Graduate students interested in applying for financial support should indicate so on the Family Social Science application form under "Fellowship Desired," "Teaching Assistantship Desired," or "Research Assistantship Desired."

Research and Teaching Assistantships
A half-time research or teaching assistant in 2004-2005 was paid $10,232 for nine months, plus partial health insurance, if eligible; a quarter-time assistant received half the amount cited.  Research and teaching assistantships provide important financial benefits and work experiences for students, but also involve a commitment in terms of time and energy. A 25% assistantship requires 10 hours of work each week, whereas a 50% assistantship requires 20 hours of work each week. The work will vary with the stage in the research process or with the time of the semester in the case of teaching.

Graduate School Fellowship (for entering students)
Faculty may nominate entering doctoral students for a Graduate School Fellowship, depending upon the availability of these fellowships from the Graduate School. In 2004, these fellowships will be $16,000 for the academic year, plus tuition and a portion of health insurance. Fellowship awards are based on GRE scores, potential for research, and supporting experiences that demonstrate excellence and a high potential for success in the graduate program. The Fellowship may not be deferred to another academic year. It is a non-renewable award and taxability is governed by the 1986 Tax Reform Act.

Graduate School Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
This fellowship of $16,000 (in 2004) plus tuition and a portion of health insurance assists graduate students in completing their doctoral dissertation. The department recommends approximately one student per year to the Graduate School for this award. Approximately sixty of these fellowships are awarded each year across the entire university.

Diversity of Opportunity and Views Fellowship (DOVE)
This fellowship of $16,000 plus tuition and a portion of health insurance is awarded for full-time study. The Fellowship may not be deferred to another academic year. It is a non-renewable award, the taxability of which is governed by the 1986 Tax Reform Act.

University – Wide Fellowships
Several University-wide fellowship opportunities are available to students; see the Graduate School Catalog for a listing.

Departmental Fellowship Funds
Several scholarships and tuition awards are available through the department on a competitive basis.

Neubeck Scholarship
This travel award is available annually for a student presenting a paper at the National Council on Family Relations or at other professional conferences in the family field. Currently the award is $500.  Students should submit a one-page letter of proposal and attached documentation (of accepted paper by the conference) to the departmental Fellowship Awards Committee.

Graduate Student Travel Fund
Gift money from Family Social Science alumni, faculty, and friends is allocated in the amounts of $300 for out-of-state travel and $600 for international travel to support graduate students who present papers at national and international professional conferences. Students should submit a one-page letter of application and attach documentation (e.g., letter of invitation, program with name listed) no later than two weeks prior to travel. After students graduate, they will be encouraged to contribute to the travel fund for future students’ support – a fund built on reciprocity.