While the number of applicants to our programs exceeds the amount of funding available, we do offer several opportunities for students to gain funding.
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There are several types of assistantships that a graduate student can be hired as. You can find a description of each type of assistantships on the UIUC Human Resources page.
Teaching Assistantships
ISE hires students as teaching assistants for both the fall and spring semesters. The application period for each semester is as follows:
- April 1 - June 1 for Fall
- September 1 - November 1 for Spring
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Please visit the ISE Financial support page for a link to the Graduate College Assistantship Clearinghouse, which contains a list of assistantships available across the University.
Fellowships
Fellowships are financial aid awards that provide a stipend with no expectation of service in return. We offer many fellowships to primarily incoming students. In addition, there are opportunities to receive departmental, College, or University fellowships throughout your academic career. You can visit the ISE Financial Support page for more information.
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