Fee waivers are also included with these fellowships. To be eligible for Fellowship support, the applicant must indicate interest by checking the appropriate box on the Admissions Office application form. Students must be nominated by the GSC to be eligible for these awards. Be aware of all stipulations on any fellowship or scholarship such as course load, GPA, etc. C. Research Support and Travel Grants.
GAs are the primary mechanism for providing research support.
Students nearing the end of their training are eligible for several special fellowships, including the Presidential Fellowship and the Graduate Student Alumni Research Award , administered by the Graduate School. A student must be nominated by the GSC or by the student's adviser to be eligible for these awards. D. Hourly Support. A student paid on an hourly basis is not eligible for benefits accorded to GAs. Any arrangements concerning this type of financial assistance must be established between the Department Chair and the student's employer.