The majority of our PhD students receive full funding, which includes a monthly stipend, a waiver that covers 100% of tuition and a fee scholarship that covers 50% of mandatory fees, and two health insurance plans to choose from.
Graduate student funding may come from a combination of sources, including teaching or research fellowships. Stipend amounts vary from department to department so prospective students interested in being considered for these awards should reach out a graduate coordinator at engr-grad@uiowa.edu for more information.
New and current graduate students can also supplement their funding by applying for additional scholarships and fellowships. Please refer to the list below for both internal and external funding opportunities. Most internal fellowships require a departmental or faculty nomination and external fellowships need a direct application from the student.
There are fewer funding options for master’s students, however both research and teaching assistantships are available on a case-by-case basis.
The University of Iowa Graduate College offers one-on-one consulting to current UI students who apply for nationally competitive grants and fellowships. Learn more about how the Grad Success Team can support you during the application process.
Fellowships
| Award | AMOUNT | Conferred By | Application Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean's Fellowship | $28,000 | College of Engineering | Department nominations submitted in February (new students only) |
| Post-Comprehensive Research Award | $10,500 | Graduate College | Nominations accepted twice annually for conferral in the fall or spring semester |
| Summer Fellowship | $5,000 | Graduate College | Nominations are due early March |
| Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship | $10,500 | Graduate College | Nominations accepted twice annually for conferral in the fall or spring semester |
| Additional Graduate College Funding | See website | External and Internal | Various grants and fellowships |
| Award | Amount | Conferred By | Application Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishnan B. Chandran Graduate Student Travel Award | $1,200 | Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering | BME students only. Applications reviewed on rolling basis. |
| GSS/Graduate College Presentation Travel/Virtual Conference Funds | Up to $300 for travel to conferences within 300 miles of Iowa City. Up to $500 for travel to conferences in the lower 48 states of the United States greater than 300 miles from Iowa City. Up to $750 for travel to conferences in Hawaii, Alaska, or international travel. | Graduate College | Four funding cycles throughout the year. |
| GSS/Graduate College Degree-Related Travel Award | Regional travel - Up to $300 Travel in North America - Up to $500 Travel Outside of North America - Up to $600 | Graduate College | Four funding cycles throughout the year. |
| Graduate & Professional Student Government Grants | $500 - $1,500 | Graduate & Professional Student Government | Six funding cycles throughout the year. |
| Stanley Awards for International Research | Up to $2,500 | International Office | Eligibility requirements |
| Award | Amount | Conferred By | Application Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC Fellowship Incentive Program | $400 | Graduate College |
Stipend incentive provided to currently enrolled UI graduate students that apply for approved nationally competitive grants and fellowships after receiving feedback from faculty and/or fellowships advisors. |
| Engineering Fellowship Incentive Program | $100 | College of Engineering |
Submission of this GIF application must be made at the time of your initial application. The fellowship application must be nationally competitive. A copy of the fellowship application must be included with the GIF application. Students must agree to inform the associate dean of the outcome of the application. You do not need to have a successful application to receive the $100 bonus, just proof you submitted. |