged by the cost of earning a master’s degree, know that you may not have to pay the full price yourself. By using graduate school scholarships, grants and fellowship programs, you can save money and reduce the need for student loans. We’ll walk you through how to find the right program for you, without having to pull out more in student loans .
The median earnings for master’s degree holders is $77,844—nearly $13,000 more than those with a bachelor’s degree. However, the cost of graduate school can be steep. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that the average cost of tuition and fees—not including room and board—is $19,314 per year, or over $38,000 to complete a two-year program.
Thankfully, there are many financial aid programs specifically designed for graduate students, including scholarships, grants and fellowships.
Scholarships for graduate students are awarded by schools, nonprofit organizations and private companies. They’re usually based on academic and professional achievements. There are thousands of scholarship opportunities available; below are just a sampling of potential awards.
While scholarships are usually based on past achievements, grants are awarded based on your financial need. As a graduate student, you may be eligible for federal or state grants, and some nonprofit organizations issue grants as well. For example:
Fellowships are often awarded based on your future potential, rather than your past achievements. Issued by government agencies, companies and nonprofit organizations, fellowships are designed to give you the funding you need to advance your career or complete your research. Here are a few to consider:
Grants and scholarships are two types of aid that usually don’t have to be repaid, but they work differently. Here’s how they compare.
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Begin applying for scholarships and grants as soon as possible. Ideally, you’ll back about these awards before the school year starts (or early on) so you can determine if you have any funding gaps.
The actual deadlines for scholarships and grants can vary. Most scholarship deadlines fall between October and May, according to Scholarship.com. Since scholarships may involve writing essays and submitting recommendations, it’s best not to wait to apply.
You’ll need to complete the FAFSA for state, federal and institutional aid. The application opens each October before the start of the school year and closes in June of that school year. For example, the 2023-2024 school year application opened on October 1, 2022 and closes on June 30, 2024.
States may also have their own FAFSA deadline . Submit your application soon after the open dates since money may be limited and funds could be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you’re looking for grants and scholarships for graduate students, follow these tips:
Even as a graduate student, completing the FAFSA is a crucial first step in applying for financial aid. It’s what the government and many schools use to determine your eligibility for awards, including grants and student loans.
You’re not limited to only one or two awards. You can combine multiple scholarships and grants to reduce your expenses. You can find scholarships for graduate students using resources like The College Board’s Scholarship search tool , Sallie Mae’s database , and FastWeb .
Deadlines vary by issuing organization, so research available opportunities early and set reminders for applicable deadlines. Make sure you follow the program’s application directions and submit your materials by its deadline.
The application process for fellowships can be more involved than it is for graduate school scholarships and grants. Most fellowship programs are highly competitive, and require evidence of your potential within your field. You may need to complete a research proposal, submit multiple letters of recommendation, collect transcripts and create a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
To find fellowship opportunities, you can check with your university and related professional associations. You can also search for fellowships using ProFellow.com .
While graduate school can be expensive, earning a master’s degree can have a positive return on your investment. And by utilizing grants, fellowships and scholarships for graduate students, you can lower your education costs so you don’t need to borrow as much money to pay for school. With some extra work and a little luck, you may be able to completely avoid graduate student loans .
Frequently asked questions (faqs), what are other financing options for grad school.
If scholarships, grants and fellowships can’t cover the full cost of grad school, you could use loans to pay for the remaining expenses. Financing options include:
Grants are typically offered based on the applicant’s financial need, while scholarships may be based on financial need and professional, athletic or academic achievements.
When qualifying for grants, the cost of your school and your family’s ability to contribute to your education are considered. Scholarship applications may require a copy of your college transcripts, essays and other documentation showing a record of achievement.
First, apply for financial aid early. Applying early could improve your chances of getting need-based aid since it can be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Next, consider applying to several schools to receive and compare multiple offers. If you don’t get as much aid as expected or your financial situation changes after submitting the FAFSA, you could ask the school to reevaluate your offer, which might help you get more assistance.
A graduate fellowship is an academic or professional enrichment opportunity. Typically, fellows receive a stipend in cash while training, studying, researching or participating in a project. You can use the stipend funds to pay for school or other expenses. Scholarships generally don’t require ongoing professional development and are based on past achievements. Funds from scholarships may also go directly to the school to cover tuition.
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Most full-time Johns Hopkins Nursing PhD students are 100% funded with a stipend for the first three years of study. Additional financial support is made available in following years. For full eligibility of scholarship opportunities, apply by December 1 .
Qualified students interested in the PhD program may be eligible to receive tuition and stipend support through the School of Nursing. The following types of funding are available:
Graduate assistantships provide an opportunity for acquiring valuable research and/or teaching experience for qualifying students. Selection is competition-based with priorities given to those who have a good academic standing in the doctoral program. PhD students hired as graduate assistants receive a full-tuition waiver (base tuition payment for up to 6 credits for those in their 3rd year of doctoral study or after) and a stipend of $22,920 for the academic year 2015-2016. The full-tuition benefit is based on the number of hours worked at 20 hours per week . It is highly encouraged that the responsibilities of the graduate assistant position be consistent with the academic goals of the student.
