Doctoral Merit Fellowships/Assistantships

Doctoral Merit Fellowships/Assistantships support talented incoming doctoral students.

The one-year fellowship/assistantship provides financial support and may include teaching or research experience.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are applying to a residential doctoral program administered by The Graduate School.

This award provides a stipend, tuition, and health insurance for one year.

Stipend	$22,000
Tuition	Full tuition (campus rate only; does not include school-based tuition)
Fees	Included
Health insurance	Included
Length of support	One 9-month academic year
TA/RA position	Minimal service within your department may be included

Depending on funding, this award may change from year to year.

You cannot apply directly for a Doctoral Merit Fellowship/Assistantship. Your program may nominate a limited number of applicants for consideration.

Please let your department know if you are interested in being nominated.

If you are offered this award, you must give written acceptance to The Graduate School by April 15th.

If you have questions, contact your program or email gradfunding@unc.edu.