Graduate Fellowships

The majority of funding for our graduate students is offered in the form of graduate teaching fellowships (GTFs). These awards are based on merit and not financial need. Each carries a tuition waiver (except incidental fees) and a competitive stipend with salary based on the hours per week of the appointment and the educational qualifications (degree held) of the student. Appointments are made for a minimum of 0.20 FTE and a maximum of 0.49 FTE (full-time equivalent). In the 2007-2008 academic year, the salary ranges for a 0.40 FTE standard appointment is $8,963 to $11,265. New students become eligible for these awards of financial assistance by completing the GTF award application. Review of applications begins on February 15. Files that are not complete by that date may not be considered. The department makes every effort to offer GTF awards to new students by March 15 and requires a response by April 15.

Application for Graduate Teaching Fellowship
GTF General Duties and Responsibilities Statement

Other Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities for Political Science Graduate Students (Microsoft Word document)
GTF Jobs, Awards, and Other Funding (Graduate School website)
APSA Dissertation Awards (APSA website)
Other APSA Awards for Graduate Students (APSA website)
Resources for Graduate Students - Graduate Student Connection (APSA website)