Financial support is assigned on a semester-by-semester basis by the major advisor. For incoming international students receiving departmental support, funding commitments are generally provided for the first academic year to meet immigration and I-20 requirements. After the first year, support is determined on a semester-by-semester basis, consistent with departmental funding practices for all graduate students.
Teaching Assistantship
The student will commit up to 20 hrs/week to a teaching assistantship and will devote their additional time to their dissertation research.
Research Assistantship
The student will commit 20 hrs/week for sponsor-related research activity and the remaining time to their dissertation research.
Additional Employment
In accordance with the Graduate School, “Graduate Assistants seeking on-campus employment or wishing to hold an internship in addition to a full-time (20 hour) GA appointment during the semester must complete the online Supplemental Employment Approval form (https://grad.uconn.edu/forms/), which requires their advisor’s approval and is submitted to The Graduate School for final approval. International students on UConn-sponsored visas cannot work above 20 hours per week during the semester.”
GEU-UAS Collective Bargaining Agreement
For the most current GEU-UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement and additional graduate employee resources, please visit the GEU website.
Tuition and fees
Tuition is waived for students on a Graduate Assistantship (TA or RA). However, there are University fees that students are responsible for paying. Information on current tuition, fee schedules, payment information and related resources can be found on the UConn Bursar website.
Summer Support
- When resources allow, summer support will be provided by their advisor’s research grant, a TAship, or a Fellowship. However, this support is not guaranteed.
- During the end of the fiscal year (June of each calendar year) there may be a lag in pay due to the transition between the end of one fiscal year and the start of the next. Please prepare in advance.
Summer Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
PhD students in their final year are encouraged to apply for a one-time $2,000 summer fellowship through the Graduate School that is intended to aid in the completion of the dissertation.
Graduate School Conference Participation Award
- The Graduate School will provide one-time support for PhD students who present research results in-person at scientific meetings and symposia.
- For current funding levels, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and program details, please visit the Graduate School Award website.
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- Note that there is a narrow window of time each year for applications, so check the application dates and mark your calendars!