College of Arts and Science Vanderbilt University
Department of

Biological Sciences

Financial Aid

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All of our doctoral students receive financial support in the form of a stipend as well as waiver of tuition. Our current stipend level is $25,900 per year, and the costs of tuition, health insurance, and some fees are covered. Funding for the first three years (direct admits) or years two and three (entry from IGP) is typically provided by the College of Arts and Science or through various training grants. The final years of support typically are provided from grant funds of the mentor. Students are encouraged to and often do obtain individual fellowships from the NIH or the NSF. The Graduate School guarantees funding of students in good standing for 5 years.