Applicants are informed of the final decision as soon as possible after the review. Appointments are made annually for a 12 month period and include stipend with dependency allowance plus medical insurance, tuition and fees. Students devote the full 12 month year to their graduate studies, with time off for vacation and holidays. Outside employment is not permitted for students with fellowships. Students may be funded by the Graduate Programs Committee, by the Training Program in Medications Development for Drugs of Abuse NIH Grant, or by an individual faculty member.
Outside work is discouraged for full time matriculated students.
All appointments are made for a 12 month period. In addition to the stipend award, graduate fellows also receive dependent's allowance, fees for medical insurance, tuition and registration are also provided. Students may apply at any time for prestigious national predoctoral fellowships from sources such as National Science Foundation, Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association, etc.