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Recruiting, retaining, and graduating the very best and brightest graduate students is a top priority and why Illinois remains a premier land grant institution with global impact.
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Illinois Distinguished Fellowships Fund
Gifts will support recruiting fellowships for exceptional graduate students.
Dissertation Completion Fellowship Fund
Supports doctoral students nearing the end of their graduate studies, so they can focus on completing their dissertation.
Dissertation Research Travel Fund $
Supports doctoral student research travel.
Masters Research Travel Fund
Supports master's student research travel.
Dean’s Fund for Excellence
Provides unrestricted funds to support graduate students through innovative initiatives or where needs are greatest.