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How to Get Ph.D. Student Grants

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  Finding grants to support your education as a Ph.D. student is easier than you might think. While federal, need-based grant monies are not available for Ph.D. students, research-based funding for graduate students is prolific. There are many organizations that are invested in the research efforts conducted by universities staffed by qualified Ph.D. candidates. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Instructions Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Even if you do not expect to take out loans, most schools require the completion of this form when considering a student for any type of financial assistance, including grants that are offered by the school. Ask your department head, advisor and financial aid officer what grants your college or university offers Ph.D. students. You may qualify for grants offered by your department of study, grants offered by alumni, or grants offered by private donors who support research in the area you are studying. Universities that offer Ph.D. programs often offer Ph.D. students funding for teaching, conducting research and tutoring. Research local and national specialty grant opportunities for Ph.D. students. Ph.D. candidates studying in specialty Ph.D. programs often qualify for specialty research grants and fellowships in their field of study. The AXA Research Fund, for example, offers research grants to Ph.D. students who are studying finance, science, technology, or social sciences. Inquire if your field's most prominent professional organizations offer grants for Ph.D. students. The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world, offers Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships to help promote research in the library. Investigate grants for specialty populations. Many organizations and associations offer grant opportunities to people with minority status. The University of Maryland for instance, has a list of grant opportunities for women interested in obtaining Ph.D.s in Information Technology and science-related fields on their website. This list is open to students all over the country, regardless of the university they attend.