Student Support

All students accepted into GBS programs receive a competitive annual stipend and fully paid tuition and fees. Single coverage health insurance through VIVA Health UAB is also provided. 

The annual stipend for the 2008-2009 academic year is $25,000. The total annual award value, including stipend, tuition, fees and health insurance is $34,850. Stipends are reviewed and updated regularly. 

First-year students are funded through their entry programs by Graduate School fellowships and occasionally by other national and University fellowships. In subsequent years, students are supported through their advisor's research grants, institutional funds or training grants. In addition, highly qualified students are encouraged to apply for individual fellowship awards, with the guidance of their advisors.  

Information concerning individual fellowships, diversity funding initiatives and other funding awards are found at Fellowships & Awards.