PRINCETON UNIVERSITY — GRADUATE SCHOOL
Princeton Graduate Fellowship
full · masters, phd
- Full tuition + stipendCoverage
- ~$40,000+/yr stipendLiving (est.)
- Princeton, USALocation
- Doctoral (and some master's)Study level
- 4–6 years typicalDuration
- Founded 1746University
At a glance
full
Funding
€70k
Max amount
Dec 15, 2026
Deadline
Open to applicants of any nationality
Country
Princeton University — Graduate School
Provider
The Princeton Graduate Fellowship reflects Princeton University's policy of fully funding its doctoral students. Princeton, founded in 1746 in New Jersey, admits PhD students with a full funding package for the normal period of study, so a separate scholarship application is generally not needed. The fellowship covers full tuition and the required fees and pays a living stipend of around ~$40,000 per year or more (est.), along with subsidised health insurance, for the regular years of enrolment. Funding comes through fellowships, assistantships in teaching or research, or a combination, and continues subject to good academic standing. Many programmes run for 4 to 6 years. The key date is the PhD admission deadline, which for most programmes falls around 1 to 15 December for entry the following autumn; a representative date is 15 December (est.). Treat the stipend figure and date here as estimates and confirm current details on the Princeton Graduate School's official pages.
What's covered
- Tuition & fees — Full tuition and required fees for the regular years of study.
- Living stipend — An annual stipend of around ~$40,000 or more (est.) for living costs.
- Health insurance — Subsidised student health insurance.
- Funding sources — Through fellowships, teaching/research assistantships, or a combination.
- Duration — For the normal period of study (many PhDs run 4–6 years), subject to good standing.
How to apply
Apply for admission to a Princeton graduate programme by its deadline; the funding package comes with a PhD offer.
- Choose a programme — Identify the Princeton doctoral programme matching your field and faculty interests.
- Prepare your application — Assemble your statement, transcripts, test scores, and writing sample where required.
- Secure references — Arrange strong academic recommendation letters.
- Submit by the deadline — Apply through the Graduate School by the programme deadline (~15 December, est.).
- Admission review — The department reviews applicants for admission with funding.
- Offer & enrolment — If admitted, accept the funded offer and enrol.
Eligibility
AdmissionAdmitted to a Princeton doctoral (or eligible master's) programme.
Academic meritA strong academic record and research potential for doctoral study.
Open internationallyOpen to applicants of any nationality; funding does not depend on citizenship.
Good standingContinued funding depends on satisfactory academic progress.
Full-time studyFor full-time enrolled graduate students.
Princeton's funding is part of doctoral admission, so there is usually no separate scholarship form — focus on a strong admission application. Some professional master's programmes have different funding rules.
Eligible countries
Open to applicants of any nationality
Deadlines
2027 entry2026-12-15
Selection
Princeton departments admit doctoral students on academic excellence, research potential, and fit with the programme and faculty; admitted PhD students receive the full funding package. Because admission and funding are linked, selection is decided through the competitive admissions review.
Verified sources
- Princeton Graduate School — Admission & Fundinggradschool.princeton.eduofficial
About the provider
Princeton University, founded in 1746 in New Jersey, is a private research university and a member of the Ivy League. Its Graduate School fully funds doctoral students with tuition, a living stipend, and health insurance through fellowships and assistantships for the normal period of study.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Princeton Graduate Fellowship?
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It refers to Princeton University's policy of fully funding its doctoral students — full tuition plus a living stipend and health insurance — for the normal period of study.
What does the funding cover?
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Full tuition and fees, an annual living stipend of around ~$40,000 or more (est.), and subsidised health insurance.
Do I apply separately for funding?
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Usually not — funding comes with PhD admission, so you focus on a strong admission application rather than a separate scholarship form.
Is it open to international students?
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Yes — funding is offered to admitted PhD students regardless of nationality.
How long does funding last?
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For the regular period of study; many doctoral programmes run 4 to 6 years, subject to good academic standing.
Where does the money come from?
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Through fellowships, teaching or research assistantships, or a combination, arranged by the department.
When is the deadline?
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Most PhD programmes have deadlines around 1–15 December for the following autumn; a representative date is 15 December, and the 2026 date here is an estimate.
Does it cover master's study?
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Doctoral students are fully funded; some master's programmes have different funding arrangements, so check the specific programme.
What do I need to apply?
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A statement of academic purpose, transcripts, recommendation letters, any required test scores, and (for some fields) a writing sample.
How competitive is admission?
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Princeton is highly selective, so admission — and therefore funding — is decided among the strongest applicants in each field.
How old is Princeton?
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Princeton University was founded in 1746 and is one of the oldest universities in the United States.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On the Princeton Graduate School's official admission and funding pages, which list stipend levels, programme deadlines, and requirements.