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The "Newly Admitted Students" page on the official GGE website provides more information on funding options too.
So you're looking for funding...
So you're looking for funding...
Funding as a graduate student is also a top priority, especially as a first generation or international student. Unfortunately, due to the way our graduate group is structured, our funding can be more limited compared to other PhD programs. Most students will rely on fellowships for all or part of their first year, then transition to a combination of GSR, extramural funding, or TA ships.
1. Graduate Group Student Support Fellowship
1. Graduate Group Student Support Fellowship
Common for first year students and students writing their dissertations
Annual Internal Fellowship Competition for Continuing Graduate Students
2. Graduate Student Researcher (GSR)
2. Graduate Student Researcher (GSR)
Advertised online or
Assigned by your major professor for you to assist on a project that may or may not be related to your thesis
3. Extramural funding
3. Extramural funding
Funding that you apply for to support your
Tuition and/or research costs, for example:
May be your primary source of funding for much of your PhD prior to obtaining a GSR, or even to support you alongside a GSR
TAships within the Epi grad group are limited since there is no undergraduate Epi major, meaning there are no Epi TAships for first-years
Most Epi students get TAships for classes in other departments, particularly if you want 50% TAships
All departments have their own methods and deadlines for applying (often as early as the year prior) -- check department websites for TA information, and don't be afraid of emailing coordinators and/or professors for info/openings
If you are experiencing unexpected challenges
health emergencies
events such as natural disasters
expenses associated with family emergencies
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