The Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering and the University provide financial aid for graduate students in one of the following forms: graduate teaching assistantships, graduate research assistantships, and fellowships. These assistantships include a tuition waiver, health benefits and a stipend.
Research Assistantships
Many faculty members in the department have active research grants that continually support graduate research assistantships. The research assistant works with the faculty in the conduct of the sponsored research towards the student’s thesis/dissertation work. Students applying for research assistantships are strongly urged to contact the faculty member whose research interest most closely match their own. Applicants should also indicate an intended advisor on the application form and discuss their research interests in their personal statement.
Teaching Assistantships
Teaching assistantships are limited and are offered to graduate students upon nomination of the major advisor of the student, providing evidence of the courses that the student can support. To be eligible for a teaching assistantship, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in spoken English; the Graduate School requirements in this respect is found here UConn's English Proficiency Policy. All teaching assistants must undergo all necessary training procedures.
Stipend level increases
A Graduate Assistant in a doctoral program may be eligible for a stipend level increase when they meet certain academic milestones. For the most current policies and details, refer to: The Graduate School | Assistantship Changes
Fellowships
The Graduate School offers a variety of fellowships to support graduate students: The Graduate School | Fellowships and Awards
At this time, The Graduate School is not offering the Jorgensen, Harriott, or Crandall Fellowships. Check back for future updates: The Graduate School | Harriott, Crandall, and Jorgensen Fellowships
More information about internal and external scholarship, fellowship, and financial assistance opportunities can be found on this page: College of Engineering | Scholarships and Fellowships
