Research-Related Expenses
Funding for Research-Related Expenses
Graduate Research Grants are provided by TGS to support research activities, including acquisition of data and travel.
- Maximum one-time grant: $3,000.
- An online applications is send directly to The Graduate School. Applications are reviewed twice a year, with deadlines in mid-October and mid-March.
Funding for Conference Travel
TGS also has funds available for conference travel grants.
- Deadline is the first day of the conference, but not more than three months in advance.
- Students can receive a maximum of two awards during their time at Northwestern.
- The maximum award is $800.
- An online application is sent directly to The Graduate School.
Funding for Job-Market Expenses
Career Development Grants for Humanists and Social Scientists are provided by The Graduate School to support students’ next professional steps after graduate school be they on the conventional academic path or not.
- The awards can be used to cover costs directly related to a job search, such as travel to conferences (such as the annual ASSA meetings) or other venues to interview.
- Maximum one-time grant: $400.
- Applications are sent directly to The Graduate School, and are accepted on a rolling basis. It is recommended that applications are made at least a month prior to the expenses being incurred. It is a good idea to apply early in the school year as applications will be declined if The Graduate School has expended its budget for this program for the year.