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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“Per Graduate College policy (https://grad.illinois.edu/gradhandbook/2/chapter8/fellowship-traineeship#ConcurrentAwardsSee Chapter 8.2-- "Concurrent Awards"), graduate students are prohibited from holding two major awards concurrently (fellowship, traineeship, grant, tuition payment award or comparable support from any government agency, state, federal or foreign, or from any foundation, corporation or similar organization). Unless otherwise restricted by campus policy or the granting agency or unit, graduate students on fellowships may, at the discretion of their department and with the prior approval of the Graduate College, carry an assistantship or graduate hourly appointment of up to 50 percent time. The Graduate College Fellowship Office determines whether two specific awards may be held concurrently and whether an assistantship or hourly appointment may be held concurrently with a fellowship.For
Beginning AY
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2022/
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2023, it is the policy of The Grainger College of Engineering that the cumulative funding amount from UIUC-generated fellowship and/or assistantship appointments from the college or units within the college
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extended to graduate students in the college
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may not exceed the current UIUC 12-month minimum annual stipend provided to post-doctoral research associates*. Within the limits set by campus and by external, non-UIUC funding sources, the college places no maximum on the cumulative total award amounts from external, non-UIUC sources combined with UIUC-provided fellowships and appointments."
Assistantships
Types of Assistantships
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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 May 1 for Fall
- September 1 15 - November 1 for Spring
You can apply through the TA Preference Form. If you are an ISE graduate student, you should also fill out the Planning Form so we have an idea of the type of support you are hoping to receive during the semester you are applying to be a TA.
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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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