All Ph.D. students in the department are guaranteed full financial support, provided they make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students are expected to complete a Ph.D. 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

Ph.D. students are fully supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.

M.S. student support is not guaranteed. However, if funds are available, support may be provided through a stipend and full tuition scholarship. M.S. students may also be supported by a combination of fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.

Additional Financial Support Opportunities

The Graduate College at the University of Iowa provides several opportunities for financial assistance to graduate students. For a complete list of these awards and fellowships, please click here.