All accepted PhD candidates are fully supported for the first five years of their study as long as they remain in good standing in the program. Students are eligible for teaching and research assistantships that include tuition credit, 95% health insurance with dental and vision coverage, and an annual stipend (2025/2026, ~$38000). Once a dissertation lab is selected, students are generally supported by research assistantships or fellowships. All students are required to have some teaching experience, generally as a Teaching Assistant during their first year.
Master's students accepted into the program are not guaranteed funding and are not generally eligible for teaching assistantships. Students should discuss the possibility of funding through their advisor's lab prior to applying.
The Interdepartmental Graduate Programs office offers student travel awards to encourage students to attend conferences and workshops by providing funds to supplement travel costs. Attending professional events is one of the best ways to learn about a discipline and begin building professional networks.