FAQ: Dissertation Fellowships

Can current or past Graduate Research Support fellows apply for a Dissertation Fellowship?

Yes. However, you may not apply for both a Dissertation Fellowship and a Graduate Research Support Fellowship in the same year; you may only apply for one type of fellowship.

I’m not sure if my project is “humanistic.”

Review the definition of “humanities” in the Dissertation Fellowship Eligibility Guidelines, #5. If you are still unsure, check with your advisor. If you and your advisor are unsure of the eligibility of your project, contact Jena Turner and Paul Peppis, providing a copy of your Abstract with your email.

What should I do if one of my approvers is unavailable by email?

You are responsible for communicating with your department head/dean and dissertation advisor in advance to obtain approvals and letter of support by the deadline. If one of your approvers will be traveling remotely or for some other reason unavailable by email, the approval of an acting dean/department head or other signatory designee will be accepted in lieu of that of your dean or department head.

Can I review successful applications from previous years?

Please contact Melissa Gustafson to arrange to view successful applications from previous years.

I have a question about registration, tuition, FTE limits, or something else related to the GE appointment.

As a Dissertation Fellow you will be hired by your department as a Research GE, and all GE benefits and requirements apply. For more information or for specific questions about GE employment, please contact the Graduate School and/or visit the Graduate Employment webpage. For information about GE salary, tuition waiver, health insurance, and other benefits, see the Graduate School GE Salary and Benefits webpage.

Will this award affect my summer tuition waiver?

The Dissertation Fellowship will not jeopardize your eligibility for a Summer Tuition Waiver because Dissertation Fellows are hired as Research GEs during the fellowship term. For details on the Summer Tuition Waiver (formerly known as the “summer sandwich”), see the Graduate School’s Summer Tuition Waiver webpage.

Will this award affect my health insurance eligibility/coverage during the fellowship term?

The Dissertation Fellowship will not jeopardize your eligibility for health insurance coverage through the GTFF. All OHC Dissertation Fellows will have GE appointments during the fellowship term, and therefore will be eligible for health insurance coverage through the GTFF during their fellowship term. For details, see the Graduate School’s GE Health Insurance webpage.

I don’t see my question here. Who should I contact?

Contact Jena Turner, (541) 346-1001.