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Graduate Fellows
The Graduate School’s fellowship program is designed to help recruit highly qualified students to Ohio State's graduate programs while advancing the overall quality of graduate education at Ohio State.
A Graduate School fellowship is a financial award made by the Graduate School. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic merit through university-wide competitions without respect to financial need. Graduate fellows cannot be required to perform a service in return for receiving a stipend.
Information for All FellowsPresidential Fellowship
The Presidential Fellowship is the most prestigious award given by the Graduate School to recognize the outstanding scholarly accomplishments and potential of graduate students entering the final phase of their dissertation research or terminal degree project.
University Fellowships
University Fellowships are used to recruit new, incoming graduate students to Ohio State. Students cannot apply directly for these fellowships. Each Ohio State graduate program has a limited number of students that they can nominate for fellowship consideration.
Graduate Enrichment Fellowships
The Graduate Enrichment Fellowships are used to recruit new, incoming graduate students to Ohio State who will bring diversity to the Graduate School. Students cannot apply directly for these fellowships. Nominations are made and submitted by graduate programs.
Early Offer Inclusive Excellence Fellowship
Patrick S. Osmer Fellowship
Available to Ohio State graduate programs to help recruit participants in the Graduate School's Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) to Ohio State.
J. Parker and Kathryn Webb Dinius Fellowship
Established by generous friends of the Graduate School, the Dinius Fellowship supports students who plan to pursue a graduate or professional degree at Ohio State. Preference is given to students who earned an undergraduate varsity letter at Ohio State.
Pelotonia Graduate Fellowship
Support for students in any field or discipline conducting cancer research. Funds are raised by Ohio State’s annual bike tour, Pelotonia. Awardees are paid a competitive stipend and the Graduate School provides fee authorizations.
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