As part of a continued orientation experience for incoming graduate and professional students, the Graduate School sponsors a special seminar series for first-year graduate and professional students. The purpose of Transitions is for students to gain valuable information and skills to make a successful transition into the role of a Cornell graduate or professional student. 

Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell: An Introduction to Fellowships and Assistantships

Monday, August 17 at 10:00 am & Monday, September 14 at 4:00 pm

At Cornell, almost all Ph.D. students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships. This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provides insight on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan.

Presenter:  Jason Kahabka, Associate Dean for Administration, Graduate School