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Funding for Study or Research Abroad

November 29, 2012 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Many graduate students study or conduct research abroad. There are many resources available to help cover the costs of going abroad. Students should check with their graduate programs to help identify resources that are available for students in their discipline. Rackham International Research Awards: Up to 35 awards averaging $7,000 are given to support terminal master’s and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Doctoral students who have reached candidacy by September and students in terminal master’s programs who have a non-course related research project requirement for their degree are eligible to apply by the…

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Funding for Research Expenses

November 15, 2012 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

As a part of your research, you may need to travel, conduct field work, perform archival study, gain access to datasets, purchase special materials, conduct surveys, pay participants, etc. The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out their research and advance their progress toward their degree. Both master’s and doctoral students are eligible for a research grant. The grant is intended to defray costs of conducting clearly defined research projects including: Research related expenses (e.g., subject fees, access to specialized data sets, purchase of archival materials or images, laboratory…

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Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 3

November 1, 2012 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

"I Received Funding. Now What?" Once you have been awarded funding, here is a checklist of tasks you may need to do: Contact the funding source to accept the award and verify that everything is set for your funding to begin. Determine if the funding will be released directly to you or to your institution. Notify your faculty advisor and the graduate coordinator in your program about your award. They may want to publish your accomplishments. Contact the U-M Office of Financial Aid (OFA) to understand how your fellowship will affect your loan amounts. Some sponsored fellowships are distributed through…

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Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

October 11, 2012 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

The Rackham Fellowships Office administers a range of grants and fellowships. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a Master’s or Ph.D. student, we want to make sure you know about the funding available for your graduate education. 1. Federal Aid Your first step should be to apply for federal financial aid. If you haven’t already done so, apply for Federal Financial Aid online by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate students who apply will be considered for Federal Loan and Work-Study programs. 2. Funding Package from Your Department Second, when you are admitted…

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Funding for Studying or Research Abroad

November 29, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Many graduate students study or conduct research abroad. There are many resources available to help cover the costs of going abroad. Students should check with their graduate programs to help identify resources that are available for students in their discipline. Rackham International Research Award: Up to 35 awards averaging $7,000 are given to support terminal master’s and doctoral students conducting degree-related research outside the United States and Puerto Rico. Doctoral students who have reached candidacy by September and students in terminal master’s programs who have a non-course related research project requirement for their degree are eligible to apply by the February 2, 2012 deadline. The International Institute lists fellowships and grants available for graduate students for language study, conference travel, internships, research, and study overseas. If you have questions about funding, please contact the Rackham Graduate School Fellowships Office at 734-764-8119 or flwships@umich.edu. We’re here to help you!

Published in: Professional Development

Funding for Research Expenses

November 17, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

As a part of your research, you may need to travel, conduct field work, perform archival study, gain access to datasets, purchase special materials, conduct surveys, pay participants, etc. The Rackham Graduate Student Research Grant is designed to support Rackham graduate students who need assistance to carry out their research and advance their progress toward their degree. Both master’s and doctoral students are eligible for a research grant. The grant is intended to defray costs of conducting clearly defined research projects including: Research related expenses (e.g.,subject fees, access to specialized data sets, purchase of archival materials or images, laboratory supplies…

Published in: Graduate School News Professional Development

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 3

November 3, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

"I Received Funding, Now What?" Once you have been awarded funding, here is a checklist of tasks you may need to do: Contact the funding source to accept the award and verify that everything is set for your funding to begin. Confirm if the funding will be released directly to you or to your institution. Notify your faculty advisor and the graduate coordinator in your program about your award. They may want to publish your accomplishments. Contact the U-M Office of Financial Aid (OFA) to understand how your fellowship will affect your loan amounts. Some sponsored fellowships are distributed through…

Published in: Professional Development

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

October 12, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

The Rackham Fellowships Office administers a range of grants and fellowships. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a Master’s or Ph.D. student, we want to make sure you know about the funding available for your graduate education. FEDERAL AID Your first step should be to apply for federal financial aid. If you haven’t already done so, apply for the Federal Financial Aid online by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate students who apply will be considered for Federal loan and Work-Study programs. FUNDING PACKAGE FROM YOUR DEPARTMENT Second, when you are admitted to…

Published in: Professional Development

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Funding for Study or Research Abroad

Funding for Research Expenses

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 3

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

Funding for Studying or Research Abroad

Funding for Research Expenses

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 3

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

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