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Applying for Doctoral Studies

The subject of architecture at doctoral level manages, develops and communicates knowledge of architecture. The subject treats the concepts and theories of architecture and their relationship to planning and design of the built environment. Doctoral studies in architecture at KTH are pursued in three areas of specialization: Architectural design, technology and representation; Architectural theory, history and critical studies; and Urban design and urban theory.

The doctoral education follows a four year study programme, where mandatory and voluntary courses run parallel to the individual thesis work. The subject area plan is here

Most doctoral dissertations are monographs, but compilation thesis (based on articles) also occur amongst other variations.

Pursuing doctoral studies in Sweden is a form of employment, and requires that funding is guaranteed for a minimum of four years. Funding can either be provided through the institution, which in most cases is linked to research grants secured from an external funder, or provided by an external employer – such as a company, a municipality, or a state agency. In this case, studies are usually carried out on a part time basis, thus for 8 years, in parallel to the candidate’s regular employment (so called industrial PhD).

Since June 2018, state-run institutions in Sweden do not enroll students on scholarships, with some exceptions. More information here

The most common way to become a doctoral student at KTH is to apply for a vacant PhD position, announced here . Positions come with their own requirements and procedures, depending on the funding, but always require a Master's Degree in Architecture, or equivalent, in relevant academic fields. The recruitment process is usually very competitive and, in most cases, successful candidates have prior research experience and/or an established independent practice of relevance for the specific position. Students are expected to be able to speak, read and write English at a level corresponding to English B/6 .

Guest PhD students

We are happy to take on guest PhD students from other universities for a period of 3 months, provided their research is of relevance to the department, and allows for a productive mutual exchange. Guest PhD students are offered a working desk in a flexible landscape, and are welcome to take part in seminars and to attend lectures held at KTH. Candidates must establish contact with a member of faculty who is willing to take on the role as host/mentor. He or she is also expected to contribute to the environment by making a research presentation at a seminar. KTH does not provide a computer during the stay, and the candidate is responsible for all personal costs during the period of this appointment.

PhD Studies in Energy and Environmental Systems

Here you can read about the doctoral programme for Energy and Environmental Systems and find contacts.

The Department of Energy Technology has as its main focus - research and education directed to contribute to building-up sustainable energy systems.

The Department consists of four Divisions with research areas spread between technical and interdisciplinary sciences, namely Heat and Power Technology, Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration and Energy Systems.

Our research traditions have their background in mechanical engineering, but cover also some parts of chemistry, material science, physics, regional planning and economy. Research areas cover turbomachinery, aeroelasticity, thermal energy storage, fuel cells technology, biofuels, heat pump technology, heating and ventilation, inner climate, heat transfer, energy and climate policies, market and sustainability analyses, modelling of energy systems in buldings and districts, modelling of resourse flow on national and regional levels and others.

Energy Technology is the main research area at the Department. The research can be run both in the separated topic or in between different topics. Collaboration between researchers working in different research areas and topics is supported and sustained at the Depratment of Energy Technology.

General syllabus for third-cycle subject

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Rail-oriented doctoral studies at KTH

The academic studies can be continued within a research project at one of our research divisions. The doctoral studies will lead to either a licentiate degree in about two years of research or a doctoral degree after four years of research.

This research can be started either immediately after completion of the undergraduate degree here at KTH or at another university. It can also be carried out after a few years work in the industry.

Railway research at KTH can be carried out in the following areas:

Railway technology

Contact Mats Berg  for further information.

Railway operation

Contact Oskar Fröidh  for further information.

Soil and rock mechanics

Contact Carl Wersäll  for further information.

Structural design and bridges

Contact Raid Karoumi  for further information.

Electrical propulsion systems

Contact Stefan Östlund  for further information.

Systems and component design

Contact Ulf Olofsson  for more information.

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Scholarship opportunities for master's studies

For students required to pay tuition fees there are a range of KTH and external scholarships available.

KTH scholarships

KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.

KTH Scholarship

KTH One-Year Scholarship

KTH Joint Programme Scholarship

KTH India Scholarship

Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.

Read more at the SI website

Programme specific scholarships

• The Scholarship from Wallenberg Center for Quantum Technology  is aimed specifically at students applying for the master's programme in Engineering Physics .

KTH associated scholarship organisations

KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.

COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca)  for students from Colombia

LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education)  for students from Indonesia

FUNED  for students from Mexico

Scholarship portals

IEFA database

The IEFA database offer a comprehensive scholarships search, grant listing and international student loan programmes.

Studyportals

The Studyportals scholarship database lists over 1,000 scholarship and grants for students worldwide applying for studies in the EU.

Scholars4dev

Scholarships for Development is a database of scholarships open to students from developing countries.

WeMakeScholars

WeMakeScholars helps students from India secure education loans from banks and NBFCs. They also lists more than 26,000 international scholarships from different trusts, foundations and govt. bodies.

Deferment of student loans in the United States

KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US. 

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PhD student in Spatial Omics

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PhD student in electrochemical synthesis of well-defined copper catalysts

copper, read more here . We are looking for a PhD candidate highly motivated and with a background in electrochemistry. This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for

Phd students in System Security, Formal Verification and Machine Learning

with a strong background in system security, formal verification, and/or machine learning to apply for two PhD positions, funded by Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program (WASP

PhD students in next-generation magnetic resonance elastography for the brain

to characterize different brain diseases, including Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and brain tumors. The following two PhD student positions are offered in this call: 1. Fast and

Postdoc in quantum technology to study entanglement in quantum circuits

request. They should have experience of your capabilities as a researcher and collaborator. A link or PDF attachment with your PhD thesis. Copy of PhD diploma and transcript of grades from your previous

Postdoc in Systems Security and Formal Verification

. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made A PhD in computer science or a relevant subject and a strong background in one or more of the areas mentioned in

Research student assistant in Quantum Technology

looking for Masters students to carry out summer laboratory work and assist in research in quantum technology. The successful students will work closely with PhD students and Post docs in the section. Tasks

Doctoral student in Spatial Proteomics

related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Project description Third-cycle subject: Biotechnology Our lab is looking for a PhD student to apply antibody-based

Doctoral student in fuel cells

well as several other parties (Scania, AB Volvo, Alleima, Cell Impact, PowerCell, Intertek, Hydrogen Sweden). The PhD student will be employed at the division of applied electrochemistry at KTH, with about 30 PhD

ERC-funded postdoc on the detection of organic radicals in the atmosphere

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KTH Scholarships

Last updated: 28 Nov 2023 | CURRENTLY CLOSED

Deadline: 15 Jan 2024 (annual) Study in: Sweden Course starts August 2024

Brief description: 

Every year, a limited number of KTH Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence to students   who are required to pay tuition fees and who has applied for a  Master’s programme at KTH as first priority . Other KTH scholarships are also offered:

•  KTH One-Year Scholarship • KTH Joint Programme Scholarship •  KTH India Scholarship

Host Institution(s):

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden

Level/Field(s) of study:

All programmes except for joint Erasmus+, EIT Digital, EIT InnoEnergy, EIT Urban Mobility and Nordic Five Tech programmes, and the joint programme Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering.

Number of Scholarships:

In 2023, 8 % of the scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated for the KTH Scholarship (55 out of 677).

Target group:

Citizens from non-EU/EEA/EFTA countries

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at KTH for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory. The scholarship does not include living costs.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply, you must be required to pay tuition fees and have applied for a Master’s programme at KTH as your first priority. Students with a conditional eligibility are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

The scholarship is granted primarily on the basis of academic excellence and the nomination process will be undertaken in parallel with the selection process for admission to the programme.  Only applicants who fulfil the admission requirements of the programme applied for are eligible for a scholarship.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must apply for admissions to an eligible Master’s programme at KTH. Applications are done online at www.universityadmissions.se . Deadline is 15 January 2024 (midnight CET).

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.kth.se/en/studies/master/general/scholarships/kth-scholarship-1.72827

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Kth royal institute of technology phd scholarships 2023/24, sweden..

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology PhD Scholarships.

Scholarship description:, notice of two doctoral scholarships in coating technology (registration numbers vt-2023-0044 no 1 and vt-2023-0044 no 2):.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has evolved into one of Europe's leading institutions for technical and engineering education, renowned for nurturing intellectual talent and fostering innovation. It stands as Sweden's largest hub for technical research and learning, attracting a diverse community of students, researchers, and faculty members from across the globe. Our sphere of research and education encompasses a broad spectrum, encompassing natural sciences, engineering disciplines, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, as well as history and philosophy.