Award: $22,920 for 12 months, plus tuition Graduate assistantships are made possible by generous support from donors and SON general funds, including:
A. T. AND MARY BLADES FELLOWSHIP Established by A.T. Blades in loving memory of his wife Mary H. Blades who was a nurse.
CAYLOR FELLOWSHIP Established by Mrs. Caylor, a 1947 graduate of the School of Nursing, to support graduate students.
ELLEN LEVI ZAMOISKI DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Established in honor of Ellen Levi Zamoiski who was instrumental in forming the Consortium of Nursing Education, Inc. Zamoiski fellowships support future leaders of nursing.
SON FELLOWSHIP Given to current doctoral students with an excellent academic standing in the program and those who have excellent research and/or teaching skills.
TARGETED FELLOWSHIPS The following fellowships are part of the School’s strategic efforts to enhance the educational experience for all students.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD Established by Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Professor Maryann F. Fralic, DrPH, RN, FAAN to provide financial support for students in the PhD nursing program. The Professional Development Award is designed to support selected full-time doctoral students in honing their professional skills. These students will receive financial support to invest in themselves through professional development opportunities that best fit their needs and personal interests.
Award : $2,500
Additional Information for Professional Development Award
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The Johns Hopkins Hospital Fellowship in Clinical Research provides a qualifying PhD student with the opportunity for direct practice in a rich and diverse clinical practice environment.
Applicants for this Fellowship will be students who:
Award : $22,032, plus tuition
JONAS SCHOLARS PROGRAM Established by The Jonas Foundation, funds are made available to students who are committed to teach future generations of nurses.
Award: $5,000 per year matched with $5,000 from the School for two years Learn more about the Jonas Scholars Program
As a research intensive university, Johns Hopkins is committed to having faculty and students engage in discovery of knowledge, inventing new technologies, and applying knowledge in the community and abroad. The School of Nursing offers a variety of post-doctoral opportunities to students eager to engage in this process. Opportunities include:
JOHN A. HARTFORD FOUNDATION, “BUILDING ACADEMIC GERIATRIC NURSING CAPACITY” The American Academy of Nursing seeks applicants for its Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity (BAGNC) Predoctoral Scholarship Program. This 2-year scholarship program supports full time doctoral education for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Through generous funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation , the BAGNC Program awards a total of $100,000 ($50,000 per annum) to each selected Predoctoral Scholar candidate. The Mayday Fund provides an additional $5,000 award to selected candidates whose research focuses on pain in older persons.
Award: $50,000/year for 2 years (additional $5,000 for research focusing on pain) Deadline : January
NURSE FACULTY LOAN PROGRAM Funding is used to provide loans to students enrolled in advanced education nursing programs that prepare graduates to serve as faculty in a school of nursing. Loans can be provided to students in the MSN, DNP and PhD programs who pursue the Nurse Educator certificate option. All Nurse Educator courses must be completed prior to the completion of the student’s degree program.
Apply to the Nurse Faculty Loan Program
ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY The Oncology Nursing Society offers several one time, unrestricted awards. Additional small research grants that can be used for nursing research conduct (not stipends).
Award: $3,000-$5,000 doctoral scholarships; $10,000 small research grants (one-time awards) Deadline: February 1 for doctoral scholarships; November 1 for small research grants (letter of intent due October 1)
Apply for Oncology Nursing Society Awards
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) offers several small research grants which are open to doctoral students who are members. Grants are usually smaller and can be used to cover costs related to dissertation research. There are several different types with different focuses. Local STTI chapters often provide their own small research grants as well. The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing is home to the STTI Nu Beta chapter .
Award: Approximately $5,000 small research grant awards Deadline: Varies depending on award (see website)
Apply for STTI awards
SOUTHERN NURSING RESEARCH SOCIETY The Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS) offers two dissertation awards to support doctoral students in the Southern region (includes Maryland) enrolled in research-focused programs as they initiate a program of nursing research to advance nursing science and practice.
Award: Up to $3,000 one time dissertation award Deadlines: March and September (dates can vary)
Apply for Southern Nursing Research Society Award
STATE OF MARYLAND GRADUATE FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS Funding for the Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship and Living Expenses Grant is provided by the Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) through the Nurse Support Program II (NSP II) to address the issues of recruiting and retaining nurses in Maryland hospitals.
Award: $13,000 per academic year ($6,500 per fall and spring semesters) up to $26,000 Deadline: August 1 for fall entry
Apply for State of Maryland Graduate Faculty Scholarships
TRISERVICE NURSING RESEARCH PROGRAM The Department of Defense provides research awards through the TriService Nursing Research Program to nurses in the armed services, including a predoctoral award. Active duty and Reserve students pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing are eligible. Dissertation topics must focus on one of the TriService priority areas:
The topic of “military deployment health” is broad and includes the management of diseases such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension as well as issues in mental health. Award recipients must attend TriService Grant Camp for guidance on applying for and managing this award prior to being selected for the award.
