Department of Epidemiology - Admissions Decisions & Funding

Funding Information for Epidemiology Students

2009 Applicants: Look for outside funding now!

Funding is not guaranteed with admission, but most students who are proactive, work hard and are patient, do find an RA for their first year.
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 outside 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.
We have less infectious disease funding than other areas, especially for new master’s students.
Second year funding is generally more available . By the end of the first year, you will acquire the skills that faculty need in research assistants. You will meet faculty and students who can advise you how to locate funding. In addition, most self-supporting students will qualify for resident tuition rates, except international students. (See Residency Section) However, master’s students may still find it difficult to locate infectious disease funding.

Updated 02/26/08