GREAT Program funding package for a doctoral student awarded a dissertation fellowship
Below is an example of an annual funding package for a doctoral student awarded American Heart Association Dissertation Fellowship.
Your GREAT supplemental funding package, effective Sept. 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2026 (12 months), is the following
| Program | Tuition and Fees | Assistantship or Stipend (Annual) | Annual Scholarship | Health Insurance | Total Annual Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHA | Not applicable | $28,788 | Not applicable | Up to $4,550 | $28,788 |
| GREAT Program | Included | $7,212 | $1,500 | Included | $8,712 |
| Total | Included | $36,000 | $1,500 | Included | $37,500 |
*Monthly GA stipends disbursed via payroll; Monthly fellowship stipends disbursed to your student account.
GREAT Program funding package for a doctoral student awarded a multi-year external fellowship/grant with five years of funding.
Below is an example of an annual funding package for a doctoral student awarded an NIH F31 fellowship with 5 years of stipend funding.
Your GREAT supplemental funding package, effective Sept. 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2026 (12 months), is the following
| Program | Tuition and Fees | Assistantship or Stipend (Annual) | Annual Scholarship | Health Insurance | Total Annual Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIH‑F31 | 60 percent | $28,788 | Not applicable | Up to $4,750 | $28,788 |
| GREAT Program | 40 percent | $7,212 | $1,500 | Included | $8,712 |
| Total | Included | $36,000 | $1,500 | Included | $37,500 |
*Monthly GA stipends disbursed via payroll; Monthly fellowship stipends disbursed to your student account.
Example for a Multi-year fellowship: Department of Energy (D.O.E.)
Below is an example of an annual funding package for a doctoral student awarded a fellowship/grant awarded for a 9 month period.
Your GREAT supplemental funding package, effective Sept. 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 (9 months), is the following:
| Program | Tuition and Fees | Assistantship or Stipend (Annual) | Annual Scholarship | Health Insurance | Total Annual Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.O.E | Included | $20,250 | Not applicable | Not applicable | $20,250 |
| GREAT Program | Not applicable | $6,750 | $1,500 | Included | $8,250 |
| Total | Included | $27,000 | $1,500 | Included | $28,500 |
*Monthly GA stipends disbursed via payroll; Monthly fellowship stipends disbursed to your student account
GREAT Program funding package for a doctoral student awarded a multi-year external fellowship/ grant with less than five years of funding
Below is an example of an annual funding package for a doctoral student awarded an NSF-GRFP fellowship (active tenure) with 3 years of stipend funding.
Your GREAT supplemental funding package, effective Sept. 1, 2025 - Aug. 31, 2026 (12 months), is the following:
| Program | Tuition and Fees | Assistantship or Stipend (Annual) | Annual Scholarship | Health Insurance | Total Annual Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSF‑GRFP | Included | $37,000 | Not applicable | Included | $37,000 |
| GREAT Program | Not applicable | $0 | $1,500 | Not applicable | $1,500 |
| Total | Included | $37,000 | $1,500 | Included | $38,500 |
Below is an example of annual funding package for a doctoral student awarded a Training Grant in years 2-5 or NSF-GRFP fellow on Reserve status.
Your GREAT supplemental funding package, effective Sept. 1, 2025 – Aug. 31, 2026 (12 months), is the following:
| Program | Tuition and Fees | Assistantship or Stipend (Annual) | Annual Scholarship | Health Insurance | Total Annual Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department or Program | Included | $30,000 | Not applicable | Included | $30,000 |
| GREAT Program | Not applicable | $6,000 | $1,500 | Not applicable | $7,500 |
| Total | Included | $36,000 | $1,500 | Included | $37,500 |
*Monthly GA stipends disbursed via payroll; Monthly fellowship stipends disbursed to your student account.