Admissions Decisions & Funding

Funding Information for Epidemiology Students

2010 Applicants: Look for non-UW or UW postdoctoral funding now!

Funding is not guaranteed with admission, but the majority of students who are proactive, work hard and are patient, do find an RA by their first Autumn quarter. However, master's students may find it difficult to locate funding especially in infectious diseases and global health. (The situation is more difficult in 2010 due to the effects of the economic crisis.)
Although most fellowships go to advanced PhD students, it is worth your while to check the list. Some deadlines are before the degree application deadline, especially for postdocs.
We strongly urge you to seek non-UW funding now, as deadlines are ususally a year in advance.
Individual faculty members make their own decisions; little funding is allocated by the department centrally.
Second year funding is generally more available. By the end of the first year, it may be more likely to locate funding if you performed well because you will acquire the skills that faculty need in research assistants. Also, you will meet faculty and students who can advise you how to locate funding. Most self-supporting students can qualify for resident tuition rates by their second year, except international students. (See Residency Section)

Updated October 15, 2009