Project Overview:

The AB Wilh. Becker's Jubilee Fund, founded with a generous contribution from AB Wilh. Becker in March 1990, is dedicated to advancing doctoral studies in the realm of chemistry, with a particular emphasis on materials technology for coatings at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The Division of Coating Technology at the Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology is announcing a scholarship aligned with the foundation's objectives. The doctoral studies will take place within the dynamic Division of Coating Technology, which comprises three professors, one associate professor, two researchers, and a vibrant community of around twenty postdocs, doctoral candidates, and diploma workers. Our research endeavors revolve around advancing polymer synthesis, encompassing traditional coating applications, surface modifications of biomedical materials, and several other domains. The current project's central aim is to enhance the utilization of renewable raw materials in organic coatings. Professor Mats Johansson will serve as the principal supervisor for the doctoral student selected through this announcement.

About the Scholarship:

Timeframe: The intended commencement is in the fourth quarter of 2023. Initially, the scholarship is granted for a duration of 2 years, with the potential for a two-year extension to cover the entirety of a doctoral program.

Duration: This scholarship is for full-time participation.

Accepted Fellows: KTH are admitting only one fellow.

Scholarship Amount: The monthly scholarship award is SEK 29,300.

Location: The program is based in Stockholm.

EU Citizens with scholarships or private funding must provide proof of EHIC insurance (comprehensive medical and health insurance) from their home country, which should cover their entire stay in Sweden.

Failure to provide this certificate may restrict your stay in Sweden to three months, and you will not be eligible to register as a resident in Sweden.

Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the applicant to secure comprehensive insurance.

Degree Level:

KTH Royal Institute of Technology PhD Scholarships 2023/24, Sweden. is available to undertake PhD level programs at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

Scholarship Benefits:

Partial Funding up to  SEK 29,300 is available.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international and domestic students.

Eligibility Criteria:

KTH seeks a highly motivated candidate who aspires to pioneer research and develop innovative, functional biobased materials tailored to meet the future demands of the coating technology field. As a doctoral student, you will be admitted to the Doctoral Program in Chemical Science, specializing in Fibre and Polymer Science.

To be admitted to postgraduate education at KTH, you must have a master's degree in a relevant field and a strong academic record. You must also be research-oriented, goal-oriented, and persistent.

The specific requirements for this position are a master's degree in polymer technology, macromolecular materials, soft materials, or the equivalent. Good knowledge in polymer chemistry, coating chemistry, wood chemistry, and fiber technology, surface and colloid chemistry and analytical chemistry is also desirable. Experience in laboratory work is also desirable.

In addition to your academic qualifications, you will also be assessed on your skills in:

• Working independently
• Collaborating and communicating with others
• Taking a professional approach
• Analyzing and working with complex issues
• Having a good command of English

Personal qualities and personal suitability will also be taken into account.

Application Procedure:

Apply for admission through  the application system . It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than 2023-09-08.

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Statement of purpose: Why do you want to conduct research studies, what are your academic interests, how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; maximum 2 pages long,
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages,
• Representative publications or technical reports: Documents no longer than 10 pages each. For longer documents (e.g. theses), please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Please note that it is a scholarship, not an employment, that you are applying for.

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News & events, fifteen nsm faculty and two graduate students honored with uh faculty excellence and research excellence awards.

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Congratulations to the 15 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics faculty members and two graduate students recognized for excellence in teaching, mentoring, scholarship and research. These exceptional faculty members and students were honored at the 2024 Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on April 25.

The awards are among the highest honors bestowed by the University of Houston.

“The 17 individuals recognized represent the best in teaching, research and mentorship,” said Dan E. Wells, NSM dean. “Their efforts are making a tremendous difference in the lives and career paths of our students.”

Esther Farfel Award – Zhifeng Ren

Zhifeng Ren , Paul C. W. Chu and May P. Chern Endowed Chair in Condensed Matter Physics, received the Esther Farfel Award, the highest honor accorded to a University faculty member. The award is a symbol of overall career excellence. Recipients are chosen for the significance and national/international impact of their research or creative activity, outstanding teaching ability, and distinctive and exemplary service to the University, the profession and the community. The award carries a cash prize of $10,000.

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Mini Das , Physics Seema Khurana , Biology & Biochemistry This five-year, renewable professorship is given to faculty in recognition of outstanding teaching, research and service.

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Distinguished leadership in teaching excellence.

Donna Pattison , Biology & Biochemistry This award is given in recognition of faculty who have made sustained and significant contributions to education within the context of their responsibilities as a full-time faculty member.

