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Costs
Support
For the 2008-2009 academic year, a base stipend of $20,500 is provided for most admitted students. As described below, special Fellowships may provide larger stipends for highly qualified students, and the department offers supplemental support for selected 1st year students. In addition, the cost of health insurance for an individual and tuition are usually paid for by the Department, research grant, and/or Fellowship.
Teaching Assistantship (TA)
During the 2008-2009 academic year, new TA’s will be assigned teaching duties consisting of introductory laboratories or recitations. A senior graduate student shares the laboratory during the 1st semester to assist the new student. Explanation of responsibilities and discussion of teaching methods are provided throughout the year by the department and the UAB graduate school. Prospective students should contact the department for updated or additional information.
Research Assistantship (RA)
In select cases, a student may be admitted with research support from a specific professor. In these instances, the student must work closely with their advisor on the research project required as well as maintain high academic standards. Some students who begin with teaching assistantships transition to a RA during the first few years of their graduate work. For updated information about research openings see available positions at http://www.phy.uab.edu/resources/jobs.shtml.
Special Fellowships and Scholarships
- Graduate School Fellowship – Students with high academic achievement are selected to receive a Graduate School Fellowship. Awardees receive the same stipend and benefits as other graduate students, but are excused from teaching responsibilities.
- NIH Training Grant in Nanotechnology
- Graduate Research Scholars Program - This program offers partial scholarships for research in selected areas. Scholarship recipients are chosen from a pool of applicants approximately once per year.
- NASA Alabama Space Grant Fellowships – Students working in a variety of fields have a chance to work with colleagues at NASA while doing their research at UAB.
Supplemental Support for Selected First Year Students
- A $4,000 stipend is offered to one highly qualified student for summer research prior to the start of their first academic year.
- Selected incoming students receive additional support of $1,500 to offset the cost of family health insurance
- Qualified students may receive a $3,000 bonus to buy text books, a computer, or to travel to conferences.
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