Programs & Grants
Note: All forms are in pdf format. Applications are also available in the GSA Office (Campus Center, 2nd 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 three grants of $2000 (maximum) are awarded each fall and spring semester by a committee of UMass graduate students, faculty and staff.
Fall 2009 deadline: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 @ 5PM. (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 three grants of $2000 (maximum) are awarded each fall and spring semester by a committee of UMass graduate students, faculty and staff.
Fall 2009 deadline: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2009 @ 5PM. (Bollinger.pdf)
See application for Bollinger Research Grant Details.
Professional Development Grant (PDG)
Although the Graduate Student Assembly is still accepting
Professional Development Grant Applications,
all funds will be granted pending the release of the carryforward budget. Please look for updates from the GSA regarding the status of these funds within the next week.
Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
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) occurring AFTER May 1, 2009 use the following form (PDG.pdf)
Chancellor's Distinguished Dissertation and Thesis Awards
For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.