PhD and National Fellowships

Admitted PhD students will receive fellowship support from the department as part of their admission. This can, for selected applicants, be complemented with college or graduate school-wide fellowships. Additionally, there are several other fellowships that graduate students can apply for. Information of fellowships available at the University of Minnesota can be found at Fellowship Dates & Deadlines | Graduate School (umn.edu).

Research Assistantships — These are appointments from faculty members who hold research contracts and grants. These appointments usually materialize through direct discussions with individual faculty. Please see individual faculty pages for more information on research topics. The faculty member providing support will serve as your academic adviser. Appointments vary, depending on the availability of funds and the academic progress of the student. Research appointments are made at any time in the calendar year, depending on funding and other factors.

From the Graduate School

• Fellowships: Dates & Deadlines
• Funding Your Graduate Studies

Contact the Fellowship Office

Toni Abts 
Graduate Fellowships and Awards Coordinator 
[email protected]
612.625.7579