Financial Support

Biostatistics

There is no specific application form for divisional financial aid awards, as all admitted students are automatically considered. First consideration for aid is given to students who submit application materials by Dec. 15. Applications submitted after Dec. 15 may be placed on a waiting list for financial aid. Application materials, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and GRE scores, will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee when determining financial aid awards.

Teaching and Research Assistantships

Aid awards are typically in the form of graduate teaching or research assistantships, which carry a salary, full tuition benefit, and the option to participate in a health insurance plan for which the University covers 95 percent of the premium. About 10 to 15 graduate assistantships are awarded to new students each year. 

Research assistants may work on NIH-sponsored projects or in the Biostatistics Design and Analysis Center, a resource for design and analysis of health science studies. NIH-sponsored traineeships are also available on a competitive basis for students who are U.S.citizens or permanent residents.

Teaching assistants are assigned to a particular course and provide tutoring, grading, and help in the computer lab.

Other Awards and Scholarships

Special awards and scholarships are given throughout the academic year to current Biostatistics students who have shown outstanding academic performance and/or strong contributions to the field of biostatistics.

Non-departmental aid is available through the University’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, in the form of federal student loans, work-study, and grants. For information via telephone, contact 612-624-1111. Other options for support exist, including graduate research assistantships in other units such as the Medical School.