Types of Funding

Many students receive funding for graduate studies in the form of teaching or research assistantships, scholarships, external fellowships, fellowships tied to a specific institution, or loans. We do our best to help you find a way to afford your graduate education.

Assistantships

Administrative, research, or teaching assistantships in your department

Fellowships and Scholarships

Sponsored by departments, other institutions, federal agencies, and private business.

Funding Sponsored by the Graduate School

A variety of assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships sponsored by the Graduate School. Eligibility requirements, funding amounts and nomination process vary for each opportunity.

External Funding Information

Here you can find links to some lists others have compiled with funding opportunities for graduate study and research.

Travel and Research Grants

Funding to help cover the costs of research or travel to scholarly conferences