Award: Up to $30,000 in direct costs Deadline: January 4
Apply for the TriService Nursing Research Program
We recognize that it can be financially burdensome to relocate to a new city to attend a PhD program. Students who are admitted to PhD programs at JHU can apply to receive a $1500 need-based grant to offset the costs of relocating to JHU.
These grants provide funding to a portion of incoming students who, without this money, may otherwise not be able to afford to relocate to JHU for their PhD program.
This is not a merit-based grant. Applications will be evaluated solely based on financial need.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN One of the world’s largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women, the AAUW Educational Foundation supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers, and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented. Scholarships are not nursing-specific.
Award: $20,000 dissertation fellowships (final year of dissertation work); $30,000 post-doctoral research leave fellowships; $6,000 short-term research publication grants Deadline: Mid-November
Apply for the American Association of University Women’s award
FAHS-BECK FUND FOR RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION Grants are to help support doctoral dissertation expense of students in the United States or Canada. Proposals must have clear relevance to major social problems affecting families or individuals, including education and literacy issues, or to interventions designed to assist individuals, couples, or families in their functioning and well-being.
Award : Up to $15,000 dissertation awards Deadline : May 1 and November 1
Apply for the Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation
GRADUATE WOMEN IN SCIENCE Award: From $5,000 to $10,000 Deadline : January 15
Apply for Graduate Women in Science award
GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION Ten or more fellowships are awarded to fund final-year dissertation projects in the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of these issues. Students become eligible at the writing stage of their dissertation.
Award: $15,000 one-time dissertation award Deadline: February 1
Apply for Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship
THE MELISSA INSTITUTE FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Established in the memory of Melissa Aptman, a Miami native who was murdered in May 1995, The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment is a non-profit educational, training and consultative organization that awards scholarships to graduate students from any discipline who address issues of violence prevention and/or treatment. The award must be used to support expenses that are directly related to the dissertation research. It may not be used for tuition, books, fees, personal travel, or personal expenses.
Award: $2,000 one-time award Deadline: April 1
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The Office of the Provost sponsors this program for PhD students to help offset costs related to childcare and family expenses.
Application opens: August 19 | Deadline: September 20 by 5:00 PM ET Application cycle dates TBD Please read all guidelines and requirements carefully. can be made for those who miss a deadline or do not meet eligibility criteria. |
PhD Family Grants are funded by the Office of the Provost and administered by the Family Resource Center, Graduate Grants Office, and the Office of Student Registration and Financial Services. For the academic year, the grant program will have two application cycles to support students with qualifying life events to access grant funds after the Fall grant deadline. Funding for this grant is limited and grants will be disbursed as funding allows.
In addition to the PhD Family Grants, the University offers three grant programs for PhD students to help offset the cost of purchasing health insurance and dental insurance for themselves. Learn more about PhD Insurance Grants here . Students can apply to all PhD Insurance and Family Grants through through the single University PhD Grants Online Application.
2024-25 Family Grant Deadline: September 20 by 5pm ET
This need-based grant programs helps to offset the costs associated with purchasing childcare and related expenses for PhD students with dependent children. Eligible PhD students may receive up to $2,500 for one child and $1,250 for each additional child, up to a maximum of $5,000 per family, per semester . The Fall application period is intended to provide funding for both fall and spring semesters, with a maximum annual grant of $10,000 . December graduates applying in the fall are eligible for a maximum grant of up to $5,000 per family.
Students who miss the fall deadline or who experience a qualifying life event can apply in the Spring semester to be eligible for up to $2500 for one child and $1,250 for each additional child, up to a maximum of $5000 per family. Students who applied for or received a Fall grant and do not experience a qualifying life change should not reapply in the Spring.
2024-25 Academic Year and Fall Semester Family Grants Application opens: August 19 | Deadline: September 20 at 5:00PM ET Notifications: mid- to late- October For 2024-25 Academic Year and Fall 2024 childcare and related family costs.
2025 Spring Family Grants Application Cycle: January - mid-February, Dates TBD Notifications: mid- to late-March For new costs due to change in funding status or qualifying life event -- new child, marriage, etc. -- for the Spring semester.
Please read all guidelines carefully. No extensions or exceptions can be made for those who miss the deadline or do not meet eligibility criteria.
To be eligible, applicants must:
Have one or more dependent children under the age of 18 or disabled child living with them.
Fall applicants must have their baby/child by December 16 and spring applicants must have their baby/child by April 20, 2025.
Those who are expecting to have or adopt a child within the current semester but after the application deadline should submit an application with all available documentation and indicate in the application an estimated date at which you will submit proof of child documentation after the baby is born or adopted. Grant funds will be disbursed after such documentation has been reviewed.
