Graduate students at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) can access several funding options, including fellowships, graduate research assistantships, graduate teaching assistantships and externally funded awards.
Georgia Tech says its graduate fellowships range from smaller awards that can be added to other funding to full fellowships that cover tuition and fees and provide a stipend. Many opportunities are administered through individual schools and departments, so funding availability can vary by program.
Georgia Tech Graduate Funding at a Glance
| Funding option | Who it supports | Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Stamps Fellows Program | Exceptional doctoral students | Up to $480,000 over 5 years |
| President’s Fellowship | Selected U.S. citizen/permanent resident PhD applicants | $5,500 per academic year |
| Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship | Selected President’s Fellowship recipients | Additional $1,000 per term |
| GRA/GTA positions | Graduate students | Stipend; amount varies by program |
| External fellowships | Eligible graduate students | Varies by fellowship |
What Are Georgia Tech Graduate Student Fellowships?
Georgia Tech offers numerous fellowships to help graduate students finance their education and research.
Fellowships are generally merit-based and often support graduate research. Some provide a stipend, while others supplement an existing assistantship or another fellowship. Most fellowship opportunities are awarded through academic schools or departments rather than through a single university-wide application.
This means prospective students should check both the Georgia Tech Graduate Education funding page and the funding information for their specific graduate program.
Major Georgia Tech Fellowships
Stamps Fellows Program
The Stamps Fellows Program is one of Georgia Tech’s major doctoral fellowship opportunities.
Stamps Fellows receive a comprehensive financial package valued at $480,000 over five years. The package covers tuition, fees, a competitive stipend and funding for enrichment activities.
The program also provides a guaranteed five-year graduate assistantship and up to $10,000 in additional enrichment funding for professional development, research, internships, and other approved activities.
President’s Fellowship
The President’s Fellowship is designed for highly qualified students entering Georgia Tech doctoral programs.
It is available to eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents and provides additional funding on top of an assistantship or another major fellowship.
The current award provides an additional $5,500 per academic year and can be renewed for up to eight academic terms, subject to the program’s requirements.
Students must generally be among the top applicants and have a major fellowship or competitive assistantship offer.
Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship
The Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship (GTIF) is awarded to a small number of President’s Fellowship recipients.
It provides an additional $1,000 per term on top of the President’s Fellowship and can be renewed for up to three additional academic years, subject to satisfactory academic and research progress.
Graduate Research Assistantships and Teaching Assistantships
Fellowships are not the only way to receive financial support at Georgia Tech.
Many graduate students work as:
- Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs)
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs)
Georgia Tech reports that about half of its graduate students are employed as research or teaching assistants, including approximately four out of five doctoral students.
GRAs normally conduct research with faculty members, often in an area connected to their thesis or dissertation. GTAs assist with teaching activities such as grading, office hours and course support.
Most GRA and GTA positions require about 13–20 hours of work per week, and students are normally awarded these positions through their graduate programs.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, Georgia Tech’s minimum stipend policy lists $2,291 per month for doctoral GRA/GTA positions and $1,184 per month for master’s GRA/GTA positions at one-third-time appointments or greater. Actual stipends can be higher depending on the college, program and appointment.
External Fellowships
Georgia Tech also coordinates or supports applications for several external fellowships.
Examples include:
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
- Department of Energy fellowships
- Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship
- ARCS Foundation awards
- HHMI Gilliam Fellowship
- Hertz Fellowship
- Chih Research Publication Awards
- Other government, foundation and discipline-specific fellowships
Eligibility, award amounts and deadlines vary significantly by fellowship. Georgia Tech maintains a regularly updated list of opportunities through its Graduate Education office.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility depends on the specific fellowship or funding program.
Graduate funding may be available to:
- Master’s students
- PhD students
- Incoming graduate students
- Current graduate students
- Research students
- Students in specific academic disciplines
However, some awards have citizenship or residency restrictions. For example, the President’s Fellowship is currently restricted to eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
International students can still explore Georgia Tech assistantships and many external fellowships, but they should carefully check the citizenship requirements of each award.
How to Apply for Georgia Tech Graduate Funding
There is no single application for every Georgia Tech fellowship.
Step 1: Choose a graduate program
Start by identifying the master’s or doctoral program you want to study.
Step 2: Check the program’s funding options
Review your department’s funding page and determine whether it offers GRA, GTA or fellowship opportunities.
Step 3: Indicate funding interest
Some Georgia Tech graduate applications include a Funding Interest section where applicants can indicate interest in GRA or GTA opportunities. For PhD applicants, the application may also include a prompt related to the Stamps Fellows Program.
Step 4: Apply for external fellowships
For external awards, follow the specific application instructions and deadline of the fellowship provider.
Step 5: Contact the graduate program
If your admission offer does not contain funding information, Georgia Tech recommends contacting the graduate program directly about available assistantship opportunities.
For application, click here.
Official Georgia Tech funding page: Georgia Tech Graduate Student Fellowships and Funding
Official graduate funding information: Paying for Grad School at Georgia Tech
Important Deadline Information
There is no single deadline for Georgia Tech Graduate Student Fellowships and Funding.
Deadlines depend on the specific fellowship, department and graduate program.
For example, Georgia Tech’s current fellowship calendar lists different 2026 deadlines for opportunities such as the Hertz Fellowship, P.E.O. PhD Scholar Awards, HHMI Gilliam Fellowship, DOE Graduate Student Research Award and Chih Foundation Doctoral Publication Awards.
Applicants should therefore check the official Georgia Tech funding page and their academic program for the latest deadline before applying.
FAQs
Does Georgia Tech offer fully funded graduate programs?
Some graduate students receive funding packages that cover tuition and provide a stipend. Funding depends on the program, assistantship, fellowship and availability of funds. Georgia Tech does not guarantee funding for every graduate student.
Can international students receive funding at Georgia Tech?
Yes. International students can be considered for some assistantships and external fellowships, although individual awards may have citizenship restrictions.
Does Georgia Tech offer funding for master’s students?
Yes. Master’s students can receive GRA or GTA positions and may qualify for certain fellowships, depending on their program and available funding.
How much does a Georgia Tech graduate assistant earn?
The amount varies by program and appointment. For 2026–2027, Georgia Tech’s minimum monthly stipend is $1,184 for master’s GRA/GTA positions and $2,291 for doctoral GRA/GTA positions at qualifying appointment levels. Individual programs may offer higher amounts.
Is the Stamps Fellowship available to master’s students?
The Stamps Fellows Program is a doctoral fellowship. Georgia Tech describes it as a five-year merit-based doctoral fellowship with a $480,000 comprehensive financial package.
Where can I find current Georgia Tech fellowship opportunities?
The official Georgia Tech Graduate Education fellowship and funding page provides information about Institute-funded, school-level and external fellowship opportunities.
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