Awards are based on merit and are open to all students, regardless of nationality. To be considered for financial support beginning September 1, students should submit their applications and credentials by mid-December. See the inside back cover for information on how to get application forms. Due to limited resources, relatively few Graduate Assistantships are awarded each year. Students are therefore encouraged to seek other sources of funding.
Foreign students can sometimes obtain support through their home institutions or governments.
Some outside fellowships provide stipends below those of the Graduate Assistantships. In such cases, the Institute may be able to supplement these stipends. Supported students are provided with office space. This facilitates their working in close contact with the faculty and each other. Applicants who do not receive Assistantships may wish to consider supporting their study through employment in business, industry, or teaching.