Application for Graduate Funding

Graduate students in the English program who are currently not funded, whose funding will cease at the end of the academic year or who wish to be considered for a dissertation finishing fellowship are invited to apply for funding. This form is not for new applicants to the M.A. or Ph.D. programs in English.

Although the English department may not know exactly what number and types of funding will be available for students, all applicants can be considered for the following funding mechanisms:

Graduate teaching assistantships
Dissertation finishing fellowships (Ph.D. only)

Students may review the criteria for awards and position descriptions.

If you're a currently funded student unsure of whether your funding will end this academic year, please contact the director of graduate studies or the graduate program specialist for assistance.

Timeline

Applications for (continuing) funding are due each year on Jan. 15.

Please note that Ph.D. students who are awarded funding are limited to a maximum of five years of support for their degree and that those students seeking funding for a fifth year must have an approved prospectus on file before submitting their application. Additionally, students on probation are not eligible to apply for continuing funding or dissertation fellowships.

Fields with asterisks (*) are required.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

What degree program are you in? *

When did you enter the program? *

What is your anticipated graduation date? *

What is your area of study? *

What is your current GPA? *

If you're an M.A. student, have you filed your plan of work?

If you're a Ph.D. student, do you currently have an annual review/IDP on file?

If you're a Ph.D. student, please list the dates when you passed your QEs and prospectus (if applicable).

Are you a currently funded by the university (GTA, GSA or fellowship)? *

Have you ever been funded by the university (GTA, GSA, fellowship)? *

If you have ever been funded by the University, please identify the funding mechanism(s). Please check all that apply.

If you've served as a GTA for the department, please provide a copy of your most current SET scores (going back two semesters, if possible).

Which forms of funding do you want to be considered for? Please check all that apply. *

GTA

Dissertation Fellowship

Please list the names and email addresses of two Wayne State English professors who will be able to provide a recommendation for you. *

Please upload a current copy of your CV. *

Are there any special considerations or information you believe the Graduate Committee should have when evaluating your application for funding? If so, please provide that here.