iBio financial support

Typically all PhD students in the department receive full financial support, provided they make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Funding is contingent upon the availability of resources.  Students are expected to complete a PhD program in four to six years. Typical 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