Be currently registered in a Penn PhD program and in good academic standing throughout the period covered by the grant.
Students on leave (except family or medical leave) during either semester are not eligible.
Students enrolled in professional doctorate and other non-PhD doctoral programs are not eligible.
Students enrolled in joint or dual degree programs must be actively registered in the PhD portion of their degree throughout the period covered by the grant.
Be enrolled in years 1-8. Students in year 9 or beyond are not eligible.
Students who receive full year / AY grants during the fall term are not eligible to reapply during the spring cycle unless they welcomed a new child after December 15 or experienced a qualifying life event, such as welcoming marriage, divorce, change in funding/employment status.
Below are the required documentation* items that must be submitted in addition to an online application (see How to Apply below). Please have all of your documents ready before you begin the application. If you are unable to provide a required document you must provide a written explanation of its absence in the online application for consideration by the grant review committee.
Copies of the 2023 U.S. tax returns for student and spouse (if filing separately).
2023/2024 W2s for student and spouse/partner. ( instructions for accessing Penn W2s are available here )
Fall applicants should submit 2023 W2s, Spring applicants submit 2024 W2s
Copies of the two most recent payment stubs for all paid positions, both on- and off-campus, for all working adults in the household. (Stipend and campus employment pay stubs can be found in Workday. )
If applicable, proof of tuition or childcare expenses for dependents, in the form of daycare/childcare invoices, cancelled checks, and/or money transfer receipts to caregivers. Documentation is required only if a childcare related expense is listed on the application.
Documentation that you have child(ren). This documentation can include one of the following:
your tax returns if you've claimed the child(ren) as dependents;
a copy of the child(ren)'s birth certificate(s) or U.S. passport(s);
copy of the Dependent I-20 or DS2019 forms;
health insurance documents.
Documentation of any other major costs or expenses reported in your application, as relevant.
All documentation will be handled in accordance with the University's privacy policies.
Before you apply, you should know:
Submit the completed online application and all required documentation by the posted deadline. Incomplete forms, forms submitted without documentation, and forms submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
A complete application include:
Please have digital copies of all relevant documentation ready before you begin the application. Failure to provide all necessary documentation will result in delays reviewing your application or rejection of application. You may be asked to provide additional documentation or information needed to evaluate your application.
*We are committed to ensuring the security of your information. We have put in place reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access to, or use of, the information collected online.
Direct all questions to [email protected].
Read how Penn respects and protects your data.
Penn offers a number of funding sources to support individual students with financial need. These include:
Penn offers all student parents access to the Family Resource Center, which includes a children’s playroom and family reading room, as well as a private and fully equipped lactation room (please note, lactation rooms are also available throughout campus ). The Center is designed to provide a welcoming environment at the heart of campus, where families can meet each other, participate in activities, build networks across campus, and learn more about resources for schools, daycare, and other activities. For additional information, visit the Family Resource Center website .
Students in a Ph.D. program at Penn are eligible for eight weeks of time off (accommodation) for the birth or adoption of a child. They can also take an unpaid Family Leave of Absence for one or two semesters for the birth or adoption of a child, childcare, or to care for an immediate family member (spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent) with a serious health condition.
Find more information about Penn’s leave policies for Ph.D. student parents and access the Ph.D. Family Leave Request Form here .
Penn also provides subsidized backup care and family support resources and discounts for students with children so families can find the flexible childcare options they need. Resources include:
Backup Child Care The University provides access to Backup Childcare Benefits for eligible full-time students enrolled in on-campus programs. To access the benefits, students must first join the Family Center . Learn more .
Enhanced Family Supports The University provides access to the following additional resources through Bright Horizons to all current students enrolled in on-campus programs who are Family Center members :
Find more information about how to access these benefits on the Family Resource Center website .
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If you are accepted as a full-time NYU Steinhardt PhD student, you are eligible for our generous funding package, which includes a stipend, scholarship, and healthcare coverage. Information is below and on our doctoral funding website.
The standard Steinhardt Fellowship package includes an annual stipend, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through your fifth year. The fellowship is reserved for full-time doctoral students. The 2024-2025 stipend is $33,867. Complete details are provided with each offer of admission.
Some doctoral students may be appointed to a Research Assistantship. Research Assistants are funded by external grants and work with a principal investigator on a funded research project. Unlike Steinhardt Fellows, Research Assistants agree to work 20 hours per week on an ongoing research project, typically with a team of faculty and other students. Research Assistants may not perform additional work assignments such as teaching or grading.
For the duration of the assistantship, Research Assistants receive funding that includes a stipend, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance.
ERC grants for frontier research These grants are awarded to researchers of any nationality working in any field of research.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions - Research Fellowship Programme This programme funds researchers and supports doctorates and training. Researchers at all stages in their career are eligible for funding.
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Here you find a selection of funding programmes for international PhD students by various funding organisations. For more funding opportunities please search our funding databases .
