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Student Funding Graduate students in the Department of
Biostatistics are funded through a variety of sources, including Graduate
Research Assistantships, Training Grants, BIOS Departmental Scholarships, and
University-Wide Scholarships. For the current school year, more than 90 percent
of our graduate students are funded by the department, typically by Graduate
Research Assistantships or Training Grants. The remaining students not funded
by the department are generally funded from other departments or outside
sources.
Graduate Research Assistantships Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) carry with them a stipend and
comprehensive major medical insurance, as well as an in-state tuition award for
students meeting eligibility requirements. A GRA is eligible (but not
guaranteed) for tuition
remission.** Students pay fees (estimated to be $617 per semester) out of
the stipend. The yearly stipend
ranges depend on prior degrees received and the number of years in the program.
As recipients of Graduate Research Assistantships, students generally work on
theoretical statistical research or health-related applications under the
direction of a faculty member in the Department of Biostatistics for 20 hours
per week. In addition to the financial support offered by Graduate Research
Assistantships, students also gain valuable practical experience in research
and data analysis. In previous years, as many as 66 BIOS graduate students were
supported on Graduate Research Assistantships. Students interested in more
detailed information about Graduate Research Assistantships should contact
Melissa Hobgood, BIOS Registrar. *Information on obtaining in-state residency status may be found at **Tuition
remissions are competitive awards that reduce out-of-state tuition to
in-state tuition levels for students with Graduate Research Assistantships.
Applicants are automatically considered for tuition remission after they are
awarded Graduate Research Assistantships. Training Grants include a stipend of $20,772, health insurance, and payment
of $3000 plus 60% of the balance towards tuition and fees. (For in-state
students, training grants cover virtually all tuition and fees.) Students
funded by training grants must be either U.S.
citizens or have permanent resident status. Training grants are available in
Currently, 25 BIOS students and 3 postdoctoral researchers are supported on
these training grants. Students who express interest in one of the training
grant research areas are given top priority for these awards. The FRYER Fellowship, offered by the Department of Biostatistics to outstanding applicants as a supplement to a traineeship or Graduate Research Assistantship, is made possible by John and Diane Fryer. All applicants to the program are automatically placed under consideration for this award. The BERNARD GREENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FUND is offered to outstanding applicants by the Department of Biostatistics as a supplement to a traineeship or Graduate Research Assistantship. This scholarship is named after Dr Bernard G. Greenberg, founder and former chair (1949-72) of the Department of Biostatistics, and is made possible by generous contributions by the Greenberg family and friends. All applicants to the program are automatically placed under consideration for this award. The GSK SCHOLARSHIP, made possible by a GlaxoSmithKline donation, is awarded to an applicant chosen by the Department of Biostatistics. All applicants to the program are automatically placed under consideration for this award. The MOHBERG SCHOLARSHIP is offered to an outstanding applicant to the Department of Biostatistics. This award is made possible by gifts to the Public Health Foundation by the family of Dr. Noel Mohberg. The DAVID AND LUCY HARDISON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP is offered to an outstanding applicant in the Department of Biostatistics to encourage studies in health informatics in the department. This award is made possible by the gifts of the Hardison family. Other departmental awards, including the BARRY H. MARGOLIN DISSERTATION AWARD and the REGINA C. ELANDT-JOHNSON MASTER'S PAPER AWARD, include a cash prize provided by the Alumni Association. These awards are administered through a departmental committee and are reserved for current BIOS students. The KUPPER DISSERTATION PUBLICATION AWARD FUND
honors yearly both the doctoral student and the dissertation advisor of
the best doctoral dissertation-based paper published in a prestigious
biostatistical journal. The MAX HALPERIN AWARD is a fellowship offered to a first- or second-year doctoral student and is made available by donations from friends and
family of Max Halperin. The Graduate School awards several fellowships to highly qualified candidates in a school-wide competition. These include several five year scholarships for doctoral students and one year merit awards for doctoral and masters' level applicants. In addition, the School of Public Health offers the Cole Scholarship to two outstanding applicants each year. For all of the Graduate School Awards, students may not apply directly but
may indicate their desire to be considered for these awards when they apply to
the BIOS department. Students must submit applications by January 1 to be
considered for any graduate school award.
Additional opportunities are available.
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| Last updated March 10, 2008 |
