Funding relevant to International Studies

Graduate Fellowships

A limited number of Graduate Fellowships are awarded to students in the fall and spring terms.  Click here for more information.

Teaching Assistantships

Teaching Assistantships (TA) are usually available in the fall and spring terms. TA positions will be circulated to International Studies graduate students as they become available.

Travel and Minor Research Awards

Note that as of April 1, 2012 the TMRA program has changed - it will now be through a nomination and award letter/acceptance process. These funds are intended to help graduate students with their research related expenses.  Students who have been accepted to present at a conference are also eligible.  Click here for more information. The awards will be paid in the Fall 2012, Spring 2013 and Summer 2013 terms for the 2012-13 academic year. Students who travel in the summer 2012 term are eligible to be paid in the Fall 2012 term.

  • Travel in Summer 2012 (May-Aug): NOON, May 25, 2012
  • Travel in Fall 2012 (Sep-Dec): NOON, May 25, 2012
  • Travel in Spring 2013 (Jan-Apr): NOON, November 2, 2012
  • Travel in Summer 2013 (May-Aug): NOON, March 1, 2013

Click here for an application form.

Graduate International Travel and Research Award

The Graduate International Research Travel Award provides support to master's and PhD students who must travel in order to undertake research for their degree requirements. The award is valued to a maximum of $6,250 and is tenable only in the term in which the travel is occuring.  Click here for more information.