Selection of funding programmes (alphabetical order):
Collaborative Research Centres offer PhD students opportunities to pursue an outstanding research programme that crosses disciplinary, institutional, departmental and faculty boundaries.
Outstanding PhD students can complete a doctorate in the fields of space, aeronautics, energy, transport, digitalisation and security at an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
This programme provides funding for a research project or continuing academic training in the field of GH2.
The winners of this competition are invited to visit leading German institutions of environmental and sustainability research. Furthermore, Green Talents awardees can complete a research stay at an institution of their choice.
PhD students can complete a doctorate while working on exciting projects in cutting-edge areas of technology involving state-of-the-art equipment at a Fraunhofer institute.
PhD students can complete a doctorate while working in an excellent interdisciplinary research environment at a Leibniz institute.
PhD students can complete doctoral projects within the scope of research work conducted at a Max Planck institute.
PhD students can complete a doctorate in a structured programme offering excellent research conditions at one of the 68 International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS).
International researchers can conduct independent research at a Max Planck institute. The programme aims to strengthen cooperation and promote networking between Max Planck institutes and their international partners.
PhD students will find ideal conditions for completing a doctorate in a structured doctoral programme that can be pursued at either a Leibniz institute or a partner university.
PhD students receive structured doctoral training within these networks, which are formed jointly by different European institutions.
The Max Planck Schools are a joint graduate programme run by German universities and research organisations. They offer ambitious bachelor’s and master’s graduates excellent conditions within a unique scientific network, and provide structured and fully funded PhD programmes in three interdisciplinary research fields: cognition, matter to life and photonics.
Munich Aerospace PhD scholarships allow talented young scientists to focus exclusively on the research work at hand and on attaining a timely doctoral degree.
The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards PhD Fellowships to outstanding early career researchers who wish to carry out an ambitious scientific PhD project in basic biomedical research at an internationally leading laboratory.
The aim of this programme is to support doctoral degrees at the student’s home university with integrated research phases in Germany.
International PhD students can realise a doctoral project (individually or in a structured programme) at a state or state-recognised German university or non-university research institution.
International doctoral candidates can carry out research primarily as part of a doctoral project at a state or state-recognised university or non-university research institution in Germany.
Research Training Groups are set up by universities and pursue a focused research programme. They offer a structured PhD programme relating to an innovative, peer-reviewed research topic.
This programme enables students in the fields of natural sciences, engineering or computer science from North America, the United Kingdom or Ireland to gain serious practical experience in a German company or research institution with strong industry ties.
The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards travel grants to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from all over the world.
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More funding programmes are available for international researchers. For more information you can either search the funding databases or go straight to the websites of the funding organisations.
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CALS Undergraduate Research Grant
Funding up to $2000 USD is available to undergraduate students for research expenses, including travel to a professional meeting or conference to present findings. Funding may not be used as a stipend for students conducting the research. Students are advised to work with faculty members to develop scientifically relevant and well-circumscribed research proposals.
Decisions made by late-November for Fall funding and in early April for Spring/Summer funding.
The following is a list of undergraduate grants offered by the Office of Academic Programs:
Proposals must strictly adhere to the guidelines described below; those that do not may be returned.
Proposals should include :
Additional considerations:
A sample proposal is available for review: sample #1 .
Funding is limited to full-time students only.
These awards can be used for research or travel related to research, including attending research conferences.
Independent Social Research Foundation Funding Opportunities Grants & Competitions First Book Grant (FBG2)
The Independent Social Research Foundation wishes to support recent PhD graduates in their effort to turn their PhD thesis into a publishable book.
Researchers may apply from across the social sciences and the humanities. The awards are intended to provide a research stipend (to cover living costs) for a period of up to twelve months, plus appropriate research expenses.
Please read these details carefully – and consult the FAQs – before commencing an application or contacting the ISRF with a query. Applications must be submitted before 5pm GMT (6pm CET) on Friday 1st November 2024. Applicants are strongly advised to submit applications well in advance of this deadline. If you have any technical issues, please notify Stuart Wilson immediately.
Eligible applicants.
Scholars from within Europe † are eligible to apply. Candidates must have been awarded their PhD and should be within three years of PhD award at the time of application (career breaks, such as periods of medical leave, parental leave, or caring commitments, will be taken into account), and should not already hold a permanent salaried position within academia. ‡ The awards are intended as providing a stipend to allow applicants full or partial support for the conversion of their PhD thesis into a book,* and relief from non-academic work (including domestic care), for a period of up to one year.
A final publication contract need not be in place at the time of application. However, applicants should have developed a specific publication plan, and describe any of their preliminary inquiries to publishers (see Plan of Publication below).
PLEASE NOTE: Eligibility for ISRF funding opportunities is unaffected by Brexit. We continue to encourage applications from scholars working within Europe (geographically defined – so, including those at UK institutions).
