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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Awards, Fellowships & Scholarships

As a graduate student you may apply for university funding, external scholarships and federal financial aid options to help fund your degree.

College of Science & Technology Awards

The Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching Assistant is awarded to a College of Science and Technology graduate student who demonstrates exemplary teaching and is making significant contributions to the field of STEM education through outreach and mentoring.

The Dr. Mark A. Nathanson Memorial Research Award was established in 2010 in memory of a College of Science and Technology faculty member and recognizes a graduate Biology student with preference for students specializing in Developmental Biology.

The Outstanding Research Award in Biology recognizes College of Science and Technology graduate Biology students who demonstrate excellence in research.

Select graduate Biology students who excel as teaching assistants receive Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards in Biology.

University Awards, Fellowships & Scholarships

For the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grant, departments nominate doctoral students who have completed all requirements for the degree, except the required dissertation, and are advanced to candidacy. The Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grant includes a stipend and one credit of tuition remission. The award is for five months.

The First Summers Research Initiative is a competition for summer research awards for domestic doctoral students who are traditionally underrepresented in their field of study. Students can apply for the awards, valued at $6,000, each summer until they achieve candidacy, although preference is given to first-time applicants.

The Jay Novik Endowed Graduate Fellowship was established in 2016 to attract talented doctoral students to the College of Science and Technology.

The Phi Delta Gamma Scholarship Fund award goes to a graduate student who demonstrates outstanding scholarship and evidence of community service.

External Funding: Graduate Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards

Certain organizations outside of Temple University provide grants, fellowships, scholarships and other awards for graduate students. Learn more about the numerous external awards and funds available to graduate students.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, this Doctor of Philosophy offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,395.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,824.00 per credit

You can view the full cost of attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.