Harvard University
Humanities & social sciences: full support (tuition, fees, basic living) for at least 5 years. Science programmes (e.g., DMS, Biophysics): full tuition, health insurance and stipend while in good standing.
Fully funded
Admitted PhD students regardless of citizenship (stated on DMS and programme pages). Notice of Financial Support issued at admission; continued support requires full-time enrolment and satisfactory progress.
Date to be confirmed
No separate aid application — support offered with admission. Application deadlines set by each PhD programme.
How to apply: Considered automatically with your admission
No separate essay is listed.
Most awards also ask for transcripts, ID and an admission offer. Check the official page for the exact list.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Doctoral students typically receive research/teaching appointments or fellowships covering full tuition and health insurance plus a salary or stipend.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Meets 100% of demonstrated need. Families earning under $200,000/yr (typical assets) attend tuition-free. Students still expected to contribute from summer savings and term-time work.
Stanford University
Up to 3 years: fellowship covering tuition and associated fees; stipend for living/academic expenses; annual economy travel stipend; one-time relocation stipend. Stipends are taxable (taxes not reimbursed).
Stanford University
Need-based scholarship (initially from The Stanford Fund; 1,600+ named scholarships reallocated later). Commitment to meeting need extends across all four years.