† There is no limitation on nationality – however, we are unable to consider applications from those whose nominated home institution is not within Europe. We will accept applications for books written in languages other than English.
‡ Early career scholars who hold a permanent academic position are eligible for our Early Career Fellowships – the next such competition is provisionally set to run in 2025.
* This may include the creation of new material, or a re-focusing of your expertise on a contemporary, real-world problem. However, this award is not intended to fund new research. Applicants wishing to embark upon substantially new research should apply for an Early Career or Independent Scholar Fellowship depending on eligibility.
The ISRF is looking for innovative research that breaks with existing explanatory frameworks so as to address afresh empirical problems with no currently adequate theory or investigative methodology. Innovation may also come from controversial theoretical approaches motivated by critical challenge of incumbent theories. Interdisciplinarity in the generation of new investigative initiatives may be achieved by combining, cross-fertilising, and so transforming empirical methods and theoretical insights from the social sciences. Projects ranging across the breadth of the social scientific disciplines and interdisciplinary research fields are welcome, and relevant applications from scholars working within the humanities are also encouraged.
Duration & timing.
The awards are intended as providing a stipend to allow applicants full or partial relief from non-academic duties, for a period of up to one year; alternatively, the award may be sought by those who wish to be bought-out from a non-academic employment contract (in whole or partially), with the prior consent of their current employer. The award period must begin no later than the end of December 2025, and awardees would be expected – by the end of the award period – to have produced a manuscript for submission to publishers.
The amount of an award will depend on individual circumstances – the ISRF expects applications for grants up to a maximum of €41,500 (or GBP equivalent), of which no more than €34,000 may be allocated to the cost-of-living stipend. Up to €7,500 may be requested to cover reasonable research expenses, which might include necessary additional fieldwork trips, transcription, copy-editing, illustration costs etc.. Reasonable childcare or other domestic costs may be considered. †
† PLEASE NOTE: Applicants seeking an affiliation in the UK must apply in GBP (£), up to the limit of £35,000, of which no more than £28,750 may be allocated to the cost-of-living stipend. Applicants seeking an affiliation elsewhere in Europe, including non-Eurozone countries, must apply in EUR (€), up to the limit of €41,500, of which no more than €34,000 may be allocated to the cost-of-living stipend. These limits will not be adjusted in the event of GBP/EUR currency fluctuations.
The ISRF reserves the right to extend the deadline for the competition. A short final report of no more than 500 words will be required. Award holders will be expected to present their findings in person at one of the Foundation’s regular academic events. The ISRF’s support is to be acknowledged in all public presentation of research. Full Terms & Conditions governing awards will be provided to successful applicants in their formal offer, based on the draft general terms and conditions available on the ISRF website. Formal acceptance of the award must be completed by the end of December 2022.
The competition is open to individuals only. Joint/group applications will not be considered.
Applicants may apply without prejudice to other funding bodies. If applications for identical projects were successful it would be expected that only one award (i.e. either the ISRF or another) would be accepted. If applications for either wholly or partly different projects are successful there should be no duplication in the budget headings funded by the ISRF and another body.
The application, the project proposal.
All applicants will be expected to provide the following details as part of their proposal, in English:
For example Research Proposals from previous First Book Fellows, see the project pages for Beatriz Aragón , Sandra Araújo & Anna Molas .
This will be read by academic evaluators who are social scientists but not necessarily in the applicant’s own field; applicants should bear this in mind when writing their application. Assessors will be asked to pay particular attention to the feasibility of your Work Plan and Plan for Publication. Our Assessment Procedure is set out online .
In order to be considered for the award, all applications must comprise the following:
Please nominate a referee (ideally your external examiner). Your referee may be contacted to write a statement of support only in the event that your project is shortlisted. The statement of support, if solicited, will be asked to speak to your ability to successfully complete the proposed project.
Where applicants wish to be bought out from existing employment (either wholly or in part) they must confirm that their employer is aware of their application, and should provide the contact details for the relevant contact. Should your application progress, this contact will be asked to confirm, on behalf of your employer, that:
It is therefore advisable that you ensure that your Employer is in agreement with the content of your application before you submit.
Application procedure.
Applicants are expected to submit their complete application electronically via the online application system, in English.
Completed applications must arrive – via the online application system – no later than 5pm GMT (6pm CET), Friday 1st November 2024.
A candidate may submit only one application. Applicants can expect to be informed of the result of their applications by email by the end of March 2025.
Please consult the FAQ’s before contacting us directly. Queries should be directed to Dr Lars Cornelissen in the first instance.
There are many ways to fund your PhD or research degree. Learn about the different routes to secure funding.
You will be charged tuition fees for studying your PhD. Depending on the type of project you want to apply for, there are different routes to fund your research degree.
Some projects do not have funding secured until after the project has been advertised and a candidate recruited.
It’s important to know where your funding will come from before applying for a project.
For projects advertised as 'fully funded' or 'competition funded', your university fees will be paid and you will not need to apply for additional funding.
