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Where can I locate information regarding discretionary funds?

Information for students is available at: Rackham Graduate Student Emergency Funds Information for faculty is available at:

Pursuing Additional Funding After Receiving a Fellowship

Keep looking at all times during your academic career for extra funding, as you progress your needs will grow and change. Hidden costs of dissertations - everyone will need to have their dissertation copied and bound, be aware before

Before Accepting Fellowships

The fellowship - do you completely understand what it is you will be receiving? Does it provide a living stipend? Does it cover tuition? Does it require someone else to pay your tuition? What are the stipulations to accept it? Will accepting it

How to Apply for a Fellowship

Start early - you will need to apply at least 6-12 months in advance for most fellowships. It's never too early to start looking. Do wide searches - apply for as many fellowships as you find. Don't limit yourself to just one or two.

Who should I talk to when applying for a fellowship?

Your funding source - be sure they know how to contact you. Have you registered correctly in order for the fellowship to be released? Have you set up a direct deposit through the Payroll Office? Are you sure how the funds can be used? Is it a s

Funding for Scholarly Activities

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), the Rackham School of Graduate Studies, the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic and Multicultural Affairs, and the International Institute, together constitute an important source of internal

How To Read an Application to Determine Eligibility for the Rackham Merit Fellowship

These suggestions are intended to help Admissions Committees to identify newly admitted students who may be eligible for the 2007-08 Rackham Merit Fellowship Program. 2007-08 is a transition year, and it is anticipated that changes will be made to the

Tax Information for Fellowship / Scholarship Recipients

Listed below you will find some information regarding taxes for your fellowships and scholarships. Students bear the tax burden, federal government agencies force students to determine taxation of scholarships and fellowships when filing annual income

Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students

The cost of attendance for graduate students is based on standard student budgets that the University’s Office of Financial Aid establishes each year. The estimated costs below can assist you in planning your

Rackham Fellowship Recipients Frequently Asked Questions

Stipends Rackham pays fellowship stipends by the term. For example, you will receive four months of stipend in one lump sum at Fall registration for September through December. Tuition Tuition and registration

Tips for Graduate Students Seeking Funding

Where to Find Funding Information: Your Department Many departments obtain their own pool of funds from private sources, alumni, grants, etc. to be used specifically for their students. Be sure to check with your advisor, o

Cost Sharing by Rackham Graduate School for Graduate Fellowships and Awards

Contents Information for Graduate Students Introduction Student Eligibility D

Other Sources of Funding

Listed below are some websites that may be of assistance in your search for funding. Some sites are specific to certain foundations. Others contain useful general advice and many include search engines to identify sources of aid for which you may quali

Sources of Aid on Campus

There are many sources of information on financial assistance available to University of Michigan students. Listed below are some places students can look for aid on the University of Michigan campus. In addition to checking out campus resources, be su

Rackham Administered Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships

Rackham Administered Fellowships, Grants and Scholarships The following programs are administered through the Fellowships Office of the Rackham Graduate School. Guidelines, nomination forms, and applications are available here on the website.

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