Financial Support Overview

Master’s Students

Many master’s programs offer limited tuition scholarships to select students based on merit. For program-specific funding opportunities, please contact the program directly. Additionally, Emory’s Office of Financial Aid assists eligible students in securing student loans.

Doctoral Students

Comprehensive Financial Support

Doctoral students at the Laney Graduate School receive a robust package of financial support, which typically includes:

  • Annual stipends. 2025-26 stipend rates can be found here; Recipients of special acceptance fellowships (outlined below) may be eligible for higher stipend levels.
  • Full tuition scholarships. Standard tuition scholarships fully cover the cost of tuition. Students are responsible only for semesterly student fees.
  • 100% subsidy of Emory’s student health insurance premium. Our insurance plan offers excellent terms and access to one of the top-rated health care systems in the nation, Emory Healthcare.

As long as students continue to make satisfactory academic progress, stipend and health insurance support are guaranteed for five years and may be extended depending on the program. Full tuition scholarships are available for up to seven years. Students who enroll for an eighth year are responsible for a portion of the tuition.

Funding Is a Partnership

Financial support for doctoral studies at Emory is a shared investment, drawing on university resources, research and training grants, philanthropic contributions, and more.

We encourage all graduate students to pursue external funding for their studies and research through grants from government agencies, foundations, and other funding organizations. The availability of external funding—and expectations regarding its pursuit—may vary by field and program. However, applying for funding is considered a vital part of professional development.

Applicants who demonstrate initiative by applying for or securing external funding may strengthen their position in the admissions process.

The Laney Graduate School supports students’ efforts to learn the skills needed to secure funding for their work, and we are proud of the significant success of Emory graduate students from across our programs.  Some recent successes are noted here and here.

Special Acceptance Fellowships

In addition to the standard support package, several special fellowships are available to incoming doctoral students. These fellowships promote academic excellence and support institutional priorities:

  • George W. Woodruff Fellowship
    Awarded to outstanding candidates who demonstrate exceptional promise as future leaders in their fields. This fellowship provides an additional $5,000 annual stipend and covers all student fees for five years.
  • Centennial Scholars Fellowship
    Offered to admitted applicants with exceptional academic achievement who will contribute to the development of a richly diverse student body. Award amounts vary.
  • Women in Natural Sciences Fellowship
    Aimed at increasing awareness of issues faced in education and careers in the natural sciences, particularly those faced by women. Open to all doctoral applicants in computer science and informatics, mathematics, or physics, regardless of sex. WiNS fellows join the LGS Science Forward Community, which fosters, promotes, and advances inclusion and equity in science. Award amounts vary.
  • Laney Graduate School Fellowship
    Awarded to exceptionally qualified applicants across graduate programs. This fellowship provides an additional $2,500 in stipend for five years.
  • Tam Institute for Jewish Studies (TIJS) Fellowship and Brickman-Levin Fellowship
    These fellowships support students with exceptional promise in the area of Jewish studies. Available to students across all degree programs whose interests align with the work of the Tam Institute of Jewish Studies.
    • The TIJS Fellowship: $2,500 additional stipend for five years
    • Brickman-Levin Fellowship: $1,500 additional stipend for five years

No separate application is required for consideration. Graduate programs nominate applicants, and final decisions are made by review committees. Fellowship awards and terms of support will be outlined in the official offer letter.

Additional Financial Opportunities:

In addition to scholarships and stipends, we offer two additional sources of financial support available throughout one’s matriculation — Professional Development Support Funds and Advanced Student Fellowships.

  • Professional Development Support (PDS) Funds
    • Doctoral students may apply for funding to support their academic and professional growth, including conference travel, research, and specialized training. Students can receive up to $2,500 in each category, with additional funding available through a competitive review process.
  • Advanced Student Fellowships
    • Designed for students who have completed their initial five-year support package and need additional time to finish their degree. These one-year fellowships may also include opportunities to gain professional experience in areas such as teaching, digital scholarship, and academic administration.