Competition funded projects will go ahead if the funding is awarded by the funding body. You can talk with the lead supervisor to find out more.
See our current research degree projects
A funded project will cover your study fees.
Some projects come with an additional sum of money to cover things like accommodation, travel and maintenance expenses. This is tax free.
Some project funding will only cover your university fees. You will need to cover your living expenses yourself.
If you need help to cover your living costs, UK students can apply for a doctoral loan through Student Finance England. International students can check if they are eligible to receive a scholarship or bursary .
Some advertised projects do not have funding secured yet. The lead supervisor will usually source funding once they have found a suitable PhD candidate.
Contact the lead supervisor to find out about the specific funding options if there’s a project you’re interested in.
Some research degrees are run through doctoral training partnerships and come with guaranteed funding. Check the details in the advertised project for how to apply.
You should tell your supervisor if you plan to self-fund your research project. You’ll need to say how you intend to pay your fees when you apply.
You could consider:
You can apply for a government loan to cover your fees. Doctoral loans are not means tested and you can decide how much you want to borrow.
Find out about doctoral loans on GOV.UK
You may be able to win funding from 1 or more organisations to help fund your PhD or research degree.
Learn about charity funding on FindAPhD
You can speak to the supervisor you wish you work with or contact the faculty graduate school.
Graduate school contacts:
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OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for the annual Graduate Research Grant Program . Opened on September 9, OAR has started accepting proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master’s candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000.
Interested students should first review the 2025 Request for Proposals and OAR’s funding guidelines , then apply online . Proposals will be accepted through February 3, 2025.
Since the program was established in 2004, OAR has awarded over $329,266 in grants to more than 190 graduate research studies. In 2024, OAR awarded five students with grant awards totaling $7,199. OAR hopes to build on this success in 2025, continuing its commitment to support the next generation of applied autism researchers.
OAR’s Scientific Council will evaluate the proposals it receives for scientific and technical merit. Review criteria for the evaluation include:
OAR’s Board of Directors will grant awards based on these evaluations and the recommendations of the Scientific Council. OAR will announce grant recipients in May 2025 and make the awards in July 2025.
For more information, please contact us at research@researchautism.org or 571-977-5391.
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The Office of Graduate Studies offers travel grants of up to $500 for graduate students accepted to present their research or projects at regional, national, or international conferences, seminars, or workshops. Funding can also be used to attend regional or national conferences, workshops, or seminars for professional development to support graduate coursework and career goals.
All applications are reviewed on the 15th of each month, and funding notifications will be sent to the student’s Weber email by the 25th.
Conference Attendance
Students attending but not presenting at a conference, workshop, or seminar must submit a professional, two-paragraph essay on how the conference applies to their professional development, graduate coursework, and career goals.
Applicants must submit this essay with their application.
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If presenting, applicants must compose a 400-500 word abstract using the provided template, ensuring each section conveys the project's objectives, background, methods, results, and conclusions.
The abstract must include the applicant’s name, their graduate program, and the name of the project or research faculty mentor.
Clearly articulate the main focus and scope of the study or project, highlighting key variables and contextual elements, capturing the project's or research's primary objectives.
Concisely describe the project's primary purpose and objectives, outlining what the project or study intended to achieve.
Provide an overview of the problem's nature and significance, summarizing current knowledge and gaps identified in the literature review. Explain its impact on organizations, healthcare, community, or globally.
Detail the actions taken or interventions developed to address identified gaps in knowledge, leadership, or clinical practice. Include a formal description of the project’s or research’s approach, how improvements or changes were measured, and the methods used to ensure data completeness and accuracy. Describe any qualitative and/or quantitative methods employed for data analysis and discuss ethical considerations. Include any frameworks, models, or theories that guided the project development.
Summarize the findings and outcomes achieved through project implementation, summarizing key data or observations.
Highlight the project’s and/or research's impact on persons, organizations, or communities. Discuss possible areas of future study or expansion of quality improvement, leadership, or academic projects.
How we manage and utilize travel grants.
The student guarantees participation in their conference or is otherwise obligated to return the total stipend amount within 30 days. Students are responsible for seeking refunds for any conference registration, hotel, or airfare charges from external parties. We recommend purchasing trip insurance. The Office of Graduate Studies purchases refundable tickets and hotel reservations but will not cover luggage fees.
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Find expert suggestions for paying for a PhD including scholarships, grants, and tips for paying for an advanced degree. Paying for graduate school is costly, especially for PhD programs which can cost upwards of $100,000. ... Fellowships are a different type of funding that may encompass a scholarship or grant and can be used to fund research ...
While funding packages vary by program, PhD students in the sciences typically receive full funding until they complete their programs of study. Contact your department administrator or financial aid officer for details. PhD Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences Programs of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Even though there's no right or wrong way to go about funding a PhD, it does pay to be realistic and well-informed, so make sure you do your research first to find the best way for you. Crowdfunding, employer funding and postgraduate loans are just some of the popular ways to help fund PhD studies, in addition to studentships and research ...
