It is understood that the work performed not only is part of the faculty principal investigator's research project but also is the student s dissertation research and therefore in satisfaction of a degree requirement. The Graduate School offers University Dissertation Fellowships to eligible students in the humanities and social sciences who are at an advanced stage of dissertation preparation, normally in the fifth or sixth year of study. This rate is expected to increase in subsequent years. This includes room and board, transportation, academic and personal expenses. Since these costs vary, actual costs will be used in any determination of financial need.
Figures represent estimated costs for the nine-month academic year.
The costs of individual students and their dependents may, of course, vary. Please note that all students beyond the fourth year pay a modest Continuous Registration Fee each term until they submit their dissertation or until their terminal date as degree candidates expires at the end of the sixth year.