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General information about financial aid is available on the Graduate School homepage. Visit Fellowships, Assistantships, and Support Funding for information on fellowships and assistantships. Here information on University-level financial aid opportunities is available, as well as general information regarding teaching assistantships.
The majority of support for doctoral students in the Economics Department comes from teaching assistantships. In a typical year, five to seven incoming students are awarded teaching assistantships that cover tuition and fees, including the student health insurance fee. In addition, a stipend of between $11,600 and $12,700 is paid to cover living expenses. In return, the student provides 15 hours per week of instructional assistance to the department. In addition, the department is able to provide small scholarships for particularly promising candidates.
A number of students also work as research assistants (RA), many for our Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and the UK Poverty Research Center. In addition, there are competitive fellowships from the Graduate School for which we nominate applicants and they occasionally receive. In addition, we frequently supplement TA or RA positions with partial scholarships.
The Department of Economics’ Graduate Studies Committee awards financial aid on a competitive basis. The committee begins evaluating applications in early February. Therefore, to be considered for financial aid, the Graduate Studies Committee must have all application materials by February 1. Occasionally, resources become available after February 1. Students who have been accepted into the doctoral program, but have not yet been given aid are considered for these additional funds. Students who have made satisfactory progress throughout the program will receive four years of funding; fifth year funding is not guaranteed, although, we have been able to offer it for students demonstrating progress on their dissertation.
MS students receive no funding from the Department
Qualified students may also be able to obtain funding from various national fellowships sponsored by foundations, professional and trade associations, and government agencies. Funds for student loans are also available. Visit Fellowships, Assistantships, and Support Funding for information regarding student loans from the University's Financial Aid Department.
Information about housing, health services, and other student services can be found at Support Services.
The Department of Economics adheres to the Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees, and Assistants adopted by the Council of Graduate Schools in the United States. This Resolution stipulates conditions for offers and acceptances of financial aid.
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