Most fellowships pay tuition and fees in addition to the stipend. Register for and take the exam on the earliest possible test date, preferably a year before you plan to enroll. Convenient computer-based testing is also available. To be considered for the AOF, check the appropriate line on the Graduate School Application for Admission. Contact your intended department for more information.
Students apply directly, or with a sponsor, for the fellowships below.
A traineeship allows a student to pursue a specific course of study within a field that has an extramural training grant. Students on traineeships participate in the research program of a faculty member to meet the requirements for the doctoral degree. Traineeships are available mainly in the biological sciences, occasionally in other areas. Contact your intended department for more information. Assistantships Teaching assistantships provide both money and valuable teaching experience.