The Graduate School at UNC-Chapel Hill prepares the next generation of scholars, researchers and leaders. We provide graduate students with the resources, support and community they need to pursue groundbreaking research, develop as teachers and mentors and build careers that make a difference, from admission to degree completion and beyond.
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The Graduate School Dean’s Fund
This unrestricted fund is our most powerful tool for supporting graduate students. It enables The Graduate School to respond quickly to emerging needs, launch new initiatives, and invest in opportunities the moment they arise.
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Graduate School Fellowships
These fellowships bring the world’s brightest graduate students to UNC-Chapel Hill and give them the freedom to do their best work. Dissertation fellowships allow doctoral students to dedicate themselves fully to completing groundbreaking research without financial distraction.
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Summer Research Fellowships
Summer research fellowships remove financial stress so graduate students can concentrate on what matters: completing their degrees. With this support, students graduate an average of one semester earlier and begin their professional impact ahead of schedule.
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CareerWell Graduate Professional Develpment
The Graduate School’s CareerWell Professional Development program equips graduate students with the skills to thrive beyond academia. Through workshops, coaching, and targeted resources, we prepare students to lead and excel in diverse career paths.
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The Graduate School Fund for Experiential Learning
This fund provides stipends that allow graduate students to pursue valuable experiential learning in non-academic settings. No student should miss out on an internship, fellowship, or hands-on opportunity because they can’t afford to take it.
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Graduate Student Success
The Graduate School’s Grad Student Success program creates community and provides support for graduate students from every background. Through targeted programming and peer connection, we help ensure that all students have what they need to thrive and complete their degrees successfully.
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Royster Society of Graduate Fellows
This fund provides support for Royster Fellows, members of UNC’s flagship doctoral recruitment program established in 1996 by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Royster. Royster Fellows gain premier funding and become part of an elite scholarly community that extends far beyond their time at Carolina.
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