Resources For Faculty & Staff
Many graduate students are awarded fellowships each year, either by the University or by external agencies. Benefits from a fellowship can include:
- Stipend/Salary: covers living expenses such as food and rent
- Full or Partial Tuition Coverage: pays part or all of the graduate tuition
- Student Fees: pays part or all of the student fees
- Medical insurance supplement: contributes to or covers the total cost of medical insurance for the duration of the fellowship.
Resources
The resources below provide additional information about assistantship benefits, eligibility, employment policies, and tax implications.
Reference Materials
Core policies and procedures in the Graduate Staff Employment Manual and Fellowship Manual, covering eligibility, benefits, and administration.
Offer Letters
Templates and guidance for Fellowship, Assistantship, and Award letters, detailing required information, timelines, and steps for departmental processing.
Helpful Charts
At-a-glance guidance including Quick Facts, Fellowship Student Fees, the Guide to OGSPS-Managed Fellowships, and overviews of Other Fellowships.
Contact Information
Fellowships Main Office
Address: Young Hall, Room 170. 155 Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-21147
Phone number: (765) 494-2600
Email addresses:
- For questions regarding applying for external fellowships: trainee-funding@purdue.edu
- For questions regarding OGSPS fellowships or managing awarded fellowships: fellowships@purdue.edu
- For questions regarding assistantships: gradfunding@purdue.edu