Doctoral Program Funding

Research Assistantships

The vast majority of admitted Ph.D. students are offered a research assistantship stipend. This usually ranges between $7,000 and $9,000 per semester depending on approved appropriations from the Dean's office. Students are typically hired to work 20 hours per week for assigned faculty as research and teaching assistants. The benefits of the assistantships include a waiver of out-of-state tuition and 90% waiver of in-state tuition as well as free health insurance.

The few exceptions to this rule involve applicants who are paid by their governments, the military, or an external fellowship agency.

Note: Admission decisions are based on the quality of the applicant, not pre-existing funding sources.
  

Additional Support

Students can apply for departmental grants for travel, research support, and dissertation support. Limits vary and are on a case-by-case basis depending on availability.

For information about financial aid, visit the University of Arizona Graduate College.