{"id":11749,"date":"2017-12-04T10:50:37","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/?page_id=11749"},"modified":"2026-11-11T12:14:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T17:14:20","slug":"graduate-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/graduate\/graduate-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/gradpics_0003__MAH9551-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"graduate support\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prospective graduate students can request consideration for departmental assistantships and fellowships when applying to NC State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Request financial assistance.<\/strong> <br>Check the financial assistance box on your Graduate School application. Your application materials will be used to evaluate your qualifications for departmental funding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore faculty research.<\/strong> <br>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/research\/faculty-experts\/\">Forest Biomaterials faculty<\/a> and contact faculty whose research aligns with your interests to learn about potential assistantship opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Departmental funding is competitive and depends on available resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Financial Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Assistantships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most master&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible assistantships may include a stipend, tuition support and health insurance. Funding varies based on the position and available resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departmental Fellowships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department offers fellowships that support graduate education and research in forest biomaterials, paper science and engineering, sustainable materials and related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hofmann Fellowship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronald B. and Cynthia Estridge Fellowship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William R. Poole Endowment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irving S. and Helen Haft Goldstein Fellowship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John E. Masaschi Fellowship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard H. Holley Fellowship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Josef S. Gratzl Fellowship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Award availability, eligibility and funding amounts vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Funding Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Graduate students may also qualify for research funding, university fellowships and other financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research opportunities<\/strong> <br>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/research\/faculty-experts\/\">Forest Biomaterials faculty<\/a> to explore available research projects and assistantships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate School funding<\/strong> <br>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/financial-support\/\">fellowships, grants and financial support<\/a> available through NC State.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Change Fellows Program<\/strong> <br>Learn about interdisciplinary research training, professional development and financial support through the <a href=\"https:\/\/secasc.ncsu.edu\/home\/about\/people\/global-change-fellows\/\">Global Change Fellows Program<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial aid<\/strong> <br>Explore additional options through <a href=\"https:\/\/studentservices.ncsu.edu\/finances\/scholarships-and-financial-aid\/\">NC State Student Services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-three-background-color mirror-layout wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">North Carolina Residency <\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">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.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/admissions\/residency\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Learn More <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/raleigh-555x312.jpg\" alt=\"Raleigh\" class=\"wp-image-12830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/raleigh-555x312.jpg 555w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/raleigh-555x312-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/raleigh-555x312-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/fb\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2018\/04\/raleigh-555x312-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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