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Assistantships/Fellowships

Assistantships and fellowships in the humanities, sciences and social sciences are awarded annually to qualified graduate students. Appointees carry a program of graduate study commensurate with their fellowship and assistantship schedules, and are not permitted to accept employment or other appointments either inside or outside the University during their contract. Assistantships and fellowships provide remission of tuition; for some fellowships, fees are also covered and/or a stipend is available (see the information below). Assistantships and fellowships are contracted on a yearly basis. GRE exam results must be submitted to the Dean’s office. Scores should be noted on the application.

Information about and applications for graduate assistantships are available from the Office of Admissions. Information about fellowships is available from the Office of the Academic Dean of the particular graduate unit. All credentials for assistantships and fellowships should be submitted no later than March 1, unless otherwise noted. The Financial Aid Office must be consulted regarding financial aid form filing requirements for graduate assistants and fellows.

Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships and Doctoral Fellowships
Assistantships and fellowships are awarded on a yearly basis to qualified graduate students. These awards are based on academic achievement. A stipend, plus full tuition remission for up to twelve credits a semester, is awarded; a recipient must not be employed.

Research Assistantships
A number of research fellowships are available in liberal arts and social science departments. These fellowships are made available through grants from governmental agencies and various industrial concerns. For more information, contact Beverly Fields, Assistant Dean, Graduate Arts and Sciences at fieldsb@stjohns.edu.

University Doctoral Fellowships
A limited number of University Doctoral Fellowships are available for programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Biology, Clinical Psychology). These fellowships are academic honors that are offered only to highly qualified students. They provide a stipend and defray tuition and fees. A fellowship recipient has no additional work responsibilities beyond graduate studies. The term of each award is one calendar year, and ordinarily may not be renewed. University Doctoral Fellows are eligible to apply for other forms of fellowships when their awards end.

University Doctor of Arts Fellowships
A limited number of University Doctor of Arts Fellowships in English and History are available. The amount of this fellowship award is remission of tuition and fees for up to two graduate courses in each semester of the academic year. Stipends are not awarded to Doctor of Arts Fellowship recipients. The sole criterion for selection of these awards is academic merit. Students may be considered for fellowship renewal. Further information is available from the Chair of the Departments or Beverly Fields at fieldsb@stjohns.edu.

Clare Boothe Luce Doctoral Fellowships in Biology
Clare Boothe Luce Fellowships are academic honors offered each year to a limited number of superior female doctoral applicants in Biology. The Luce Fellowships, a legacy of the estate of Mrs. Clare Boothe Luce, were established at a few select institutions to encourage women to study and subsequently pursue academic careers in science, mathematics and engineering. These Fellowships provide a stipend, dependency allowance and tuition waivers for up to thirty credits per academic year. Appointments are for an initial two-year period, with possibility of renewal for a third year. Recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Fellowships have no additional duties beyond their graduate studies and may not accept employment either inside or outside of the University while they hold fellowships. Eligibility for these awards is limited to U.S. citizens. Further information is available from the Chair of the Biological Sciences Department.
  
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