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Fellowships & Funding from the Graduate College
The following funding opportunities available through the Graduate College:
- Fellowships for incoming students
- Dissertation-year fellowships
- Research awards
- Travel awards
- Other fellowships and awards
- Funding for future graduate students
Please note the eligibility and application information. Many of these opportunities are available only through departmental nomination. Contact your department advisor for more information.
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| Presidential Graduate Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | 30 awards for distinguished Ph.D. applicants. Competitive across disciplines. | |
| Award: | First year (no service required): $23,500 total ($18,000 AY fellowship + $5,500 summer session stipend) + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | |
| Second year: RA/TA stipend + $5,500 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Third year: RA/TA stipend + $5,500 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Fourth year (no service required): $23,500 total ($18,000 AY fellowship + $5,500 summer session stipend) | ||
| Dissertation year (no service required): $25,000 total ($19,500 AY fellowship + $5,500 summer stipend) + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Note: This award may be supplemented by departments or programs. | ||
| How to Apply: | Must be nominated by department or program. | |
| Deadline: | Rolling consideration of nominees beginning in January; nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 7. | |
| More Information | ||
| Dean's Graduate Fellowship | ||
| Eligibility: | Up to 30 awards to outstanding nominees who are from groups underrepresented in their academic field of study in the Graduate College. U.S. citizenship is required. | |
| Award: | Doctoral Fellows: | |
| First year (no service required): $17,500 + $4,000 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Second year: 50% RA/TA stipend + $4,000 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Third year: 50% RA/TA stipend + $4,000 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Dissertation year (no service required): $17,500 + $4,000 summer stipend + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Master's Fellows: | ||
| First year*: 25% RA/TA from dept./prog. + GC fellowship (approx. $8,250; no service required) for a TOTAL of approx. $16,500. | ||
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year: 25% RA/TA from dept./prog. + GC
fellowship (approx. $8,250; no service required) for a TOTAL of
approx. $16,500. Summer stipend may be requested if the student is registered. |
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| * Department/program may request that the Graduate College provide a full fellowship stipend for year one ($16,500), and the department/program will agree to provide a full 50% RA/TA for year two. | ||
| How to Apply: | Must be nominated by department or program. | |
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| More Information | ||
| Iowa Arts Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | Approximately 20 awards to the most talented MFA applicants. | |
| Award: | First year: $18,000 + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | |
| Second year: $18,000 + tuition + standard UI fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| How to Apply: | Nominated by department. | |
| Deadline: | March 7, 2008 | |
| More Information | ||
| Iowa Performance Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | Two awards allocated to talented Doctor of Musical Arts applicants | |
| Award: | First year (no service required): $15,000 + $2,000 summer stipend + tuition + fees + health insurance allowance | |
| Second year: $7,255 + 25% or greater RA stipend + $2,000 summer stipend + tuition + fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| Third year: $7,255 + 25% or greater RA stipend + tuition + fees + health insurance allowance | ||
| How to Apply: | Must be nominated by the School of Music | |
| Deadline: | Rolling consideration of nominees | |
| More Information | ||
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| Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Year Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | 30 awards each year to doctoral students in the humanities and social sciences who will complete their dissertation by the end of the fellowship year | |
| Award: | Total award of $22,000: $1,800 per month for academic year (10 months) + 2 credit hours tuition each fellowship semester + standard graduate student fees + health insurance allowance; and $4,000 stipend for the summer ($2,000 per month –July/August) + 2 credit hours tuition + standard graduate student fees + health insurance allowance | |
| How to Apply: | Must be nominated by department or program Nomination Cover Sheet (pdf) | |
| Deadline: | Monday, March 3, 2008 | |
| More Information | ||
| Social Science Dissertation Year Fellowship | ||
| See Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Year Fellowship | ||
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| Graduate College Summer Fellowship | ||
| Eligibility: | Up to 150 awards for doctoral candidates who will have completed their comprehensive exams by the end of the Spring term. Students who have previously received Graduate College Summer Fellowships, Ballard or Seashore Fellowships, or other post-comprehensive summer fellowships funded by the Graduate College are ineligible for the award, as are students who have other summer fellowship or graduate assistantship support. Students must register for a maximum of 2 credit hours. These may be dissertation hours, or other courses. | |
