Assistantships and fellowships in the humanities, sciences and
social sciences are awarded annually to qualified graduate
students. Appointees carry a program of graduate study commensurate
with their fellowship and assistantship schedules, and are not
permitted to accept employment or other appointments either inside
or outside the University during their contract. Assistantships and
fellowships provide remission of tuition; for some fellowships,
fees are also covered and/or a stipend is available (see the
information below). Assistantships and fellowships are contracted
on a yearly basis. GRE exam results must be submitted to the Dean’s
office. Scores should be noted on the application.
Information about and applications for graduate assistantships
are available from the Office of Admissions. Information about
fellowships is available from the Office of the Academic Dean of
the particular graduate unit. All credentials for assistantships
and fellowships should be submitted no later than March 1, unless
otherwise noted. The Financial Aid Office must be consulted
regarding financial aid form filing requirements for graduate
assistants and fellows.
Research Assistantships, Teaching
Assistantships and Doctoral Fellowships
Assistantships and fellowships are awarded on a yearly basis to
qualified graduate students. These awards are based on academic
achievement. A stipend, plus full tuition remission for up to
twelve credits a semester, is awarded; a recipient must not be
employed.
Research Assistantships
A number of research fellowships are available in liberal arts and
social science departments. These fellowships are made available
through grants from governmental agencies and various industrial
concerns. For more information, contact Beverly Fields, Assistant
Dean, Graduate Arts and Sciences at fieldsb@stjohns.edu.
University Doctoral
Fellowships
A limited number of University Doctoral Fellowships are available
for programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree (Biology,
Clinical Psychology). These fellowships are academic honors that
are offered only to highly qualified students. They provide a
stipend and defray tuition and fees. A fellowship recipient has no
additional work responsibilities beyond graduate studies. The term
of each award is one calendar year, and ordinarily may not be
renewed. University Doctoral Fellows are eligible to apply for
other forms of fellowships when their awards end.
University Doctor of Arts
Fellowships
A limited number of University Doctor of Arts Fellowships in
English and History are available. The amount of this fellowship
award is remission of tuition and fees for up to two graduate
courses in each semester of the academic year. Stipends are not
awarded to Doctor of Arts Fellowship recipients. The sole criterion
for selection of these awards is academic merit. Students may be
considered for fellowship renewal. Further information is available
from the Chair of the Departments or Beverly Fields at fieldsb@stjohns.edu.
Clare Boothe Luce Doctoral Fellowships in
Biology
Clare Boothe Luce Fellowships are academic honors offered each year
to a limited number of superior female doctoral applicants in
Biology. The Luce Fellowships, a legacy of the estate of Mrs. Clare
Boothe Luce, were established at a few select institutions to
encourage women to study and subsequently pursue academic careers
in science, mathematics and engineering. These Fellowships provide
a stipend, dependency allowance and tuition waivers for up to
thirty credits per academic year. Appointments are for an initial
two-year period, with possibility of renewal for a third year.
Recipients of Clare Boothe Luce Fellowships have no additional
duties beyond their graduate studies and may not accept employment
either inside or outside of the University while they hold
fellowships. Eligibility for these awards is limited to U.S.
citizens. Further information is available from the Chair of the
Biological Sciences Department.