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Our Charge
Preparing and inspiring scholars to transform our world.
From admission to graduation, The Graduate School (TGS) supports graduate students throughout their experience, awarding doctoral and master’s degrees in more than seventy disciplines. We are a resource throughout your academic journey.
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See what makes TGS special, by the numbers
A Stipend for the 21st Century
$32,844
annually for PhD students through fellowships or assistantships. More on stipend rates
Support for Parents
12 weeks
paid parental leave for PhD students who are new parents. All family resources
A smooth transition
34%
of students are international, supported through language and other programs. See all supports
Connected to Campus & City
7 miles
between our Evanston campus and Chicago. Travel by free buses and trains. U-Pass transit programs
Ongoing Inclusion
1:1
mentor/mentee pairings in our Diversity Peer Mentor Program. More diversity initiatives
Funding Your Studies
Fellowships, grants, assistantship options, and more
TGS provides most doctoral students with a stipend and scholarship to pay tuition costs; they are supported for a minimum of five years. For master’s students, external grants and loans make graduate study accessible.
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TGS is home to more than 3,200 PhD and 1,400 Master’s students, from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Get to know our diverse community.
Happenings at TGS
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News
Experience Northwestern with The Graduate School
The Graduate School (TGS) is excited to announce that our "Experience Northwestern" event series has returned! View the schedule of events for full quarter.
Events
Dissertation, PhD Final Exam, and change of grade forms due to TG...
November 22, All Day
Dissertation, PhD Final Exam, and change of grade forms due to TGS for Fall PhD candidates
CIRTL at Northwestern Information Session
November 22, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library), 2233 Tech Drive
Join the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) for pizza and to learn about their progr...
Experience Northwestern: Northwestern vs. Minnesota Football Game
November 23, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ryan Field, 1501 Central Street
Join us at our Experience Northwestern event: Northwestern Football vs. Minnesota on Saturday, November 23 at Ryan Field...
Announcements
Listen to Season 1 of the NUWorkWell Podcast Now
Season One of NUWorkWell, a podcast at the intersection of work, well-being, and graduate school, is a wrap! Throughout season 1, six insightful guests, most of which are alumni from STEM and non-STEM fields, shared their experiences with and perspectives on the academic market, management consulting, and navigating the search as an international candidate.
Women in Science on What It Takes to Succeed
The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science (FWIS) program is pleased to announce the release of their new study on postdoctoral women in STEM, commissioned in partnership with the Heising-Simons Foundation and conducted by research firm RTI International.