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Chin-Yo Lin , Biology & Biochemistry, CNRCS This award is given to faculty in recognition of outstanding achievements in teaching.

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Ann Cheek , Biology & Biochemistry Tai-Yen Chen , Chemistry This award is given to faculty who have demonstrated outstanding teaching in undergraduate core curriculum courses.

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Cathy Poliak , Mathematics This award is given in recognition of outstanding teaching by faculty instructors, clinical faculty, research faculty, artist affiliates and lecturers.

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Lukasz Krzywon , Mathematics Elliot Lagueux , Biology & Biochemistry This award is given to graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in teaching.

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Paige Evans , teach HOUSTON-Mathematics Jacqueline Ekeoba , teach HOUSTON-Mathematics Ramona Mateer , teach HOUSTON-Mathematics Rachel Glenn , teach HOUSTON-Mathematics This award recognizes faculty who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and student success, who have worked together collaboratively to improve student outcomes.

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Melissa Zastrow , Chemistry This award acknowledges faculty who are making a significant impact in their field by supporting and mentoring undergraduate students in research and scholarship endeavors and who have demonstrated at least five years of mentorship involvement.

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Research excellence – professor.

Gopal Pandurangan , Computer Science This award recognizes faculty who have a substantial continuing record of outstanding research, scholarship and creative activities.

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Weiyi Peng , Biology & Biochemistry, CNRCS This award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated great potential in research, scholarship and creative endeavors by virtue of the exceptional quality of their early contributions.

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Graduate funding, awards and scholarships.

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Awards for statistics students

Henry l. rietz award.

This award is presented to a PhD student if their performance on the PhD Final (Comprehensive) Exam in the past year has been truly outstanding. The decision is made by the PhD Comprehensive Examination Committee. The winner receives a certificate and a plaque. The award may be presented to more than one individual.

Departments award/scholarships

All students who first major is statistics are considered for (3) $500 scholarships which are awarded spring and fall. Students are notified individually and recognized.

Awards for actuarial science students

Taylor awards in actuarial analysis and academic performance.

Mr. Robert H. Taylor wishes to encourage all students in the department (as well as students outside the department) to pursue scholarship in the actuarial profession. Accordingly, Mr. Taylor established this fund to support annual awards to be given to the University of Iowa students who demonstrate excellence in research and academic performance. Students win this award and are recognized at our annual Knowler-Taylor Awards Day in the Spring semester. These awards also include a financial gift.

Knowler Awards for Outstanding Achievement

Professor Lloyd A. Knowler came to the University of Iowa as an undergraduate student in the late 1920s. He completed his PhD in Mathematics here in 1937, and was appointed to a faculty position in the Mathematics Department (actuarial science was taught in the Math Department until 1965). He retired in 1978, but remained active in our department until his death in 1990 at the age of 82. In addition to his interest in actuarial science, he was a founding member of the American Society of Quality Control. Students win this award and are recognized at our annual Knowler-Taylor Awards Day in the spring semester. 

Department-sponsored exam awards

The department has funds from numerous scholarships to give students awards for those who pass CAS Part 1 (SOA Exam P), CAS Part 2 (SOA Exam FM), SOA Exam MLC, CAS Exam 3F (SOA exam MFE) and CAS Part 4 (SOA Exam C). Currently, we are revising how awards information will be collected and processed. Check back for more information at a later date!

Award for graduate teaching assistants (TAs)

Allen t. craig award.

This award is presented to the outstanding teaching assistant of the year. To be eligible, a TA must have taught in the preceding fall semester, or in the current spring semester. The decision is based upon nominating statements, faculty evaluations, and visits to the candidates' classes by members of the Awards Committee. The winner receives a certificate and a plaque. The award may be presented to more than one individual.

Scholarships for actuarial science students

All students admitted to the actuarial science program are considered eligible for the Lloyd Knowler Scholarship, Principal Financial Group Foundation Scholarship, Harold W. Schloss Memorial Scholarship, D. W. Simpson & Company Scholarship, Towers Watson Scholarship and the Transamerica Scholarship. Each scholarship has recommended guidelines that the scholarship committee follows to make these awards. 

