If you wish additional information, request a copy of the College Work-Study Program brochure from the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences. Applications are available at the Division Office. In addition to these internal programs, there are many external sources of financial support for which Graduate School students are eligible. Usually these are extremely competitive. Because applications must be submitted as much as a year in advance, students should investigate early and plan ahead.
Many deadlines are in the fall.
Department chairmen receive copies of current award opportunities that are received by the Dean's Office. It is also advisable to consult the Grants Register, Annual Register of Grant Support, and the Foundation Directory. The applicant submits a proposal for study in a foreign country in whose language he or she is proficient. Applicants without prior study abroad are given preference. On a national basis, approximately 500 grants are awarded annually, providing for study and research in at least 50 countries.