Assistantships and Fellowships

Graduate assistantships and full tuition scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to all Ph.D. students admitted into the BMS program. Graduate assistantship stipends range from $21,000 to $24,000 per year. Most students are supported on faculty research grants by the end of their first year. Students supported on an assistantship receive comprehensive health insurance.

Special fellowships awarded on a competitive basis are also available.

Special fellowships and assistantships are available for minority students.

Applicants to the doctoral program may apply for a Fellowship in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases, which includes a competitive stipend, tuition, health insurance, and travel to a scientific meeting.   This is an interdisciplinary program, funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), to prepare the next generation of scientists who will develop integrated research programs in biodefense preparedness and response to infectious threats.  Fellows will receive broad training in bioterrorist agents, emerging infectious disease, and epidemiology. Candidates who wish to apply for this fellowship must be either a US citizen or a permanent resident, and must submit a brief essay discussing their interests and outlining their goals in the area of biodefense and emerging infectious diseases.

Costs of study (for students not receiving a tuition scholarship)

Tuition for New York State residents is $3450 per semester for students taking 12 or more credits and $288 per credit for those taking 1 to 11 credits. For out-of-state and international students, tuition per semester is $5460 for students taking 12 or more credits and $455 per credit for those taking 1 to 11 credits.

For the most up-to-date information on tuition costs please check the UAlbany Financial Aid web site.