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iBio financial support
All PhD students in the department are guaranteed full financial support, provided they make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students are expected to complete a PhD program in four to six years. Total compensation includes:
- Competitive annual graduate stipend for 12 months (two academic semesters plus summer)
- Full-tuition scholarship
- Low-cost health insurance plans
PhD students are fully supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.
MS student support is not guaranteed. However, if funds are available, support may be provided through a stipend and full tuition scholarship. MS students may also be supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.
Alumni-funded graduate fellowships
Through donations by our esteemed alumni, the Department of Biology offers multiple merit-based graduate scholarships:
- Carol B. and Robert G. Lynch Graduate Fund
- Michael J. Dykstra Graduate Scholarship Fund
- Rebecca S. Reiter Scholarship Fund
The Graduate College
The Graduate College offers a wealth of information about funding for graduate students through additional methods. You can learn more about funding your education on their site: