Stipends and Benefits

The Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies offers a competitive funding package for students in all PhD, Comparative Literature MA, Earth Science MS, and Sonic Practice MFA degree programs. This package includes tuition, health insurance, a stipend ($49,862.40 in 2026-27), and a relocation bonus among other benefits to help cover the costs of moving to and living in New Hampshire. We guarantee funding for PhD students who remain in good standing for five years.

In addition to our funding, some students receive prestigious awards, including National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, and are supported by research and national training grants administered by faculty.

Other programs provide limited financial assistance. The terms of the awards may vary according to the program. For more information, please contact the individual program. 

• Group health insurance (Dartmouth pays premium.)
• Dependent medical premium assistance (Dartmouth pays 40% of the premium.) 
• Relocation bonus ($1500)
• Childcare grants ($5000 per child/per year)
• Financial assistance for incoming international students ($1200 one-time payment to cover visa and other fees)
• Vacation and other time away
• Support funds for students, dependents, international students, and childcare
• Uwill teletherapy (available 24/7 from any location, including international)
• Research and travel grants
• Barrier removal funds
• Short term interest free emergency loans