A Simple Introduction to PhD Funding. Written by Mark Bennett. Funding for PhD study is a little more complicated than it is for other degrees. There are lots of different ways a student can be funded and your situation may also change during the 3-4 years (or more) it takes to complete a doctorate. This short guide is here to introduce PhD ...
A doctoral degree is a significant investment in your future, and financing your education is a critical factor to consider. While the funding we provide covers the basic standard cost of attendance determined by Stanford University for a modest life as a graduate student, accepting an offer from a doctoral program has significant personal, professional, and financial
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 ...
PhD Research Grants (PhD RGs) of up to £15,000 can fund research assistance, data collection and/or purchase, and stipends. Stipends should only be requested if they allow the researcher (s) to reduce teaching/administrative duties and therefore free up time for research. Stipends are capped at £12,000 for PhD students in programmes located ...
Research Experiences for Graduate Students Supplemental Funding These awards provide additional funding for graduate students with mentors who have an active NSF grant. Currently funding is available through the following programs: Cultural Anthropology provides up to $6,000 per student for research activities.
PhD funding from national research councils. In the UK, PhD funding is provided via seven research councils, each covering a specific academic sector. Across Europe, such funding is offered by the European Research Council. Both the US and Canada have the equivalent in their National Research Councils, which give financial support to students ...
The standard full-time PhD funding package includes an annual stipend, tuition coverage for required course work, and student health insurance through the fifth year. The 2024-2025 stipend is expected to be $33,867. Complete details are provided with each offer of admission. ... Awards and Grants Doctoral Research and Travel Grant.
The median earnings for master's degree holders is $77,844—nearly $13,000 more than those with a bachelor's degree. However, the cost of graduate school can be steep. The National Center for ...
Most full-time Johns Hopkins Nursing PhD students are 100% funded with a stipend for the first three years of study.Additional financial support is made available in following years. For full eligibility of scholarship opportunities, apply by December 1. Qualified students interested in the PhD program may be eligible to receive tuition and stipend support through the School of Nursing.
PhD Grants Online Application (used for all Provost-funded PhD insurance and family grants) Required documentation uploaded into this online document submission form: Select "PhD Grant Application" in the drop-down menu. Copies of the 2022 U.S. tax returns and 2022/2023 W2s for student and spouse/partner (if filing separately).
The Steinhardt Fellowship Program. The standard Steinhardt Fellowship package includes an annual stipend, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through your fifth year. The fellowship is reserved for full-time doctoral students. The 2024-2025 stipend is $33,867. Complete details are provided with each offer of ...
This programme funds researchers and supports doctorates and training. Researchers at all stages in their career are eligible for funding. Research and innovation. This site is managed by: Directorate-General for Research and Innovation. Contact the European Commission. Follow the European Commission on social media. Resources for partners.
The IHS-PhD Program Academic Affairs Committee will review funding request and determine the awarding of these funds. Note: The typing of theses, dissertations and project paper, as well as the purchase of computers or supplies and equipment commonly provided by departments or by other existing grants or funds do not qualify as a legitimate ...
The Max Planck Schools are a joint graduate programme run by German universities and research organisations. They offer ambitious bachelor's and master's graduates excellent conditions within a unique scientific network, and provide structured and fully funded PhD programmes in three interdisciplinary research fields: cognition, matter to ...
The Michael W. Berns BS '64, MS '66, PhD '68 Undergraduate Research Award provides support to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences performing research in the life and environmental sciences. The fund will provide financial assistance to an undergraduate student working with a faculty member on a ...
Eligible Applicants. Scholars from within Europe † are eligible to apply. Candidates must have been awarded their PhD and should be within three years of PhD award at the time of application (career breaks, such as periods of medical leave, parental leave, or caring commitments, will be taken into account), and should not already hold a permanent salaried position within academia.
The lead supervisor will usually source funding once they have found a suitable PhD candidate. Contact the lead supervisor to find out about the specific funding options if there's a project you're interested in. Doctoral training partnerships and integrated PhDs.
OAR invites graduate students to submit research proposals for the annual Graduate Research Grant Program. Opened on September 9, OAR has started accepting proposals from students pursuing graduate studies in the United States and abroad. The maximum award for master's candidates is $1,000, while doctoral and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for a maximum award of $2,000.
Graduate Student Travel Grant for Research or Project Dissemination ... The Office of Graduate Studies offers travel grants of up to $500 for graduate students accepted to present their research or projects at regional, national, or international conferences, seminars, or workshops. Funding can also be used to attend regional or national ...
The Graduate Center is pleased to announce that nine CUNY faculty-led research projects have received funding from Google as part of a three-year, $3 million grant from the company.. The grant, announced last year, is part of the Google Cyber NYC Institutional Research Program, which was created to enhance cybersecurity research and education and establish New York City as the global leader in ...