Opportunities for financial support from Stanford vary substantially by academic program. Department information sent with the application will explain more fully the funding sources available in your area of study. Some departments admit only students to whom they can offer support or who have guaranteed support from external sources. Other departments may offer admission but are unable to provide financial support due to limited department resources. Patterns of support vary by program and funding source.
Fellowships generally cover tuition costs and provide a living stipend for a single student.
Teaching and research assistantships typically require 20 hours per week of duties and cover a reduced tuition load and a salary. Partial awards are offered in some circumstances. Students receiving Stanford awards, which cover all necessary tuition and provide a living stipend, may not work more than eight hours per week in addition to their fellowship or assistantship responsibilities. Stanford fellowships and assistantships for graduate students are administered by each School. Applying for Stanford Fellowships and Assistantships Departments determine the disposition of all funds for graduate fellowships and assistantships.