Fully-Funded Master’s and PhD Opportunities in USA Through Deans’ Fellowship 2027

The University of Notre Dame has opened applications for the Deans' Fellowship 2027, which provides fully-funded opportunities for incoming master's and PhD students in the United States. This fellowship supports graduate students across various academic fields, offering financial assistance through stipends, health insurance coverage, and tuition scholarship aid, contingent upon their respective programs.

Doctoral fellows can receive a stipend of $43,500 to $44,000 for a 12-month period, while master's fellows receive $20,000 to $30,000 for a nine-month period, with the potential to extend support for up to five years for doctoral students. The fellowship aids in covering the full cost of the university's health insurance premium and is contingent on meeting academic performance and potential requirements for graduate studies and professional development.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, and demonstrate strong academic performance and potential for success in graduate studies. The application deadline for PhD applicants is December 1, 2026, with master's applicants having until March 17, 2027, to submit their applications.

Notable details include a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 and the submission of academic transcripts, degree certificates, essays, and recommendation letters as part of the application process. Applicants must complete the graduate admission process at the University of Notre Dame before considering themselves for the fellowship.