Graduate Student Information - Orientation Presentations, Grad Center and Other Campus Resources, Funding (Financial Aid, Stipends, Fellowships), and more

 

Updated: 08/20/25

Updated: 08/20/25

Requirements & Policies: Psychology Department Graduate Program Handbook - PDF with clickable Table of Contents page numbers

Updated: 08/25/25

2025 Orientation Guide - PDF (NetID Required)

2024 Orientation Guide - PDF (NetID Required)

2023 Orientation Guide - PDF with clickable Table of Contents page numbers (NetID Required)

2022 Orientation Guide - PDF with clickable Table of Contents page numbers (NetID Required)

2021 Orientation Guide - PDF with clickable Table of Contents page numbers (NetID Required)

2020 Orientation Guide - PDF with clickable Table of Contents page numbers

Updated: 09/02/25

Graduate Students

Award NameAward DescriptionEligibility RequirementsNomination Due DatePoint of Contact
Alfred W. Kaszniak Graduate Fellowship Endowment
  • Award Amount: $2,000* (please note: this amount may vary slightly from year to year)
  • First-year graduate student in the Psychology Ph.D. program who is in good academic standing
  • Enrolled full-time study during the year the fellowship is awarded
  • Has an outstanding record of academic achievement and demonstrated potential to be a researcher
  • Engaging in neuropsychology research, with a preference for emotion and aging
 
Dr. Elizabeth L. Glisky Endowed Fellowship in Psychology
  • Award Amount: $1,500
  • Full-time graduate students majoring in Psychology who are in good academic standing
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Evidence of Financial need as determined through the University of Arizona Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid
Mid-March
Drs. Jeffrey N. Younggren and Garnett S. Stokes Endowed Fellowship
  • Award Amount: $1,500
  • Be full-time graduate majors in Psychology
  • Be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Provide evidence of financial need as determined through the UA Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid, and provide a short statement (500 words max) of financial need
  • Demonstrate interest and aptitude in forensic psychology (e.g., advanced coursework, research, community service, or forensic services
Mid-March
Dr. Joel B. and Cathleen S. Winburn Scholarship Endowment FellowshipAward Amount: $4,000
  • Full-time graduate students majoring in Psychology
  • Evidence of financial need, as demonstrated by the FAFSA
  • *Preference for students who graduate from a high school in Arizona
Late March
J. Elise Hendricks Grief and Emotion Graduate Fellowship
  • Award Amount: $20,000
  • Full-time graduate students in Psychology
  • In good academic standing
  • Pursuing research in the field of grief and emotion
  • *Preference will be given to applicants who have a demonstrated interest in or commitment to advancing participation of underrepresented groups in academia
Mid-July
Lynn Nadel Graduate Scholarship Endowment
  • Award Amount: $1,000
  • First-year graduate student in the Psychology Ph.D. program who is in good academic standing
  • Enrolled full-time study during the year the fellowship is awarded
  • Has an outstanding record of academic achievement and demonstrated potential to be a researcher
  • Pursuing research in the field of cognition and neural systems
  • Plans to complete a graduate minor in the Cognitive Science Graduate Interdisciplinary Program
 
Dr. Patricia E. Penn Graduate Scholarship in Psychology
  • Award Amount: TBD
  • Full-time graduate student in the Psychology Ph.D. program
  • Preference will be given to Ph.D. students (i) who are unable to participate in this opportunity without financial support, and/or (ii) whose research focuses on health psychology, mental health and/or addictions.
TBD  

Updated: 08/26/25

Award NameAward DescriptionEligibility RequirementsNomination Due DatePoint of Contact
Graduate Student Award: Scholarship Category
  • Nominated at Department-level (Selected students then go on to be nominated at College-level)
  • Grad Student
Mid-March
Graduate Student Award: Service Category
  • Nominated at Department-level (Selected students then go on to be nominated at College-level)
  • Grad Student
Mid-March
Graduate Student Award: Teaching Category
  • Nominated at Department-level (Selected students then go on to be nominated at College-level)
  • Grad Student
Mid-March
Linda and Ken Robin Distinguished Graduate Fellowship
  • Nominated at Department-level (1 per department)
  • Award Amount: $8,000 per year (may be renewed for up to 2 additional years if  recipient continues to demonstrate academic progress in their graduate program)
  • A current or accepted graduate student in a department in COS
  • Intellectual Merit - demonstrated academic excellence and exceptional potential to advance knowledge in one or more discipline(s)
  • Ability to Broaden Perspectives and Scientific Inquiry - based on the student’s diverse life experiences (e.g., economic, educational, cultural, geographic, and/or familial background).
Late-February

Updated: 07/29/25

 

*For more awards available to graduate students via the University of Arizona Graduate College:

See Grad College Funding Opportunities

 

Other Fellowship Opportunities:

Department Committee members have developed a database containing a multitude of award types, including: travel awards, paper awards, internships, research funds, and fellowships. You can filter by varying criteria on the Fellowships tab and explore additional funding links on the More Resources tab. 

*NOTE: Department staff do not routinely update this list, so please confirm with each organization before considering an application.

View Compiled Fellowship Opportunities

 

Graduate students can also review our:

Updated: 07/31/25

 

Updated: 05/05/25

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