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Graduate Support

graduate support

Graduate students in the Department of Forest Biomaterials have access to financial support, research opportunities and university resources to help them succeed at NC State. Through assistantships and fellowships, students can gain valuable experience while advancing their academic and professional goals.

How to Apply

Prospective graduate students can request consideration for departmental assistantships and fellowships when applying to NC State.

  1. Request financial assistance.
    Check the financial assistance box on your Graduate School application. Your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications for departmental funding.
  2. Explore faculty research.
    Review Forest Biomaterials faculty and contact faculty whose research aligns with your interests to learn about potential assistantship opportunities.

Departmental funding is competitive and depends on available resources.

Graduate Financial Support

Graduate Assistantships

Most master’s and doctoral students in our department receive financial support through teaching or research assistantships. These positions provide opportunities to work alongside faculty, contribute to research and gain professional experience.

Eligible assistantships may include a stipend, tuition support and health insurance. Funding varies based on the position and available resources.

Departmental Fellowships

The department offers fellowships that support graduate education and research in forest biomaterials, paper science and engineering, sustainable materials and related fields.

Funding opportunities include:

  • Hofmann Fellowship
  • Ronald B. and Cynthia Estridge Fellowship
  • William R. Poole Endowment
  • Irving S. and Helen Haft Goldstein Fellowship
  • John E. Masaschi Fellowship
  • Richard H. Holley Fellowship
  • Josef S. Gratzl Fellowship

Award availability, eligibility and funding amounts vary.

Additional Funding Opportunities

Graduate students may also qualify for research funding, university fellowships and other financial assistance.

North Carolina Residency

North Carolina residents qualify for lower tuition rates at NC State. Graduate students who establish residency may be eligible for in-state tuition, depending on state residency requirements.

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