Graduate School Interdisciplinary Fellowship Programs

Prospective students cannot apply directly for these fellowships but are nominated by the graduate program to which they are applying. If you are interested in being nominated for any of these awards please contact your department. To ensure full consideration for Graduate School funding, applicants should submit their complete application for admission to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as early as possible. We strongly recommend your full application be received by the Graduate School by December 15.

Funding for prospective graduate students

Royster Society of Fellows

The Royster Society of Fellows is Carolina’s premier graduate fellowships program. Named for Dr. Thomas S. Royster, Jr. and Mrs. Caroline H. Royster, the Society combines professional and financial support to offer students both the stimulation and flexibility needed to produce outstanding scholarship.

Weiss Urban Livability Program

An innovative program designed to improve communities through interdisciplinary exploration of the concept of “urban livability,” this fellowship program was created by Drs. Charles and Shirley Weiss.