Lloyd A. Knowler Scholarship

Professor Lloyd A. Knowler came to the University of Iowa as an undergraduate student in the late 1920s. He completed his PhD in Mathematics here in 1937, and was appointed to a faculty position in the Mathematics Department (actuarial science was taught in the Math Department until 1965). He retired in 1978, but remained active in our department until his death in 1990 at the age of 82. In addition to his interest in Actuarial Science, he was a founding member of the American Society of Quality Control. The fund for this annual $1,000 scholarship was established through the UI Foundation by the American Society for Quality Control, State University of Iowa Section, in the name of Professor Knowler. It is awarded to students in actuarial science and statistics based on academic merit and future promise, as nominated by the department.

Principal Financial Group Foundation Scholarship

The Principal Financial Group Foundation has generously provided a student scholarship to the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science for many years. For the fall, 2012 the student selected will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Based upon current academic record and success on exams, the student recipient will be selected prior to each academic year by the department.  Students must show explicit interest in this scholarship. 

Harold W. Schloss Memorial Scholarship

In November 1984, the Harold W. Schloss Scholarship was established by the Casualty Actuarial Society as a memorial to Mr. Schloss, a past president of the Society. The fund for this annual $500 scholarship stipend was initiated by Mr. Schloss' wife, Frances A. Schloss, and their children. The scholarship is being used to benefit deserving and academically outstanding students in the actuarial program of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Iowa. The student recipient will be selected each spring by the Trustees of the CAS Trust, based upon the recommendation of the department.

D.W. Simpson & Company Scholarship

D.W. Simpson & Company, Inc. , has established a scholarship program to assist students who are majoring in actuarial science. Based upon current academic record and success on exams, the student recipient will be selected prior to each academic year by the department and receive $1,000.

Towers Watson Scholarship

To assist actuarial science students, Towers Watson has established a scholarship program, not only to represent their commitment to our department and our students, but also to signal their belief that our actuarial science program is among the best in the nation. Based upon current academic record and success on exams, the student recipient will be selected prior to each academic year by the department and receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Transamerica Scholarship

Transamerica (formerly known as AEGON) has established a scholarship program to assist outstanding students who are majoring in Actuarial Science. Based upon current academic record and success on exams, the student recipient will be selected prior to each academic year by the department and receive $3000.

Charles E. and Eleanore G. Wilson Scholarship

This fund was established with numerous gifts from Charles E. and Eleanore G. Wilson. Charles Wilson (BA, 1941) attended the University of Iowa during the Depression only because of a scholarship. He was an actuary for 45 years. He established this fund because he wanted to give future students the same opportunity he had and to help the actuarial profession.  The College of Liberal Arts assists us with the application process.

CIGNA Foundation Scholarship

CIGNA has established a scholarship program to assist outstanding students who are majoring in Actuarial Science. Currently this scholarship has been pending and no awards have been designated.

Casualty Actuarial Society Scholarship

The objective of this scholarship is to further students' interest in the property/casualty actuarial profession and to encourage the pursuit of the CAS designations.

Actuarial Foundation scholarships

The Actuarial Foundation currently supports four scholarships, three of which our students are eligible for: The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship, the Actuary of Tomorrow Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship, and the Curtis E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship.

The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship

The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship was formed in 1977 as a joint effort by the Casualty Actuarial Society and the Society of Actuaries. The door to the actuarial profession has been opened to hundreds of minority students over the years. In 2008 this Scholarship program was transferred to The Actuarial Foundation to further strengthen, increase and to assure the continuation of a diverse, high quality actuarial candidate pool through awards of the Actuarial Diversity Scholarship. This Scholarship promotes diversity through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Hispanic and Native American Indian students recognizing and encouraging academic achievements by awarding scholarships to full time undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. The 2010 Scholarship Application and Guidelines will be available in the fall. For additional information contact The Actuarial Foundation at: [email protected] .

Actuary of Tomorrow Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Stuart A. Robertson, FSA, MAAA, a distinguished actuary, passed away on Nov. 4, 2005 at the age of 87. Mr. Robertson co-founded the actuarial and consulting firm Milliman & Robertson (now Milliman, Inc.) over 50 years ago, together with Wendell Milliman. Mr. Robertson served as CEO and Chairman of the firm for many years prior to his retirement in 1983. He was also active in the actuarial profession, serving on the Society of Actuaries Board of Governors and in other capacities. A scholarship fund was established in 2006 in Stuart Robertson's name at the Actuarial Foundation to honor his dedication to excellence and to recognize his tremendously positive influence on the professional lives of many colleagues. Funding is being provided by Milliman, Inc. and by several of Mr. Robertson's colleagues and friends. The Actuary of Tomorrow Scholarship recognizes and encourages the academic achievements of undergraduate students pursuing a career in actuarial science. Applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student entering as a sophomore, junior or senior, must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) and must have successfully completed two actuarial exams. The Actuarial Foundation provides an award of $7,500 for education expenses at any accredited U.S. educational institution.

