UCLA Gender Studies Graduate Funding Opportunities

Applicants must be admitted to the PhD program in Gender Studies at UCLA.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
Specific fellowships may require research in areas such as feminist and working-class issues.
Some awards may have specific criteria, such as advancement to candidacy or presentation at professional conferences.

Submit the UCLA Graduate Division application, including the Fellowship and Diversity application (Personal History Statement).
Supporting Documents:
- Transcripts (upload online and mail two official hard copies).
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose (3 pages).
- Gender Studies Supplementary Essay (3 pages).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
- Writing Sample (not to exceed 25 pages).
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants.

Funding Coverage
- PhD Fellowships: Provide approximately $18,000–$21,000 annually, often including fee remission.
- Teaching Assistantships: Offer stipends and fee remission; availability varies by quarter.
- Travel Grants: Support for conference travel and research-related expenses.
- Funding is typically awarded on an annual basis, with the possibility of renewal based on academic performance and availability.
Extra Benefits:
- Access to the GRAPES database, listing over 500 funding opportunities.
- Subscription to GRADFELLOWSHIPS-L, announcing extramural funding opportunities.
- Opportunities to apply for fellowships such as the Asia Institute Graduate Student Fellowship and the Constance Coiner Graduate Fellowship

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Fields of Study

Gender Studies

Coverage

Partial Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based, Need Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

University of California, Los Angeles