The CIC FreeApp program

The FreeApp program from the Committee on Institutional Cooperation is designed to expand participation of underrepresented minority groups in graduate education. Through this program, applicants can request a fee waiver for graduate applications to Ph.D. or Master of Fine Arts programs at CIC institutions.

Current Student Funding Database

Many organizations contact the school to advertise internship, fellowship and job opportunities. These opportunities are listed in a searchable database, and are accessible by any current graduate student (UM Uniqname and Kerberos password required).

Links to Additional U-M Funding Resources

Current students may also want to refer to these resources periodically for updates on funding opportunities:

• Office of Financial Aid (OFA)
• Rackham Graduate School Office of Fellowships and Recruitment
• GSI/GSSA Job Postings
• Student Employment
• International Institute
• Center for the Education of Women (CEW)
• University of Michigan libraries
• Division for Research Development and Administration (DRDA)
• International Center
• Office of Academic Programs (OAP) at Natural Resources and Environment
• Master's Project Funding (searchable database)

Travel Grants for Presenting at Conferences or Professional Meetings

If students are presenting at conferences or professional meetings, funds are available to defray expenses through both Rackham and SNRE.

SNRE:

• One request per student per year (July through June)
• Domestic Travel: $200
• International Travel (PhD students only): $250
• Application form [PDF-fillable]

Rackham:

• One request per student per year (July through June)
• Up to $600 for domestic travel
• Up to $850 for travel to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean and Europe
• Up to $1100 for travel to Africa, Asia, South America and Australia

Funds for Attending Professional Conferences

The SNRE 2007 Class Gift, in conjunction with a donation from alumni Peter Mertz, provides funds for professional development at SNRE. Student Government and OAP have allocated a portion of this gift to help fund students attending professional conferences during the 2007-2008 school-year. The Post-Conference Evaluation is stored in a searchable database and provides feedback information on the value of the conferences from attendees.

Visit the Conference Reimbursement site for details and instructions.

Other Resources

Please also consult our complete listing of student resources at the school, University and the larger community from academic calendar information to international opportunities to housing.