Graduate Student Assembly
University of Massachusetts Boston
Serving the UMass Boston Graduate Community
Programs and Grants The Graduate Student Assembly provides programs and services pertaining to our mission of enhancing the academic and professional development of our graduate student community here at UMass Boston. Programs include hosting workshops during the annual Graduate Academic Conference and providing a Distinguished Speaker Series during Spring Semester. The GSA also provides several funding opportunities for graduate students including the Spayne and Bollinger grants to support Master's and Doctoral research, Professional Development Grants to provide opportunities to attend academic conferences. See below for details about these programs and grants.
Note: All forms are in pdf format. Applications are also available in the Student Life Office (Campus Center, 3rd floor).
Spayne
Master's Thesis/Project Grant
The Dr. Robert W. Spayne Research Grant (for work leading to a Master's
thesis) is a competitive grant awarded to assist students in defraying
research expenses. Up to four grants of $1000 (maximum) are awarded each
fall and spring semester by a committee of UMass graduate students, faculty
and staff.
Spring 2008 deadline: Has Passed . (Spayne.pdf)
See application for Spayne Research Grant Details.
Bollinger
Doctoral Thesis Grant
The Craig R. Bollinger Memorial Research Grant (for work leading to a
Doctoral Dissertation) is a competitive grant awarded to assist students
in defraying research expenses. Up to four grants of $1000 (maximum) are
awarded each fall and spring semester by a committee of UMass graduate
students, faculty and staff.
Spring 2008 deadline: Has Passed. (Bollinger.pdf)
See application for Bollinger Research Grant Details.
Professional
Development Grant (PDG)
The PDG represents the largest program expenditure of the GSA.
The GSA allocates funds to reimburse matriculated graduate students who
attend or present their research at conferences and professional meetings
related to their field of study. Program details along with program guidelines
and application requirements can be downloaded.
For Conferences or Workshops (that you do not receive credit for) occuring AFTER January 1, 2008 use the following form (PDG.pdf)
Chancellor's
Distinguished Dissertation and Thesis Awards
For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.
Updated 4/9/08 GSA
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