Curtis E. Huntington Memorial

The Curtis E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship (formerly The John Culver Wooddy Scholarship) was established to recognize the remarkably positive impact Huntington had on his students and on the actuarial profession.

Scholarships for all students

The University of Iowa offers more than 1,500 scholarships each year to outstanding students based on financial need, academic merit, or both. Students may receive multiple scholarships. Receiving a UI scholarship will not disqualify you from also receiving need-based grants or loans offered through the UI Office of Student Financial Aid.

• View College of Liberal Arts & Sciences scholarships
• View scholarships for transfer students
• View scholarships for first-year students

To apply for departmental scholarships, please contact Margie Ebert , Academic Service Coordinator, at [email protected] .

The department is often notified of new scholarship opportunities. When these arise, we notify our students so that they can apply for these special awards. If you know of a scholarship for which our students may be interested in applying, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected] .

Additional scholarships for all students

Math lover scholarship.

• Eligibility: All high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible to apply.
• Amount: $500
• Application deadline: July 31

Learner Algebra Scholarship

Learner calculus scholarship, learner geometry scholarship, learner sat scholarship.

• Eligibility: All high school seniors

Graduate student scholarships

Aegon transamerica foundation scholarship.

• Fall 2023: Okechukwu Oboh, Ash White
• Spring 2023: Aidan Chaffin, Steven Jiang, Anna Kline, Okechukwu Oboh
• Fall 2022: Mohamed Abdalla, Aidan Chaffin, Anastasia Ellison, Anna Kline, Steven Jiang, Okechukwu Oboh
• Spring 2022: Anastasia Ellison, Steven Jiang
• Fall 2021: Anastasia Ellison, Steven Jiang

Allen T. Craig Scholarship

• 2016-17 25%-time RA appointments to Rui Huang, Jun Tang and Fuli Zhang; $2000 scholarship to Rebecca Rachan.
• 2015-16 25%-time RA appointments to Zhijiang Liu and Jun Tang; $2000 scholarship to Sheng Wang.
• 2014-15 25%-time RA appointments to Zhijiang Liu and Anna Pritchard; $2000 scholarship to Bo Wang.

Required registration and adequate progress to continue support

Students who are receiving financial support from the department are expected to register for a minimum course load each fall and spring semester of their appointment.

• MS students should take 9 hours minimum during their first year, and 7 hours minimum during their second year, in courses suitable for their program of study.
• Pre-Comp PhD students (those who have passed the PhD Candidacy Review) but have not yet taken the PhD Comps should take 7 hours minimum in courses suitable for their program of study.
• Post-Comp PhD students should take at least 4 hours of seminars and/or Reading Research STAT:7990 (22S:299). Recall that Ph.D. students are required to take at least 18 semester hours of STAT:7990 (22S:299).
• All students will receive tuition support for all courses suitable for their program of study, plus at most one semester-credit hour on other courses
• Exceptions may be made with the approval of both the student's advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies.

Adequate progress milestones

Support for year 2.

• Pass SPEAK/ELPT test at grade B or higher before start of second year (international students only).
• Complete at least 18 s.h. the first two semesters with a GPA of at least 3.00, including at least 9 s.h. the first semester with a GPA of at least 3.00

Support for year 3

• PhD Candidacy (official entry into the PhD program) is established upon successful completion of the Graduate Core Examination and the Creative Component. 

Support for year 4

• Pass: Foundations of Probillity I and II, STAT:7300-7301)  22S:203-204 or Advanced Inference I and II, STAT:7100-7101, (22S:253-254), and meet departmental GPA requirements by the end of the first semester of the third year.

Support for year 5

• Pass PhD Final (Comprehensive) Exam by the end of fourth year.
• Within 18 months of passing the PhD Final (Comprehensive) Exam, the PhD candidate should present a written and oral Prospectus to his or her committee. Failure to meet this deadline may result in non-renewal of financial support.

The Graduate College

The Graduate College offers a wealth of information about funding for graduate students through additional methods. You can learn more about funding your education on their site: