Stipend Support: Emory University's Graduate Student Offerings

Emory University offers a range of financial support options for graduate students, including tuition scholarships, health insurance, and stipends. The availability and amount of funding vary depending on the specific program and the student's academic progress. Full-time doctoral students in the Laney Graduate School are eligible for full or partial tuition scholarships and may also receive stipends from university or external sources. Emory also offers several competitive fellowships, such as the George W. Woodruff Fellowship, to attract outstanding applicants. Stipends are typically disbursed monthly and can provide a sense of financial security for graduate students.

Stipends for PhD students at Laney Graduate School

Emory University provides stipends for PhD students at the Laney Graduate School. The university offers a base stipend for doctoral students, with the specific amount depending on the program and ranging from $31,000 to $38,404 per year. Students in the Economics PhD program, for instance, receive a stipend of $37,467 per year. The stipends are disbursed monthly and are available for up to five years, provided the student maintains good academic progress.

In addition to the base stipend, the Laney Graduate School also offers special acceptance fellowships that carry a higher stipend for doctoral students. These fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, and nominees are reviewed by faculty committees. The fellowships are announced to students at the time of their admission.

The university also provides tuition scholarships and health insurance subsidies for PhD students at the Laney Graduate School. The tuition scholarships can be full or partial, while the health insurance subsidy covers 100% of the cost of the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP) premium.

Emory University is committed to enhancing graduate education and increasing support for its PhD students. The university has invested over $40 million over five years to increase the base stipend for doctoral students, demonstrating its dedication to attracting the best student minds and supporting their academic pursuits.

Tuition scholarships

Emory University offers tuition scholarships to graduate students. These scholarships are available for both master's and doctoral programs, although the support for master's students is generally more limited and varies by program.

Full tuition scholarships are available for up to seven years. Students who enroll for an eighth year become responsible for some of their tuition costs.

Health insurance subsidies

Emory University offers health insurance subsidies to its graduate students. The university's health insurance plan is called the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP). Most doctoral students are eligible for a health insurance subsidy for at least the first five years of their enrollment. The subsidy covers 100% of the cost of the EUSHIP premium.

The Economics PhD program at Emory, for instance, includes a health insurance subsidy of $4,762 per year that covers 100% of the cost of Emory's student health insurance. The GDBBS Support Package also includes a 100% health insurance subsidy for the EUSHIP.

Students in their first year of the PhD program do not have any stipend-related service assignments. However, students are expected to serve as research assistants, teaching assistants, and/or teaching associates in all subsequent years in which they receive a stipend.

The health insurance subsidy is not cash and cannot be awarded as stipend dollars. It is disbursed to student accounts in OPUS.

Fellowships

Emory University offers a range of fellowships for graduate students. These fellowships provide financial support in the form of stipends, tuition scholarships, and health insurance subsidies. Here is an overview of the fellowships mentioned:

Special Acceptance Fellowships

The Laney Graduate School offers special acceptance fellowships to doctoral students on a competitive basis. These fellowships are awarded when students are admitted and are based on academic merit. They provide a higher stipend amount than the base stipend and are offered for up to the first five years of enrollment.

George W. Woodruff Fellowship

The Woodruff Fellowship is the most prestigious fellowship offered by the Laney Graduate School. It is awarded to exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exceptional promise as future leaders in their fields. The fellowship covers all tuition and fees and provides a $5,000 supplement to the standard stipend for a period of five years.

Centennial Scholars Fellowship

The Centennial Scholars Fellowship aims to enhance the diversity of doctoral education at Emory University. It is offered to academically outstanding candidates from historically underrepresented groups in higher education. The amount awarded varies.

Laney Graduate School Fellowship (LGSF)

The LGSF is offered by the Laney Graduate School in conjunction with the GDBBS Programs. The fellowship provides a $2,500 supplement to the standard GDBBS stipend for a period of five years. All interviewed applicants are eligible for this award.

Women in Natural Sciences Fellowship

The Women in Natural Sciences Fellowship aims to enhance gender diversity in fields where women have been historically underrepresented. It offers additional awards to incoming women students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. The amount awarded varies.

Tam Institute for Jewish Studies (TIJS) Fellowship and Brickman-Levin Fellowship

These fellowships provide support for students with exceptional promise of future accomplishment in the area of Jewish studies. The TIJS Fellowship offers a $2,500 supplement to the standard stipend for five years, while the Brickman-Levin Fellowship provides a $1,500 supplement for the same period.

Initiative to Maximize Student Development (IMSD) Fellowships

The IMSD Fellowships provide stipend and travel funding for US citizens and permanent residents who are underrepresented in the sciences, including students with disabilities and economically disadvantaged students. Graduate students are eligible for support during the first two years of their graduate studies.

Advanced Student Fellowships

The Laney Graduate School, often in cooperation with other Emory entities, offers advanced student fellowships. These are one-year fellowships for students who need one additional year of support to complete their degrees. They provide funding and opportunities to learn additional skills in professional areas such as teaching, digital scholarship, and library management.

Student fees scholarships

Emory University offers several scholarships and fellowships to help graduate students with their fees. The university is committed to helping students graduate debt-free. Here is an overview of the student fees scholarships available:

• Woodruff Fellowship: The Woodruff Fellowship is the most prestigious fellowship offered by the Laney Graduate School. It is awarded to exceptional students with outstanding academic achievements. The fellowship covers all tuition and fees and provides a $5,000 supplement to the standard GDBBS stipend for the five-year length of the award.
• Emory Graduate Diversity Fellowship: The Emory Graduate Diversity Fellowship is a special fellowship that provides student fees scholarships. These scholarships cover mandatory student fees, including the Enrollment fee, Computing Fee, Mental Health and Counseling Fee, Athletic and Recreation Fee, and Activity Fee, for up to the first five years of enrolment.
• Laney Graduate School Fellowship (LGSF): The LGSF is offered by the Laney Graduate School in conjunction with the GDBBS Programs. The fellowship provides a $2,500 supplement to the standard GDBBS stipend for five years. All interviewed applicants are eligible for this award.
• Tuition Scholarships: Tuition scholarships may be partial or full tuition awards. While they do not cover student fees, they are still valuable in reducing the overall cost of attendance.
• Health Insurance Subsidies: While not directly a student fee scholarship, health insurance subsidies help reduce the overall financial burden on students. Doctoral students are typically eligible for a health insurance subsidy for at least the first five years of enrolment, covering 100% of the cost of the Emory University Student Health Insurance Plan (EUSHIP) premium.

In addition to these opportunities, the university offers various other fellowships and scholarships, such as the Goizueta Scholars Program and the Emory Advantage Program. These programs provide financial support to graduate students, demonstrating Emory University's commitment to making education accessible and affordable.

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