Understanding Funding Opportunities
There are many ways to fund your graduate education at NDSU. Below, you’ll find both NDSU and external opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, as well as resources that will help you when applying for funding. These awards provide financial support and recognize scholarly excellence.
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Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistants are typically full-time graduate students who participate in teaching, research, or administrative activities in exchange for financial support at NDSU.
All graduate assistantship opportunities will be posted in the Handshake platform. You must be an admitted or current student with an NDSU.edu email account to view NDSU positions in Handshake.
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Find Funding Opportunities
Search for grants, fellowships, and other funding, plus set up email alerts regarding funding in your area(s) of interest.
Search CGS database of federal fellowships and grants
Resources for Applying for Funding
Give yourself a head start in understanding requirements and applying for funding opportunities.
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