School of Education Fellowships
Advanced Opportunity/Graduate Research Scholar Fellowship
Eligibility
MASTER'S CANDIDATES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ONLY ONE YEAR OF GOF FUNDING.
For prospective doctoral students only, we will guarantee a second year of support (at the continuing rate), when the student becomes a dissertator, provided the student has been supported for at least one year with the match of at least 33 1/3 (or arranged) PA, TA, RA, traineeship, or departmental fellowship. An eligible fellow may receive a maximum of two years of GOF funding.
Continuing GOF Students
Doctoral candidates may receive a second year of GOF funding, provided the student has received at least one year of additional support of at least 33 1/3% (or arranged) PA, TA, RA, or traineeship. The year of matching support may precede both years of GOF funding or follow the first year of GOF funding, or be determined by the Department. Students may receive no more than two years of GOF fellowship while at UW-Madison.
Stipend
$14,642 (9 month academic year 2009-2010 stipend) M.S. Degree candidates will be eligible for one year of AOF support. Ph.D. candidates will be eligible for no more than 2 years of AOF support. Fellowship includes full tuition, segregated fees, health insurance eligibility and a $600 Vilas Welcome Week award stipend.
Application Procedure
Students are nominated by their department and may be required to interview with the Admissions and Student Personnel Committee prior to being offered a fellowship.
Application Deadline
Mid-February (Contact the Department for further information)