| Award: | $3,000 + 2 credit hours tuition + standard graduate student fees | |
| How to Apply: | Summer Fellowship Signature Page (pdf) Summer Fellowship Application (pdf) | |
| Deadline: | Friday, March 7, 2008 | |
| More Information | ||
| T. Anne Cleary International Dissertation Research Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | Awards for research outside of the United States for doctoral students who have completed their comprehensive exams by the end of the summer of 2008. | |
| Award: | Awards generally range from $1,500 to $5,000. Intended as a supplement for other research funds. | |
| How to Apply: |
See full instructions under "More
Information" below. Application Form (pdf) |
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| Deadline: | March 28, 2008 | |
| More Information | ||
| Graduate Incentive Fellowship (GIF) | ||
| Eligibility: | UI graduate students applying for any Nationally Competitive Fellowship. | |
| Award: | The award winning student will receive funds equal to 5% of one year of the national fellowship stipend. The GIF is a one-year, non-renewable fellowship. | |
| How to Apply: |
Notify the Graduate College
upon receiving a Nationally Competitive
Fellowship. GIF Application (pdf) |
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| Deadline: | Rolling. | |
| More Information | ||
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| Graduate Student Senate Travel Awards | ||
| Eligibility: | Graduate students presenting papers or posters at professional conferences. Competitive across disciplines. | |
| Award: | Reimbursements for travel administered by Graduate Student Senate and the Graduate College. Awards vary from $200 to $400, based on location of conference. | |
| How to Apply: | Travel Funds Award Application | |
| Deadline: | Six deadlines during the year. | |
| More Information | ||
| Graduate College Supplementary Travel Funding Request | ||
| Eligibility: | Applicant must be a graduate student in a degree program at The University of Iowa at the time of application as well as when funds are awarded. A paper presentation is not required to be eligible. A student is eligible for only one supplementary funding request in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). | |
| Award: | Awards typically range from $300 to $500 each. | |
| How to Apply: |
Fill out a Supplementary Funding Request Form (pdf, 64KB) and submit it to:
Kathy Klein |
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| Deadline: | Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis as available—there are no deadlines. | |
| More Information | ||
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| Pelzer Fellowships | ||
| Eligibility: | Limited to graduate students in Art, Music, and History | |
| Award: | Art: 4 awards of $7,500 each | |
| Music: 2 awards of $7,500 each | ||
| History: 1 award of $15,000 | ||
| How to Apply: | Must be nominated by departments | |
| Deadline: | March 28, 2008 | |
| 2008 Kenneth T. Key Scholarship for Taiwanese-Born Graduate Students | ||
| Eligibility: | The Kenneth T. Key Scholarship will be awarded this year for up to three University of Iowa graduate students born in Taiwan. Students whose tuition is fully paid by another source do not qualify for this award. Awards will be competitive and based on a student's academic record. | |
| Award: |
Award recipients will receive a $2,000 tuition scholarship for the 2008-09 academic year, with $1,000 paid each semester. The Kenneth T. Key Scholarship is a one year award, and is not renewable.
For questions about the award, contact Dean Berkowitz at dan-berkowitz@uiowa.edu or 335-2136. |
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| How to Apply: |
Please submit applications to Dan Berkowitz, Associate Dean, Graduate College, 205 Gilmore Hall.
Applicants must submit the following materials:
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| Deadline: | Thursday, May 15, 2008 | |
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| Joseph E. and Ursil I. Callen Prize | ||
| Eligibility: | Outstanding graduating seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students must plan to attend graduate school at the University of Iowa or at any other university beginning the summer or fall of 2008. Candidates must be United States citizens who were born in the United States. | |
| Award: | The $5000 prize is funded by University of Iowa alumni Joseph E. and Ursil I. Callen. | |
| How to Apply: | See requirements under More Information. | |
| Deadline: | March 7, 2008 | |
| More Information Nomination Procedure | ||
| Sanxay Prize | ||
| Eligibility: | UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences senior, born in Iowa or a current permanent resident of Iowa, who shows the highest promise of achievement in graduate work. Students must plan to enter a doctoral program in 2008. | |
| Award: | A stipend of $1,000 which may be used at UI or any other university in the U.S. or abroad. | |
| How to Apply: | Nominated by department. | |
| Deadline: | March 7, 2008 | |
| More Information Nomination Procedure | ||
| Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) | ||
| Eligibility: | Undergraduate students from UI and other undergraduate colleges and universities with a demonstrated interest in pursuing Ph.D. degrees and academic/research careers. | |
| Award: | Summer fellowships for undergraduates to participate in research under the supervision of graduate faculty members at Iowa. | |
| How to Apply: | SROP Application | |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2008 | |
| More Information | ||