PhD Dissertation Completion Awards Grant

PhD Dissertation Completion Awards Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana State University
Amount: Approximately US $11,570
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The PhD Dissertation Completion Awards at Montana State University provide essential support for PhD candidates in their final research and writing term. Awardees receive a graduate research assistantship, with a stipend of $10,375 per semester, an additional $1,195, and a tuition waiver for up to six credits. This award aims to facilitate timely graduation and recognizes students' commitment to their academic pursuits, with applications open from October 15 to November 17, 2025.

Overview

About The Graduate School Vision: The Graduate School strives to foster an environment that produces outstanding graduate scholars who contribute new ideas and knowledge using creative and innovative approaches to solve challenges in an evolving world. Mission: The Graduate School enriches the graduate student experience by providing excellent service, timely oversight, and relentless advocacy for student success. PhD Dissertation Completion Awards MSU PhD students who will be in their final term of PhD research and dissertation writing can apply for a PhD Dissertation Completion Award. The expectation is that recipients of this award will graduate at the end of the term of the award. The application for a Spring 2026 award is open from Oct 15th to Nov 17th 2025. The award consists of a graduate research assistantship (GRA) for one term and includes a stipend of $10,375/semester and an additional payment of $1,195 per semester, as well as a tuition waiver for three to six (3-6) credits. University fees and other fees are not included. As a GRA, the student will be represented by the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The application is open to PhD candidates in any department at MSU-Bozeman. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the PhD except the dissertation. Applicants must have submitted an Application to Graduate for the term of the award.

Ineligibility

Graduate students who hold teaching or research assistantships or who are employed by MSU in any capacity during the same time period. Graduate students who have previously received a PhD Dissertation Completion Award.