Funding
Various funding opportunities are available, including University Fellowships, Biotechnology Traineeships, and Chemistry-Biology Interface Traineeships.
For fellowship consideration, submit your complete application to the Graduate School by the departmental deadline, Dec. 1.
Graduate students must pay University Segregated Fees, which amount to approximately $1,900 for the 2024-25 academic year (depending upon course hours enrolled). If students serve as teaching assistants and are non-native English speakers, this guarantee of support is contingent on meeting the university’s standards for spoken English proficiency.
Health Insurance
Graduate assistants, including TAs and RAs, and graduate fellows have the option to receive excellent benefits through the university’s state group health insurance plan. This is the same health insurance that covers faculty and staff. For 2025-26, the typical state group health (HMO) insurance rates for graduate assistants are $60/month for an individual or $148.50/month for a family (including spouses, domestic partners, and children).
For individuals and families who need to the flexibility to select specific health care providers, or who need to access health care throughout Wisconsin or nationwide, the Access Plan provides a second option for coverage through the state group health insurance program. For 2025-26, the monthly rates for the Access Plan are $146 for individuals and $362 for families. More information about state group health insurance plans is available through the HR, Payroll, and Benefits website.