This week, Graduate Studies unveiled plans for the Deans’ Distinguished Graduate (DDG) Fellowship, a new, multi-year funding program for incoming graduate students.

The new program, which will go into effect in fall 2017, is designed to provide long-term funding to approximately 25 incoming graduate students each year. Modeled after the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, the program will guarantee five years of funding at the time of admission. Funding for the program was provided by the Provost and will be allocated by Graduate Studies with matching funds from the deans of the UC Davis schools and colleges.  

“With this fellowship program, the University can reinforce our commitment to providing a supportive and successful graduate career at UC Davis to prospective students,”  said Prasant Mohapatra, Vice Provost of Graduate Education and Dean of Graduate Studies. “Demonstrating that we are committed to student success will allow us to attract, retain and empower a diverse population of talented graduate students and will enhance our leadership in research and graduate education.”

For more information about student financial support programs at UC Davis, contact Steven Albrecht, Director of Student Financial Support, by emailing sjalbrecht@ucdavis.edu.

About Graduate Studies at UC Davis

Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes 99 dynamic degree programs and a diverse and interactive student body from around the world.  Known for our state-of-the-art research facilities, productive laboratories and progressive spirit – UC Davis offers collaborative and interdisciplinary curricula through graduate groups and designated emphasis options – bringing students and faculty of different academic disciplines together to address real-world challenges.

UC Davis master’s and doctoral graduates become leaders in their fields – researchers, teachers, politicians, artists, innovators, industry leaders, mentors and entrepreneurs. Graduates go on to guide, define and impact change within our global community.

For information on Graduate Studies’ current strategic initiatives, visit grad.ucdavis.edu.