The purpose of the graduate handbook is to provide guidance to both students and faculty for facilitating the progression of students to degree completion. The handbook provides the necessary information for students to understand the requirements, expectations and opportunities associated with their specific graduate program.
Students admitted to the Molecular Biosciences Ph.D. programs are automatically offered research or teaching assistantship positions during the first year (a separate application for financial assistance is not required).
Currently, the assistantship carries a stipend of $26,000/yr. In addition, Ph.D. graduate assistants receive a partial tuition waiver, which is worth approximately $18,411 per year. Students on graduate assistantships at the University of Nevada, Reno are also covered by the university health insurance plan, which is worth approximately $3,404 per year.
Therefore, the total value of a Graduate Assistantship package is approximately $48,215.
The Graduate School maintains lists of additional funding opportunities from both University and external sources.
The Graduate Student Association provides various financial support opportunities to graduate students such as scholarships, awards, and loans.
Information about scholarships and financial aid for international students is also available on the Office of International Students and Scholars website.
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