Grad

Presidential Fellowship Program

We are seeking to recruit 15 outstanding doctoral students for Fall 2024. Research doctoral programs may nominate an incoming student who is high achieving and would like a different path to the doctorate by contacting Graduate College Dean Rose Marie Ward.

Signature aspects of the program:

  • Highly flexible cohort-based program with industry and regional connections
  • Mentorship from industry partners and UC graduate alumni
  • $10K stipend on top of their departmental funding (5 years)
  • 100% of UC Student Health Insurance covered
  • The student will still meet the learning outcomes of the degree program
  • 50% of their time will be directly mentored with the advisor (Grant writing, publications, etc.)
  • 50% of their time developing transferrable skills (e.g., Communicating to nonspecialists; Project management; Conflict management; Teamwork; Ethics/Social Responsibility; Leadership and mentoring)
  • Interdisciplinary experiences with local organizations, industry etc.
  • Individual Development Plans and mentoring plans for each students
  • Mentoring team for each student – Advisor; Graduate Alumni; Industry or local impact