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The Graduate School offers incoming doctoral students five years of guaranteed financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, health-services fee, and a health-insurance subsidy. This support — which may take the form of a teaching assistantship, research assistantship, fellowship, or proctorship — helps to defray the cost of tuition, and also provides a stipend to assist with living expenses during the student’s program.

In addition to the support available through the University, applicants are urged to compete for national and foundation awards available for graduate study.

 

  • Dissertation Completion Proposal

    All doctoral students in good standing receive five years of support from the Graduate School.  Those requiring additional time to complete degree requirements may apply for support through the Dissertation Completion Proposal (DCP).

  • Internal Funding & Appointments

    The Graduate School at Brown offers incoming doctoral students five years of guaranteed financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, a health-services fee, and a health-insurance subsidy. All forms of student support, except loans, are administered through the Graduate School in cooperation with department and programs.

  • External Funding

    External awards are prestigious and a valuable acknowledgement of intellectual pursuit and promise. The Graduate School provides incentives to encourage students to compete for funding from institutions, foundations, and governmental agencies.

  • Five-Year Guarantee

    The Graduate School offers incoming doctoral students five years of guaranteed financial support (including four summers), including a stipend, tuition remission, a health-services fee, and a health-insurance subsidy.