Doing also PhD is also very expensive and takes years of hard work. But getting a PhD is a big achievement. The good news is that there are fellowships and grants available to let students focus on their studies without worrying about finances. These programs provide financial aid, coaching, and incredible chances. Let’s discuss in detail some of the most popular fellowships available to PhD students in the U.S.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP)
The National Science Foundation (NSF) gives this fellowship to students studying science, technology, engineering, or math.
Benefits:
- $37,000 per year to help with living costs
- $16,000 per year for tuition and fees
DoD NDSEG Fellowship
The Department of Defense provides the NDSEG Fellowship to students conducting research that could benefit national defense. Some of them study computer science, engineering, or physics.
Benefits:
- Full tuition coverag
- About $40,800 per year as a stipend
- Extra funds for travel and health insurance
Hertz Fellowship
The Hertz Foundation provides assistance to students majoring in applied sciences or engineering. It’s one of the most difficult fellowships to get. But one of the most generous.
Benefits:
- Up to $250,000 over 5 years
- Flexible use—you can combine it with other awards
- Mentorship and a network of top scientists
Soros Fellowship for New Americans
This one-of-a-kind fellowship is open to immigrants and their children in the United States. It is open to many disciplines, not simply science and engineering.
Benefits:
- Up to $90,000 over two years
- Support for tuition and living expenses
- Community and mentoring from other fellows
AAUW International Fellowship
This is for women from other countries who want to do a PhD in the U.S. It supports students in many fields.
Benefits:
- Up to $50,000 per year
- Help with tuition, books, and living costs
Google PhD Fellowship
Google provides this fellowship to students conducting cutting-edge research in technology fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Benefits:
- Full tuition and fees
- A generous living stipend
- Mentorship from Google researchers
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