The dissertation, the product of independent investigation under faculty supervision, is the most important requirement for the doctoral program. The composition of the committee is subject to the approval of the Graduate Dean. The chair and outside member must belong to the Academic Senate. One member of the committee may be non-Senate, with approval of the Graduate Dean. The Group will assist students in securing financial support.
Student support comes from several sources, with varying requirements and restrictions.
All incoming students to the Ph.D. program are automatically considered for financial assistance as part of the admissions process and should check the appropriate boxes on the application indicating their interest in receiving financial aid. It is the responsibility of continuing students to apply for those forms of financial assistance they deem appropriate. The Group will do its best to keep students informed of available opportunities and to provide necessary supporting documentation. The specific arrangements of this support are to be worked out between the individual student and the research supervisor, subject to University regulations. Incoming students receive fellowship application materials in their application packets.