*New* Call for Applications – Graduate Student Equity and Excellence (GSEE) Final Year Dissertation Award (09/15/25)

Posted: 9/4/2025 ()

The office of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence (GSEE) is offering a funding opportunity for UW graduate students who are in their final year of their doctoral dissertation. Below is a brief description of the award and the full description can be found on the award webpage.

Please note that students apply for this award directly through the MyGrad system for students. Funding will be disbursed this upcoming academic year (2025-26).

GSEE Final Year Dissertation Award

Award: Recipients will receive a total stipend of $31,500.00 during the 2025-26 academic year ($10,500.00 per quarter). This award covers full tuition and includes eligibility for health coverage through the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP).  

Eligibility: Graduate student must have achieved candidacy and expect to defend their dissertation during the 2025-26 academic year.

Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted through the MyGrad system on or before Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.

Webpage: For full information, please refer to the award webpage found HERE, where you’ll find all the necessary prompts and eligibility criteria.